50lbs lost

ritabrienfit · May 2014

This is my first time trying to post a photo so bear with me. In September I made a commitment to myself to stop using my size as an excuse to my lack of a life. So I stopped eating crappy foods (for the most part), started walking a lot, and over the last 8 months and a few days, I have managed to drop 53 lbs, a fiance that made me stressed and miserable, and 3 pants sizes.

In the process, I've gained confidence, happiness, self-control, and a life. I've started traveling again and being an active participant in the world. It feels amazing to feel like myself again. I have before pics in both my face and my full body, but I haven't taken any progress photos of my body in awhile and don't have the time tonight, but there is such a difference in just my face so I thought I'd share these photos. I still have about 75 more to lose.

To all of you struggling to get there, not every day is going to perfect, but as long as you keep trying, you will get there. Have a little faith in yourself.

ballito · May 2014

You can see the difference in your face. You look so happy. Well done on all your hard work.:flowerforyou:

Lemmynade · May 2014

Great Job!!!! You look fantastic!

Rochester_mom · May 2014

Wow! Keep up the good work - love the before and after pics!

robster160 · May 2014

Way to go!!! Great job! Keep at it!

Rowood101 · May 2014

Wow. Thanks for sharing your story, this weekend has not been good for me but your post has reminded me that this is a long term plan and sometimes I'll have setbacks but I have to stay the course. You look amazing. Congratulations!

Tomboly1 · May 2014

Wow huge difference! I too have a lot of weight to loose, and day by day it can be frustrating. I am trying not to stress it, and just go along with the flow because I know it will take time. Your story is an inspiration and you should be proud of yourself!

ParkerH47 · May 2014

What an amazing journey! Congratulations, you rock :flowerforyou:

Takes2long · May 2014

Wow!! You look awesome. You should definitely take body progress photos :happy: And then post again! :bigsmile:

StacyRenee77 · May 2014

You look amazing, be proud!!

rsclause · May 2014

I had someone pull up beside me, car to car, and they said you've lost a lot of weight! Even though I thought all my weight was in my gut. That was when I realized I carried weight all over. You're doing great and doesn't it feel great!

earthmen12 · May 2014

Wow such great progress! Very inspiring to me. You look great.
cheers

Nature_Lover1552 · May 2014

I can definitely see the changes in your face... great job & keep up the hard work!

psych101 · May 2014

Yahoo!

Great job!!

mandybear014 · May 2014

Awesome job!
I can't wait for more photos of your amazing journey.:drinker:

Thank you for sharing.

vanillacoffee · May 2014

You look fab! You are so pretty. In both photos, but wow!

craignev · May 2014

Wow....what a difference! Very well done.

pleasurelittletreasure · May 2014

I said to my husband: Doesn't she look great?!
Him: Oh, ya! Wow!
Me: Check it out. Those are the same glasses.
Him: No they're not.
Me: Yes. Look closer.
Him: Wow!! THAT is AMAZING!! They look bigger on the right!

You look fantastic, no doubt about it. Two thumbs up!

chari182 · May 2014

Wow such a big difference! You look great ????

julesphilpott · May 2014

Wow. great job :-) Keep it up!

MiliOm · May 2014

Wow, thats awesome
You look so happy and pretty, Congratulations!!

ritabrienfit · May 2014

Thanks everyone! I do feel great. I wouldn't have been able to do this without MFP though and everyone else's success stories. It's nice to be able to post that I've had so much success finally. I'm going to see if I can get someone to take a full body photo later today and I'll post it.

elbaldwin0525 · May 2014

I know your ex-fiance is somewhere with depression for losing you!!! good job though...you look amazing!!!

DMicheleC · May 2014

Well done you look amazing, it helps so much to see these before and after pictures. I have over a stone since January this year, but I have gained a few pounds back after a holiday, and have struggled to get back into my eating plan. But after seeing this it has spurred me on the get back into it and hopefully get to my goal weight. Thanks for sharing.

samanthasalter1 · May 2014

Thats great! Your face looks so differant. What an amazing result! Diffantly motivating x

Nulia · May 2014

I've literally just started and have 50 lobs to lose - so your story was really inspiring - thanks for sharing. You look fantastic and like the other say really happy - keep doing it and well done on losing the crappy fiancé too!