Finally a Before and During worthy of posting!

Julie_Donahue
Julie_Donahue Posts: 394 Member
in Success Stories
Edit: Trying to fix the size, but if you right click it will open. Or you can see it on my blog:
http://halfajulie.blogspot.com

I've been taking pictures on the first of every month, and I definitely see a difference. But this morning, I put on a shirt I hadn't worn in a while, and I noticed it was very loose---especially across the chest. I was pretty sure I had a picture in that shirt. I dug around on Facebook and found it. Then I had my husband take a picture of me today. Turns out I'm wearing the same jeans too. I was shocked when I put them side by side. I kept going back and looking at them!!

The first picture was taken in August 2011. The second today. I started my healthy lifestyle on January 1st. I'm down about 31 pounds.

SW: 306
CW: 275
GW: 150ish

Program: Walking (about 120 miles since first of the year). C25K (almost done!! 2 more runs). Zumba when I can. Log everything I put in my mouth. Stay within my goals.

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  • trin8ty75
    trin8ty75 Posts: 60 Member
    Congratulatins! You look great. Congratulations also on your C25K accomplishment so far. I just finished week 3 and I'm completely intimidated at the thought of Week 4
  • TwinkieDong
    TwinkieDong Posts: 1,564 Member
    you lost some serious weight. Congratulations, keep up the good work!
  • stephanj
    stephanj Posts: 898 Member
    Nice job! Keep taking pictures, you will come back and keep inspiring us!
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    wow that's amazing! you are really coming along. keep up the hard work!
  • Julie_Donahue
    Julie_Donahue Posts: 394 Member
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    Let's see if this one works better.....
  • JessicaHeathfield
    JessicaHeathfield Posts: 64 Member
    Absolutely amazing!
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    very nice!!!
  • monizjm
    monizjm Posts: 92 Member
    Congrats!! You look completely amazing.
  • BobbieLee1959
    BobbieLee1959 Posts: 605 Member
    Big change! Nice work!! :) WAY TO GO!
  • stacey_mntx
    stacey_mntx Posts: 36 Member
    Fabulous work!!!
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    Awesome achievement! Keep up the great work! I bet you feel great!
  • DonnaLeeCattes
    DonnaLeeCattes Posts: 492 Member
    Looking good, keep it up
  • Charlottesometimes23
    Charlottesometimes23 Posts: 687 Member
    Such a difference. You look great! Congratulations.
  • Lauramh31
    Lauramh31 Posts: 95 Member
    Good for you!! Keep it up!
  • dkberger98
    dkberger98 Posts: 22
    you look great I stated at 305 and down to 274 but did not take first picture till I was around 188 hope mine looks as good as yours how tall are u
  • ShannonTourne
    ShannonTourne Posts: 77 Member
    I can most definitely see the difference. I'm so happy for you!
  • deoxy4
    deoxy4 Posts: 197 Member
    Big difference!
  • Mrsfreedom41
    Mrsfreedom41 Posts: 330 Member
    Wow - I can see a big difference. Whatever you are doing, keep it up. You go girl!!!!
  • make_it_so
    make_it_so Posts: 40 Member
    Congrats! You look awesome!

    This is random, but I can't help but ask since you're from Roswell.....Have you ever seen a UFO? :)
  • Julie_Donahue
    Julie_Donahue Posts: 394 Member
    you look great I stated at 305 and down to 274 but did not take first picture till I was around 188 hope mine looks as good as yours how tall are u

    I am 5'7"
  • Julie_Donahue
    Julie_Donahue Posts: 394 Member
    Congrats! You look awesome!

    This is random, but I can't help but ask since you're from Roswell.....Have you ever seen a UFO? :)

    LoL....every day! The town has a lot of alien themed stuff. We moved here almost 10 years ago from California. We've discovered there are 3 kinds of people here:

    1. True believers (either they or someone they know was abducted).
    2. Head in the sand (We don't speak of these things)
    3. Whatever! It brings tourist $$ here!!

    We fall into the #3.
    My first 5K will be the Alien Chase during the UFO Festival (July). Some people run in costume! :)
  • maddiey
    maddiey Posts: 231 Member
    Big difference, congratulations you deserve it! :)
  • donna1432
    donna1432 Posts: 87 Member
    Congrats you look fabulous :)
  • liittlesparrow
    liittlesparrow Posts: 209 Member
    You go girl! You look great :) Keep it up! :)
  • purplecharm
    purplecharm Posts: 446 Member
    Congrats! I see a big difference. Keep up the good work.

    I have lost about the same amount of weight and I don't really see a difference, even when I do side by side pic comparisons.
  • Julie_Donahue
    Julie_Donahue Posts: 394 Member
    Thanks for encouragement everyone!
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    YEAH BOIEEE. What better motivation can you get, than seeing your hard work pay off? Congratulations.
  • bymyslf892
    bymyslf892 Posts: 114 Member
    What a HUGE difference already! You are amazing! Keep it up!
  • Shim2013
    Shim2013 Posts: 48
    How amazing for you to see your transformation to the new you! Keep it up!
  • Oh_Allie
    Oh_Allie Posts: 258 Member
    You can really see a difference, keep up the excellent work!

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