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    71lbs down - 5ft4 - 218lbs to 147lbs - Pics

    Posts: 139 Member
    edited January 5 in Success Stories
    Hi Guys

    The success stories really motivated me to get my bum in to gear and do something about my weight.

    So, January of this year, I plugged in my numbers to MFP and followed the calorie allowance given (which was 1200 cal). I always worked to a weekly allowance rather than a daily one and as long as my weekly allowance was on target, I lost weight.

    Initially, I lost 2lbs a week but after a couple of months it went down to 1lb per week. I didn't give up and all those 1lb weight losses added up to 71lbs.

    I went on to maintenance calories at the end of September (1680 cals) and I have maintained my weight at 147lbs, which I am really happy about! Maintenance really scared me and it was becoming such a huge brain drain as I was so convinced I would gain weight immediately.

    I plan to lose another 14lbs in the New Year and see how I feel before deciding on an end goal weight. I am not happy where I am but I am so pleased to say I actually bought a dress today!!!!

    Start weight: 218lbs

    218TheBeginning.jpg

    Now: 147lbs - The dress I bought today!

    147-1.jpg

    Recent pic:

    147.jpg

    I wish everyone all the best, through the good and the bad days!

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    • Posts: 2,951 Member
      awesome results! good for you!
    • Posts: 371 Member
      great work, you look fantastic
    • Posts: 170 Member
      Rockin it! Way to go, sister!
    • Posts: 693 Member
      Good job and nice dress.
    • Posts: 1
      way to go! :)
    • Posts: 29 Member
      Great job, you look wonderful
    • Posts: 139 Member
      Thank you for your lovely replies, it means a lot to me.

      I don't wear dresses, ever, so it's a pretty big thing for me to buy one!!
    • Posts: 348 Member
      wow Stunnung
    • Posts: 118 Member
      Great job!! You look amazing!
    • Posts: 484 Member
      Congratulations!!!! You look amazing.
    • Posts: 125 Member
      Wow! You look spectacular! I would be ecstatic to look like you do and have come so far, you deserve to be happy with your accomplishments!
    • Posts: 492 Member
      You are absolutely beautiful!
    • Posts: 1
      You look GREAT! Now I'm just hoping I can do the same thing....do you have any advice?:sad:
    • Posts: 49 Member
      Thank you so much for posting I really needed a dose of motivation today. You have come so far! Good luck with the next 14lbs sounds like you have the right formula!
    • Posts: 269 Member
      Oh wow Wendy, you look great! What a transformation and Inspiration for me!

      I started around about the same weight as you and am thinking of 140 as the target weight! Just like you, I lost 1 and 1/2 to 2 lb/ week initially but slowed down to 1/2 - 1 lb/ week , in between gaining couple of pounds because of being away on vacation! Probably on plateau in November! But like you say never give up!
    • Posts: 139 Member
      You look GREAT! Now I'm just hoping I can do the same thing....do you have any advice?:sad:

      Thank you!

      Just stick at it one day at a time, don't deprive yourself of any one food group and try to keep moving. If you have a bad day, or two, or three, just start afresh. I must remember this myself for January!
    • Posts: 139 Member
      Oh wow Wendy, you look great! What a transformation and Inspiration for me!

      I started around about the same weight as you and am thinking of 140 as the target weight! Just like you, I lost 1 and 1/2 to 2 lb/ week initially but slowed down to 1/2 - 1 lb/ week , in between gaining couple of pounds because of being away on vacation! Probably on plateau in November! But like you say never give up!

      You've done brilliantly! Well done.

      It's funny isn't it, we think the little losses are frustrating and we 'earned' more, but they all add up. Slow and steady eh?
    • Posts: 1,591 Member
      That's a great inspiration! Thank you for sharing your victory, especially your maintenance!
    • Posts: 25
      u r a motivation for me! im admire your success!
    • Posts: 1
      Good for you! I am just starting my journey to a healthier, better looking me... Your success is so inspirational! I'm starting almost exactly where you started and I plan to reach around 130 lbs in a year or two with a 1200 calorie diet and exercising daily... Are there any tips you could share that may be of any help? Thanks for proving that it can be done! :smile:
    • Posts: 2
      WOW!
    • Posts: 3,628 Member
      Shazaaam, ma'am ........... you are doing a great job ....... thanks for sharing !
    • Posts: 185 Member
      wow you look great! great inspiration



      (I bought a similar dress today! :wink: )
    • Posts: 10 Member
      Wow, awesome job :)
    • Posts: 169 Member
      two thumbs up! thanks for sharing!
    • Posts: 44
      All I can say is WOW! Dress looks great! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 68 Member
      Beautiful! You look amazing. You worked hard and it paid off :)
    • Posts: 13 Member
      You ROCK!!! You're an inspiration!!
    • Posts: 100
      Congrats! AMAZING!!
    • Posts: 824 Member
      Absolutely Stunning!!!!
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