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    Down 22 pounds..before and during

    Posts: 73 Member
    edited January 15 in Success Stories
    I was hesitant to share this with the entire world because as we all know once it's out there it's out there. But here goes. Please be gentle!

    If I could maybe inspire just one person to start their weight loss journey today then I'm doing my job!

    So I didn't take my before shot until after I had lost 4 pounds, but honestly I don't think the 4 pounds would have made much of a difference.

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    December 11 190 pounds, January 9 182 pounds, February 20 172 pounds

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    My journey is far from over and in a few months I hope to be able to share my final before and after.

    Edited: I'm 5' 6" and so far I've been counting calories and a little bit of exercise. I run around all day with my two toddlers, one is three the other is one and I walk my 6 year old to and from school every day.

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    • Posts: 114 Member
      What a difference!!! Great job!!!
    • Posts: 86 Member
      Brilliant, well done. And you've inspired me!
    • Posts: 223 Member
      Nice work!
    • Posts: 21 Member
      Congrats! continue the journey, thats remarkable difference in a few months!
    • Posts: 256 Member
      way to go!!!
    • Posts: 655 Member
      Looking great. Can I ask what's your height/weight and what did you do regarding calories/exercise?
    • Posts: 8
      Wow!! Great job!! U surely inspired me I am happy I joined MFP!
    • Posts: 8
      Pls share ur routine with us. I also need to lose a lot around the waist
    • Posts: 73 Member
      Thanks y'all! Sorry about the opened toilet in the recent pics. Hey, at least it's clean though!

      MFP set me up at 1360 for my calories but I had to tweak that a bit. I've been floating between 1500 and 1600 and it seems to be working.

      I can see a subtle change when I look in the mirror but when looking at these pics I can see a huge change. That makes me so happy!
    • Posts: 196 Member
      WONDERFUL lady!!! You can TOTALLY see a big difference! PROUD of you! :D
    • Posts: 204 Member
      Looking great!
    • Posts: 20 Member
      Congratulations! One step at a time. You should be VERY proud of yourself. Gives me that extra kick in the butt....
    • Posts: 310 Member
      I was hesitant to share this with the entire world because as we all know once it's out there it's out there. But here goes. Please be gentle!

      If I could maybe inspire just one person to start their weight loss journey today then I'm doing my job!

      So I didn't take my before shot until after I had lost 4 pounds, but honestly I don't think the 4 pounds would have made much of a difference.

      08845cbc-b966-409e-95f3-d98a02dd6a49_zpsdea8010b.jpg

      December 11 190 pounds, January 9 182 pounds, February 20 172 pounds

      ccbda25c-2069-4450-aaa3-98be5b6a7604_zpsb9ffdf39.jpg

      My journey is far from over and in a few months I hope to be able to share my final before and after.

      Edited: I'm 5' 6" and so far I've been counting calories and a little bit of exercise. I run around all day with my two toddlers, one is three the other is one and I walk my 6 year old to and from school every day.

      That's SO badass...CONGRATS!!!! How did you do the side by side pic? I lost 22 as well, I'd like to do that with my pics. Can't figure it out!! :sad:
    • Posts: 134 Member
      You are looking GREAT! Thanks for sharing! :drinker:
    • Posts: 22 Member
      great job! congrats!
    • Posts: 319 Member
      Great job! Keep at it.
    • Posts: 187 Member
      Wow, great progress. In 2 months your tummy vanished. Great job. You have inspired.
    • Posts: 73 Member
      I'm 5'6", my starting weight was 194 and my current is 172.

      In the beginning, back in December, I started by counting my calories. My husband used to make my plate for me at dinner and he would give me the same amount as him. I told him that I was not a 31 year old man I didn't need to eat like one. So we joined MFP, got our calorie goals and started doing portion control. MFP set me up with a goal of like 1360 but I had to change that and float between 1500 and 1600. I was using my treadmill 3 days a week and my bowflex 3 days a week ( only used the bowflex for like two weeks). But right now I am so busy with my kids that by the end of the day I just don't feel like doing anything extra. I know, no excuses but it is what it is. I also have to walk my oldest too and from school every day, which is just short of a mile for both ways.

      I am certain a lot of the weight is coming off because I'm not eating like I used to. I mean I still have "bad" things but it's moderated now. Before I had no problems going to Mcdonalds for lunch and Papa johns for dinner, or that yummy Chinese buffet for lunch and then something equally unhealthy for dinner.

      I am trying to get more veggies in my diet and just yesterday I had a huge salad and spinach smoothie for lunch and for dinner I ate an avocado with tomato and mozzarella along with the other serving of the smoothie I made for lunch.
    • Posts: 155
      very good job. You are doing great!!!
    • Posts: 73 Member
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      That's SO badass...CONGRATS!!!! How did you do the side by side pic? I lost 22 as well, I'd like to do that with my pics. Can't figure it out!! :sad:

      I used a program on my computer called Picasa and made the pictures into a collage.
    • Posts: 3
      You look amazing! Such a difference! Keep up the amazing work :)
    • Posts: 30 Member
      Good job, I am about your height and starting about where you did. Thanks for sharing!
    • Posts: 1,393 Member
      I am just in AHHH how your shirt totally fit difference...Your hard work shows...Congrats and you can do it!
    • Posts: 199 Member
      you look great! definitely a big difference, keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 9 Member
      Thank you for sharing! I started at the same weight and am about 10 lbs down. Can't wait to look as good as you!
    • Posts: 330 Member
      definitely a big change!! Congrats!
    • Posts: 91 Member
      Oh my gosh! Your tummy is gone and look at how much different you face is! You are going a great job!
    • Posts: 172 Member
      Lovely! Good job :)
    • Posts: 73 Member
      Thanks everyone! Knowing others can see it makes me feel so good. It makes it all worth it!
    • Posts: 761 Member
      You're beautiful, great job
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