20lb weight loss success stories

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I've lost 30 pounds since November, going from 183 to 153 (weighed in today). I'm 5'8" and it definitely has made a difference. When I hit the 20 pound mark I had to buy all new clothes, my size 16 pants were sliding off me and I was tired of borrowing my husband's belt. My face is much thinner, my arms are thinner (even though I carried most of my weight in my middle and hips, my legs and arms were starting to gain weight as well) and clothes fit so much better at the 20 pound mark.

I was back in a size 14 (US) jean when I hit 160s, and now could probably go down to 12 pretty soon. I have wide hips and a large frame, so I don't think single digit sizes are ever in my future, but it is wonderful to be back in the sizes I wore when I got married 15 years ago! My XL shirts are getting baggy as well.

Sorry, no photos; what got me going on this journey was seeing a photo my FIL snapped of me last spring, and I destroyed it I was so humiliated.

Keep going, you will see results! You didn't say how tall you are. That can make a difference in how one sees the weight loss.

I've lose 30 lbs (higher starting and current weight) and I still haven't changed jean sizes. People lose weight from different places. My clothes fit me better, but I've only had to buy new bras.

I started at 170 (1/1/2014) and am currently at 149, but have been as low as 145. I'm 5'6" and it has made a HUGE difference! I went from a tight size 12 to a size 8 and in some size 6. I can't remember when I fit into this size before (probably college). What has helped me was logging every bite every day. I know it seems a bit OCD, but just guessing typically underestimates the actual calorie intake. I have also been exercising since I started in January and this has greatly helped reduce inches and tone up. If you want (or any one else) you can add me for support! I log every day and I think I have tried just about every diet out there and know that this is the only system that works. Good luck and don't give up!!! It will happen even if it is slow!

I'm 5'7" and after I had my 2nd child I weighed 168 lbs and lost 30 lbs in about 5 months with counting calories and exercising. I had my 3rd child in Sept 2012 and weighed the same, about 168 lbs and got down to 150 lbs just by eating healthier and keeping portion smaller but not really counting calories. In March of this year I really wanted to kick things into gear and get to my goal weight of 135 lbs...I now weigh about 137 lbs. Both times in losing weight I've noticed a big change...I was a size 12 at 168 lbs and I am a size 6/8 at 137 lbs. I have received a few comments from people noticing the weightloss...even since March and I've only lost about 12 lbs since then.

I was up around 160lbs at Christmas and have lost about 18lbs of it since then and have noticed a huge difference. I'm down from a size 10 (or pretty tight 8) to a comfy size 6. I'm 5'3". I still have another 12lbs to go. I have been exercising consistently (lots of walking, circuit training 3-4 times per week and running 3 times a week) and I think that's has helped a lot.

I'm 5'4" and hit my first 20 lbs loss this morning (178>158). It feels great and my clothes are definitely better. But I wouldn't say there is the huge difference others have noticed. I'm apple shaped and have a large muffin top/paunch. Because of that clothes are still hard to fit (tight in the stomach and baggy in the butt and legs). The stomach will be the last to go and will make the biggest impact.

Year's ago I went from 150 to 135 . A size 11 to 7 .

There's only about 20ish lbs difference in these pics. Made this progress from lifting heavy weights. Prior to that I had already lost snot70 lbs and I've lost another 10! Still gotta take new pics though(:

Hi

I am currently at 155lb started at 164lb. I was wondering if there are any success stories for people who stared at around the 164lb and have reached 145lb.

Did it makes a difference in looks (size wise) did u drop a dress size etc?

I know a lot of people will probably think this is obvious. But so far I haven't noticed a difference and need a motivation boost or do I need to be aiming lower than 145lb?

Thanks guys

Hi,
I'm 5'8 and started at about 170 and got down to 145. I've been maintaining my weight for almost three years between 145 and 150. I've gone from more of a 10-12 to an 8-10, but it honeslty depends on the clothing style/fabrics, etc. Sometimes I can squeeze lower, sometimes a 10 fits better. I was looking of pictures of me at 170 and I look sooooo much better and healthier. My whole body looks thinner and more toned. It can be a little frustrating to not be at a significantly smaller size, but I try to look more at how my body looks and how I feel. Find a weight where are you are healthy and happy and don't worry about your size

I lost 33 pounds a couple of years ago (from 155 to 122) and went from a size 8 to a 0/00. I had to buy "temporary" clothes and have things altered at about the half-way mark, then I bought quite a few clothes at 132 (just 4 pounds from my original goal of 128), but when I reached my goal but didn't find the result I wanted, I kept going and had to buy a whole new wardrobe. I got rid of all of my larger sizes along the way and just a few months ago even gave away my one-size-too-big items because I am loving my new body and my new wardrobe, and I am highly motivated to keep them!

Keep it up...it may take 10-15 pounds to need a new size (especially if your old size was getting snug as mine was), but as you get smaller it takes fewer pounds to drop a full size, so don't buy too much or too expensive until you get where you want to stay. As for setting a goal, my advice is to set one that makes sense to you now, and reset based on how you look and feel once you get there.