Year-End Total losses or Overall losses - New Year Check-in

Awesome job! I don't have all of the measurements you do, but I started 2012 at 211, and went down to 190 by April.

I am 129 pounds today, and down from busting out of a size 14 jean to an easy zip and nicely fitted size 6 jean (lost 45 pounds) from 12/31/11 ... I am at goal weight and have set new fitness goals for 2013. I am going to run a 10 minute mile consistently and make it thru 60 minutes of Barre 3 and an adult ballet class with out stopping and doing all the steps, weights and planks/pushups!

55lbs lost

size 14/16 down to size 2/3

haven't taken measurements in a while.....i know my waist went from about 36/38" to 25"

happy new year everyone....:)

No body measurements, now I wish I had kept up with those. I started out last year at over 216 lbs. I'm now bouncing between 149 and 150 with 66 lbs lost. I have went from the obese catagory to the top of the healthy weight catagory.
I went from a size 16 jeans and a 3x shirt to a size 8 jeans and a large shirt.
Best thing I have ever done for myself!
In the new year, I plan on concentrating on overall fitness with increasing my run times and strengh training to get rid of this extra flab. I still have about 15 lbs to goal, but that is a far cry from 80 lbs. Thanks MFP! 2013 looks like it is going to be a great year!

no measurements but i lost 48 pounds

44lbs lost

I didn't keep good records, but I lost no less than 40 lbs, and my body looks like it's someone else's now. The ladies at work ask me what my "secret is"...and when I tell them I don't eat McDonalds, I track my meals, and I exercise, and then their faces get a little sad, lol...The secret is...there is no secret.

My weight seems to move within a 3 pound range but in the past year I lost a size and 4% body fat.

I started on my 49th birthday, Aug 27th, with a goal to be skinny by 50. Wasn't sure exactly how I was going to do it, but I was determined to do whatever it took to lose 73 pounds. (wouldn't exactly put me at skinny, but it would put me in the healthy weight range for my height).

It didn't take long to see changes, not changes just in the mirror, but more so in my brain. I have learned so much in the past 4 months.

I have learned-
I have to love myself enough to make life long changes. To tell myself 'no' at times. To commit to a life long process of diet and exercise.
That being healthy is much more important than being skinny.
That weight loss and health takes time, and patience, and perseverance.
That I am worth the effort!

I started at 228 and am now sitting at 198. One-derland Baby!
I went from a snug size 20 to a 16.
I no longer get tired out from taking a shower. (sad, isn't it)
I hit my max heart rate for the first time a few weeks ago, and didn't die!
I truly enjoy exercise now. I can ride my recumbent 3 wheel bike up to 5 miles without stopping, even going up hills.
I can ride my indoor stationary bike for over an hour.
I sleep better. No more snoring, so my hubby sleeps better too!
I have so much more energy and endurance.
I am always in a good mood now. (well, most always)
I feel so much better all around. Less arthritic pain. Less pain in my spine and knees. Fewer headaches. (I think I have had 2 in the past 4 months)

If only 30 pounds made this much of a difference in my life, I can't even imagine what it will be like when I get the next 40+ off.

I am looking forward to swimsuit season. Wha-what??

When you get to the point that you are TRULY willing to do whatever it takes to get healthy, then that is when it will happen.
I lost the past 10 years of my life being so unhealthy, and missing out on so much. But no more. It feels great to be back in the game! Bring it on 2013!!