28 days later..

astylla
astylla Posts: 118 Member
in Success Stories
Here I am..28 days later after beginning my journey to a new me..25 days on MFP..and I have accomplished things I never imagined possible. I have found an outpouring if support and people like "me". I no longer feel alone and to someone who has spent the majority of her life in the shadows , that's a huge deal.

I had a major scare at the doctor back in early January..I tipped the scale at 297 pounds..my highest ever. This was with very light clothing so I estimated without about 295..still a scary number. I nearly left the office in tears..my husband trying to comfort me but also struggling on his own too. I knew something had to change.

One Sunday we visited a gym..had a tour..and signed up that day. I stopped drinking soda and stopped eating fast food. Per the recommendation of my doctor due to PCOS I am following a low carb meal plan and feel amazing. I also started the 30 day shred and have lost around 5.5 inches in my waist so far.

That was 28 days ago.

SW : 295
CW: 281.7
GW: 135

This photo was taken in late December when I estimate to be around 297 :

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Taken last night at 281.7 :

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It may not seem like a big change but I wanted to share my success and let everyone know it IS possible. Thanks to all my amazing MFP friends for your support and encouraging stories.

Replies

  • hreu213
    hreu213 Posts: 76
    AWESOME! What a success for a mere month, you have done very well and should feel very proud of yourself!
  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    Congratulations on your weight loss so far. I can definitely see the loss in your face! Keep up the hard work. You're doing fantastic!
  • lamomandwife12
    lamomandwife12 Posts: 36
    Great job! Keep up the good work! =)
  • MissCreepyLovestruck
    MissCreepyLovestruck Posts: 115 Member
    I am SOOOOO proud of you, and I am grateful to be your friend :). You inspire me every single day!!!!
  • guzzlingil
    guzzlingil Posts: 60
    great start!!!!!
  • a778c466
    a778c466 Posts: 141 Member
    Hey, that is a great success for only a month! Keep up the hard work! Congratulations!
  • pscyoryda
    pscyoryda Posts: 13
    I feel like repeating what they have said... AWSOME!!! keep it up!
  • Tforbes7430
    Tforbes7430 Posts: 1
    I was you last year @ my highest weight 297. Today I am prod to say that I am 230lbs. Great job!!!!
  • schaskes
    schaskes Posts: 103 Member
    Congratulations! I can definitely see a change! I am so impressed with your work so far. I have a strong sense that you will be spiraling upward into a completely new, healthy, you. And it's great that your husband is doing it with you. My husband and I started MFP in July - we have each lost about 40 pounds!! I hope you keep posting - I look forward to seeing your future successes.
  • tripodsmom
    tripodsmom Posts: 95 Member
    Awesome! I love the avengers shirt!
  • belle19822000
    belle19822000 Posts: 62 Member
    Good job!

    It shows, and keep at it! :flowerforyou:
  • fwilson1031
    fwilson1031 Posts: 88
    Congrats,keep it up! BTW, love the shirt!
  • bethanytowell
    bethanytowell Posts: 256 Member
    Way to go! Great progress and dont give up even if the weight loss slows just keep at it!!!
  • arcticbutterfly
    arcticbutterfly Posts: 24 Member
    GREAT JOB! KEEP GOING!
  • ASarioglou
    ASarioglou Posts: 11 Member
    WOW!!! Amazing...Keep up the great work. Very impressive!
  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    keep up the hard work - you look fantastic!
  • cbteegardin
    cbteegardin Posts: 42 Member
    Nice work!
  • kg047
    kg047 Posts: 95 Member
    Congrats! That's an impressive loss in only a month! Keep it up...you are doing well! Take care.
  • Jribeiro86
    Jribeiro86 Posts: 108 Member
    Congrats, that's an amazing loss for such a short amount of time! Hang in there and stay strong!! :drinker:
  • stackhsc
    stackhsc Posts: 439 Member
    awesome. your on the way :)
  • astylla
    astylla Posts: 118 Member
    I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to comment ! I realize this is a high loss for the first month and do not expect such results to continue and am aiming for 1 - 2 lbs MAX weekly to keep it off with my lifestyle changes.

    Thanks for all the support !
  • boomerz12
    boomerz12 Posts: 140
    You look amazing. and I'm loving the avengers shirt.
  • DanielleHinkle24
    DanielleHinkle24 Posts: 29 Member
    Congrats! Great job!!!
  • montlucia
    montlucia Posts: 90
    Well done! And just think that it's only the beginning of even more losses! :)
  • lainester
    lainester Posts: 46
    Thank you so much for sharing your story! This is only the beginning of even more great things to come! It's stories like these that will keep me going! Congratulations and good luck!!! :happy:
  • nnylee
    nnylee Posts: 811 Member
    Yay! Go you!
  • stackhsc
    stackhsc Posts: 439 Member
    I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to comment ! I realize this is a high loss for the first month and do not expect such results to continue and am aiming for 1 - 2 lbs MAX weekly to keep it off with my lifestyle changes.

    Thanks for all the support !

    Thats the spirt! 1-2 a week, 4-8 a month, 50-100 per year..... 100 would rock but even 50 lbs.. you wont believe how much better you are going to feel :)
  • 120mustdo
    120mustdo Posts: 48 Member
    Happy for you, keep up GREAT work!!!
  • jenniferwren
    jenniferwren Posts: 189
    Well done, fantastic job :happy: it's our head space that changes the most I think xxxx

    mfp is fabulous I adore it absolutely everyone is so encouraging and supportive whatever stage they are at in their fitness journey :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
    Great job! Keep it up!

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