73 lbs down - only 14 more to go!!

ashmorgstraws
ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
in Success Stories
I started this journey on September 11th, 2012, weighing in at 232 lbs. I was not happy with myself - the way I looked, or felt. I hated going shopping, I hated trying on clothes...I just didn't like myself at all.

So, I decided to do something about it. I started eating less and working out. I worked out 3-5 days a week, eating anywhere from 1300-1400 calories a day - counting the calories I ate and burned.

I currently have stopped counting my calories and worry more about eating the right things, not about the counting of the calories that are being consumed. (I've actually been losing more again since stopping the counting calories).

I weigh 159 lbs right now, and am hoping to get to 145, but I'd be happy with 150, too. I'm 5'5", so my healthy weight is 150. :)

Here are the befores and afters.

Before
232 lbs

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Current ---- 159 lbs

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My advice for you all is to keep going! It's not always easy, but the end is going to be such a sweet reward. You will know that you accomplished something great. We ALL deserve the right to be healthy. So get out there and do something about it.

Go...Be Healthy
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  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    :)
  • Sherrylynn69
    Sherrylynn69 Posts: 48 Member
    Way to go. Did you exercise alot? and watch calories?
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Way to go. Did you exercise alot? and watch calories?

    Thanks! :) I started out exercising 3-4 times a week, doing about 20-30 minutes of exercise. I currently work out usually 5-6 times a week, doing 45 minutes to an hour because now my body can handle a lot more than it could before. :) I love it, actually. It's become a habit and I hope that I never ever break it.
  • erinroro
    erinroro Posts: 20
    You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Weigh (ha!) to go!!! What a success story you are - you make me feel like I can do it too!! Thank you!:flowerforyou: :smile: :happy:
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Weigh (ha!) to go!!! What a success story you are - you make me feel like I can do it too!! Thank you!:flowerforyou: :smile: :happy:

    Awww, no! Thank you! :) Your kind words made my day!! :)
  • kizzyb1977
    kizzyb1977 Posts: 199 Member
    Great post! I am also 232 looking to get down to 145, keep posting when you hit your goal so I can see how I will turn out!!

    You look GREAT!! :-)
  • llmcconnell
    llmcconnell Posts: 344 Member
    You look awesome and so much happier!!
  • KristenRidl
    KristenRidl Posts: 82 Member
    GIRL!! You are so amazing. You inspire me daily. WAY TO ROCK IT!!!
  • SaraVance27
    SaraVance27 Posts: 14
    Great job! You look amazing!
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Thanks everyone!!! :D
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    You look great, way to go on your achievement.
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Thank you!!!
  • ArataCPA
    ArataCPA Posts: 3
    Hi, way to go, you are such an inspiration for those of us just starting out!

    Did "My Fitness Pal" help you the whole way? Also, did you encounter problems with loose, saggy skin?
  • doin_it
    doin_it Posts: 414 Member
    Congratulations..you look great!! :)
  • Armyantzzz
    Armyantzzz Posts: 214 Member
    Keep going... Your goal is waiting for you! Congratulations!!
  • elemkc
    elemkc Posts: 43 Member
    You look fantastic!! It's amazing how thin your face and neck area look. Keep it up, you're almost there. Just in time for summer too!!
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    You look so amazing...Definitely keep doing what you doing...It is working!
  • califeisagift
    califeisagift Posts: 12 Member
    You look completely amazing and healthy! CONGRATULATIONS! So very well done!
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Thanks ya'll!
  • staceymoyer1
    staceymoyer1 Posts: 30 Member
    Thanks for sharing, you look amazing! Keep up the great work!
  • AmandaReimer1
    AmandaReimer1 Posts: 235 Member
    Congrats! You look great!
  • ThirdEyeOpen
    ThirdEyeOpen Posts: 64
    You look awesome!!!!!!! way to motivate!!!! ♥ keep it up
  • borninbcn
    borninbcn Posts: 11 Member
    you look amazing, well done!!
  • Ashshell
    Ashshell Posts: 185
    You look great! My goal is to lose 72lbs in 7 months (222 -> 150) so I love seeing success stories of those who have done just that!
  • mreilly73
    mreilly73 Posts: 3 Member
    You look really great! Congratulations!!!
  • MamaTop
    MamaTop Posts: 24
    You are me! I am 237 right now and 5'5 ... I am so excited to see how 150 looks on someone 5'5 !

    Way to go!! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • kmchambers64
    kmchambers64 Posts: 158 Member
    Wow! You look great! Way to inspire those of us on our way.
  • ashmorgstraws
    ashmorgstraws Posts: 157
    Thanks everyone!!! :D
  • chrishobbit
    chrishobbit Posts: 9 Member
    Mega respect! Wow you have done so well. What an inspiration !
  • MensEtSalvere2013
    MensEtSalvere2013 Posts: 230 Member
    This post gives me hope I used to weight 210-215 pounds and now I'm 154. :). My goal weight is 130 as of right now. Thanks for posting and congratulations!

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