6 week update - Didn't think anything was working.....

MrsKerryParkin · August 2013

Hi all,
When I started this journey in July I didn't think I would be say here 6/7 weeks later 4kg down and nearing my target every day.
I've had a few days where I felt a bit poop and a bit down thinking that nothing was happening, I am doing this change with my boyfriend and he is constantly being told WOW you look amazing your weight loss is really noticeable etc etc but not once had anyone said anything to me. Sooooo, I bit the bullet and decided to take an updated pic and I couldn't believe the difference! Now, I'm not going to sit here and say I'm the skinniest I've ever been as that would be a lie but I'm finally on the right track and I know where I'm going.

My main aim for my change is to prepare myself to get into a bikini and enjoy sitting on the beach/by the pool on my holiday to Mexico and there was no way I was doing that the size/weight I was. now, we don't go to Mexico until 2014 so I thought we could take it easy on this journey and not feel any pressure.

I'm so pleased with how things are looking right now and I can't wait to see where I can be in another 12months time!!

Imcharmed · August 2013

Wow, your looking fab, well done.

RosyBest · August 2013

That almost seems impossible for 6 weeks....what are you doing? I want to try it. Congratulations!

rachaelgifford · August 2013

Massive difference. Well done :-)

MrsKerryParkin · August 2013

That almost seems impossible for 6 weeks....what are you doing? I want to try it. Congratulations!

Thank you

I'm not doing anything spectacular, I'm just sticking to my calorie goal (most days) and adding some exercise here and there.
I'm also in training for a half marathon in 4 weeks time but I'm not actually running, I'm not allowed to under doctors orders so I've literally been walking everywhere I can... nice long 5/6/12km walks along the coast as well as the odd few exercises when my body allows.
I think the reason for the biggest difference is that I've cut out a lot (actually, LOADS) of fizzy pop! I haven't cut it all out as you can see on my diary but I have cut right down and it's aided in my tummy not being so bloated anymore.

We are eating the majority of fresh, home made low calorie meals although we have been spoiling ourselves slightly on a couple of weekends when we have had family celebrations.

canadiangirl014 · August 2013

Well done! You certainly look great and should be proud. You are going to look smashing in your bikini on a beach in Mexico. :-)

MrsKerryParkin · August 2013

Well done! You certainly look great and should be proud. You are going to look smashing in your bikini on a beach in Mexico. :-)

I certainly hope so, it's definitely the thought that keeps me going

TheBaileyHunter · August 2013

Ditching most of the fizzy drinks has definitely made a difference, but it's also really noticeable in your arms. They're shrinking too! Great work. Excellent progress.

MrsKerryParkin · August 2013

Ditching most of the fizzy drinks has definitely made a difference, but it's also really noticeable in your arms. They're shrinking too! Great work. Excellent progress.

Thank you! I hadn't even noticed that... I couldn't get past the tummy! lol :laugh:

zedgt87 · August 2013

keep goin!

MrsFowler1069 · August 2013

Fantastic progress!

klyn05 · August 2013

Awesome work!! I have been doing this about as long as you and don't feel like I have seen much progress. I have just seen a little difference on the scale and that is pretty much it

But your pictures are very motivating!! Keep up the great work!!

MrsKerryParkin · August 2013

Thanks to all for your motivating comments

Mgregory723 · August 2013

Congrats, you look great!

steffi38 · August 2013

That's a lot of difference in six weeks. Looking good. Keep it up.

AnitraSoto · August 2013

Wow! That is some amazing progress in only 6 short weeks! You should be so proud!!

EmmaOnTrack · August 2013

Wow, what an inspiration and what an amazing accomplishment. Like you, I have been on the MFP train for about 6 weeks, and to date have lost 3.5kgs, so am losing at about the same rate as you are. Seeing your progress picture is really motivating for me. I certainly can't see as big a change as that in my own body but know I must be on the right track.

Can I ask how tall you are and what your goal weight is?

:flowerforyou:

MissSaturday · August 2013

some people need glasses .. lol. of course there is so much difference. you did great as your boyfriend. congratualtion

MermaidTX · August 2013

Awesome progress on your way to an awesome goal!

ChiJenn · August 2013

You look fantastic, great work. Keep it up:)

mdivamuffin · August 2013

Wow!! Amazing well done. You can see such a difference!!

MrsKerryParkin · August 2013

Wow, what an inspiration and what an amazing accomplishment. Like you, I have been on the MFP train for about 6 weeks, and to date have lost 3.5kgs, so am losing at about the same rate as you are. Seeing your progress picture is really motivating for me. I certainly can't see as big a change as that in my own body but know I must be on the right track.

Can I ask how tall you are and what your goal weight is?

:flowerforyou:

Thank you so much.

I can't see the change in my person but obviously pics dont lie so I'm happy to take that as proof for now :-)

I am about 5ft 3 tall and my goal is to reach down to 10st before allowing for a bit of gain when toning up

I'm sure you're doing just as well as me too... keep going

MrsKerryParkin · August 2013

Thanks again to all for your lovely comments, it's good to see there is a difference and I'm happy to keep plodding on and see where this journey takes me

srenea9 · August 2013

I can't believe no one has noticed! you look great!!:flowerforyou:

Kalee34 · August 2013

You have done a fantastic job!! Keep up the hard work and you will be so proud of yourself in the end! It is a great feeling to get to your goal! You CAN do it!!