From one little black dress to another...

claireplum
claireplum Posts: 43 Member
in Success Stories
Hi MFP,

I have been using this site for about 18 months now and reached my goal of 50 lbs lost back in January. The only thing which helped me was consistency! Daily logging of food (between 1200-1600 a day) and exercise (plus eating back the calories) was the crux of it for me really. In April 2012, I was introduced to the 30 day shred which helped give me the enthusiasm to work out reguarly. Since then I have tried my hand at body revolution and insanity, although am most comfortable at the gym where I mix things up on the cardio and weight machines.

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I was a fat child, a fat teenager AND had entered adult hood obese. My legs rubbed, my arms hung like massive slabs of ham next to my body. When I smiled, my eyes got lost in my chubby cheeks. I have never known anything else other than being the big girl. So to drop 50 lbs, it has been a massive game changer for me. It is only now, 10 months after I reached goal that I can finally look in the mirror and see how far I have come. I guess it is true when people say it takes a while for your mind to catch up with the mirror.

Under all that cushioning, I actually have a face!

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(Black over eyes as a precaution due to my job)

Now, I am ready to push on with my next goal of 65lbs lost OR 20% body fat, whichever comes first. With the help of my gym instructor, I am now lifting heavy with the intention being to maintain lean body mass whist cutting fat.

Also, MFP wouldn't be MFP without the support network it provides. I HONESTLY could not have achieved without the support, honesty and friendship of my MFP friends. You are all awesome!

If anyone feels they could help motivate me on the next part of my journey, please friend request me. Still a LOOOONG way to go!
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  • PlayDoh1234
    PlayDoh1234 Posts: 86 Member
    I absolutely love this post!! I am sooo unbelievable happy for you! You deserve all the success in the world! Keep it up!!!
  • KenziesFrenzies
    KenziesFrenzies Posts: 1,014 Member
    You're incredible! And so motivational, seriously! I was a fat child, teenager and adult as well, and I've gotten to the point where I just want to freakin' feel good, and attractive! Your story is amazing, thank you for sharing it. :)
  • MrsH2132012
    MrsH2132012 Posts: 67 Member
    Love this! You look amazing! Congrats

    Mine will be a "little red pencil skirt"
  • a_new_dawn
    a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
    Claire, i am so unbelievably proud of you. It has been a pleasure to share your journey and witness your amazing transformation. You are a beautiful person inside and out, and it makes me so happy to see you sharing your achievements, it means that you know you have excelled... Sometimes we forget to congratulate ourselves, and only concentrate on what's still to be done! 50lbs loss is pretty damn impressive.. And so is that tiny new waist of yours! You have been a constant motivator in my journey, and are one of my first MFP buddies. It's a pleasure to know you, and i wish you further success - i will always be right there cheering you along!

    keep up the brilliant work, definitely an A* for you! :flowerforyou:
  • funforsports
    funforsports Posts: 2,656 Member
    Wow, amazing job. You look fantastic. Congrats on the weight loss and seeing your hard work pay off.
  • kristen2713
    kristen2713 Posts: 253 Member
    Absolutely AMAZING!!! You've come such a far way, and on the healthy train it seems as well! A major key in being able to continue the process for life!! Congrats!!!
  • claireplum
    claireplum Posts: 43 Member
    Thank you for all your lovely comments :-) It is nice hear positive things and share how positive I feel! x
  • slim4health56
    slim4health56 Posts: 439 Member
    What an amazing transformation! WoW and WAY to go!
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    Tagging so I can see when I get home, since work blocks most of the images.
  • enkmom
    enkmom Posts: 61 Member
    Congratulations to you!!! You look amazing :)
  • kitjos
    kitjos Posts: 158 Member
    Wow!!! You look fab! Very pleased for you - rocking that new black dress (where from?! lol)

    I'm just like you with being the fat friend all my life, time to change! xx
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Wow!
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
    Wow! You look great! Keep up the great work.
  • MistyEE
    MistyEE Posts: 67
    Congratulations! Definitely an inspiration. I have no doubt you will reach your new goals!
  • Hadley_SM
    Hadley_SM Posts: 43 Member
    Hot damn girl!!! You look insane!!! =) well done!!! And what city is in the background in the 2nd dress pic? Looks amazing as well!
  • claireplum
    claireplum Posts: 43 Member
    Thank you everyone...this all helps motivate me and push me towards my next goal! It is nice to sit back on the mountain and take a big deep breath, but then there is always more to climb.

    The city in the second picture is Portsmouth, England. Such an incredible view of the HMS Warrior, Spinaker Tower and the Solent at night. :-)
  • RachaelRenk
    RachaelRenk Posts: 116 Member
    You have gorgeous eyebrows! Also, fantastic progress...you look amazing!
  • staceypunk
    staceypunk Posts: 924 Member
    Claire you look amazing and you ARE making your dreams come true <3
  • coombsy87
    coombsy87 Posts: 50 Member
    im so glad you decided to take advice and post your success! SO proud of you hun you look amazing in latest pic :) thanks for always supporting me everytime I complete my diary I always think of you going GREEN!! haha! good luck with your next goals will be here as always to support :) you deserve all these lovely comments cant wait until I can post my success story one day! xxxxxxx
  • Lovemydounts
    Lovemydounts Posts: 199 Member
    You look great, give your self a high five on all the hard work you done ..
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    How wonderful to see the REAL you---under all that weight!! You look ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! What a wonderful job you have done. CONGRATS!!
  • miqisha
    miqisha Posts: 1,534 Member
    Congrats on your success, you look great!!!!!
  • MermaidTX
    MermaidTX Posts: 352 Member
    50lbs in 10 months is a lot of work! Congratulations on your transformation!
  • rhibhi
    rhibhi Posts: 22 Member
    Wow, congratulations! You look absolutely stunning in your 'after' dress :smile:
  • Care76
    Care76 Posts: 556 Member
    You look amazing! Good job!
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    Congratulations! You look really pretty.

    Side note, why is your face edited in this thread, and not on your public profile? * scratches head* Does not compute.
  • claireplum
    claireplum Posts: 43 Member
    Thank you everyone!

    I am hoping that my profile is visible to friends only which is why face is edited here and not on my profile. I think with angle in profile picture I would not be identifiable.
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,333 Member
    you look great and i appreciate the comment on just being consistent with logging and moving. I have a ways to go..but i find just trying everyday is slowly paying off.
  • tajbhambra
    tajbhambra Posts: 6 Member
    Well done Miss Plum! Amazing transformation!!
    Keep going...but you look stunning as you are!!
  • Flab2Fab27
    Flab2Fab27 Posts: 461 Member
    Congrats! You look amazing!

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