47 lbs down since January -- pics

cinrn68
cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
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I still have 23 lbs to go before my goal, but I figured I'd post my results so far. I started at 220 lbs in January of this year, which is when I started MFP and decided to cut out all junk food and alcohol (except for special occasions). I started out walking on my treadmill, which had just been taking up space and gathering dust prior to that. In March, I started the C25k program and I ran my first 5k race on Mother's Day -- such an accomplishment! I am 45 years old, I have 2 young children that I want to be around for to see them grow up and have them not remember me as always being a tired, lazy mom who didn't want to be active with them. I'm well on my way, and they are so proud of my accomplishment so far, as is my husband, who is now constantly telling me that he feels like he's having an affair with a different woman!! LOL

January 2013 -- 220 lb
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August 2013 -- 173 lbs
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Comparison face pictures
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  • cinrn68
    cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
    Sorry... pics didn't work. Will try to sort it out.
  • sklarbodds
    sklarbodds Posts: 608 Member
    Use a lowercase img instead of IMG....It would also help if you resize them, I think tinypic lets you do that. You look great btw!
    I still have 23 lbs to go before my goal, but I figured I'd post my results so far. I started at 220 lbs in January of this year, which is when I started MFP and decided to cut out all junk food and alcohol (except for special occasions). I started out walking on my treadmill, which had just been taking up space and gathering dust prior to that. In March, I started the C25k program and I ran my first 5k race on Mother's Day -- such an accomplishment! I am 45 years old, I have 2 young children that I want to be around for to see them grow up and have them not remember me as always being a tired, lazy mom who didn't want to be active with them. I'm well on my way, and they are so proud of my accomplishment so far, as is my husband, who is now constantly telling me that he feels like he's having an affair with a different woman!! LOL

    January 2013 -- 220 lbs
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    August 2013 -- 173 lbs
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    Comparison face pictures
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  • jetinder
    jetinder Posts: 31 Member
    Well done. I've done the same for the same reasons, and now my kids call me "medium daddy" rather than "fat daddy". It means so much to me that it's spurring me on further and further.

    I went down the same route as you, walking and sorting my "junk portions" out. Isn't it an amazing feeling ?

    Again, congratulations on your amazing achievement and keep up the great work.

    jet
  • Kayleria
    Kayleria Posts: 8 Member
    If people copy and paste them into a browser without the [IMG]boxes on both ends, they work. Although the face comparison photo only shows the one from what I can tell. http://i43.tinypic.com/28kpvll.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/15ydc0m.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/2emiwza.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/24pmptc.jpg Regardless of all that - Congratulations, you look fabulous and are glowing![/img]
  • seliinac
    seliinac Posts: 336 Member
    I think the pics are too big but if I clicked on them I could see the whole picture. You look great! What an inspiration! Thank you gor sharing your story.

    :)
  • aggieanne04
    aggieanne04 Posts: 71 Member
    This is so motivating! Congratulations! You look great. :)
  • ami_ami
    ami_ami Posts: 8
    hahahah.....medium daddy....
  • elainemorris1982
    elainemorris1982 Posts: 104 Member
    you look amazing well done. Keep it up x
  • mayonie1
    mayonie1 Posts: 296 Member
    Wow you looking good.
  • er0719
    er0719 Posts: 1
    Wow!! You look great!!
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    WOW! Great job...you look way younger than 45 :smile:
  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
    You look great!
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
    Wow...so good...you're looking great and fit!
  • birdsitter1
    birdsitter1 Posts: 29
    Yay! Look at you! What an inspiration you are to me. Awesome job!
  • jlmed
    jlmed Posts: 226 Member
    You look awesome, congrats!
  • zoe534
    zoe534 Posts: 108 Member
    You look amazing! Way to go with the 5K too.:smile:
  • Carroll135
    Carroll135 Posts: 5 Member
    Wow! Congratulations and thanks for the inspiring story and pics!
  • purplecharm
    purplecharm Posts: 446 Member
    You look amazing. Congrats!
  • cinrn68
    cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
    Well done. I've done the same for the same reasons, and now my kids call me "medium daddy" rather than "fat daddy". It means so much to me that it's spurring me on further and further.

    I went down the same route as you, walking and sorting my "junk portions" out. Isn't it an amazing feeling ?

    Again, congratulations on your amazing achievement and keep up the great work.

    jet

    Amazing what our kids can motivate us to do, right? LOL And yes, just cutting out the junk food and moving has made such a huge difference for me. Now, instead of snacking in front of the tv in the evening, I walk on the treadmill while I watch tv.
  • cinrn68
    cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
    Thanks, everyone, for the support and encouragement. I've gotten so much inspiration and motivation from the other "success stories" here on MFP, I decided I needed to share my own so far. My journey continues!! :happy:
  • ksimmons19
    ksimmons19 Posts: 223 Member
    Whatever you're eating has done wonders for your skin! You look 10 years younger also!!! Congrats girlie you look great!
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    Well done, you look fab. Did you lose this by just doing the plan i.e. staying writhing your calories?
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    WOW you look so amazing....Refreshed....Congrats!
  • stephreed11
    stephreed11 Posts: 158 Member
    Amazing progress!
  • mspoopoo
    mspoopoo Posts: 500 Member
    You looking amazing and so very happy!!!!
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    WOW - AMAZING
  • tinamarie014069
    tinamarie014069 Posts: 26
    You look great!!! Keep up the good work!!!
  • LearnFromTheRed
    LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
    Just fantastic!
  • cinrn68
    cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
    Well done, you look fab. Did you lose this by just doing the plan i.e. staying writhing your calories?

    Yes. I followed the recommended daily calories as per MFP, but I did increase my protein intake than what MFP recommends, especially on the days that I exercise. I didn't consistently eat back my exercise calories, either, but I lost at a rate of about 1.5 lbs/week.
  • margebouvierx2
    margebouvierx2 Posts: 53
    wow you look great! congratulations with this amazing progress.
    Your arms are to die for, they are so lean and look absolutely fab, and you look heaps younger.
    I'm the same age as you so hope I get similar results.

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