2 years Before and Current! pics

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PunkyRachel
PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
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I have been at this for 2 years. I am 5'5 and have lost 68 lbs so far. I struggle with PCOS, which makes it harder for me to drop the weight, but I just keep at it. I have dropped way more inches than lbs, so I get very frustrated with the scale, but very happy with my current size. I still find myself walking to the plus size clothes, even though I can fit skinny clothes now. I am 33lbs from my ultimate GW of 125 lbs. I will someday hopefully reach that goal, and when I do my reward will be a new tattoo!

Before measurements:
Neck: 17 in
Bust: 45 in
Waist:41 in
Hip: 48 in
Start weight: 230?
Shoe size: 10
Wedding ring: 9
Wrist: 7.5 in
size: US 18/20 and XL

Current Measurements:
Neck: 14 in
Bust: 40 in
Waist: 34 in
Hip: 42 in
Current weight: 162
Shoe size: 9
Wedding ring: 6.5
Wrist: 6 in
size: US 8/10 and M

Now for the before picture Taken in December 2011 I weighed about 230 lbs. That is an XL tank, XL leggings, and the Skirt is labeled as a 16 (has elastic waistband).
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I took this today. I tried to replicate the outfit. Its the same XL tank and the same skirt. My legging are M and so is the long sleeve shirt.
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  • strangeone25
    strangeone25 Posts: 114 Member
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    Great job...you look fantastic and your measurements are amazing!
  • Inrequia
    Inrequia Posts: 53 Member
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    Rock on!
  • impartialbystander
    impartialbystander Posts: 86 Member
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    Nice work! I hope you feel like a badass, cuz you're a badass! :D
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
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    WAY TO GO!!!
  • Livin4me1969
    Livin4me1969 Posts: 745 Member
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    Excellent work! You look great! :drinker:
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,741 Member
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    really great progress...but about that outfit...lol
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
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    really great progress...but about that outfit...lol

    I just love that skirt, so I tried to make a fun outfit with it.
  • Fithealthyforlife
    Fithealthyforlife Posts: 866 Member
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    Great job!

    People say finger and wirst girth measurements don't really change. But you've proven they can be influenced by weight gain/loss.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
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    Great job!

    People say finger and wirst girth measurements don't really change. But you've proven they can be influenced by weight gain/loss.

    Yea my rings and bracelets just fall off me. lol
  • lighteningjeanne855
    lighteningjeanne855 Posts: 566 Member
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    Good job!
    The skirt got longer, and the looser tank top is much more flattering!

    Hearty congratulations!

    Best wishes for the remainder of your weight loss journey.
  • GardenGirlie
    GardenGirlie Posts: 241 Member
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    really great progress...but about that outfit...lol

    Sorry, but this was funny!! LOL
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
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    really great progress...but about that outfit...lol

    Sorry, but this was funny!! LOL
    it was funny, I've always had unique fashion. I tend to just wear what I like regardless if its 'in style' ever since I was a kid. So I don't mind if I get strange looks from people.
  • smokeytex74
    smokeytex74 Posts: 55
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    I can totally relate to the lack of weight loss due to PCOS. I had a complete hysterectomy 2 years ago due to grossly enlarged ovaries due to cyst and sever endometriosis. I ended up gaining 30 lbs. afterwards.. but now by changing my mindset, exercise and eating habits, I am just now being able to loose any kind of weight.. you give me hope that I can bounce back from that awful disease.. keep up the great work..
  • Masonless
    Masonless Posts: 139 Member
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    Amazing. Great job!

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