I need you're before and after photos

slimfor2015
slimfor2015 Posts: 7
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Ok, so its day 2 and I have successfully ate 1200 calories on both days but I need inspiration. I know I have at least 3 months until anyone even notices anything as this is what happened last time, therefore, for the next 88 days I need people to keep me motivated.

I'm too embarrassed to put y fat photos up myself yet so I keep reminiscing of my once skinny self but I ate that girl haha.

Thanks

Kaja
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  • Kayla_292to165
    Kayla_292to165 Posts: 249 Member
    I'm down 76 lbs last year...Still have a ways to go but...

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  • echofm1
    echofm1 Posts: 471 Member
    I don't have any great full body before pictures, so I'll do a face comparison instead. This is from about a month and a half ago when I got my new haircut, but even with another 10-12 pounds lost or so, there isn't much of a facial difference. I'm definitely seeing the difference in my shirts and pants though!

    I started at the beginning of August this year, for a total of 55 pounds lost in 2013.

    Height: 5'9"
    24 Years old
    Starting Weight: 343
    Current Weight: 288
    Goal Weight: 175

    Before:
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    Current:
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    On that note, you said on another post that you have 100 pounds to lose. If so, why are you eating 1200 calories? You don't need to starve to lose weight. I've lost 55 pounds so far eating 2200-1900 calories. It's a lot easier to keep the new year's resolutions if you don't over do it.
  • misskeara
    misskeara Posts: 8 Member
    I could have written your post myself! 2 days in on a 1200 diet and would really appreciate some before and after photos to keep me on track! Can not wait to put up my own at the end of 2014! Kayla well done you look amazing, hope to be as successful this yr as you were last year :)
  • Guinivere
    Guinivere Posts: 357 Member
    Hi, you're going to enjoy reading these:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/15-success-stories

    Loads of motivation right there, right up your street. :-)
  • misskeara
    misskeara Posts: 8 Member
    Well done, you look fab Echofm1 :)
  • slimfor2015
    slimfor2015 Posts: 7
    I lost 90 lbs approx. 2 years ago and LOVED it. I followed a strict 1200 cal diet for 8 months but I fell off the wagon big time. I love your photos...you're all doing a good job, keep up with it!

    x
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I was heavy, probably close to 300lbs for most of my adult life. I lost a bunch of weight on my own before I discovered MFP. The 2012 pic was taken when I started lifting and the 2013 pic is exactly a year into lifting on a moderate calorie deficit. It's slow going but I love the changes in my body. I still have a long way to go and some days a rougher than others but as long as you keep getting up and pushing forward you will reach you goals.

    Oh I weigh 200lbs in both pics 2012 and 2013.

    Also 1200 calories is really low I would suggest you find a TDEE calculator. You will be a lot happier, less restricted and it is much more sustainable.
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  • Denise_Valentine
    Denise_Valentine Posts: 93 Member
    I'm down 20lbs last year (2013) sorry no pics but I think you should up your calories a bit. even inactive people need around 1400 cals a day. I believe you can reach your goals if you stay positive and don't obsess over the scale. your weight will fluctuate daily. good luck with your journey!
  • dagg5040
    dagg5040 Posts: 10
    Hey, don't under eat you will make yourself sick stick to your plan. The pounds will drop I promise... As far as your "fat pics" who cares what you look like now we can't wait to see you change... So be proud of those fat pics
  • jennegan1
    jennegan1 Posts: 677 Member
    Ok, so its day 2 and I have successfully ate 1200 calories on both days but I need inspiration. I know I have at least 3 months until anyone even notices anything as this is what happened last time, therefore, for the next 88 days I need people to keep me motivated.

    I'm too embarrassed to put y fat photos up myself yet so I keep reminiscing of my once skinny self but I ate that girl haha.

    Thanks

    Kaja

    Hi good luck on your journey! I tried eating at 1200 but wasnt possible so I average about 1400-1450 a day now...btw is that you in the pic?
  • marx4
    marx4 Posts: 236 Member
    I love these threads, everyone is so inspirational!! Thanks and happy new year to everyone!!
  • veruca25
    veruca25 Posts: 41
    BellaIron lookin awesome, your pics should be able to motivate anyone
  • jennegan1
    jennegan1 Posts: 677 Member
    lookin awesome, your pics should be able to motivate anyone

    Thats what Im saying I wish I looked like her in my pics
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    This was me at my heaviest - in 2007. i'm only 4' 11-3/4"
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    and this is my progress over the past 3 years.
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  • JilloftheDead
    JilloftheDead Posts: 296 Member
    1200 is such a low caloric amount, you can eat more and lose weight!
  • SakuraRose13
    SakuraRose13 Posts: 621 Member
    Myself at my heaviest 150.5 at 4 ft 10in tall lol


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    hoping my pics work sorry do not seem to have any of my full body for some reason ..

    I have never set foot in a gym by the way like them but cant afford to go and well can't seem to find anyone to babysit most times so all at home workouts ..hoping to hit my ultimate goal by august 2014.
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    HI.

    Here are my photos. I didn't eat 1200 calories, I probably ate around 1800 or so to lose.
    Right now, I eat somewhere between 2000-2400 and have been for the last year. I went from a US 10/12 to a US 6/8 I have some other pics open in my profile too.

