300 days on MFP, 61 lbs gone. My story so far :)

Syderelli
Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
in Success Stories
After 300 days on MFP, I thought that I would share a couple of progress photos. I still have about 30 "ish" lbs to lose, we will see how this goes.

So, how incredibly fitting for my 300th day. I realized that tonight I wore the same sweater/hoodie/jacket thingy as I was wearing in this photo at 267+ lbs (photo taken November 2011):

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Now, 61 lbs later, the same sweater/hoodie/jacket thingy (fitting properly - I had no business wearing it at my before weight!):

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It has been 300 days since I started actively using MFP. I have met some of the most amazing and inspirational people on this site, and have made some friends that I hope will be lifelong. Thanks to all my amazing buds that have been there cheering me on through all my big and small victories and encouraging me and getting me through the rough patches!! You all rock my socks :)

SW: 267
CW:205
UGW: 165-175
Height: 5'9"

I started out in a miserable marriage, unhappy with myself, and basically zero confidence. MFP was recommended by my best friend. She had used the site and managed to lose about 35 lbs. After giving it a halfhearted shot, I was down maybe 10 lbs. After a huuuuge fallout in Vegas with my now ex-husband (long story), I decided it was time to start making some major changes in my life, starting with my weight and health. I had gone to a doctor and they said, besides the weight, I was overall very healthy. Instead of just keeping on doing what I was doing, I decided to KEEP my health by losing weight. Ok, I guess the main motivator was the fact that my "fat jeans" were too small! So I started by cutting my calories. I would go on short little 15 minute walks and bike rides around my neighborhood. Started out small, knowing that I could eventually snowball the changes and the little changes would add up to huge changes. I now do cardio most days of the week along with some yoga, calisthenics, and weight training. I am looking forward to starting NROLFW and am hoping to reach my goal weight by August :) If you have any questions or would like to add me, go ahead!! :)
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  • beansproutmommy
    beansproutmommy Posts: 15
    Fantastic! THANK YOU for sharing your story!!
  • Cherie7575
    Cherie7575 Posts: 233
    You look great - thanks for posting!
  • Sportsgott
    Sportsgott Posts: 10
    You look amazing!!! Keep up the hard work,and 300 is quite a streak! Be proud of yourself :)
  • SheenSZF
    SheenSZF Posts: 88
    Looking good! Your hard work is really paying off!
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Congratulations on your dedication and hard work. You're looking fantastic!
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    you were pretty as a bigger girl, you're smoking hot now. good on you!
  • apittmanrn
    apittmanrn Posts: 200 Member
    Amazing! I love your hair!! In both pics!!
  • smartin0181
    smartin0181 Posts: 45 Member
    You have come so far! and looking great I might add! I can't wait to comment on your year of MFP!
  • Jason67o48
    Jason67o48 Posts: 87
    You rock and this is pretty awesome. :) Thanks for the inspiration ^_^
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
    awesome job so far, CONGRATS!!!! Good luck with NROLFW - I just started stage 2 and LOVE it!!! You will have great results! :flowerforyou:
  • ann0416
    ann0416 Posts: 65 Member
    Thats incredible :):):) So happy for you :):flowerforyou: :drinker: :happy:

    Congrats :D
  • acidosaur
    acidosaur Posts: 295 Member
    You look great- well done!
  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
    You look beautiful. Congratulations on your achievement so far!
  • JenniferRecklein
    JenniferRecklein Posts: 1
    Congratulations! Definately an inspiration!! :)
  • skngn
    skngn Posts: 19 Member
    U are amazing ! wishing you success in your journey !
  • harribeau2012
    harribeau2012 Posts: 644 Member
    AWESOME!! you have done brilliantly-very inspiring thankyou xx
  • sugarlips1980
    sugarlips1980 Posts: 361 Member
    What an AMAZING transformation...you are looking hot!! You have a really pretty face now the body to match is coming though! Well done!!!
  • tinassofit
    tinassofit Posts: 54
    I love your red hair... But moreover, thanks for being an inspiration. Congratulations on your new look... Hope you're buying yourself all those fantastic clothes you've wanted to wear all this time.
  • happyheart15
    happyheart15 Posts: 383 Member
    You look great, and definitely don't look like you weigh 205. You look like you weigh much less. I'm tall too (5"10) and can't wait to get to 205.
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    Thank you everyone!!! :):)
  • jst1986
    jst1986 Posts: 204 Member
    Looking amazing! Great work!
  • ckhardeman
    ckhardeman Posts: 195 Member
    You look awesome!! Keep up the good work.
  • 20kb13
    20kb13 Posts: 161
    You look great! Thanks for the motivation! I'm almost at 30 days of logging and I hope to reach 300 days someday! Not having confidence is a major issue for me too, but more than anything I want to be healthy..., and not overweight but healthy, I want to be fit and healthy. Your success was just what I needed for the extra motivation! Keep up the great work.
  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    Fantastic job! You look awesome!
  • SlimSumday
    SlimSumday Posts: 379 Member
    You rock!! Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
  • Raw_Bean
    Raw_Bean Posts: 293 Member
    Amazing work! Thank you for sharing your story.
  • MissBum
    MissBum Posts: 71 Member
    Great story, truly inspiring!
    And you're incredibly pretty- at any weight!!
  • Jamcnair
    Jamcnair Posts: 586 Member
    Hot! :) Great hair!
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    You look incredible! And I love your hair!
  • tiffanylacourse
    tiffanylacourse Posts: 2,986 Member
    You look amazing! Congrats and keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:

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