Progress pics - 54 pounds lost in 116 days!

jessvaughn74
jessvaughn74 Posts: 164 Member
This is my first progress pic post - I have lost 54 pounds!! My friend convinced me to do this post. I have been hesitant because I really do not believe the pics show the progress that I know I have had..if that makes any sense..lol.

On January 26, 2013, I went to the doctor to get back onto my thyroid medication. I was shocked to see that I weighed 280 pounds. I knew I had gained weight. I was wearing a size 24 pants and 4x shirts (26/28). Instead of going home and making a weight loss plan, I freaked out and went through my closet and threw out all the clothes that were too small for me that I was saving for that day I would lose weight and fit into again. I just gave up. This went on for about a week. I was depressed, ate a lot and just felt very low. I was hitting bottom. Meanwhile, my friend on Facebook was doing weight loss challenges each week to lose 2lbs a week. It inspired me. I started a weight loss group on Facebook and one of the members told me about My Fitness Pal and on February 4 I joined. I love this community and really credit the food diary and the inspiring and motivating people on here to my success.

Starting Stats (February):

Weight: 280
Waist - 53"
Hips - 53"
Under Chest - 46"
Chest - 48"
Thigh - 34"
Calf - 18"
Upper Arm - 17 3/4"

Stats as of May 31

Weight : 226 ( - 54 lbs)
Waist: 41.5 (- 12 inches)
Hips: 47.5 ( - 6.5 inches)
Under Chest - 38.75 (-7.25 inches)
Chest: 44 ( - 4 inches)
Thigh: 23 (- 11 inches)
Calf: 18.5 (+ .5 inch)
Upper Arm: 14 (-3.75 inches)

Time frame: 116 Days
Weight loss: 54 pounds
Inches lost: 44 inches

Picture time!

I didn't take before pics. But this was in late 2011. I was probably was around 270-275 pounds.

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Another one in 2011...

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March 29, 2013 - 248 pounds

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March 29, 2013 - 248 pounds

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May 14, 2013 - 230 pounds

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May 14, 2013

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May 31, 2013 - 226 pounds

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May 31, 2013 - 226 pounds - changed shirts and realized i didnt take a side shot..lol

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I re-sized all the pics and they still get cut off. A nice poster on here told me that if you right click on the pic you can view the entire image. Thanks for your patience!



Thank you to everyone for your support and motivation!!

Replies

  • jessvaughn74
    jessvaughn74 Posts: 164 Member
    Ok just need to figure out how to get pics to show up...grrr...I thought I knew how..lol
  • Pumpitusa
    Pumpitusa Posts: 169 Member
    Congrats on your progress. To keep it short i agree with your statement. The tools used here are great
  • teresab101
    teresab101 Posts: 56 Member
    Bump
  • Bearbrat
    Bearbrat Posts: 230
    Ok just need to figure out how to get pics to show up...grrr...I thought I knew how..lol
    There's a thread under tech support that explains how to post pictures, if I knew how to link it to you I would, but just search under tech on the forums and it'll show you. Congratulations on your success!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • CaroleWilliams1991
    CaroleWilliams1991 Posts: 32 Member
    This is my first progress pic post - I have lost 54 pounds!! My friend convinced me to do this post. I have been hesitant because I really do not believe the pics show the progress that I know I have had..if that makes any sense..lol.

    On January 26, 2013, I went to the doctor to get back onto my thyroid medication. I was shocked to see that I weighed 280 pounds. I knew I had gained weight. I was wearing a size 24 pants and 4x shirts (26/28). Instead of going home and making a weight loss plan, I freaked out and went through my closet and threw out all the clothes that were too small for me that I was saving for that day I would lose weight and fit into again. I just gave up. This went on for about a week. I was depressed, ate a lot and just felt very low. I was hitting bottom. Meanwhile, my friend on Facebook was doing weight loss challenges each week to lose 2lbs a week. It inspired me. I started a weight loss group on Facebook and one of the members told me about My Fitness Pal and on February 4 I joined. I love this community and really credit the food diary and the inspiring and motivating people on here to my success.

    Starting Stats (February):

    Weight: 280
    Waist - 53"
    Hips - 53"
    Under Chest - 46"
    Chest - 48"
    Thigh - 34"
    Calf - 18"
    Upper Arm - 17 3/4"

    Stats as of May 31

    Weight : 226 ( - 54 lbs)
    Waist: 41.5 (- 12 inches)
    Hips: 47.5 ( - 6.5 inches)
    Under Chest - 38.75 (-7.25 inches)
    Chest: 44 ( - 4 inches)
    Thigh: 23 (- 11 inches)
    Calf: 18.5 (+ .5 inch)
    Upper Arm: 14 (-3.75 inches)

    Time frame: 116 Days
    Weight loss: 54 pounds
    Inches lost: 44 inches

    Picture time!

