30lbs lost in 3 months

chasabi
chasabi Posts: 8 Member
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I've never done one of these but I'm proud of my weight loss so far. I've inspired a lot of my friends to start making a change in their life so hopefully this will inspire you too.

I started on MFP around 2 years ago. I was around 250lbs (almost 18 stone). I managed to lose a bit of weight and got down to 240lbs but then stayed there until March this year.

Just before Christmas 2013 I'd split up with my girlfriend. We'd been together for 8 and a half years. I had a few months of partying before I decided I needed to do something about my appearance. I joined a gym and started eating a protein based diet. I go to the gym 3 times a week and do the same full body workout using free weights followed by 15 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill. I also walk my dog, Reggie, everyday for between 30-60 minutes.

The 2nd picture was a Facebook post showing off my ridiculous sunburn after only a day in the sun at the weekend. I didn't realise how much slimmer I looked until people started commenting on the Facebook post.


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  • gmove
    gmove Posts: 81 Member
    your posture has also greatly improved. good going!
  • Nyksta
    Nyksta Posts: 241 Member
    Great work! And ouchy @ the sunburn lol :)
  • sabified
    sabified Posts: 1,035 Member
    Great job!
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
    Great results! Ouch!
  • chasabi
    chasabi Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks everyone.

    I also forgot to add that I drink at least 2L of water a day and usually 1 or 2 cups of green tea. You get used to the vile taste after a few weeks!!
  • TLB86
    TLB86 Posts: 275 Member
    Wow you look great! & nice t-shirt burn :tongue:

    I was just thinking today that I need to up my game. I started MFP a couple of years ago and lost 22lb until my birthday hit this May, now I've put 4lb on and my mind, weight and diet has gone to sugary s***e!

    Anyway enough about me, you have given me hope that I can get back on track and DO THIS!! :drinker:
  • blackizbutiful
    blackizbutiful Posts: 103 Member
    wow...serious body transformation. Congrats on your results
  • markiend
    markiend Posts: 461 Member
    great job , good amount of change for 3 months. did you take measurements or just the weight as that looks like a lot of belly inches have vanished

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  • janicerwagner
    janicerwagner Posts: 1
    Great work. I really appreciate your willpower. I am also trying to lose my weight. I started dieting and stopped having non vegetarian food. I started exercise also from last month onwards. But many suggested me to do liposuction. I am not aware about these kind of surgeries. But recently in the site "theplasticsurgerypost" I read that fat injection will help to maintain youthful look..Anyone know more about this?
  • wonderwoman234
    wonderwoman234 Posts: 551 Member
    You look great! Congrats!
  • chasabi
    chasabi Posts: 8 Member
    great job , good amount of change for 3 months. did you take measurements or just the weight as that looks like a lot of belly inches have vanished

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    Thanks. I took measurements around my stomach (across the belly button), around my chest (across the nipples) and around my waist/hips (just below where me jeans/pants usually sit).

    Stomach (inches) started 44.5 - Now 38
    Chest (inches) started 43 - Now 41
    Waist (inches) started 45 - Now 40

    For consistency I weigh and measure every Wednesday morning. The measurements are a good motivation. Some weeks I've been looking forward to losing a few pounds only to step on the scale and find I've only lost half a pound. It can be discouraging but if you've lost an inch around the stomach and half an inch around the waist too, it keeps you motivated.

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