What a 20 Pound Loss Looks Like

_AllieCat_
_AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
in Success Stories
My friends on here have already seen these photos, but I wanted to share this with the entire community in hopes of inspiring someone. When I began MFP in February of this year the progress photos others shared was the only thing that kept me going.

The most important bit of advice I can give is to NEVER GIVE UP. I've had my bad days, sometimes several in a row, but what made me successful was always getting right back on track. My friends on here know I don't always eat clean, and there are many days I simply do not have time for a solid workout. What worked for me is chasing my goals no matter how bad my day was going. I still have a lot of work ahead of me to reach my goals, but I am very happy with what I have accomplished thus far.

weightlossprogress190-170.jpg

What I did:
Ate slightly above my BMR. 70% clean, 30% everything else.
Lifting heavy 2-3 times a week since June
Cardio as much as I can fit in. Typically get in 4-5 hours a week depending on my time availability.
Try to get in 1 gram of protein for every lb of lean body mass

I am 5'5'' and according to a few online calculators I have a large frame.
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  • Nikkilynn32710
    Nikkilynn32710 Posts: 256 Member
    You look great! Don't even look like you weigh that much at all. Great job. Its so funny to see weight on different heights. Funny how one inch makes a big difference!
  • ReachingNEON
    ReachingNEON Posts: 68 Member
    sweet! im 207 now..LOL i wanna get to 190 first at least hah..good job!!
  • JustANumber85
    JustANumber85 Posts: 644 Member
    great job!!!!!!
  • Calantorntain
    Calantorntain Posts: 172 Member
    Great pictures, makes me want to buy a nice camera!
  • ohheyy125
    ohheyy125 Posts: 295 Member
    Wow that's awesome! Such a difference! Love the way you took the pics btw really lets you see the changes.great job!
  • nat270
    nat270 Posts: 7 Member
    GREAT JOB! :noway: Thanks for sharing... motivates me to stick with it. Keep up the good work.
  • lovetoosiing
    lovetoosiing Posts: 14
    Great Job!!! Thanks for sharing...this is a big help!!!!
  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 995 Member
    You look fantastic! Well done :smile:
  • marinegirl92
    marinegirl92 Posts: 184 Member
    THanks for sharing! Impressive results! YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!
  • jefedesalto
    jefedesalto Posts: 154 Member
    Your approach was simple, elegant, and worked. You look terrific.
  • lewcompton
    lewcompton Posts: 881 Member
    Way to go with the very successful loss of over ten percent of your body weight! Nice visual transformation as well!
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    You are exactly the weight I was when I started and exactly the weight I am now. LOL. Great job!!!!
  • Init_to_winit
    Init_to_winit Posts: 258 Member
    Wow! Great job! And I absolutely love that you are wearing the same outfit and in the same poses before and after, it really helps tell how far you came! Looks to me like you took your before picture knowing it would be a before picture (I hope that sounds as complimentary as I want it to!).
  • smtillman2
    smtillman2 Posts: 756 Member
    awesome job!
  • supchica
    supchica Posts: 2 Member
    Very motivating! Thank you for posting.

    Those shorts are just hanging on you now! I love to see the progession of the 10 lbs lost. You look strong and lean!!
  • angelique_redhead
    angelique_redhead Posts: 782 Member
    Noticeable win! Here's to the next 20! :heart:
  • mrs_schultz2012
    mrs_schultz2012 Posts: 395 Member
    fantastic!!!:flowerforyou:
  • glahlstedt
    glahlstedt Posts: 308 Member
    20lbs less looks great on you!
  • ddt411
    ddt411 Posts: 14 Member
    Fantastic story/testimonial - thank you for sharing! You look great.
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    Your approach was simple, elegant, and worked. You look terrific.

    this!

    good on you for not giving up!! the results speak for themselves :)
  • JezzD1
    JezzD1 Posts: 431
    Truly amazing and inspirational.:smile:
    I was at 180 when I started now I am at 174 thinking on taking some pics. But doubt I will have the courage to post lol Good job tho
  • IronPetal
    IronPetal Posts: 2
    You're doing great! Keep on keeping on! :smile:
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
    Wow! Great job! And I absolutely love that you are wearing the same outfit and in the same poses before and after, it really helps tell how far you came! Looks to me like you took your before picture knowing it would be a before picture (I hope that sounds as complimentary as I want it to!).

    Yes, I took the first photo knowing that someday I was going to look good in the outfit. I chose the most horribly unflattering/tight outfit I had in my closet and decided that I was going to make it look fabulous one day. :flowerforyou:
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Was that 'net' edging slightly above your BMR?
  • lorijh72
    lorijh72 Posts: 118 Member
    You have came such a long way and I'm so proud of you and proud to be your friend on here...the road maybe rocky at times but the fight is so worth it....keep on fighting the good fight sugar!!! Much Love, (((HUGS))) and Smiles!!
  • jcramer1227
    jcramer1227 Posts: 85 Member
    I'm glad I saw this post. The visual difference is amazing. When I am off work tonight, I'm going to take similar shots. I think that'll really motivate me. Not to mention being able to see the difference a few months or a year makes! Thank you :)
  • junebaby21
    junebaby21 Posts: 260 Member
    That is really inspirational. I am at 18 lbs and I feel like there isn't a huge change. (From 198 to 180) Thank you for sharing!!! Good luck on the rest of your journey.
  • bradwwood
    bradwwood Posts: 371 Member
    hey hot stuff!! :love: :flowerforyou: :love: :wink:
  • recee96
    recee96 Posts: 224 Member
    excellent job!!!
  • MissFitee
    MissFitee Posts: 106 Member
    You look like you lost way more than you did. Means you put on some decent muscle too. Congrats! =)

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