33 pounds down [PICS]

magnow
magnow Posts: 7
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I guess I should start off with a brief intro. I'm 5'4", 24 years old, moderately active. I've been overweight my whole life, wanting to lose a few pounds but no real plan or motivation. Then in February 2012, I bought an exercise bike and tried cutting calories back, but I was always hungry and I didn't really lose weight. I found the ketogenic diet August 3rd, 2012, and I jumped right into it. I was 169 pounds.
Since starting keto, I've lost a total of 33 pounds. My official goal weight is 129, but to be honest I'm already satisfied with where I am now. I think at this point, I'm going to focus more on toning up than the number on the scale.
Anyway, here's my progress so far. Top left is summer 2011, the one next to it is February 2012, and the one below is Halloween 2011. My weight is between 160 and 170 in all of them. The photo on the right was taken yesterday at 136 pounds. These are the only photos I could scrape together, so sorry about the poor quality!
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  • CloverCreeper
    CloverCreeper Posts: 178 Member
    Nice tats. You look great!
  • MorissaW
    MorissaW Posts: 95 Member
    GREAT JOB! You look fantastic!
  • sovannac
    sovannac Posts: 445 Member
    Wow, you look great!
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    You look so good!

    And I can't help but wonder how much $ worth of ink you're wearing :smile:
  • magnow
    magnow Posts: 7
    Thanks everyone!
    You look so good!

    And I can't help but wonder how much $ worth of ink you're wearing :smile:
    Haha it was worth every penny! :smile:
  • BellaFe
    BellaFe Posts: 323
    You look amazing! I love your tattoos!
  • DeathIsMyGift
    DeathIsMyGift Posts: 434 Member
    Very cool. Thanks for sharing, motivation is key. Nice SW shirt...and tats....ok, I'm done.
  • BrittKnee_Rae
    BrittKnee_Rae Posts: 111 Member
    Yes you look great! Awesome job.. Your tattoos are hott, you rock :)
  • smudgeroo
    smudgeroo Posts: 45
    Well done indeed. You have lost fat and retained a beautifully shaped figure. Thats a win in my book.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    great job! i agree with @smudgeroo! that's a figure i'd like! 135# is my personal goal. and damn girl, how many years has it taken to get all your ink? :)
  • magnow
    magnow Posts: 7
    Thanks so much for the kind words!
    great job! i agree with @smudgeroo! that's a figure i'd like! 135# is my personal goal. and damn girl, how many years has it taken to get all your ink? :)
    I got my first one when I was 18, when I started dating a tattoo artist. Every few weeks, I'd have him do something new on me. It's been almost 7 years now, and we're still together (and I'm running out of space!).
  • hungryshay
    hungryshay Posts: 40 Member
    You look fab!
  • charlottemndz
    charlottemndz Posts: 3
    you look great!!!
  • roguestates
    roguestates Posts: 223
    You look FAB just as you are. Great work! Are you planning to continue keto?
  • strawberrytoast
    strawberrytoast Posts: 711 Member
    You look great, can really see your thighs have gone down.
  • Scoobylotti
    Scoobylotti Posts: 4
    That's a great achievement! well done you!
  • ericahassinistermotives
    ericahassinistermotives Posts: 92
    Did your tattoos change at all when you slimmed down?
  • magnow
    magnow Posts: 7
    You look FAB just as you are. Great work! Are you planning to continue keto?
    Thanks!
    To answer your question, sort of, just not as strict. I've eased myself up to between 50g-100g of carbs per day and maintain a calorie deficit, which has resulted in slower progress but gives me more meal options.
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149
    Looking good there!!!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Wow, amazing job, congrats!
  • magnow
    magnow Posts: 7
    Did your tattoos change at all when you slimmed down?
    Not than I can tell. I only have one on the front of each thigh (where I carry most of my weight) and if anything they look bigger since the canvas got a lot smaller!
  • rlinaresv
    rlinaresv Posts: 108
    Way to go girl.
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    I like that you are that weight and still have some curves...Perfect shape for 5'4...You are my new motivation...Thanks....Great job...
  • FluttershySweetie
    FluttershySweetie Posts: 216 Member
    You look amazing! good for you! Love the tats!
  • di1428
    di1428 Posts: 165 Member
    great job! you look great :)
  • angeliqueann
    angeliqueann Posts: 213 Member
    amazing joB!
  • courtneysmummy
    courtneysmummy Posts: 40 Member
    we'll done! You look amazing :)
  • jenbenefit
    jenbenefit Posts: 75 Member
    I can't decide which I like more, the tattoos, the epic star Wars Tee or the awesome amount of weight loss :drinker:
  • magnow
    magnow Posts: 7
    Thanks everyone!

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