Under 200 and halfway there! (pics)

linkirving
linkirving Posts: 121 Member
in Success Stories
I started MFP on 2/25 at 233 lbs. But a few years ago, I hit my highest weight of 300 lbs. That scared the hell out of me, so I started counting calories on a little notepad and got down to 230. I stopped at that point, who knows why. Work stresses, not seeing any difference in the way I looked, whatever. Laziness is the most honest answer, I suppose. I don't have a pic of myself at 300 lbs, but here is one at about 275.

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That shirt is so redonk. Ha.

I don't have a crazy story for why I started losing weight again. I was just looking at the top apps on the Google Play store and MFP was there. So I downloaded it and started going for it. When I started MFP I made the plan to take a pic in the same clothes every time I lost 15 lbs. Well, here is the side by side.

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Left: 200 lbs - Right: 230 lbs.

Oh, and one more pic. I was insanely excited to see this yesterday:

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I don't do any low-carb or shakes/pills or other BS. I just eat less and move more. I have a FitBit and get 10,000 steps per day, and eat at a deficit.

I'm halfway to my goal of 170-165 or so. In 3 more lbs, I will be at an overweight BMI instead of obese. Woo hoo! I'll be back when I hit my goal. I wish you all success, and thank you for reading!!!

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  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    :drinker: :drinker: Congrats man, awesome progress!
  • PoeticDeefect
    PoeticDeefect Posts: 1
    Congratulations! Really inspiring!
  • DeathListFive
    DeathListFive Posts: 29 Member
    That shirt is NOT redonk! That shirt is the best thing I've seen all day. :wink:
  • dwilks42
    dwilks42 Posts: 18
    Awesome work! Congrats on the progress and keep it up!! :drinker:
  • metalkim85
    metalkim85 Posts: 72 Member
    You, my good sir..are awesome!!
  • deetee6718
    deetee6718 Posts: 70 Member
    First of all congrats, such as sincere, honest post! I love the idea of taking a new picture in the same clothes, think I'll have to borrow that idea. Keep up the good work!
  • Becre8tive
    Becre8tive Posts: 108 Member
    I cant wait to say goodbye to the "2"...Congratulations you worked hard!
  • vedalewis
    vedalewis Posts: 37
    WoW!!! You look AWESOME! Great Job!!
  • JLGund
    JLGund Posts: 25 Member
    Way to go! You are doing fantastic!
  • Shafae33
    Shafae33 Posts: 2
    Congrat!!!! Very inspiring:smile:
  • ballito
    ballito Posts: 81 Member
    Fantastic. Way to go. Keep up the good work.
  • oldy76
    oldy76 Posts: 185 Member
    Incredibly inspiring! You've worked damn hard and it shows. Makes me wish I'd taken progress pics along the way too. At the time you don't feel like much is changing but at the end you look back and think "Damn, what a difference".

    Congrats and I'm sure the second half of your mission will be just as successful :bigsmile:
  • navygrrl
    navygrrl Posts: 517 Member
    Awesome job!!! What a huge difference already.
  • jshuqir220
    jshuqir220 Posts: 1
    Congrats
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Looking right...well done.
  • Apocalypz
    Apocalypz Posts: 155 Member
    Seriously awesome, mate! Keep it going!
  • EllenTebbits
    EllenTebbits Posts: 37 Member
    Congratulations! I love success stories and am so happy you posted!
  • lesliegail1986
    lesliegail1986 Posts: 33 Member
    Great job! Keep it up!
  • linkirving
    linkirving Posts: 121 Member
    Thanks so much, everyone :)

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