Progress! 75 lbs of it. [pics]

mk_hammer
mk_hammer Posts: 105
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So, I've been at this weight loss thing for a while now (almost 6 years, in fact). Over those years, I've done the South Beach Diet, Weight Watchers, and finally counting calories using MFP. I've lost, and gained, and lost again, and gained again. Since I joined MFP, though, I'm steadily on the decline, and that's where I plan to stay!

Because I've been at this so long, though, it's easy to lose perspective and forget how far I've actually come. I found a photo that I took back in 2007, and I was like .... "Damn, is that me?!" I almost didn't recognize my face.

I'm proud of how far I've come, so I decided to share my first progress pics with MFP! :smile:

There's about 75 lbs difference between the two photos.

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  • samkelly89
    samkelly89 Posts: 198 Member
    Wow! You look so happy and way younger now. It is really clear how hard you have worked and how much weight you've lost. Good luck on your journey and congrats on what you've done so far!!
  • lizz2013
    lizz2013 Posts: 331 Member
    Such a difference! Congratulations :) Looking beautiful!
  • kegger1997
    kegger1997 Posts: 74
    I agree with SamKelly89, you look younger. that is fantastic. keep up the good work
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    It is an amazing difference. Your eyes look so much larger in the second picture. You have made some wonderful progress.
  • mk_hammer
    mk_hammer Posts: 105
    thanks, everyone!
  • CrazyC
    CrazyC Posts: 284 Member
    Beautiful in both pics.... CONGRATS!!! WTG!!!
  • meaghan2008
    meaghan2008 Posts: 401 Member
    I can def see it ! Keep up the good work !
  • edennew
    edennew Posts: 231 Member
    I relate to your long battle and have lost and gained the same weight as well. But now, like you, I am determined to stay on the decline until i get there. Congratulations on a huge loss and a big difference in your lovely self!
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    It certainly shows how far you've come when you see yourself "back when". I agree MFP is a good way to go. It's not a fad, a quick fix, a new revolutionary diet. It's good old common sense that works. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see future pictures!
  • mk_hammer
    mk_hammer Posts: 105
    Thanks, everyone! It's unreal how much younger I look in my current photo, and I'm actually 6 years younger. It's crazy what excess weight does to our bodies.
  • Lauralee119
    Lauralee119 Posts: 51
    beautiful!!
  • niftyfoodie
    niftyfoodie Posts: 12 Member
    You are so inspiring! 75 lbs. lost is amazing! And what a difference in your face! I agree...you look younger now (and a lot happier too!).
  • bekki84
    bekki84 Posts: 11
    Wow! You look amazing! Go you!!!!
  • zombiemomjo
    zombiemomjo Posts: 494 Member
    Amazing! You do look so much younger, and you just glow in your after picture!! Great work!! It is a lifelong battle, and you are proof that it can be done!
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    You look great!! Great job on the weightloss. Keep it up!
  • seths_wife
    seths_wife Posts: 76 Member
    Wow you look great!! :flowerforyou:
  • DeeBrownBaker
    DeeBrownBaker Posts: 145
    beautiful progress!!

    cheers to you! :drinker:
  • LovelyLaura2321
    LovelyLaura2321 Posts: 56 Member
    amazing job! your second pic looks like the DAUGHTER of the first pic!
  • kharper85
    kharper85 Posts: 44 Member
    Great job!!
  • cmonteskk
    cmonteskk Posts: 18 Member
    Wow great job! You look so amazing!!1 :happy:
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    Congrats...you are doing a fabulous job and look great! What I really love is your avatar pic with what appears to be you celebrating finishing a 5K Color Run/Walk...what i've noticed here on MFP is that the majority (if not all) of folks who have met goal have a 5K pic--so you are certainly on track to success. Keep up the great work!
  • mk_hammer
    mk_hammer Posts: 105
    Congrats...you are doing a fabulous job and look great! What I really love is your avatar pic with what appears to be you celebrating finishing a 5K Color Run/Walk...what i've noticed here on MFP is that the majority (if not all) of folks who have met goal have a 5K pic--so you are certainly on track to success. Keep up the great work!

    Thank you! Yep, that's me celebrating after finishing the Color Run 5K a few weeks ago. I'm doing another 5K in June - the Zombie Run. I think that pic will come out a little different than this one. :laugh:

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