ooooh, I'm Halfway There! (pics)

kindasortachewy · July 2013

Yupp, I'm halfway there! 30 pounds lost and 30 more to go. I was trying to find a photo to do a before/after with and I realize I haven't really allowed myself to be in photos since 2011, so the 'before' is for sure not my heaviest, but I'm sure you get the idea

I'm 23 years old, 5'11 and started MyFitnessPal at 213 pounds ( I think I got up to around 235 at the heaviest - I am 183 as of this morning and would like to be 155 by Christmas

I just wanted to make this short sweet at to the point, if I can you can. I will open any questions you have though!

Edit ** I promise I have 20 or so pounds hanging on just my thighs/saddle bag area, when they say you can't spot reduce, they mean it! I have the weight to lose!

Face Before and During

Body Before and During in plaid

cherryhead23 · July 2013

You look great, I don't think you need to lose another 30lbs!

kindasortachewy · July 2013

@Cherry, thank you

I am holding weight in my hips/thighs, I promise its there. I'm still 183!!

aquarabbit · July 2013

Halfway?!? You look awesome Daisy Duke! Keep going at it, but just so you know, I think that you look fantastic right here. And even in the before picture you looked like the type of girl I'd love to hang around. I like a girl who can appreciate the beauty of plaid. Love it!

cherryhead23 · July 2013

Was just wondering what exercise you did? You stomach is incredible!

I know what you mean about the lower body half, I've always been bottom heavy bit still always lose from the top first....grr!

kindasortachewy · July 2013

I started Zombie 5k app ( its a Couch 2 5k program ) in May and couldn't run for 30 seconds. I now walk/jog/run a 5k three times a week, I'm down to about 40 minutes which is great for me.

I do Zumba (in my living room) and kettle bell workouts (also in my living room)

I think the biggest thing for my stomach was lowering sodium and drinking 6-7 liters of water a day, I have no bloating at all and it makes a huge difference.

My stomach isn't 100% hard yet, there is a small 'smooshy' layer too, I can take a picture from the side if you'd like to see it so I am start heavy lifting this week to get 'harder'

cherryhead23 · July 2013

Ok cool,pleased to hear you do it from home, as I don't have access to a gym and do workout DVDs/swimming/cycling/tennis/walking

titchtamsin · July 2013

You look fabulous! Serious motivation helper

I will have to look into this Zombie app!

emmsw42 · July 2013

you look amazing! your determination is inspiring. keep going girl! you got this

HollieDollieeeex · July 2013

You look incredible. Well Done

Pink722 · July 2013

You look awesome!!!

louisegibbs85 · July 2013

Absolute wow, I have he same goal weight and same problem areas, all thigh and hips. Well done your posts are always so positive and motivational ..... good luck reaching your target, sure you will smash it!

Harmony2376 · July 2013

You look great! well done you :-)
Thanks for the inspiration.

Melissa22G · July 2013

Ohhhh ohhh, livin' on a prayer!

Great job! girlie, you lost weight AND got Bon Jovi stuck in my head. Bravo! :drinker:

knightreader · July 2013

anyone quoting bon jovi gets respect from me. you look great! another 30? don't see where.

SynthStars · July 2013

Wowzers, if I look like you when I get to 183 I'll be super happy. You look awesome!

x

kckBxer396 · July 2013

@Cherry, thank you I am holding weight in my hips/thighs, I promise its there. I'm still 183!!

There's no way! haha You look absolutely amazing!

CherylP67 · July 2013

You look fabulous, looking into zombie run app.

kaydeedoubleu1 · July 2013

You're seriously 183 pounds?? thats my weight! how tall are you? nice to know that weight doesnt mean large/fat (im struggling with the number, i still feel like im so much heavier than everyone else). Thanks for sharing, this is inspiring/awesome!!

londonboyben · July 2013

looking fantastic, well done on putting in the effort and glad to see your getting the results

TotalPackageLive · July 2013

U look great! i do not see 20 plus more pounds to lose. I also know that every woman knows her problem areas that no one else can see...but again you look Fabulous!!!

lynsiodell5 · July 2013

You look fabulous! I am new to MFP and this is a very encouraging post to read for me on day 1

I know you said you have some hidden lbs - but you really do look great. Be careful not to loose too much!

Blessings,
Lynsi

cjcmrn · July 2013

wow you pics are amazing! you should be so proud of yourself.
Instead of trying to lose 30 lbs (did I mention you look amazing) I would stick with toning doing heavy weights and maybe working on lowering your body fat %age. Just my thoughts. I would LOVE to look like you, and you look so happy!!