228 to 173 and still going! (pics)

saraj78
saraj78 Posts: 31 Member
Hey everyone! I started my new life in January of this year. I'm 34 years old, mother of 3 young kids, 5'3" and I was miserable. I love MFP and I stalk these success stories for motivation and inspiration almost every day! I started out at 1200 cals but became a demon with so few calories, so I upped it to 1500 and I eat back some but not all of my exercise cals most days. For workouts I run, treadmill or outside depending on kids, weather, time, etc. Now I also do Zumba and kickboxing with some weight training thrown in.

Here's a comparison pic for you, because I know that's what everyone loves (including me). Hope it works! It's funny how it's hard to see the changes in your mirror but photos seem to do the trick. :)


xoxoxo
Sara

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  • saraj78
    saraj78 Posts: 31 Member
    Oops! Should say July 13, 2013 <<<< Not 2012! :blushing:
  • michellelhartwig
    michellelhartwig Posts: 486 Member
    AWESOME!!!!! Congrats!
  • Well done on your journey, very inspiring! Thank you for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • srgtbiggles
    srgtbiggles Posts: 170 Member
    Lookin' great!
  • S0nsh1ne
    S0nsh1ne Posts: 218 Member
    Great job! I started at 219 and am around 187 and still going too. I found I do better around 1500 calories too. My goal for this year is 50 lbs.
  • queeniepcollins
    queeniepcollins Posts: 11 Member
    Congratulations! Those socks in the After picture are awesome!
  • athyraslove
    athyraslove Posts: 145
    Great job and congrats! I love success stories and photos too! Keep it up, you rock! :flowerforyou:
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    You dont even look like the same person! Amazing--and congrats!!
  • Rockmyskinnyjeans
    Rockmyskinnyjeans Posts: 431 Member
    I love your photos! You look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing~ I wish you much success in reaching your ultimate goal!
  • TriShamelessly
    TriShamelessly Posts: 905 Member
    Well done! Keep it up!
  • luisalg14
    luisalg14 Posts: 202 Member
    Wonderful progress so far. Well done!
  • losermomof3
    losermomof3 Posts: 386 Member
    Congrats!!!!!!!
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    Fantastic!! And I love the socks!!! :wink:
  • saraj78
    saraj78 Posts: 31 Member
    Thanks everyone! I was thinking that I probably wouldn't even have been able to pull those socks all the way up last year!
  • chavafor4
    chavafor4 Posts: 8
    Good job!
  • 0gone0
    0gone0 Posts: 15
    Amazing, thanks for sharing!
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    great job!
  • juuniper77
    juuniper77 Posts: 13 Member
    great job!! were you at the color run in Lansing? Me, too:) great time!
  • NewMsT
    NewMsT Posts: 33
    So inspirational and totally what I needed!!! Thanks so much :) Oh, and congrats on your hard work, you are stunning!
  • Wow well done you look great! I love reading the success stories they really help to keep me motivated. Thank you for sharing:flowerforyou:
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    Amazing Difference....Well Done.
  • elainemorris1982
    elainemorris1982 Posts: 104 Member
    wow, well done
  • SkinnyMsFitness
    SkinnyMsFitness Posts: 389 Member
    Thanks for sharing!! You're doing awesome! =)))
  • strongmindstrongbody
    strongmindstrongbody Posts: 315 Member
    Congrats! It's especially wonderful to see successful people like you eating more than 1200 calories.
  • Great job!!!!!!
  • RhinestoneRocky
    RhinestoneRocky Posts: 124 Member
    You are doing so great! Fantastic success!!! Cheers!:drinker: :smile:
  • viglet
    viglet Posts: 299 Member
    WOW!! We're almost the same height and same starting weight! You've lost what I have lost in literally half the time! That is awesome!

    I must say I am uber jealous!!! Congrats!
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    AMAZING!! YOU LOOK LIKE A NEW PERSON!!
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    awesome job!
  • loriw1965
    loriw1965 Posts: 3 Member
    Wow.....congrats to you.........keep up the good work...this is so motivating...Thanks for sharing.
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