39lbs down, 17 more to go!

misscem94 · March 2014

I know I haven't finished my journey yet, but looking back through my photos, I realise how far I've come and I'd like to give hope to others out there. I'm 19 years old, 5'8 and started out in UK Size 18/20.

I won't go into massive amounts of detail about how I got to be obese. A combination of physical illness, depression, laziness and terrible eating got me to 203lbs. It was only when I saw a photo of myself (see red/black dress one attached) that I registered I was actually grossly overweight. I have a blood/liver condition to manage, but it hasn't got in the way.

Since November 2013, I've been tracking my food intake every day. I started out just losing through diet, but since Christmas, I have been adding exercise to the mix. I do somewhere between 4-10 hours a week, depending on my other commitments. I'm doing a challenge every month, and this month is the sweet free month (no chocolate bars, simply). Dry January and February were a success, so I thought I'd strive to achieve something every month.

My eating isn't perfect all the time, but I have switched from white to wholemeal flour/bread/pasta, light or homemade options, no ready meals and I only drink water on a day to day basis (minus two/three days out of 115). No special diets or anything like that.

So today, I weighed in at 164.4 lbs which gives me a BMI of 25. I'm not done yet, but it's a great achievement. Here are some photos, which I hope will inspire those who wish to lose a similar amount of weight.

At my heaviest - 203lbs

193 lbs - a month later (early December)

182 lbs - Christmas Day (jumper is size 20)

172 lbs - 2 weeks ago

164.4 lbs - profile picture

I fit into Size 14 very well (12s in some things) so I am heading in the right direction. Keep going guys, and feel free to add me if you like x

Sorry, trying to get hang of the whole picture editing thing! Photobucket link is http://s155.photobucket.com/user/misscem94/profile/.

CharzieGirl · March 2014

Congratulations! Looking fantastic, keep up the good work!

socajam · March 2014

Congratulations, you are definitely going in the right direction. Your beauty is so evident now.

Mello_Rello · March 2014

Wow, what a transformation! Congrats girly!

getninshape56 · March 2014

Way to go, you look great! Bet you feel even better

I love this section....so motivational and inspirational. Thank you for sharing!

jlshea · March 2014

You look gorgeous! Really inspirational as I started out the same weight and sounds like we have similar goals.

LauraBalyk · March 2014

I know I haven't finished my journey yet, but looking back through my photos, I realise how far I've come and I'd like to give hope to others out there. I'm 19 years old, 5'8 and started out in UK Size 18/20.

I won't go into massive amounts of detail about how I got to be obese. A combination of physical illness, depression, laziness and terrible eating got me to 203lbs. It was only when I saw a photo of myself (see red/black dress one attached) that I registered I was actually grossly overweight. I have a blood/liver condition to manage, but it hasn't got in the way.

Since November 2013, I've been tracking my food intake every day. I started out just losing through diet, but since Christmas, I have been adding exercise to the mix. I do somewhere between 4-10 hours a week, depending on my other commitments. I'm doing a challenge every month, and this month is the sweet free month (no chocolate bars, simply). Dry January and February were a success, so I thought I'd strive to achieve something every month.

My eating isn't perfect all the time, but I have switched from white to wholemeal flour/bread/pasta, light or homemade options, no ready meals and I only drink water on a day to day basis (minus two/three days out of 115). No special diets or anything like that.

So today, I weighed in at 164.4 lbs which gives me a BMI of 25. I'm not done yet, but it's a great achievement. Here are some photos, which I hope will inspire those who wish to lose a similar amount of weight.

At my heaviest - 203lbs

193 lbs - a month later (early December)

182 lbs - Christmas Day (jumper is size 20)

172 lbs - 2 weeks ago

164.4 lbs - profile picture

I fit into Size 14 very well (12s in some things) so I am heading in the right direction. Keep going guys, and feel free to add me if you like x

Sorry, trying to get hang of the whole picture editing thing! Photobucket link is http://s155.photobucket.com/user/misscem94/profile/.

wow. I am having one of those days where I am just going through threads to make me feel better as I am a bit low , wow, your picture is an inspiration ! you look amazing

kwantlen2051 · March 2014

What a change! Congrats! You look great! Keep it up!

purpleopaz · March 2014

Well done to you!! You have such a beautiful face and smile!! Hope all continues with you journey!!!

GummyHuman · March 2014

Great job! We're coming from and going for very similar numbers. You look great!!

harley97ya · March 2014

You're doing great and look wonderful. Thanks for sharing photos! I'm just not brave enough to take that picture. :happy:

bryterlayter · March 2014

Wow, you look like you've lost a lot more, must be lots of muscle! Love your dress sense too you look amazing. I've got the same to go and it feels like it's so close, you've done so well I'm sure you'll kick the next 17 pounds *kitten*!