Under 200lbs! FINALLY! (w/ pics)

ktaylor1188
ktaylor1188 Posts: 141 Member
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I'm not going to get too detailed because if I did, this could go on forever...so... I'm 24 years old and have been obese pretty much all of my adult life. My heaviest weight ever known to me was 268lbs. I started MFP at 258lbs. I am now 199lbs! I have lost a total of nearly 70lbs! (69lbs) I have never felt more powerful! I still have quite a way to go but I know I will get there. For all those curious, or just starting this journey I'll let you know that there was no real secret for me. I just recorded my food, tried my hardest to stay under my calorie allowance for the day, and worked out. I really enjoy my Jillian Michaels DVDs :) I had my days where I didn't do so well but I never gave up. I just realized that I truly am worth it! I'm not perfect, but I do have the ability to succeed! Good luck to everyone on this journey! You are worth it!

Me at or near my heaviest
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Before and Afters- 258
>199
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Me a few days ago playing in the snow :) I think there is a big difference in the smile here and the smile with me at my heaviest! This is true happiness!
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  • thinking_thinly
    thinking_thinly Posts: 143 Member
    Great job! You can totally see the difference in your smile!
  • DuhhMuffin
    DuhhMuffin Posts: 198
    You look amazing :D And very happy!
  • liannesaut
    liannesaut Posts: 34 Member
    amazing transformation - you look great! and happy! I have 16 lbs to go to get where you are - I can't wait, and this has reminded me just how great 199lbs looks!
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    Wow!!! You look awesome :)
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    Good job! Keep it up, girl, you are truly beautiful. :flowerforyou:
  • mykerai
    mykerai Posts: 2
    You look great! Keep up the good work.
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    Great job!
  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    you look fantastic!!! congrats!!
  • victorious1967
    victorious1967 Posts: 2
    you look beautiful. thanks for the encouragement
  • courtm82
    courtm82 Posts: 35 Member
    I love how you posted there's a big difference in your smile, because there definitely is!! I cannot wait to get where you are!! Congratulations, you look wonderful!!
  • ravenchick
    ravenchick Posts: 345 Member
    You look wonderful! Congratulations on making it to onederland! :flowerforyou:
  • jk262
    jk262 Posts: 1,597 Member
    Amazing- truly! :)
  • Diary_Queen
    Diary_Queen Posts: 1,314 Member
    You DO look amazing.... and you're so lucky to have kept your now-well-defined chest. A lot of us have lost nearly all of our boobs while losing weight. You look so shapely and so much happier!
  • book_worm4
    book_worm4 Posts: 51
    wow you look great! congrats on making it to onederland! :)
  • juliedozier
    juliedozier Posts: 184 Member
    You have done a fantastic job! Way to go! (And, your dog looks just like my Murphy) <3
  • NBSfit
    NBSfit Posts: 44 Member
    That's just awesome!
  • jessgumkowski88
    jessgumkowski88 Posts: 189 Member
    I needed to see this :) My motivation was sinking and this put me right back into a good state of mind. You are inspiring and powerful and amazing! I can't wait until I can post MY pictures :)
  • beekuzz
    beekuzz Posts: 428 Member
    Wonderful transformation. So happy for you! Bet you have so much more energy than before.
  • Stinaa91
    Stinaa91 Posts: 199 Member
    you look fabulous! :) congrats
  • davidpetersonharvey
    davidpetersonharvey Posts: 5 Member
    AWESOME! I'm so happy to read such a good success story! I've lost 63 pounds so far but have a way to go yet. This is encouraging!
  • curvymomo3
    curvymomo3 Posts: 253 Member
    WOW YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!! :D
  • michmich805
    michmich805 Posts: 7
    You look great mama's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • mvkrayola
    mvkrayola Posts: 165 Member
    Congrats to you. You look amazingly fabulous and so healthy and happy. I read a quote once that went something like: If you want to you can and if not you will just find excuses. Great inspiration girl.
  • missrenahope
    missrenahope Posts: 44 Member
    This is so inspiring to me. You're doing amazing, you look amazing, and thanks SO much for sharing <3:)
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    You look fantastic!!!

    I still remember when I hit 199, I was so excited I took a pic of the scale!!

    Anyways, I don't know what it was but my motivation ramped up and I never ever ever ever wanted to see that 2 again.

    Good luck girl!!
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    Great progress. Keep it up!
  • MrsTSwift
    MrsTSwift Posts: 1
    You look absolutely incredible! Great job! Just another reason why MFP is an awesome tool.
  • briannadunn
    briannadunn Posts: 841 Member
    You ROCK!!!!
  • Reeny1_8
    Reeny1_8 Posts: 277
    You look amazing but I have to ask did you lose any "boobage"?
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    You look fantastic! Congrats on all of your hard work!

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