50 Pounds Down Since Sept 12th.

Shas2228
Shas2228 Posts: 187
in Success Stories
This has taken me some courage to post this, but I know we're all here to support and help each other. I've received a lot of positive feedback from everyone inspired by the fact I've lost 50 pounds so far, so I thought I'd post my own success for the first time :-)

After discovering I gained 20 pounds over this summer alone (on top of already being over weight), I decided it was time to take myself back. Ever since September 12th, I have been eating healthier and (sometimes) power walking (I won't lie, I've totally fallen off the exercise wagon... but will get back on soon.) But I've been a good girl with my eating habits and have not "cheated" once. :-) I eat anywhere between 1200 and 1600 calories a day, just depending on my mood and what I decide to make :-)

I'm giving myself 1 year from my start date, to be a size 7... I picked up a pair of size 7's and thought "Yeah right.." Then I quickly changed my train of thought and said "Yes you can, and you will..." So that's my ultimate goal.

Thank you everyone for the encouragement... Please, please, please no negative comments. These are the best pics I could come up with (I'm extremely self conscience of my body and did not take many before losing weight)

Feel free to add me so we can support one another.

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and YES in the bottom left pic I am totally doing a goofy face, LOL.

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  • chubbybunnee
    chubbybunnee Posts: 197 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss!!!!!
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Congrats on your weight loss!!!!!

    Thank you! Yeah I changed the IMG down to img.... but the pictures were SO big they didn't show the entire collage, so I just posted the direct links LOL. ~Facepalming myself.
  • KalanitMiryam
    KalanitMiryam Posts: 1 Member
    Way to go! :) I have lost 34lbs since I started, but my post says 26lbs don't know why. I think I may have put the wrong start weight. I have 50lbs to loose still though to reach my goal weight. Your story was very encouraging to me. I can get to my goal! Thank you!!!!
  • Mommaofsomany
    Mommaofsomany Posts: 14
    Lovely! Excellent Job - quite inspiring!
  • simplyenough
    simplyenough Posts: 12 Member
    Congratulations! That is great progress.
  • RekindledRose
    RekindledRose Posts: 523 Member
    You've done great! I'm very, very proud of you. You're an inspiration!

    Keep it up! If you can do this, you can do anything!
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Thank you everyone! I finally fixed the pics, they show up better now. :-)

    I appreciate the comments! You all inspire me as well! :bigsmile:
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Way to go! :) I have lost 34lbs since I started, but my post says 26lbs don't know why. I think I may have put the wrong start weight. I have 50lbs to loose still though to reach my goal weight. Your story was very encouraging to me. I can get to my goal! Thank you!!!!

    Re-Enter your beginning weight :-) It did the same thing to me in the beginning too :-) Congrats on your weight loss as well!!!
  • chio_04
    chio_04 Posts: 48 Member
    Great difference!! You look amazing, don't be so self conscious.
  • CZenks
    CZenks Posts: 17 Member
    Great job!!!
  • cboutin89
    cboutin89 Posts: 79 Member
    You look great! great job:)
  • seeashleysave
    seeashleysave Posts: 38 Member
    Amazing job! Any weight that you have lost is something to celebrate, not be ashamed of!

    I started my journey at 319 pounds, and I'm happy to tell you that I'm now at 241. I still have a long way to go, but I'm focusing on one day, one meal at a time.

    Congrats on all your success! Be proud of what you have accomplished!
  • photogal375
    photogal375 Posts: 149 Member
    Looking Gorgeous! :)
  • darloeye
    darloeye Posts: 22
    Well Done. I have also lost near to 50 lbs but only been using this site/app since september.
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Thank you everyone!!! :-)
  • lamarnnem
    lamarnnem Posts: 189
    Great job encouraging words go along way. Remember them during your rough times. I try and remember mine as well. Continued success.
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    Get it girl...You look great and love the new you and the Red popping lipstick...#MakeUpJunkieHere
  • swanarae
    swanarae Posts: 52
    You are looking Fabulous!
  • mj3636
    mj3636 Posts: 3
    50 pounds in three months is incredible! Congratulations. Very inspirational.
  • fwifey
    fwifey Posts: 2
    what do u eat/ I lack something because i dont loose anything and i eat alot of junk and need help
  • Clemsonmom
    Clemsonmom Posts: 92 Member
    great job! I started September 10 and have not lost but 25 pounds.
  • Cinnamonhuskies
    Cinnamonhuskies Posts: 78 Member
    Since September?! that's freakin' awesome!!! If you can do it makes me feel like I could do it too!
  • xojessieannexo
    xojessieannexo Posts: 95 Member
    that is just awessome!! you look great! feel free to add me.
    xo!
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Thank you everyone! I've been very serious about this and have portioned everything and stay within the calories MFP has given me :-) I try to keep sugar to a minimum (I have health problems... Hashimoto's Thyroiditis/uncontrolled Hypothyroidism, in process of having my medication adjusted)

    I eat a lot of fruits and veggies and lean meats.

    I also eat soups, sometimes healthy choice meals and morningstar (just for change to keep myself interested.. but I keep those to a minimal as I know the sodium intake is higher)

    I eat whole wheats and brown rice.

    I limit my dairy.

    I don't eat about 3 hours before bed time.

    If I'm extra hungry I eat a banana.

    So trust me, if I can do this.. You all can too!!!
  • ZombieMercy
    ZombieMercy Posts: 87 Member
    Looking great! Wtg!!
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Thank you!!! :flowerforyou:

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