100 Days -42 lbs

ashmorgstraws
ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
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I started my weight loss journey in September. It was right after my family had gotten home from a Disney trip. I looked huge in the photos and did NOT feel good about myself at all. I was beginning to wonder if I would EVER feel good about myself again.
I had tried MFP a few times before but never really was hard about it - I would lose a few lbs and then stop or something.
But this time I decided that I was going to work my butt off and lose this stubborn weight.

I'm 5'5"

Starting weight - 232 lbs (July 2012)
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201 lbs (Early November 2012)
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190 lbs (December 2012)
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My first main goal is to get down to 170 - another 20 lbs. After that, I'll see how much more I want to lose. :) Slowly but surely.
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  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
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  • fittwinmama21
    fittwinmama21 Posts: 2 Member
    That is great progress! Did you exercise or just count?
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    AMAZING JOB!!!! You look so great :)
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    well done you!! fantastic work..you look gorgeous :flowerforyou:
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    That is great progress! Did you exercise or just count?

    BOTH! I've been counting & exercising. I exercise anywhere from 3-4 times a week.
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    well done you!! fantastic work..you look gorgeous :flowerforyou:

    Aw, thank you.
  • Taterpoof
    Taterpoof Posts: 416 Member
    Beautiful! great job!
  • lorcart
    lorcart Posts: 406 Member
    Awesome job! How tall are you btw?
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Beautiful! great job!

    Thank you!
  • tiffanymariebrown
    tiffanymariebrown Posts: 10 Member
    Thats really great progress! Definitely an inspiration for ME to keep pushing forward and lose what I need to lose. Thanks for sharing! :-)
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Awesome job! How tall are you btw?

    Oops, sorry, forgot to add that!
    I'm BARELY 5'5". :)
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Thats really great progress! Definitely an inspiration for ME to keep pushing forward and lose what I need to lose. Thanks for sharing! :-)

    You can SO do it! :D
  • bellygoaway
    bellygoaway Posts: 441 Member
    Great job. Slow and steady is so much better than the rubber band way.
  • OfficiallySexyVal
    OfficiallySexyVal Posts: 492 Member
    You have done fantastic! You look amazing!
  • NIKIAPOOH
    NIKIAPOOH Posts: 10 Member
    WTG!
  • notabrat1
    notabrat1 Posts: 60 Member
    Awesome job!! :bigsmile: You look fantastic, keep up the good work!!:flowerforyou: Congratulations!!:drinker:
  • charliesangel13
    charliesangel13 Posts: 25 Member
    Looking awesome! Looks like your skin has really cleared up too-you look amazing! Way to go!
  • Breeli0519
    Breeli0519 Posts: 63 Member
    Way to go! You look fantastic!
  • csea10
    csea10 Posts: 2
    You did a great job, you lost more then 2 lbs a weeks. Yahoo.
    Add me if you would like to share this experience.
    Anyone reading this please add me if you would like a serious dieter with open diary.
    Thanks
  • LetsGetFitMama
    LetsGetFitMama Posts: 102
    You look so amazing! I love seeing inspiring stories like yours. Helps give me a boost and show me that yes, I can do it too! I am at the point where I refuse to have my picture taken and what kills me right now, is the lack of photos of me and my amazing son cause I don't want him to look back and see a fat unhappy mama :-(
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    WOW...what an accomplishment...You look great
  • angeliqueann
    angeliqueann Posts: 213 Member
    Wow. You look great!

    today. I'm at 100 days to and down 41 lbs! =D
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Thanks everyone! You're all so encouraging! :D
  • Kelly_Runs_NC
    Kelly_Runs_NC Posts: 474 Member
    You look gorgeous!! Keep it up!! ;)
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    You look gorgeous!! Keep it up!! ;)

    Aw, thank you! :D
  • CJontheRun
    CJontheRun Posts: 3
    What is your caloric intake and do you count your carbs? Great job!
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    What is your caloric intake and do you count your carbs? Great job!

    Calorie Intake started at 1200, but has since moved up to 1700. :) I don't count carbs...just calories. :)
  • Yaya1976
    Yaya1976 Posts: 357 Member
    Great job. Congrats!!! :)
  • Needachange84
    Needachange84 Posts: 310 Member
    Awesome job!! I am also 5'5" and my starting weight is 233. This is great motivation!! Although measurements may be different is always good to find someone similiar. so with that continue that great work and thanks for the motivation!!! :)
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Awesome job!! I am also 5'5" and my starting weight is 233. This is great motivation!! Although measurements may be different is always good to find someone similiar. so with that continue that great work and thanks for the motivation!!! :)

    Thanks for the add! :D And YES! IT is great to find someone similar!

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