down 88 since mfp, 98 overall

Hey all, I just wanted to share my progress because it's been a while since my last update. Since joining MFP 2 years ago I am down 88 lbs & 98 overall (i lost about 10 lbs before joining and logging). The weight sort of melted off in the begining but has slowed down considerably during the last year which I sense is because of my lack of consistency with working out and logging. Today I am back full force. I would really like to reach my goal of 145 by Summer time. I am currently 212.2.

A little history: My weight has always been up and down. I was pretty active in high school though i was slightly overweight (165ish).I gained quite a bit after going away to college, gained a lot more when I got pregnant and gained even more AFTER pregnancy. I got too comfortable in my new marriage and really let myself go. I still feel horror whenever I look at my before pictures. Honestly I never realized I was so big. I just thought I was "thick." Boy was I wrong!! I was moridly obese and headed for some serious weight related diseases and an early grave. I had to make a lot of changes to get this far. Soda is a thing of the past and fast food is VERY rare though I would love to cut that completely. About 95% of our meals are cooked at home and I am always looking for healthier versions of the less than healthy foods that we like to sometimes enjoy. As far as workouts go, i have done many different videos and have spent quite a bit of time in the gym as well. Nothing too specific, just a lot of cardio, but likr I said it hasnt been as consistent as it should. Most of my success is from logging every morsel I put in my mouth.

ok, enough of the boring stuff!.....

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  • You look awesome and sweet 'stache!
  • jeanlake
    jeanlake Posts: 130 Member
    You are lovely -- congrats! So glad you are doing this now. I gained at 34, after the birth of my last child. Stressful couple of years and I just gave up on myself. Then, with each year, I gained a little more. Regrets, but doing something about it now. Keep up the good work. You are doing something special for yourself.
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
    Great job!!
  • dgbush0208
    dgbush0208 Posts: 31 Member
    you look gorgeous!
  • bellavita0125
    bellavita0125 Posts: 116 Member
    thank you all. it's been a journey that's for sure
  • akarney
    akarney Posts: 124 Member
    Great job - incredible change in the photos!
  • you look wonderful! and it sounds like you are determined to keep up the lifestyle changes you have made. you are doing it the right way-healthy eating and exercise-way to go!!
  • You look very cute! Happy for your success!
  • bellavita0125
    bellavita0125 Posts: 116 Member
    thank you so much :)
  • Canuname
    Canuname Posts: 182 Member
    Awesome job!!! Great before and after, thank you for sharing with us all. You rock!!!
  • MGinAK
    MGinAK Posts: 240 Member
    Awesome!!! You look great!!!
  • semperfit7
    semperfit7 Posts: 13 Member
    Amazing results! You look terrific; keep it up!
  • mjgrin
    mjgrin Posts: 883 Member
    Great job! You look great! Keep up the good work. :D
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    congrats!!! you look fantastic!!!!!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    Wow!! I wish you could see yourself thru my eyes. AMAZING!! And maybe looking 10-12 years younger in the about 100 pounds that you lost!! That is GREAT!! CONGRATS!!
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    You are a cutie pie! :smile:
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    well done
  • soniabogonia
    soniabogonia Posts: 778 Member
    Awesome job!
  • kristensaav
    kristensaav Posts: 41 Member
    You look so awesome!
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    love your story, you look amazing!!!
  • RachelRuns9
    RachelRuns9 Posts: 585 Member
    Congratulations!! You look so, so great!
  • You look great! Congrats! My story is almost exactly as yours. I don't really notice much of a loss but looking at your before and after made me realize how much I have lost...I have 44 more to go and I appreciate you posting this...very motivational for me! Well done!!
  • ripzone13
    ripzone13 Posts: 83 Member
    You do not look like you weigh 212 lbs! You look great. I have a very similar story...from being super active in highschool and only kinda over weight to ballooning and not seeing myself as that big only as a "thick" girl. Had the baby had the marriage, gained too much! You look amazing, add me if you'd like!
  • bellavita0125
    bellavita0125 Posts: 116 Member
    you are all very sweet! thank you so much for all the kind words and good luck to you on your own journeys. :-D
  • drenergy
    drenergy Posts: 112 Member
    Yay! That is awesome :D Good job!
  • janet6567
    janet6567 Posts: 129 Member
    Fantastic loss! You look so adorable!
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    wow, congratulations! That is really awesome!
  • MissySpring
    MissySpring Posts: 442 Member
    Congratulations on your success. You look much lower than 212. I also gained weight after babies... the youngest turns 9 tomorrow so I took way too long to get back to a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the great work!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Awesome work!

    I can't believe you are 212.2, that is exactly what I weigh as of today and I look soooo much bigger than you! hehe Oh well.

    I'm down 95 lb total, 49.6 lb since joining MFP (but was 240's even at age 16-17 so it's been 20 years since I have been anywhere near 200)
  • docdrd
    docdrd Posts: 174 Member
    I love seeing stories like this. You are literally saving your own life!! You look great! Keep it going. I have no doubt but that you will achieve your goals. Cheers!
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