1 year, 130 pounds, and a belt

Wow! I have to say again that I am totally overwhelmed by the responses here. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support and affirmation.

Maybe it's because I look at the pictures for a long time while I edit them or while I am composing a post, but I sometimes find myself wondering, "Is there really a difference between these two photos?"

Yeah, I know... that's the old Fat-Logic talking.

I'll try to answer some of the more common questions I've received since posting this:

Yes, the jeans I'm wearing in the Now picture are indeed too big. Thank you for noticing. I have to prioritize the new wardrobe pieces. Jeans are next on my list. New bras were my most recent priority. Because it all starts with a good foundation, ladies.

I eat 1,200 calories a day and exercise 5 times a week. I recently switched to "TDEE minus 30%" for my calorie intake, which puts me at 1,550 calories daily. I find that this is just about exactly what I was already eating (maybe a smidge extra) but now I don't have to worry about tracking my exercise calories.

I started the 30 Day Shred when I was still very close to 300 pounds, added in some elliptical machine work a few months later, and then started Couch to 5K at around 240 pounds. I alternated daily between the elliptical and jogging and started doing a modified Strong Lifts 5x5 (the moves that I could figure out by watching the videos online). I'm currently doing Hal Higdon's half-marathon training schedule, so I run 4 days a week and cross-train/lift 1 day per week.

What I eat: fruit, veggies, lean meats, Luna bars, greek yogurt, string cheese, eggs. I avoid packaged/processed/canned as much as possible, including sugar substitutes.

What I drink: Water. Just water. Lots and lots of water. Probably more than 120 ounces daily.

But that's what is working for me. Your mileage may vary.