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Half way down (pics)

MissingMinnesota
MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I have officially gone over my half way point of 50lbs. I started working out and watching what I ate in 2/09. When I started my goal was 50lbs for the year (one pound a week) and a total of 100 in 2 years. Well with my trainer and MFP I have been able to exceed that. I have made this a whole lifestyle change not some quick fix which has helped. I also believe that until you are mentally prepared to make the change you will not go through with it no matter what anyone says.

Jan 12th 2009 - 242 lbs (size 20)
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March 29th (33rd bday) 226 lbs (size 18)
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Today 9/6/10 187 lbs (size 12)
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  • inmyshoes
    inmyshoes Posts: 37
    Awesome! Your arms and your stomach look so much slimmer. Keep up the great work. You'll be at your goal in no time.
  • aymetcalf
    aymetcalf Posts: 597 Member
    Wow! You look great! Huge difference! Congrats on your success! :drinker:
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS you have done great. You should be proud of yourself and you will be at your goal in no time
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
    That is awesome!!! Way to go!!! You are looking so good! =) You must feel so much better already! I can't wait to be in that spot!!
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Thanks everyone. It is amazing how your priorities will change. I went from having to run home to catch a tv show to having to run home so I can get to the gym.
  • Vbaker26
    Vbaker26 Posts: 1
    Congratulations! You're an inspiration.
  • jeanineadele
    jeanineadele Posts: 114
    You look great Ruth. I always see the number of calories you burn on your workouts and think what a hard worker you are. It has really paid off, you look amazing.
  • Mistyjoe
    Mistyjoe Posts: 1 Member
    Awesome Job! So inspiring.. .:0)
  • kattbalue
    kattbalue Posts: 8
    You look great!!! Especially your tummy and thighs! Good job!
  • rfialkiewicz
    rfialkiewicz Posts: 183 Member
    Congratulations! You look beautiful!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    you look great! My favorite part is your big happy smile! You can see how pleased you are shining right out of your face, and that's fantastic!!
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    Wow! Ruth - great job! You look fantastic. And you seem much happier in your after shots. Keep up the good work!
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    Wowwwwwwwwwwww!!! What a difference hun! You look great!

    Congratulations :flowerforyou:
  • LilynEdensmom
    LilynEdensmom Posts: 612 Member
    You look great :)
  • lizrha
    lizrha Posts: 24 Member
    Wow you're amazing!!! Really inspiring :)
  • anneelisa
    anneelisa Posts: 2
    That is fricking amazing!! that really shows what hard work and determination will do, awesome job, keep up the good work!!!! i love seeing people that are so motivating! Thanks!
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    wow.....you look great! You are such an inspiration!
  • VenturaGurl
    VenturaGurl Posts: 413 Member
    Keep it up! You are really on your way!
  • mama050709
    mama050709 Posts: 100
    A M A Z I N G!
  • Paige1108
    Paige1108 Posts: 432 Member
    So amazing. Congratulations. You look fantastic.
  • Beebee78
    Beebee78 Posts: 703
    You look amazing!
  • nikkijennings
    nikkijennings Posts: 130 Member
    Wow ladies (both rostrum & mama050709) photos are AMAZING!!!

    Kicked me into gear (again!) on the importance of making myself go to the gym!!!! ;-)

    @rostrum- I think someone has stolen your bum and arms- & given you a waist..... !!!! Well done you!! :drinker:
    @mama050709- what can I say???? In truth, the pictures and your ticker say it all :wink:

    Fabulous effort from both and thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • zenzoes
    zenzoes Posts: 187
    You look Fabulous! <3<3
  • lizzy755
    lizzy755 Posts: 52
    You look great! :D
  • nijeka
    nijeka Posts: 28
    Congratulations!! Your pictures are inspiring! Keep up the good...GREAT work!!!
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    You look wonderful!!! Great work!
  • nessaj
    nessaj Posts: 74 Member
    So inspiring! I want to be able to show pics like this too! Well done, you ;-)
  • BellaCoconut
    BellaCoconut Posts: 87
    Wow, you look incredible!! well done! Its so inspiring to see your progress :flowerforyou:
  • katahnya
    katahnya Posts: 4
    Yay, well done you. You're looking great. It gives me hope that I will get to the weight/size I want to be too.
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Thanks everyone. I was told that if I don't smile in my progress pictures I would have people coming to hunt me down. :wink: I have gotten this far with a lot of little changes in my diet and getting off my butt and moving. The main thing is not to let things set you back. A little over a week ago I was at the statefair eating fried cheese curds and a chocolate milk shake. I just kept in mind that it was a once a year event so I could splurge a little and didn't let myself get beat up for it.
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