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43.4 lbs down in time for 43rd bday! 6.6 to go!(PICS)

Megatoine
Megatoine Posts: 137 Member
edited January 5 in Success Stories
Its been a long road since April when I realized I HAD to do something. Started slow. Joined MFP in June. Had foot surgery (took nearly 4 months to heal) but STILL grinded thru it and have lost over 43 lbs. My 43rd birtday is this sunday an I feel stronger than I ever have! I feel healthier than ever! And feeling pretty damn Hot Tamale in the sexy department. SO I encourage you newcomers - DO NOT GIVE UP. Just keep working. It WILL happen if you are focused and consistent.

Updated Pics!!

Starting weight: 220lbs
Today's Weight: 176.4


Before:
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Today:
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  • melliebelly77
    melliebelly77 Posts: 231
    You look fabulous!
  • DCpaleochick
    DCpaleochick Posts: 211 Member
    well done!
  • acgal82
    acgal82 Posts: 1 Member
    Wow, you look so much younger than 43! Happy Birthday!
  • Yaya1976
    Yaya1976 Posts: 357 Member
    Congratulations, you look amazing!! :)
  • ryansgram
    ryansgram Posts: 693 Member
    Wow, you look great! And happy birthday!
  • naticksdonna
    naticksdonna Posts: 189 Member
    You look wonderful! Congratulations!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    You look great!! Congrats!! What did you do??
  • mandy0688
    mandy0688 Posts: 335 Member
    you look awesome and btw you barely look 30!!!!! Even before you lost the weight.
  • 2tang
    2tang Posts: 44
    Great Job!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    You look great, congrats! Happy birthday to you :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
    Beautiful! Well done :)
  • AmbieSweetz
    AmbieSweetz Posts: 72 Member
    Gah!! you look soo happy, Awesome Job!!
  • Jenism1
    Jenism1 Posts: 149 Member
    You are adorable!! Well done...you look great...and you don't look anywhere near 43! Congrats!
  • IESHA12
    IESHA12 Posts: 40 Member
    You look great hun thanks for the encouragement keep up the good work :)
  • KatyE213
    KatyE213 Posts: 447 Member
    Wow you have done an awesome job!! Really well done :smile:
  • vonns36
    vonns36 Posts: 50 Member
    Well done you look great!!!
  • SarBear00b
    SarBear00b Posts: 188 Member
    you look gorgeous lady!! Great job!
  • VeganZombie13
    VeganZombie13 Posts: 297
    amazing!!
  • vikula1
    vikula1 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations and Happy Birthday! You must be very proud of yourself.
  • blanhe2
    blanhe2 Posts: 88
    You look great! Love that dress too :)
  • MrsScheidt
    MrsScheidt Posts: 207 Member
    LOVE that dress in the second pic... get it girl!!!
  • StefPayne
    StefPayne Posts: 126 Member
    You look great!! Awesome story...thanks so much for sharing!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
  • womaniam
    womaniam Posts: 104 Member
    Great job!!!! P.S. I love your natural hair!!!
  • 84woolf
    84woolf Posts: 153
    Congrats on a huge success! You look beautiful...& I love the dress.
  • Megatoine
    Megatoine Posts: 137 Member
    You look great!! Congrats!! What did you do??

    THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!! Yes - I feel great, I am proud and most importantly - I added years to my life. I've always had a great attitude about life - happy to be alive. BUT, I needed to OWN it. Take control of my habits, change my lifestyle to get more healthy results. To answer the above, at first, I walked a few miles a day - 4 days a week. Then, I bought a bike and worked up to 10 miles a day - 5 days a week. Then in August, joined the Y and started doing heavy cardio - elliptical mostly on high resistance and high cross ramp, and treadmill - 6 days a week. As of the last 2 months, I have added some SERIOUS cross training techniques, I utilize the help of a GREAT online Trainer named Scott who is not expensive (inbox me if you want details) and I have been mindful (Not maniacal) about my food. I still have what I want (within reason) - just not as much of it. And I will continue to add more challenging workouts. Week of Thanksgiving I added a lunge and jump squat circuit whil ON the treadmill. AWESOME!!!!! Good luck everyone!!! YOU CAN DO IT - I DID.
  • Megatoine
    Megatoine Posts: 137 Member
    Great job!!!! P.S. I love your natural hair!!!

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^!!!! Yep - I still have it under this weave!!! LOL!
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Awesome!
  • Megatoine
    Megatoine Posts: 137 Member
    Great job!!!! P.S. I love your natural hair!!!

    And THANK YOU!
  • shannypoo21
    shannypoo21 Posts: 329 Member
    You should feel like a Hot Tamale cause that's exactly what you are! Congrats on your progress!!!
  • Jrabbit81sleeved
    Jrabbit81sleeved Posts: 18 Member
    Wow! You look hot!!! Ps I love the dress in the second picture!!!
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