    Before: 156lbs Aug 2012 well maybe 24-25% bf
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    My leanest 140lbs March 2013 around 19% bf
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    Current: 143lbs and a couple percent body fat higher than in March
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  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    All you have to do is go look through the success posts. you should see hundreds of individuals who will blow your mind and help inspire you. if that is what you need.

    oh yes, i forgot, 1200 is super low. maybe up it to 1400. you'll still lose.
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    I was heavy, probably close to 300lbs for most of my adult life. I lost a bunch of weight on my own before I discovered MFP. The 2012 pic was taken when I started lifting and the 2013 pic is exactly a year into lifting on a moderate calorie deficit. It's slow going but I love the changes in my body. I still have a long way to go and some days a rougher than others but as long as you keep getting up and pushing forward you will reach you goals.

    Oh I weigh 200lbs in both pics 2012 and 2013.

    Also 1200 calories is really low I would suggest you find a TDEE calculator. You will be a lot happier, less restricted and it is much more sustainable.
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    You've had amazing success!
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I was heavy, probably close to 300lbs for most of my adult life. I lost a bunch of weight on my own before I discovered MFP. The 2012 pic was taken when I started lifting and the 2013 pic is exactly a year into lifting on a moderate calorie deficit. It's slow going but I love the changes in my body. I still have a long way to go and some days a rougher than others but as long as you keep getting up and pushing forward you will reach you goals.

    Oh I weigh 200lbs in both pics 2012 and 2013.

    Also 1200 calories is really low I would suggest you find a TDEE calculator. You will be a lot happier, less restricted and it is much more sustainable.
    9928f769-b48a-400b-9d27-642042572754_zpsbef9acb9.jpg

    You've had amazing success!

    Thank you! So have you! You have my goal body lol
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    BellaIron lookin awesome, your pics should be able to motivate anyone

    Thank you :flowerforyou:
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    lookin awesome, your pics should be able to motivate anyone

    Thats what Im saying I wish I looked like her in my pics

    So sweet! Thank you :flowerforyou:
  • sassymc86
    sassymc86 Posts: 91 Member
    The 1200 calorie intake is only based on no exercise. Add your exercise to your diary is gives you how many more you need to intake.

    I'm astounded at how much hard work and effort yo have all put in. Cant wait to be my own success story!:wink:
  • karyn626
    karyn626 Posts: 1
    You will notice a change after 10 lbs. Not in the spring!!
  • dragonssister
    dragonssister Posts: 8 Member
    I was heavy, probably close to 300lbs for most of my adult life. I lost a bunch of weight on my own before I discovered MFP. The 2012 pic was taken when I started lifting and the 2013 pic is exactly a year into lifting on a moderate calorie deficit. It's slow going but I love the changes in my body. I still have a long way to go and some days a rougher than others but as long as you keep getting up and pushing forward you will reach you goals.

    Oh I weigh 200lbs in both pics 2012 and 2013.

    Also 1200 calories is really low I would suggest you find a TDEE calculator. You will be a lot happier, less restricted and it is much more sustainable.
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    Awesome! And you have great advice!
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I went from 220 to 154. The 220 was when I weighed myself when my 2nd baby was 8 weeks old. So I dread to think what I weighed before she was born!

    Anyway, this is me at 220:

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    And me at 154:
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    And

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    And now I am 24 weeks pregnant and trying not to end up like I was in the first pic!
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  • AMHouse85
    AMHouse85 Posts: 285 Member
    Top photos are 245ish June of 2012
    Bottom photos are 165ish June 2013

    I started doing mostly cardio 30-60 Minutes 5 days a week. Now I am more in the weight lifting and less cardio. I just prefer the way it makes me feel. I'll do another set of pics in June this year. I eat 1600 on a typical day up to 2200 if I push hard or heck sometimes I'm just hangry and eat. Feel free to FR me.

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  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I lost 90 lbs approx. 2 years ago and LOVED it. I followed a strict 1200 cal diet for 8 months but I fell off the wagon big time. I love your photos...you're all doing a good job, keep up with it!

    x

    If I understand this you're starting the same plan that was not sustainable two years ago and you expect it to magically become a sustainable plan this time around?

    Maybe instead of doing the same thing and expecting different results it would be more fruitful to try a different strategy. Perhaps find a reasonable deficit based on your current weight and activity level and the amount you wish to lose. That alone will have you losing at a sustainable rate. Throw in some resistance training to hold on to your lean mass and some cardio if you like it or to get you a bigger deficit and you'll be well on your way without having to suffer.

    Good luck in whatever you choose to do :flowerforyou:
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    I lost 90 lbs approx. 2 years ago and LOVED it. I followed a strict 1200 cal diet for 8 months but I fell off the wagon big time. I love your photos...you're all doing a good job, keep up with it!

    x

    If I understand this you're starting the same plan that was not sustainable two years ago and you expect it to magically become a sustainable plan this time around?

    Maybe instead of doing the same thing and expecting different results it would be more fruitful to try a different strategy. Perhaps find a reasonable deficit based on your current weight and activity level and the amount you wish to lose. That alone will have you losing at a sustainable rate. Throw in some resistance training to hold on to your lean mass and some cardio if you like it or to get you a bigger deficit and you'll be well on your way without having to suffer.

    Good luck in whatever you choose to do :flowerforyou:

    ^^^ this is great advice. please listen and follow.
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    I started at 169 but didn't measure. I wish I would have! I am 5'7" and have dropped 9 lbs. I lift heavy and incoporate cardio. I eat 1400-1500 cals/day. I have gone from a size 14 to a size 8 since I started last Feb. I didn't really buckle down and start focusing until September though. I have been logging and hitting the gym pretty hard since then and have seen results! I am proof that the scale is a nasty little liar and that 1200 calories a day isn't enough when you are working out strong!

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