43 lbs lost... face pics
SapiensPisces
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I'm a bit reluctant to write here, but I just hit a really big milestone.
In 2010, I was at my highest weight (around 228, though I'm not really sure of my official heaviest size). I started MFP in January 2010 and quickly lost about 20 lbs. I lost my grandmother in 2011, and the grief sent me right back to emotional eating. I gained some of it back, then was able to get back on track and lose some more. All in all, this took me almost 2 years to lose 40 lbs the first time. I struggled tremendously with emotional eating and hiding a lot of that from my MFP friends at the time.
Then, I got pregnant, gained 30 lbs, and had my son in February 2013. I lost my grandfather in April, and it really sent me downhill y et again. I was at 195 6 months after his birth, and I have been fighting tooth and nail for every lb lost since.
Today, I'm officially smaller than I was when I got pregnant. The feeling that I've conquered the dreaded pregnancy weight is amazing, and I hope my story will help others keep pushing no matter what gets thrown at you.
Pic on the left is me in 2010, and the pic on the right is my face today. I have no pictures of me from the neck down at my highest weight or even when I was in the high-190s and up. I was so embarrassed by my size that I didn't allow anyone to photograph me.
I still have another 20 pounds to lose before I'm no longer "overweight" which is my third major goal marker (first was no longer obese, and the second is lower than my pre-baby weight).
Whatever happens or however many times you screw up, just don't give up on yourself and you will find success.
ETA: I was a size 20/22 in the left pic. I'm a comfortable size 14 now. Apologies for goofy hat too. LOL
In 2010, I was at my highest weight (around 228, though I'm not really sure of my official heaviest size). I started MFP in January 2010 and quickly lost about 20 lbs. I lost my grandmother in 2011, and the grief sent me right back to emotional eating. I gained some of it back, then was able to get back on track and lose some more. All in all, this took me almost 2 years to lose 40 lbs the first time. I struggled tremendously with emotional eating and hiding a lot of that from my MFP friends at the time.
Then, I got pregnant, gained 30 lbs, and had my son in February 2013. I lost my grandfather in April, and it really sent me downhill y et again. I was at 195 6 months after his birth, and I have been fighting tooth and nail for every lb lost since.
Today, I'm officially smaller than I was when I got pregnant. The feeling that I've conquered the dreaded pregnancy weight is amazing, and I hope my story will help others keep pushing no matter what gets thrown at you.
Pic on the left is me in 2010, and the pic on the right is my face today. I have no pictures of me from the neck down at my highest weight or even when I was in the high-190s and up. I was so embarrassed by my size that I didn't allow anyone to photograph me.
I still have another 20 pounds to lose before I'm no longer "overweight" which is my third major goal marker (first was no longer obese, and the second is lower than my pre-baby weight).
Whatever happens or however many times you screw up, just don't give up on yourself and you will find success.
ETA: I was a size 20/22 in the left pic. I'm a comfortable size 14 now. Apologies for goofy hat too. LOL
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Awesome job!
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You look great!0
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WTG! This is very inspiring!!!0
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You are awesome and I am so proud of you0
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Awesome and congrats! You can really see a difference!0
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You are looking great, and I can't wait to see how far you will go!!0
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Awesome job. Love your hair too.0
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Congratulations!0
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You're so frickin' adorable :flowerforyou:
You look fantastic! Great work!!0 -
I love this. I love you...and I think the goofy hat is adorbs.
I'm sorry you've been struggling but I have been watching your fight from the sidelines and cheering you on.
This is fantastic!!
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You're so pretty Well done hun! 0
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You look fantastic and your hard work has paid off. You are a inspiration to many hun!0
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Congrats! Life definitely got in the way, but you didn't let it keep you down, that's amazing and I agree with others, you are freakin adorable! I wish I could pull off short hair like that, not many women can! 0
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Well Done 0
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You are so on your way to a new you!good job and keep it up!0
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Awesome job, really nice to see results, eh? I've been taking full body pics since almost beginning of my journey about 7 months ago and have a few from before too.. hard but nice to see the changes. Keep it up, you rock!I'm a bit reluctant to write here, but I just hit a really big milestone.
In 2010, I was at my highest weight (around 228, though I'm not really sure of my official heaviest size). I started MFP in January 2010 and quickly lost about 20 lbs. I lost my grandmother in 2011, and the grief sent me right back to emotional eating. I gained some of it back, then was able to get back on track and lose some more. All in all, this took me almost 2 years to lose 40 lbs the first time. I struggled tremendously with emotional eating and hiding a lot of that from my MFP friends at the time.
Then, I got pregnant, gained 30 lbs, and had my son in February 2013. I lost my grandfather in April, and it really sent me downhill y et again. I was at 195 6 months after his birth, and I have been fighting tooth and nail for every lb lost since.
Today, I'm officially smaller than I was when I got pregnant. The feeling that I've conquered the dreaded pregnancy weight is amazing, and I hope my story will help others keep pushing no matter what gets thrown at you.
Pic on the left is me in 2010, and the pic on the right is my face today. I have no pictures of me from the neck down at my highest weight or even when I was in the high-190s and up. I was so embarrassed by my size that I didn't allow anyone to photograph me.
I still have another 20 pounds to lose before I'm no longer "overweight" which is my third major goal marker (first was no longer obese, and the second is lower than my pre-baby weight).
Whatever happens or however many times you screw up, just don't give up on yourself and you will find success.
ETA: I was a size 20/22 in the left pic. I'm a comfortable size 14 now. Apologies for goofy hat too. LOL0 -
You look incredible!
It always amazes me, how much younger everyone looks in their 'after' pictures. You look like a teen, and your haircut is way, way cute! 0 -
way to go!!!0
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Thank you everyone for your kind words. It means a lot to me to see all the support here on MFP. This is such a great community.
ETA: Thanks for the compliments on my hair too!0 -
Awesome job, really nice to see results, eh? I've been taking full body pics since almost beginning of my journey about 7 months ago and have a few from before too.. hard but nice to see the changes. Keep it up, you rock!
That is one big regret that I don't have any decent body pics of me at my heaviest size to compare to. All I can do is compare my pants from them to what I wear now. Thanks for commenting!You look incredible!
It always amazes me, how much younger everyone looks in their 'after' pictures. You look like a teen, and your haircut is way, way cute!
OMG thanks! I feel a lot younger too. 0 -
You look great! Good job!0
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OMG Liz I'm so glad yo hear back from you !! How is baby BEN doing ? How are you been ?0
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Great job! You've made such a noticeable difference, keep up the great work! 0
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OMG Liz I'm so glad yo hear back from you !! How is baby BEN doing ? How are you been ?
*waves hi* We are doing great! 0 -
Congrats....you look amazing!0
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Awesome Job, keep up the excellent work Mom!!:drinker:
Love the "Goofy" Hat too!0 -
Congrats on your loss! Here's to the next milestone :drinker:0
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This is great! Congrats! 0
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Congratulations on your resolve. Today is Day 1 for me. Everyone's inspiring and supportive words should help me succeed!0
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You look great! Congrats on the achievement!!0
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