Progress- 5'2", 47.8lbs lost!

krystlpierce
krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
in Success Stories
My journey started July 2011 when I saw a picture of myself from earlier that year. It was HORRID. I was so mad that I had done this to myself. My top weight was 205.8. In the first 6 months I lost just over 30 pounds and then I hit a huge wall. I hit this plateau and I gave up for awhile. Then my tummy problems started up big time, and come to find out I had to have my Gallbladder taken out. So, I had surgery in June and a few months after that and 12 pounds gained back, I decided it was time to get my butt back in gear. That was hard because I had to re-learn what I could and couldn't eat. It's still a battle, but since I can't eat crap anymore (well I can but I have SERIOUS consequences lol), my weight loss as been plowing forward! Since I re-started 2 1/2 mos ago, I've lost 25lbs with a total loss of 47.8lbs. I still have a ways to go, but I honestly don't know what weight I can get down to. I really don't care to tell the truth. I just want to feel good in my skin, and be proud of who is in the mirror. I already am! So without further ado.. Here's the part everyone loves!

This is that horrid picture I was talking about.. taken 02/2011
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And this was taken friday 11/02/2012 :)
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  • stepmark
    stepmark Posts: 48 Member
    Wow!!! Way to go!
  • Juliane_
    Juliane_ Posts: 373 Member
    Good for you for overcoming those hurdles! You look great! :)
  • mrsna
    mrsna Posts: 195 Member
    You look great!! Good job and keep up the hard work! Get out there and enjoy the life you want. You become what you want to be by being what you want to become everyday.

    GO BRONCOS!! I live in Kansas now but I am BSU Alum so I had to throw that in! I miss Idaho and can't wait to visit our family there next summer.
  • FreedomReigns
    FreedomReigns Posts: 195 Member
    Great progress!
  • svelt123
    svelt123 Posts: 173 Member
    Wonderful!:smile:
  • alliet12
    alliet12 Posts: 48 Member
    Way to go, you look amazing!!
  • ritaadkins2002
    ritaadkins2002 Posts: 371 Member
    so proud of u :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • Lake_Po
    Lake_Po Posts: 228 Member
    You look fantastic! That's very inspirational for a fellow 5'2 girl! :) Sadly our heights work against us in weight. WAY TO GO, GIRL!
  • lorettakay
    lorettakay Posts: 46 Member
    You look amazing...please share some of your secrets:cry:
  • johnsongs1
    johnsongs1 Posts: 47 Member
    Wow! great job!
  • FaeKnox
    FaeKnox Posts: 8
    You look fantastic!!!! Way to go!!
  • conraj74
    conraj74 Posts: 182
    Way to go!
  • viccigb
    viccigb Posts: 93 Member
    Amazing!!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    You look great!!! Congrats!
  • cprough
    cprough Posts: 40
    Good Job. Keep up the good work
  • krystlpierce
    krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
    Thanks everone!
  • krystlpierce
    krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
    You look amazing...please share some of your secrets:cry:

    Unfortunately I cheat a little and am taking Phentermine.. besides that I eat healthier- smaller portions, and more frequently. I was riding a bike to work for about a month until it got really chilly, and I go to the gym in the mornings. I'm horrible at counting cals lately because I haven't been eating very much recently due to family stressors but I usually try to keep myself in check.
  • krystlpierce
    krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
    You look great!! Good job and keep up the hard work! Get out there and enjoy the life you want. You become what you want to be by being what you want to become everyday.

    GO BRONCOS!! I live in Kansas now but I am BSU Alum so I had to throw that in! I miss Idaho and can't wait to visit our family there next summer.

    Thank you!
    Lol I can understand missing Idaho. I lived in Cali with my mom for a time and all I ever did was talk about Idaho and I realized it was time to come home! I work in the health center for the students.
  • krystlpierce
    krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
    You look fantastic! That's very inspirational for a fellow 5'2 girl! :) Sadly our heights work against us in weight. WAY TO GO, GIRL!

    Ugh! I know right?! 5 pounds is like a whole other pant size sometimes! lol I'm glad I can finally be an inspiration. I know I sure do appreciate other shorties stories so I thought I'd add my two cents :)
  • fitkitty76
    fitkitty76 Posts: 2 Member
    Wow congrats! You look awesome! I just started today so this is a great motivator for me. Congrats on your progress so far and much luck at keeping it off!!!
  • wildfirediva
    wildfirediva Posts: 212
    Great job!

    Your starting weight and height are about mine as well. Thank you for the inspiration


    I lost a lot of weight quick many years ago on phentermine/ionamin ...but as soon as I stopped the weight just came right back...hope it works for you.
  • ambate2
    ambate2 Posts: 61
    Great job! I'm 5'2" as well and started out in March at 200lbs. Through just following MFPs calorie recommendations and starting to run (C25K is a great program) I've lost over 40lbs and went from a tight size 20 down to a 14/16.
    Keep up the great work! It's great to see other "shorties" kicking those lbs to the curb!
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
    Wow, impressive! You have come such a long way. Be proud & celebrate your success.
  • krystlpierce
    krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
    Great job!

    Your starting weight and height are about mine as well. Thank you for the inspiration


    I lost a lot of weight quick many years ago on phentermine/ionamin ...but as soon as I stopped the weight just came right back...hope it works for you.

    I hope so as well, but my biggest motivator is that I don't EVER want to get to that again. I want to do things and be active and be healthy. I don't want to sit on my butt and do nothing all the time. The other helper is no gallbladder. I know before I didn't do so well because I have a weakness for crap food, but since I can't really eat it anymore I have a better chance. Good luck!
  • joannathechef
    joannathechef Posts: 484 Member
    great job! - you look so happy and fit
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Good for the healthy you! congratulations!
  • krystlpierce
    krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
    Thank you!!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    U look great keep up the good work
  • amyfromky
    amyfromky Posts: 16
    awesome job :) I am also 5'2" and it's amazing how much of a difference each pound makes when you are short. You look great.
  • helenmc40
    helenmc40 Posts: 117 Member
    awesome job!! ! You look amazing!!

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