I Hit My GOAL!!! From 265 to 172.5, (before and after Pics)

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  • LadyArchangel
    LadyArchangel Posts: 124 Member
    Amazing!!
  • rhina23
    rhina23 Posts: 212 Member
    You inspired me!
  • touslesmemes
    touslesmemes Posts: 46
    I started my journey to health because I was in a lot of back pain since I have three herniated discs. I wanted to lose weight but maintain my lean body mass. I started at 265, able to bench a max of 200 lbs, so my strength was important to me. I lost most of my weight from the end of November 2012 (265 lbs) to July (182 lbs) by switching to eating more vegetables, less processed food, and more healthy fats; as well as exercising on the elliptical 3 times a week and lifting heavy once a week. I began dating someone in June/July of last year so I struggled just to maintain my weight loss, let alone actually lose those last few pounds to my goal of 175.

    This past month I renewed my efforts to continue those last 10 pounds or so to get to my goal and I reached it!!! I went from a size 24 pants and XXL (mens) shirts, to a size 12/14 pants and size L women's shirts.

    The only thing that has been hard about my new body is my extra bottom padding must have hid the fact that I had an extra long tailbone because it is a real PIA now ;) I have to have a cushion in my car so I can drive without feeling like I'm riding right on it. I also have a hard time shaving my underarms, probably because with the extra muscle, the indentation is extra deep...so it can be a challenge.

    I love being able to go into a store now and buy clothes that fit...and after being overweight/obese my whole life, that is something that I've never experienced. I also don't have a perfect model body. I have had 2 children, and with my second was 265 and 60" around....I don't think anyone's skin can snap back from that. But, I'm happy with my success. My kids and my girlfriend are proud of me.

    My life has changed because of this, and I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life.

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    This photo is when I was at 223 compared to now.

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    And the last before and after.

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    Awww :) That's super cool.
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
    Fantastic and wooooww! Sooo jealous of those arms! Awesome!
  • keyer23
    keyer23 Posts: 114 Member
    That's incredible. Looking AWESOME! You look great and I'll be you feel even better! Pat yourself on the back for a job well don!
  • charlieandcarol
    charlieandcarol Posts: 302 Member
    Congratulations on all your hard work.

    Thanks so much for posting your photos and your strategies for losing weight. I am the same body shape as you and started at a similar start weight. I struggle to see what the end could be like having been overweight to obese all my adult life.

    Thanks for the inspiration,

    I wish you all the best in the world.
  • Cathage
    Cathage Posts: 8
    Looking great, and I'm sure feeling great. Good for you! Keep it up:)
  • UK_Gal
    UK_Gal Posts: 25
    This is amazing and represents the kind of journey I am just starting. You are inspiring and I can only hope I find a similar type of success. Thank you so much for sharing these!
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
    Look at you! Fantastic job! I like your attitude too! :drinker:
  • jacksan123
    jacksan123 Posts: 21 Member
    wow very well done big pat on the back for you inspires me to keep going ( only just started) what a transformation you look years younger x
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    Congrats!! :smile:
  • knittingayle
    knittingayle Posts: 98 Member
    Wow! Congratulations! Here's to looking terrific and being in much better health!!
  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    YOu look fantastic and i bet you feel amazing! Congrats to you :)
  • wgoosbyjr
    wgoosbyjr Posts: 4
    Very Inspiring, your a beautiful lady congrats.
  • mtl54
    mtl54 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations! I have just restarted again on this site and decided to weight myself on Monday and oh boy it's scary when you don't check your weight. I need to get back on track. I weighed 179.6 on Monday and this morning I was at 181.6 and yet I watched what I ate this weekend. Need to seriously get back on track.
  • VRODJOHN
    VRODJOHN Posts: 6 Member
    Well Done!
  • love9705
    love9705 Posts: 465 Member
    great job thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    You look amazing, and what an inspiring, practical approach to weight loss, well done you :flowerforyou:
  • mintythemouse
    mintythemouse Posts: 8 Member
    Wow! Loving your arm muscles and some!
    Just reading your story and it's very inspirational, thank you. I joined today and know I am in the right place now.
    You must be proud of yourself and rightly so xx
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
    Great job, way to go!
  • vasairiah
    vasairiah Posts: 5,187 Member
    Fantastic! The change is impressive and I loved reading about your journey! So happy for you :flowerforyou:
  • FitRodr
    FitRodr Posts: 353 Member
    Yay you! You look awesome and I know you feel so much better. I too struggle with back pain and losing the weight really helped lesson it. Congrats! You've worked hard and it shows!
  • mizzzc
    mizzzc Posts: 346 Member
    This really hits home for me as my starting weight was 261 pounds and my goal weight is 160/170.

    I am so inspired to see your success story.

    Thanks so much for sharing!!
  • TierraButler
    TierraButler Posts: 10 Member
    Good Job. CONGRATS. You did awesome keep up the good work. If you do you will end up with abs.
  • cahf
    cahf Posts: 137 Member
    Wow! So cool! You look so strong and fit! Nice to know that can happen - nearly exactly my same starting/goal weight.
  • RollTide757
    RollTide757 Posts: 17 Member
    Outstanding Job!!!
  • christhenix
    christhenix Posts: 163 Member
    Awesome!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    Congratulations! Just starting my journey with the almost the same SW and goal weight, so you are truly an inspiration! Thank you for posting- you look fabulous!
  • leslieuhrynfurlong
    leslieuhrynfurlong Posts: 2
    Congratulations very inspiring as I too am working on losing a substantial amount of weight. All the best
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share, especially your story about how you achieved what you have (and of course sharing your pictures!). Congratulations, I bet your girlfriend and children are so proud.

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