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red8424
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Hi there! Sorry for the redundancy of this type of post but I need to share my progress so here goes!
It all started with a picture of me taken in December 2012 and with that picture, I realized I was the biggest I had ever been and it was time to change. I am 5'2 (barely) and I topped out at 154 lbs. My clothes were tight, I didn't feel sexy, and I was pre-diabetic. I decided to join MFP in January 2013 to keep me motivated in exercise and meal tracking. I had no idea it would be so life changing and motivational. MFP keeps me accountable for everything I eat (even if it's indulgent and "bad") and makes me want to exercise so I can log my calorie burns. I have been doing weight lifting at the gym and cardio such as running, elliptical, and biking. I set my goal weight to 120 lbs. when I first started but as I get closer to that goal, I think 125lbs and/or 22%bf will be a more realistic goal. I am currently at 130 lbs. and 25%bf, down 12.5 inches since January. I am still a work in progress.
Anyway, when I was visiting that same location this past weekend, I thought I would pose in the same place to do a comparison picture. It is pretty motivating to see the difference I have made in these 10 months since I see myself everyday and don't see the little changes. I am down 24lbs. but clearly my body has been transforming and I can really see it now. While these pics don't show all of the changes in all areas, I think it is still pretty visibly different. What do you think?
I often get frustrated with the slow weight loss and progress but thinking about the past 10 months and seeing pictures like this puts it into perspective for me. In order to make lasting changes it will take time and patience. So happy with my progress and thankful to all of my friends on MFP who keep me motivated.
It all started with a picture of me taken in December 2012 and with that picture, I realized I was the biggest I had ever been and it was time to change. I am 5'2 (barely) and I topped out at 154 lbs. My clothes were tight, I didn't feel sexy, and I was pre-diabetic. I decided to join MFP in January 2013 to keep me motivated in exercise and meal tracking. I had no idea it would be so life changing and motivational. MFP keeps me accountable for everything I eat (even if it's indulgent and "bad") and makes me want to exercise so I can log my calorie burns. I have been doing weight lifting at the gym and cardio such as running, elliptical, and biking. I set my goal weight to 120 lbs. when I first started but as I get closer to that goal, I think 125lbs and/or 22%bf will be a more realistic goal. I am currently at 130 lbs. and 25%bf, down 12.5 inches since January. I am still a work in progress.
Anyway, when I was visiting that same location this past weekend, I thought I would pose in the same place to do a comparison picture. It is pretty motivating to see the difference I have made in these 10 months since I see myself everyday and don't see the little changes. I am down 24lbs. but clearly my body has been transforming and I can really see it now. While these pics don't show all of the changes in all areas, I think it is still pretty visibly different. What do you think?
I often get frustrated with the slow weight loss and progress but thinking about the past 10 months and seeing pictures like this puts it into perspective for me. In order to make lasting changes it will take time and patience. So happy with my progress and thankful to all of my friends on MFP who keep me motivated.
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You look great!!!0
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Pictures speak 1000 words...and yours are all "way to go", "nice job","what a difference" etc.0
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Way to go...now you're paying it forward by motivation me!!0
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Its definitely a great comparison, sunglasses on the head and all too. :bigsmile: Well done! :drinker:0
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You've worked really hard. Good for you! :drinker:0
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THANK YOU! I have days where I feel like I'm not doing enough or not progressing quickly enough so I need selfish plugs like this to help me appreciate the progress I have made and continue to press on! :blushing:0
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Well done! You look great! X0
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Awesome job! Way to go!0
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Great Job!0
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Wow! Great job .. you look awesome. Keep it up! Thanks for sharing.0
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Great work - wonderful results you look really great & all the best with your goals x0
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you look great, a very noticeable change...good job!0
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This post is SUCH a reminder to me to be patient! You look great!
I also am 5'2" and started at 154 (and have still bounced up there again recently with temporary water weight, eep) and am now down to 148.8 and it all seems so sloooooow. I've been at this for nearly a month. I want to leave the overweight bmi in the dust and get down to where I was a few years ago in the 130s, and from there get down to my goal weight of 110-120.0 -
Yay!!! This is awesome ERin! you look great! Keep it up lady!0
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Hi there! Sorry for the redundancy of this type of post but I need to share my progress so here goes!
It all started with a picture of me taken in December 2012 and with that picture, I realized I was the biggest I had ever been and it was time to change. I am 5'2 (barely) and I topped out at 154 lbs. My clothes were tight, I didn't feel sexy, and I was pre-diabetic. I decided to join MFP in January 2013 to keep me motivated in exercise and meal tracking. I had no idea it would be so life changing and motivational. MFP keeps me accountable for everything I eat (even if it's indulgent and "bad") and makes me want to exercise so I can log my calorie burns. I have been doing weight lifting at the gym and cardio such as running, elliptical, and biking. I set my goal weight to 120 lbs. when I first started but as I get closer to that goal, I think 125lbs and/or 22%bf will be a more realistic goal. I am currently at 130 lbs. and 25%bf, down 12.5 inches since January. I am still a work in progress.
Anyway, when I was visiting that same location this past weekend, I thought I would pose in the same place to do a comparison picture. It is pretty motivating to see the difference I have made in these 10 months since I see myself everyday and don't see the little changes. I am down 24lbs. but clearly my body has been transforming and I can really see it now. While these pics don't show all of the changes in all areas, I think it is still pretty visibly different. What do you think?
I often get frustrated with the slow weight loss and progress but thinking about the past 10 months and seeing pictures like this puts it into perspective for me. In order to make lasting changes it will take time and patience. So happy with my progress and thankful to all of my friends on MFP who keep me motivated.
You're doing fantastic!0 -
Only 5 more pounds to lose, how exciting!
It's time to start reading the Maintenance Forum to learn
how to KEEP the weight off, for good!
My best wishes0
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