Six Months of Logging and Progress...PICS

JTick
JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
I just celebrated logging in 180 days in a row. I thought I'd look through some pics to see my progress, and was pleased with what I saw. I deal with BED, depression, emotional eating, and a few other issues. I have always bounced up and down in my weight, but I can NEVER remember being thin. I wore a size 14 at 8 years old. I have never been small. I am determined to change that.

My problem has never been not moving enough. I keep an extremely active lifestyle and do hard farm work. My problem was eating. I would go through McD's on my way home from work, eat a few cheeseburgers, a milkshake, and a large fry, and then go home and have dinner. I was slowly killing myself, and just getting deeper in depression.

I still binge sometimes. My 180 days have not been perfect. But every day, I have woken up willing to TRY. That's more than I've ever done in the past. I still have a long way to go, but I'll keep going for as long as it takes.

Now for the part I know you want...pics!

I started at 265, but lost the only pic I had of me at that weight when my laptop crashed.

When I started (for real and for the final time!) on MFP in August 2012, at 248:
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This past Sunday, at 211:
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  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    Wow! Great job, you look great! Congrats!
  • WOW!!! You look alot similar to me....and you have given me soo much hope and inspiration! Keep up the great work! You are amazing and look fantastic!!!
  • GloMash710
    GloMash710 Posts: 78 Member
    Wow, congratulations! You look great, thanks for sharing! :)
  • racerchick31
    racerchick31 Posts: 91 Member
    Awesome progress!!! =) Looking good! Keep going the changes you have made so far have been fantastic!!!

    Congrats! :drinker:
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Grrr...it won't let me resize that first pic!

    Thanks guys!
  • laurenlynn82
    laurenlynn82 Posts: 12 Member
    great job. i started out about the same and i have a similar goal as you. how tall are you? keep up the good work.
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    I am 5'4"
  • TerriAnne53
    TerriAnne53 Posts: 197 Member
    you show an amazing change. good luck to you as you continue on your weight loss/get healthy journey. You are well on your way. thanks for sharing.
  • Awesome progress! You're doing great! We're the same height and have about the same goal too. I started at 221 and am trying to get down to 140. I wish you further success! :flowerforyou:
  • puddinsmom
    puddinsmom Posts: 19 Member
    Stories like yours are why I log in to MFP everyday! You motivate me!

    Congrats on your success. You look fabulous!
  • TaminaShock
    TaminaShock Posts: 191 Member
    Awesome
  • slwells1983
    slwells1983 Posts: 31 Member
    Keep up the great work!
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    You look stunning, and Healthy. I can tell your attitude about food, excersise its #1 on your list of priorities. Thanks for sharing.
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    Well done DancerLover!
    You should be proud of your amazing achievement.
    kind regards,

    Ben
  • Looking good, keep up the good work!
  • judensusie
    judensusie Posts: 3 Member
    so happy for you! keep up the great work. you are an inspiration!
  • RawTriGal
    RawTriGal Posts: 190 Member
    well done... love seeing how far people have come and your transformation is amazing! thank you so much for sharing and the inspiration!
  • anupamaanupama
    anupamaanupama Posts: 24 Member
    Wow! Well done!
  • estrobabe
    estrobabe Posts: 337 Member
    Congrats!!! Keep up the good work:)
  • bmq1689
    bmq1689 Posts: 19 Member
    Awesome. I'm like you, I move a lot..running, walking, boxing, etc... but food is my greatest weakness. We even have the same pattern. .drop by at Mcdonalds to eat cheeseburgers and fries.. then eat dinner at home like I've never eaten anything the whole day. You really inspire me, I'm more motivated than ever. Thank you thank you.
  • This is awesome to see for me, I'm trying to lose a total of 120 pounds and seeing how much of a physical difference you have made is awesome! I can really see a change! Congrats!
  • augustmoney
    augustmoney Posts: 2 Member
    It's awesome to see how far you have come. You look amazing keep up the good work!:smile::smile:
  • Nice progress
  • jacque1129
    jacque1129 Posts: 113 Member
    good job! you lost so much in 180 days, remarkable.
  • RoseDarrett
    RoseDarrett Posts: 355 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story!!!Very inspiring :)
  • AnelDB
    AnelDB Posts: 24 Member
    Stories like yours are why I log in to MFP everyday! You motivate me!

    Congrats on your success. You look fabulous!


    I agree completely! Thank you for sharing your determination! It's contagious. I needed me some inspiring Message Board posts today. Thank you, and all the best!
  • Inspiring...I am on day one of my journey and hoping to see a new me in 6 months...I hope I can continue to get encouragement from myfitnesspal success stories...coz i defo need it...haha....oh...im currently 5'7 and 266 pounds...i know...HEAVY!!!!
  • You're looking good! You're making great progress in a fairly short time. Keep up the good work.
  • wow inspiring story and results, your amazing:flowerforyou:
  • mumreeder
    mumreeder Posts: 222 Member
    wow - where has that belly gone? :laugh: You are doing amazingly - keep up the good work
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