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    3 months, down 25 lbs, 25/F 5'6

    Posts: 101 Member
    edited January 26 in Success Stories
    I've been using MFP for about 2 months now, and surprisingly only happened across the message boards here recently. I find other people's progress pics incredibly motivating, so I'm glad to have found another great place to share tips and see progress (I also spend a lot of time over at www.reddit.com/r/loseit).

    I started trying to lose weight somewhat randomly back in March, and I can't express how happy I am at the results. I had pretty much given up hope that I'd ever be able to lose weight without being very unhappy, and I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. So I thought I would share my progress here, in hopes that I can return the favor to the people that have motivated me. You guys are awesome!

    For anyone who's interested, I came up with my own calorie goal based on research I did online from several different places, MFP's suggestion was a little low for me (after all - maintenance is what it's all about!) and there's some things I refuse to sacrifice on because I know I won't be able to keep up with it without starting to resent everything. I work out 5-6 times a week (Zumba Fitness on the wii has been a lifesaver) and I've changed my calorie intake a couple of times but 1700-1800 is working for me. I'm going for low and slow here...I'm not really interested in dropping the weight in two months, I'm fine waiting (I have concerns on how my tattoos will be affected by a drastic change).

    I still have awhile to go, but I couldn't be happier with my progress.

    SW: 249
    CW: 224
    GW: 165

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    • Posts: 4 Member
      Good for you!! You should be really proud of yourself, keep up the great work girl!!! :)
    • Posts: 92 Member
      Great start! I hope the next 25 leave as easily as the first!!
    • Posts: 129 Member
      Wow what a difference. You're looking good girl. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!
    • Posts: 1,123 Member
      Wow that's only 25#? you look great! Keep it up!
    • Posts: 516 Member
      You look fantastic. Awesome progress so far. Keep up the great work!
    • Posts: 16 Member
      Great job! Keep it up! You look amazing!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Congratulations to you! OM word you are really coming down.
      Thanks for the encouragement to me to keep going.
      I am about 3 weeks into and have lost 5 LBs.

      I was struggling with tiredness and low energy until my friends from Church ask me to join them on here.
      I have so much more energy now it is wonderful/

      keep up the great work girl!
    • Posts: 10
      I can't believe thats only 25lbs! Very motivational. I applaud your dedication, and patience! I'm trying to work on the patience thing:)
    • Posts: 10 Member
      Wow! Those 25 lbs made a huge difference. I can't wait until I can post my 25 lb pics!! Congrats!
    • Posts: 101 Member
      Thank you so much!
    • Posts: 379 Member
      Nice work! You go girl!!! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 1,249 Member
      Wow! Super
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Wonderful keep up the good work : )
    • Posts: 60
      You look amazing! Keep it up!
    • Posts: 2,082 Member
      That is great!
    • Posts: 251 Member
      thats awesome! keep it up!
    • Posts: 1,442 Member
      Lookin' good girl! You can really see how 25 lbs lost has really changed your body! Keep up the great work! :)
    • Posts: 270 Member
      Way to go! You've just added to those motivational photos! Very inspiring!
    • Posts: 86 Member
      you look awesome
    • Posts: 77 Member
      Keep it up! You're looking amazing!
    • Posts: 88 Member
      Great job! Keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 2
      your hard work has paid off you look fantastic :)
    • Posts: 365 Member
      Way to go!! I hope I notice a big change at 25 lbs gone too! You look amazing!
    • Posts: 76
      Wow! What a difference! You look Great!! Soooo crazy that we have such a similar story! I started in March at 247 and as of this morning down to 221. I plan on posting progress pics once I reach 199. Keep up the hard work! it is definitely paying off! :)
    • Posts: 370 Member
      Excellent work, chick! Such a noticeable difference.
    • Posts: 70
      Looks like you have lost a lot of inches!! I would have guessed you lost way more than 25 pounds!! Even more proof that the scale shouldn't be your only measure of success!! You are beautiful-keep it up!!
    • Posts: 263 Member
      You're progress is insane! I'm 5'6", 23 and started at 240lbs. There is hope doll! Keep going at your pace and you'll continue to love the results you get!!
    • Posts: 199 Member
      Whatever you are doing is working!! It definitely looks like more than 25lbs.

      Congrats!
    • Posts: 314 Member
      thats an incredible difference, well done :)

      posts like this is why my favorite part of the site, and the one i take most motivation from is the success boards
    • Posts: 305 Member
      Great progress!! You look great!
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