2/3rds of the Way to my Goal of Losing 100 Pounds

jmom376
jmom376 Posts: 234 Member
in Success Stories
Hi all, My name is Pam. I decided to post in the success stories since I recently hit the 2/3rds mark to my goal weight.

I started my healthier lifestyle journey on January 11, 2013 weighting 272.80 lbs. Today, October 16, 2013 I weighted in at 204.20, with a weight loss of 69 lbs so far. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. I lost the first 50 lbs in 5 months and it has taken me almost 5 months to lose the next 19 lbs (vacations and lots of treat days had slowed my progress). Through perseverance and going back to the basics, I am finally starting to see results again. I also joined an October challenge that helps me focus on those basics and be accountable to myself and others.

My biggest piece of advice to anyone who is trying to lose a lot of weight is to focus on all of the small details and do the best you can do every day. When I focus on just that day, it helps prevent me from getting overwhelmed by my larger goal. You will be amazed when you look back to see how far you have came.


Before--272.80+ lbs :
September 2012 (1 year ago)

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Today--69 lbs lost 204.20 lbs.
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  • cinloo87
    cinloo87 Posts: 7
    That's incredible! awesome work , it's nice seeing success stories. My heaviest charted weight was also 272, and now I'm at 217 and feel so much better. My goal is also to lose 100 pounds in total. Good luck on the rest of your journey :)
  • CindyRip
    CindyRip Posts: 166 Member
    You are doing an amazing job, staying on track and keeping up with your daily exercises. So happy to see all you have accomplished.
  • jmom376
    jmom376 Posts: 234 Member
    Thank you Cindy and Cindy! Glad to have you as a friend CindyRip. You are one of my biggest inspirations :)
  • mwal74
    mwal74 Posts: 112 Member
    My biggest piece of advice to anyone who is trying to lose a lot of weight is to focus on all of the small details and do the best you can do every day. When I focus on just that day, it helps prevent me from getting overwhelmed by my larger goal. You will be amazed when you look back to see how far you have came.

    Some of the best advice I've seen to date. Sometimes I get so caught up in visualizing my goal that I overlook the importance of today's goal. Thank you for sharing, you've done a wonderful job! I can't wait to see your next update!
  • haymancm
    haymancm Posts: 280 Member
    Awesome, Awesome!!! We are about in the same boat. I've got another 46 to go before reaching my goal weight. It's a nice feeling, isn't it!? You have done an awesome job persevering this journey!!! Very proud of you!!

    Add me if you'd like! :)
  • _TastySnoBalls_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    Virtual high five girl... Congrats and keep it up!!
  • melfitnesspal13
    melfitnesspal13 Posts: 378 Member
    Congratulations! I am at the same weight loss and am also feeling great. I'm starting to feel FREE. Keep up the great work!!!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • PoisonDartFrog
    PoisonDartFrog Posts: 220 Member
    Amazing! Your looking great and will be at your goal in no time!
  • weightedfootsteps
    weightedfootsteps Posts: 4,349 Member
    You are doing Amazing!!! I'm right around your starting weight right now! Can't wait to be where you are!!! Haven't been your weight in 13 years..and am totally excited about it!!! WTG girl!!! You know what you gotta do to get there and you are on your way! :)
  • jmom376
    jmom376 Posts: 234 Member
    Thank you everyone! I definitely feel a lot lighter and a lot healthier. Feel free to send me a friend request if you like.
  • SkinnyMsFitness
    SkinnyMsFitness Posts: 389 Member
    You've done a fantastic job!! Hello onderland!! You're almost there!
  • jmom376
    jmom376 Posts: 234 Member
    Thank you Pamela! I really appreciate all of your support my friend :)
  • suzyfj8
    suzyfj8 Posts: 257 Member
    Congratulations you have done amazingly well, you are almost at your goal loss keep up the good work :)
  • BrandNewFabulousMe
    BrandNewFabulousMe Posts: 259
    You look amazing! Very inspiring!
  • jmom376
    jmom376 Posts: 234 Member
    Thank you :) One thing I noticed from my picture from yesterday is that I need new pants. lol.. I wear those every Wednesday for my weight-in.. I didn't realize how baggy they looked.
  • aNewYear123
    aNewYear123 Posts: 279 Member
    Congrats! You are doing great.
  • prosperkat
    prosperkat Posts: 59 Member
    You look younger and happier and beautiful. Thanks for posting, I get so much inspiration from the success stories. Congratulations on the 2/3rds milestone!
  • djshari
    djshari Posts: 513 Member
    awesome!!
  • RoseTears143
    RoseTears143 Posts: 1,121 Member
    You look fantastic Pam! thanks for sharing. It's motivating to see success stories. :flowerforyou:
  • bijouchocolat
    bijouchocolat Posts: 164 Member
    AMAZING!!!! You are almost there ... I know you can smell the sweet taste of victory!!!!!
  • Samuraiko
    Samuraiko Posts: 180 Member
    *loud whistles and applause* Go you! And wishing you success on the last third!
  • happyindian
    happyindian Posts: 89 Member
    Wht u have done is amazing....I am inspired.
    And i am gonna take ur advice to heart..take each day as it comes, do ur workout, stay within ur calorie range and am sue one day wud be posting a success story too.
    Thanks..
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    you go girl!!!!!!
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
    Another Cindy chiming in. I hope everyone you know tells you every single day how awesome you look. Because you do.
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    What a difference! You're so smart to look at one day at a time because that's manageable...so that advice will help so many who think about the total they want to lose and get discouraged. Congratulations and can't wait for more pictures along the way!
  • quellybelly
    quellybelly Posts: 827 Member
    YOU LOOK GREAT! Congrats on the progress so far, all the best as you reach your goal!
  • newjojie
    newjojie Posts: 292 Member
    Great job!:smile:
  • mikeney
    mikeney Posts: 1
    Way to go Pam!
  • cecollins3
    cecollins3 Posts: 2 Member
    You are doing a wonderful job. I started my journey at 280 pound and am currently at 230. Read your post gives helps to renew my focus as it continue toward my goal of 80 pound. Keep it going!!!
  • jmom376
    jmom376 Posts: 234 Member
    Thank you everyone! :) I don't think I could have gotten this far without all of my friends on MFP and reading the Success Stories on the Message Boards. You guys encourage me to try harder every day.

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