We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
Over 130 pounds lost...about 60-65 to go!
chixyb
Posts: 107 Member
This is my first time posting in here so hopefully I did this right. I am (almost) 5'5, 26 years old, and started back in September of 2011 at over 330 lbs and a size 26. I am now at 198.6 and a size 14. I'm currently in butt-kicking mode as I'm preparing to join the U.S. Army (once I get down to an acceptable weight for MEPS). I'm loving my new lifestyle, loving my workouts, and loving that I'm finally confident enough to go for my dreams!
Before:
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/chixyb/Way back when/016.jpg[/img]
Now:
Before:
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/chixyb/Way back when/016.jpg[/img]
Now:
1
Replies
-
Wow you have done amazing - I bet you are so pleased with the slimmer new you0
-
CONGRATS!!! you look great... Basic training is going to be a BREEZE for you0
-
What was your routine and diet like at first and how did it progress as you lost weight?0
-
Heck yes! Amazing job, beautiful lady!0
-
Wow you look great!0
-
You look fantastic!!! Great job, you're an inspiration!0
-
Great job! You look fantastic!0
-
oh wow u look amazing! well done. such an inspiration. x0
-
You look Fantastic and I can just see the confidence you have. Good Luck you seem very driven I'm sure you can do it!!0
-
Standing Ovation!???????????? You look beautiful!:flowerforyou:0
-
Amazing transformation! All your hardwork is obviously paying off! Best of luck in the military! :drinker:0
-
Great Job! You should be very proud.0
-
What was your routine and diet like at first and how did it progress as you lost weight?
I started out JUST counting calories and watching portion sizes, aiming for the low MFP recommendations. I didn't even try exercising until I'd say May or June of 2012. In the beginning it was still a lot of processed foods. Around August 2012 I decided to start cooking from scratch more. I found everything so much more enjoyable when I was making great tasting foods that were also healthy. I just try and make sure my dishes are colorful (using produce). I haven't cut anything out of my diet and I don't believe in cheat days. If I want something, I have it, but it has to be worth it for me. So sometimes I'll eat 1 heavy meal a week, sometimes I won't. It all depends on what I'm craving.
I have since increased my calories as I'm working out twice a day most days (cardio and strength split between AM and PM). I actually just recently increased them again, I am now aiming for around 1700-1800 a day.
0 -
Fantastic job!!! Stay focused and keep at it.0
-
Yow look A M A Z I N G, Taken 10 years off your face, You look like a different person!!! Very well done. I love the progress piccys. Makes me want to get off my *kitten* nd exercise!!!0
-
You look amazing!0
-
That is incredible! You are so beautiful :flowerforyou:0
-
Absolutely gorgeous! You should be so proud!0
-
Holy Cow!!!! YOu go girl! YOu look amazing! You look so much better!!! What an AWESOME Accomplishment!!!0
-
Very inspiring!! Thank you for sharing and congrats! You look fantastic!!!0
-
Nice work !!! you look awesome0
-
Great job, most people lose about 10-20 lbs in boot so, that's just a heads up you may want to go in at a higher weight.0
-
Great job. You're looking fantastic!0
-
You are so gorgeous! Congrats, you must feel amazing
0 -
You look Great! I am so encouraged I am at the beginnning of my weight loss venture and I seemed to be starting off like you with watching my calorie intake. I enjoy cooking and have began trying new healthy receipes and revamping some of my old ones. I am increasing my walking with the awareness of my FitBit. Thanks for your post it is truly inspiring!0
-
Great job, most people lose about 10-20 lbs in boot so, that's just a heads up you may want to go in at a higher weight.
Thank you! I'm kind of hoping I have that experience as I am planning on adding mass (gaining muscle) once I'm all settled in, right now I'm just focusing on cutting fat/losing weight.
Thanks again 0 -
You look Great! I am so encouraged I am at the beginnning of my weight loss venture and I seemed to be starting off like you with watching my calorie intake. I enjoy cooking and have began trying new healthy receipes and revamping some of my old ones. I am increasing my walking with the awareness of my FitBit. Thanks for your post it is truly inspiring!
I love cooking and my favorite part is trying new recipes! When I did finally start exercising, I too did walking. It's really a great way to start, you will do wonderful!
If you are ever in need of recipe ideas, let me know! I store all of mine on pinterest and follow a few blogs (Skinny Taste and Kalyn's Kitchen are my favorites!) as well. Good luck!0 -
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!0
-
Wowza. Great job!0
-
You are beautiful and an inspiration to me.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.5K Getting Started
- 259.7K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.3K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 440 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.7K Motivation and Support
- 7.8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.2K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.2K MyFitnessPal Information
- 22 News and Announcements
- 918 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.3K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!