12 WEEKS IN... NOT BAD!

jessicabakernyc · March 2013

Hi. Well, i've just finished 12 weeks so far on MFP, and I think I can really see a difference. I've been taking it very slow (on the -1 lb per week plan), exercising 3x per week. After my first twelve weeks I'm still on my way to my first mini-goal (to lose 10% of my weight), but I felt like celebrating for a moment with some before and in progress pics. I have lost 13 pounds so far, and I have really been learning a lot about my eating habits. I've never been able to really get into the habit of regular exercise, so I am happy that I have made it this far and maintained my 3x per week exercise goal. I'm also trying hard to be really accurate with my logging. I still have a looong way to go, but I really feel like I can maintain what I am doing for a while. So, three cheers for 12 weeks!

Here's when I started:

And now, after 12 weeks:

And the back, when I started:

And now, 12 weeks in:

Feeling good!! Hope the pics work.

Establishedn1986 · March 2013

great job!

cjjc1001 · March 2013

You look like you've lost a lot more than 12 lbs! You look great! Keep at it girl!

mrsjoyw · March 2013

WOW! Thanks for sharing!! This is so encouraging because Monday will be one week for me LOL!! You are doing great!!

skyler8937 · March 2013

You can totally tell a difference, especially in your stomach! It looks much more defined! Great job!! :-)

skinnyinnotime · March 2013

Huge difference, well done!!

jessicabakernyc · March 2013

Thanks a lot everybody!

1two3four · March 2013

You look amazing!

Really great job, what do you do for exercise and food?

Ralstonk2 · March 2013

That IS amazing! Great job! That's a huge difference. And definitely looks like more than 13 lbs. Your stomach is half the size and you can see definition in it! And only exercising 3x a week? That's even more amazing! Yeah I'd like to know as well. What's your eating and exercising like?

tequila09 · March 2013

Good for you! Can see a huge difference! Keep it up!!

christabel6 · March 2013

You look great! Definite visible change around the middle especially. Well done you!

jessicabakernyc · March 2013

I've been eating around 1560-1580 calories per day. I almost always eat back my exercise calories. In terms of food, I've been trying hard to not deny myself anything I really want... just trying to really watch the portions and logging honestly. I go over my daily calories frequently, but try to maintain the weekly goal, so when I have a bad day try & make it up with good choices on the next few days. My big challenge is moderation on the drinking... I'm still trying to figure that out really because I love my wine.

In terms of exercise, I've been doing power jam, which I really like. I try to do 100 minutes per week, so that usually breaks down to 2 40 minute workouts and one 20 minute one. I also walk a lot as a New Yorker, but I don't really log that because I consider that a normal part of my day. Thanks a lot everyone for the kind encouragement, it really makes me feel good. I thought I could see a difference, but you guys have made me feel great. Thanks a lot!