lost 80lbs and am under my highschool weight [PICS!]

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  • dawnmcneil10
    dawnmcneil10 Posts: 638 Member
    Great job!
    I'd like to offer a little unsolicited advice.....
    Don't focus on losing 5-10 more instead just go for the strength training and toning. Your size is good and I think you'll find once things tone up you'll be right where you want.

    Enjoy your new body! :)
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    Bravo.
  • keepmovinstrong
    keepmovinstrong Posts: 101 Member
    Awesome! My starting weight was 209.6. Your results let me know it's possible. Amazing transformation. You look great.
  • tesha_chandler
    tesha_chandler Posts: 378 Member
    You are tiny!!!! Congrats on your weight loss! :)
  • skcardiog
    skcardiog Posts: 316 Member
    Wow . Good job !
  • shimmerNsparkle
    shimmerNsparkle Posts: 116
    You look great!
  • RebeccaS1552
    RebeccaS1552 Posts: 20
    The hard work paid off... you look great!! :smile:
  • gcbma
    gcbma Posts: 112 Member
    Way to go!
  • lesliegail1986
    lesliegail1986 Posts: 33 Member
    Congrats! You look great!
  • lj_mfp
    lj_mfp Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks so much for all the kind words! It's a great thing to wake up to!

    For those curious:

    I lost most of my weight in the first 8 months, with the last 10-15 pounds coming a bit more slowly since 135 was always my standard weight.

    I didn't exercise during that time, I actually just ate in the style of keto (healthy fats, very low carb are the main ideas). It worked miracles for me and I feel better than ever. I don't do strict ketosis (carbs<30g a day) anymore, and haven't for about three or four months, but I tend to avoid carbs for the most part anyway (averaging about 50-100g a day) since I never feel as full for as long when I eat them and I get really tired after if I don't put them to immediate use. I do workout now though, so my pre-workout snack is when I allow myself the largest portion of my carbs.

    For anyone interested in Keto, Reddit has the best community I've found for all your questions, sample food plans, carb lists, everthing. http://www.reddit.com/r/keto Be sure to check on the sidebar on the right if you are unfamiliar with navigating Reddit.

    thank you again for all the congrats!
  • Happymom83
    Happymom83 Posts: 405 Member
    Awesomesauce! :)
  • WeightLossWarrior6
    WeightLossWarrior6 Posts: 14 Member
    This is incredibly inspiring! You're officially my most recent motivation :)
  • katherines2230
    katherines2230 Posts: 276 Member
    Woot!!! AWESOME accomplishment!! I too am working towards 80lbs lost to get a breast reduction! Can't wait to post this myself!
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    You look fantastic!
  • Pusarah
    Pusarah Posts: 124 Member
    You look great! Congrats on all the hard work, even with the reduction :) Did it make a big difference for you? Good luck for the weight and toning you have left. Great job!
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Holy cow! You look great! And where are you going to lose another 10 pounds from? I think you're perfect.
  • Biggirllittledreams
    Biggirllittledreams Posts: 306 Member
    You look amazing, congrats on working so hard on your health! :)
  • bobwest185
    bobwest185 Posts: 56 Member
    fantastic progress. You done good :)
  • MsJulielicious
    MsJulielicious Posts: 708 Member
    Yaaaas! Great work! You look incredible :heart:
  • chmtastic
    chmtastic Posts: 178 Member
    congrats!!! you look awesome!!!
  • lj_mfp
    lj_mfp Posts: 5 Member
    Some answers to some questions:

    About the Breast Reduction
    I went from a 36G to a low C/high B (I haven't gone to get measured yet, so I'm not exactly sure). It was a HUGE difference, I feel kinda flat chested now to be honest lol. But it is a lot easier to exercise to be certain. I remember going into Lane Bryant once (the only place I could find bras) and aske them where the sports bras were and they told me they didn't carry them in my size :( . It was kind of a bummer considering i was trying to get in shape and really really needed the support. A doc recommended I get the reduction (I wanted one anyway) because it was putting a lot of strain on neck and lower back.

    About my wanting to lose some more weight
    I still have some fluff to get rid of. 10 lbs is probably a bit much, especially if I am going to be putting on muscle and toning, but I still have noticable amounts of subcutanious fat in my stomach, upper arms and thighs area. To make sure this isn't loose skin, I need to get my body fat percentage down some. Though I suppose I really need to find out what that is first!
  • IWill77
    IWill77 Posts: 1
    You look amazing! Well done.
  • rosehips60
    rosehips60 Posts: 1,030 Member
    Great job! How long did it take it?
  • SomeNights246
    SomeNights246 Posts: 807 Member
    You look good! We lost about the same amount and started at about the same weight, but you look more toned than I do.

    I have the problem with my thighs and stomach, too. It has been slow 'toning' them up, but I have seen some progress in my thighs, at least, doing leg lifts, scissors, and squats.
  • Prettymisssparkles
    Prettymisssparkles Posts: 1,274 Member
    Awesome job! You look amazing!:flowerforyou:
  • amethyst70
    amethyst70 Posts: 68
    Holy crap you look amazing!!! I would never guess it was you from one pic to the other. Fantastic!!!
  • Becre8tive
    Becre8tive Posts: 108 Member
    Wow...congratulations! You look great! What an inspiration you are!
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
    Awesome job! You look great!
  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 528 Member
    You look amazing! Thanks for sharing as that is just under my goal weight and we're close to the same height so it's good to see for reference.
  • __hannah_
    __hannah_ Posts: 787 Member
    Congrats! You look great! I'm the same height and have a similar goal weight, so your post is really motivating.

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