Approaching 50 lbs Lost. Progress Pictures Included!

So, about two years ago, I started watching what I ate and exercising because I was over 200 pounds, and I really didn't want to be that way anymore. I honestly don't know what made me really want to start getting into shape except that I do enjoy taking walks, and some new acquaintances of mine decided they wanted to start doing just that. So I offered to join them. Little exercise couldn't hurt, right?

Two years and a lot of trial and error later, I have now lost 47 pounds. I know it's not quite 50, but 3 pounds won't make that huge of a difference, and I can't contain my excitement anymore! Okay, on to the pictures...

That's me on the far left. This was taken a few years ago at my heaviest - 214 pounds!


And this is me now, at 167!

(Horrible phone picture, sorry!)

As of now, what I'm doing is keeping to a 1200-1300 calorie diet (I have a slow metabolism, so yes, this works for me. I do not feel tired/hungry/etc. It is perfect for me.) I also make sure to keep track of the following macros: Carbs, Fat, Protein, Saturated Fat, Sodium. I walk for an hour (3mph, essentially 3 miles) every day that the weather permits, and I go to the gym and use the weight machines 2-3 times a week.

I still have about 27 more pounds that I absolutely need to lose to be at a healthy BMI. I also have a lot more body sculpting I want to do, especially with my thighs and arms. But I am very pleased with my progress! Sometimes I'll look at myself in the mirror and not feel any smaller at all. But then all I need to do is look at that first picture and know that I am making progress!