I'm officially halfway there (50 pounds... with pictures)!

CoryIda
CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
edited September 23 in Success Stories
I officially passed my halfway point this morning with a loss to date of 51.6 pounds and an ultimate goal of 100 pounds. I apologize in advance because this post has a LOT of pictures, but I felt the need to document my success so far. I have 48.4 pounds left to go, but I have come a long way.

As far as what I’m doing to lose weight, it’s pretty simple. I eat healthy, nutritious foods, avoid excessive sodium, drink lots of water, exercise 5 or 6 times each week (I do a variety – Zumba, treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical hiking, walking, swimming, water aerobics, some strength training, and whatever else interests me that day).

So, here’s my transformation so far…

Front view last summer and front view current
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Before…
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After 50 pounds…
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Hiking last spring:
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Hiking last weekend:
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With my family last summer:
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With my family last weekend:
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Before/After side view:
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Before/After face:
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Before/After with a friend of mine (I’m hoping to inspire her to get healthy, too):
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  • cici1028
    cici1028 Posts: 799 Member
    Congratulations!!! What a difference!
  • Dafrog
    Dafrog Posts: 353
    you look awesome girl...keep up the hard work.
  • mmelaragno
    mmelaragno Posts: 162
    WOW!! You're doing amazing and look amazing! Keep up that great work!
  • spurells
    spurells Posts: 2
    You're awesome!
  • kendradl
    kendradl Posts: 595 Member
    WOW you are looking so great - Congrats!
  • hiccupp01
    hiccupp01 Posts: 2 Member
    That is exciting news and you are looking good! Thank you so much for the motivation by posting your story and pics! Good Luck with the remaining pounds you have to lose!
  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    Wow!! What a transformation! Keep it up.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    amazing transformation, keep on with your hard work!
  • kld4239
    kld4239 Posts: 186 Member
    OMG, you look like a totally different person!!! You look so much younger! And I must admit that I am jealous because it appears as though you haven't lost too much in your chest :) Mine has gone south since I started with no hopes of returning :( Congratulations and best of luck!
  • leti333
    leti333 Posts: 27 Member
    WOW- you look amazing and I love how you said it was simple- that you made healthy choices on a daily basis! You look 10 years younger now! Great work and perseverance!!
  • TerriMama23
    TerriMama23 Posts: 17
    You Look Awsome !!!!
    Keep up the Great work

    :smokin:
  • AmberBarrios
    AmberBarrios Posts: 394 Member
    That's awesome!!! You are doing an amazing job!!!!
    I really need to post my currents too maybe that will be the extra motivation I need, unfortunatly I don't have many before pics. LOL
  • slimyfishy
    slimyfishy Posts: 114 Member
    Wowwie!!!! You are an inspiration to ALL of us. WAY TO GO, GIRL!!!
  • autumntia
    autumntia Posts: 72 Member
    You honestly look healthier and happy...WTG you look so good, I am happy for you. I hope I can follow in your footsteps!
  • Fruit4dessert
    Fruit4dessert Posts: 150 Member
    Wow, congratulations and way to go!!! You look terrific!
  • sunleigh
    sunleigh Posts: 84 Member
    amazing!!! way to go girl!!
  • blackchick85
    blackchick85 Posts: 61
    You look amazing!!!! How long has it taken you to lose thus far?
  • stenochick
    stenochick Posts: 142 Member
    You look so happy, healthy & vibrant. You rock!
    ~Melanie
  • rfalce
    rfalce Posts: 11
    Definitely an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!!
  • cmyrick75
    cmyrick75 Posts: 187 Member
    Congrats! You look amazing! And you look so much younger!
  • molina76853
    molina76853 Posts: 143
    This is great! Keep it up!
  • GURLEY_GIRL3
    GURLEY_GIRL3 Posts: 347 Member
    GREAT JOB!! WTG!!
  • 135sb
    135sb Posts: 24
    Did you lose all this weight since September?
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Did you lose all this weight since September?

    Yes, I weighed 280 pounds on September 16th and I weigh 228.4 pounds today.
  • mrssavvysteve
    mrssavvysteve Posts: 239 Member
    You're doing a GREAT JOB! :)
    I am so glad (and thankful) to have you as an inspiration!!!

    I have to echo what someone else said about your chest.....Maybe my predicament will change at the -50 mark.

    Yay! For you!
  • jlrstone50
    jlrstone50 Posts: 3 Member
    Congratulations..excellent job!
    Pleasanton, CA
  • LoveMy3Boys
    LoveMy3Boys Posts: 562 Member
    YOU LOOK WONDERFUL!!

    CONGRATS!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Thank you everyone for the encouragement!:love:

    Regarding me chest, which I admit is rather prominent... I have actually lost a few inches off my chest, but I've lost a lot MORE inches off my waist, so they look bigger (and are, in fact, a larger cup size now). I went from a 44F to a 38G so far, but I am hoping they shrink a bit more by the time I'm done. That's a lot of boob to carry around! If I wasn't so tall it would be darn near impossible to stand upright. lol :laugh:
  • Pat_Johnson
    Pat_Johnson Posts: 32 Member
    Way to go girl! you look great
  • teasdino
    teasdino Posts: 228 Member
    That is fantastic.
    I really appreciate you taking the side angles. WOW! Your face and neck look so awesome. Thank you for posting
    jac
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