Almost to the Halfway Mark (Forcing myself to post)

Hi MFPs, Firstly Thank You for taking the time to check this out!

I am a perfectionist and the thought of posting in the success stories thread scares me to death, I wanted to wait until I had hit my goal. However, I think I need this little reality check to re-motivate me. I still have 85lbs to lose and I'm about 10lbs outside of being halfway there so here it goes. I started MFP on November 13, 2011. 70lbs in a year is not drastic but I think it is pretty damn good!

I'm 5'5
SW: 324lbs
CW: 255lbs
GW: 170lbs

This is the day before I started MyFitnesspal

Wow, I let this happen...

New Year 2010

New Year 2011

New Year 2012

One year after MFP!
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Finally 20lbs under the maximum weight limit allowed for ziplining! Check off of the bucket list, that I thought would never happen since I used to be 50lbs above the weight limit.
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TODAY!!!!!! 85 more pounds to go!!!!!

I hope to be very close to my goal this time next year!

Replies

170isreal

Thank you for forcing yourself! Absolutely gorgeous! Don't second guess yourself - that's more than a pound a week - doesn't get much better than that!

Thank you so much! Your words are very appreciated, sometimes I do the "what ifs" what if I tried harder that month, or didn't cheat that day, I would've-should've but your right more than a 1lb a week average is pretty cool! Thank you!

170isreal

@JRaunch10 - Thank you, that is super sweet

marylou1976

you look fantastic, love the sparkly dress!! keep up the good work you rock!!!

CherokeeTopaz

Awesome job!!! Keep it up!! You're an inspiration!!

Mummsy

Great job!

uwdawg07

Awesome!! Keep up the good work!!

DOMTIA1012

Awesome job!

curelupus

Wow congrats and thanks for posting. I'm at the beginning of my journey. Starting out at 360 feeling a little overwhelmed. Your post and pics are motivating and encouraging. Thanks again for posting.

sam308lbs

fantastic work so far!! Keep going!

TheVimFuego

You look great, I love your dedication and honesty, best of luck for 2013

oohmercyme

Doing great! Keep on keepin on girl!

heygirl1000

You look amazing!!!! Great job and inspiration to us all!

Wolfena

You look great... you will get to your goal, I'm sure!

TriShamelessly

Good job and best wishes on your continuing journey.

LaNeekaRN

Beautiful, beautiful!!! Be proud, you look FAB!!!

mylee69

you look great and beast of all the happiness can be seen in your eyes, keep sparkling

170isreal

Wow congrats and thanks for posting. I'm at the beginning of my journey. Starting out at 360 feeling a little overwhelmed. Your post and pics are motivating and encouraging. Thanks again for posting.

I remember what that feels like. It's so hard to imagine yourself actually getting somewhere with weight lose. I am still overwhelmed by the 85lbs I have in front of me. But, my best advice is to just start. Start logging, start moving (even if it's just parking a little further away than normal) and if you don't do so good one day you can always start again the next. It is really as simple as just starting. So with that said I think I'm going to take my own advice, I think I just found my re-motivation!

BombolinaM

Looking good!!

kmchambers64

You have done something amazing for yourself. Taking it slowly is far better than quick and drastic changes. You should be very pleased with yourself. Keep after it, you are an inspiration.

Pspetal

You look fantastic! You should be soooooo proud of yourself! Your effort REALLY shows! Keep up the good work!:flowerforyou: :drinker:

kenziestx

You have done a fabulous job. It really is outstanding for only 1 year. Keep up the great work!

170isreal

You look amazing!!!! Great job and inspiration to us all!

Thank you so much!!!

kat65

Awesome job!!!

deniselynn13

:flowerforyou: Girl, you are absolutely beautiful!!!! Your face radiates happiness with each pic of weight loss! You are doing an amazing job and i am sure you will hit your goal weight before you know it! What an inspiration you are!!! Keep up the amazing and hard work!

Denise

Cynduck

I think 70 pounds In a year is awesome!!!! Way to o. You look awesome. Great job. Can't wait o see your next success post.

codylee98

Thank you posting and being an inspiration. You are (and were) beautiful. 70 lbs in a year is incredible. Can't wait to see New Years Eve 2013!

IamLoriJ

I think it is fantastic that you posted them and you look amazing. As a big girl who has to lose a lot of weight I find it so inspiring that you are were you are and you are only halfway! That gives me the motivation to keep moving! Thanks for sharing this with us!

aeshaking1

You are doing great....keep pushing forward!!

JenBalderas

That is so great! Your doing awesome keep u p the great work!

vijani

You are awesome and so inspiring. Keep up the good work. Beautiful!