    I didn't take before pics. But this was in late 2011. I was probably was around 270-275 pounds.
    285313_10150715760350125_2916205_n.jpg


    Another one in 2011...

    281242_10150715750455125_53253_n.jpg

    March 29, 2013 - 248 pounds

    2013-03-29_248pounds_3.jpg

    March 29, 2013 - 248 pounds

    2013-03-29_248pounds_2.jpg

    May 14, 2013 - 230 pounds

    2013-05-14_230pounds_2.jpg

    May 14, 2013

    2013-05-14_230pounds_1.jpg

    May 31, 2013 - 226 pounds

    2013-05-31_226pounds_2.jpg

    May 31, 2013 - 226 pounds - changed shirts and realized i didnt take a side shot..lol

    2013-05-31_226pounds_1.jpg

    Thank you to everyone for your support and motivation!!
    here u go :)
  • Diamond05
    Diamond05 Posts: 475 Member
    Bumping for when pics are working! :happy:
  • jessvaughn74
    jessvaughn74 Posts: 164 Member
    Now why are some of the pics cut off..lol.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Congrats! Keep up the great work.
  • CaroleWilliams1991
    CaroleWilliams1991 Posts: 32 Member
    Ok just need to figure out how to get pics to show up...grrr...I thought I knew how..lol
    just change the IMG in the pic link to img :)
  • CaroleWilliams1991
    CaroleWilliams1991 Posts: 32 Member
    Now why are some of the pics cut off..lol.
    cause the pics r 2 big i guess lol oh and great job btw u look great!
  • JanetLynnJudy
    JanetLynnJudy Posts: 173 Member
    You are fabulous! I have to say that I love the shirt you are wearing in your first two pics, but of course it's even better to see you shrinking! It's great to have you as a friend on here. Thanks for sharing your progress!
  • jessvaughn74
    jessvaughn74 Posts: 164 Member
    Now why are some of the pics cut off..lol.
    cause the pics r 2 big i guess lol oh and great job btw u look great!

    lol ya i think so...im trying to figure that out right now
  • CaroleWilliams1991
    CaroleWilliams1991 Posts: 32 Member
    Now why are some of the pics cut off..lol.

    but all they have to do is right click on the picture and go to open in new tab and it'll show the full pcture
  • jessvaughn74
    jessvaughn74 Posts: 164 Member
    Now why are some of the pics cut off..lol.

    but all they have to do is right click on the picture and go to open in new tab and it'll show the full pcture

    Thank you! I was not aware of that. I resized all the pics and made the pixels smaller and they are still cutting off. Thanks again!
  • cavanerwifey
    cavanerwifey Posts: 56 Member
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    What about a side by side? :)
  • cavanerwifey
    cavanerwifey Posts: 56 Member
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    Wow, this makes is very clear to me that you've lost a ton of inches, and it SHOWS. I hope you can see it too because you're doing such a fantastic job and you look great!!!!!!!
  • newlife6745
    newlife6745 Posts: 129 Member
    Great job. This inspires me given that we have similar stats. Way to go.
  • cavanerwifey
    cavanerwifey Posts: 56 Member
    Okay, one more side by side :wink: It helps me see if I can see your results if I can see them at the same time... :) What do you think, Jess?

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  • Sinarv
    Sinarv Posts: 7
    Hi

    I think you are one of the gutsiest people I know....I would never have put my pics out there...I wish there were more people lke you in this world.....I have 54 pounds to lose and I have just signed up today...of course, this is not my first trip down 'weight-loss lane'...I have always done well and been able to lose weight...its always keeping the weight off for me that has been the hardest....if you have time, maybe you could respond back...and keep up the good work, you are doing great :) Sina
  • CaroleWilliams1991
    CaroleWilliams1991 Posts: 32 Member
    Now why are some of the pics cut off..lol.

    but all they have to do is right click on the picture and go to open in new tab and it'll show the full pcture

    Thank you! I was not aware of that. I resized all the pics and made the pixels smaller and they are still cutting off. Thanks again!

    you are very welcome :)
  • I'm currently wearing the same sizes you wore when you started. This is inspiring to me that you've lost so fast!
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    Awesome progress!! You should feel very proud!!
  • poofycat
    poofycat Posts: 28 Member
    Wow! You are doing great!
  • jessvaughn74
    jessvaughn74 Posts: 164 Member
    I'm currently wearing the same sizes you wore when you started. This is inspiring to me that you've lost so fast!

    Thank you! At the beginning of this journey I never thought I would ever be an inspiration to someone. Just believe in yourself and don't beat yourself up if you make mistakes along the way.
  • ElisabethSarahRose
    ElisabethSarahRose Posts: 18 Member
    That is amazing! Congrats!
  • This is amazing! You look great! Keep up the great work
  • Whtmask
    Whtmask Posts: 219 Member
    Nice job!!! Keep it up!
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