down 30 pounds, pics

meg811
meg811 Posts: 49
edited September 23 in Success Stories
I was going to wait until I hit my halfway goal of 50 pounds before I posted pictures, but I'm at 30 and feel like I could use a little pick-me-up so I'm going to go ahead and do it now. (I have never posted pictures before so I hope I do it right!)

My husband and I started this journey October 18, 2010. I don't have a sad story about how or why I gained the weight... I guess I was just happy (gained about 100+ pounds in 8 years with my hubby), and loved to eat all the really bad-for-you-food. I still love that food, and I can still have it... in moderation. That's why I feel like this "diet" is going to work. We're not depriving ourselves one bit and that's key for staying on track. If you feel like you absolutely cannot have a hamburger, you're eventually going to fall off the wagon and go on a binge and you're worse off than when you started.

Anyway, enough gabbing... on to the pictures!

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I look at the before pictures and cringe... how on earth did I let myself get that big?? And I remember never feeling like I could be anything but fat... but I'm here to tell you, I will never be that fat again. There is no miracle or secret formula for losing weight.... just eat better/less, and throw in some exercise! Who knew?! (At least that is what has worked for us)

Here is a progression of pictures of hubby and I over the years.... it just amazes me how much just our faces have changed over 8 years.
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Good luck on your journeys... you can do it! MFP is a GREAT tool! I will be using it to lose the next 70 pounds I have left!
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  • bekdavis
    bekdavis Posts: 290 Member
    Good job. Keep up the awesome work.
  • Teresa652
    Teresa652 Posts: 217 Member
    OMG great job. Keep up the great work.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I can really see a diffrence,way to go!:flowerforyou:
  • irishgal44
    irishgal44 Posts: 1,141 Member
    Wonderful job so far!!! I can def tell the difference, especially in your arms! You are an inspiration and will make your 50 mark before you know it!!!
  • christinemorgester
    christinemorgester Posts: 15
    WOW!!! What a difference, great job!! Keep it up, I promise you it's worth it! :-)
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    thnx for sharing! great job!
  • Meggie_pooh
    Meggie_pooh Posts: 316 Member
    WOW! U guys look great! I wish my hubby was walking this journey with me, although, just by changing the type of food I buy now (wheat pasta vs reg pasta) he has lost some weight, but he says he "likes his winter coat" I call it a beer belly...LOL Keep up the awesome work u two!!!!!
  • mrssavvysteve
    mrssavvysteve Posts: 239 Member
    You are doing great! I love how you have the same outfits, they really make the differences obvious. I am at -23 lbs, and can only tell a big difference in my belly.

    Keep up the great work -50 will be here before you know it!!!!
  • annabanana05
    annabanana05 Posts: 69
    wow! congratulations!
  • spitfire1962
    spitfire1962 Posts: 347 Member
    Fantastic! You are doing it the right way. Keep up the good work and congratulations on your loss.
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    wow, you can really tell in your belly! Keep up the great work!
  • MmhmmStephanie
    MmhmmStephanie Posts: 58
    Good job! Keep up the great work. :)
  • paulettac
    paulettac Posts: 101
    Congrats on the weight loss. You're doing great!
  • EverythingCubbies
    EverythingCubbies Posts: 172 Member
    Great pictures and you look fabulous!! Congrats on your 30 pound weight loss, very impressive. :)
  • Scidoc
    Scidoc Posts: 106 Member
    wow what a difference! I can most tell around your face/neck and around the tummy. Good work, keep it up!! :)
  • tricks30
    tricks30 Posts: 17
    YOU GO GIRL :-) Keep up the hard work!!!!!
  • sgreene87
    sgreene87 Posts: 323 Member
    Wow! Amazing job, you are really doing fantastic. Those B&A's are really cool because you can totally see your weight loss progression, thanks so much for sharing them, can't wait to see your next pics!
  • heatherours4
    heatherours4 Posts: 20 Member
    amazing!! :)
  • meg811
    meg811 Posts: 49
    WOW! U guys look great! I wish my hubby was walking this journey with me, although, just by changing the type of food I buy now (wheat pasta vs reg pasta) he has lost some weight, but he says he "likes his winter coat" I call it a beer belly...LOL Keep up the awesome work u two!!!!!

    I know I am sooo lucky that my husband is willing to do this with me, a lot of women aren't so lucky. I think he was just doing it to appease me at first, but now that he's seeing his losses and how much better his clothes fit, he is truly happy he's doing it too... he just needed a little extra motivation to get started! I hope your husband sees how great you're looking and wants to join in too!
  • dawnslaughter
    dawnslaughter Posts: 125
    well done you, i hope you are very proud of yourself .x
  • raiderkiwi
    raiderkiwi Posts: 20
    awesome!!!!!!!
  • JennBunbun
    JennBunbun Posts: 21
    Good job!! I am new to this so any friends would be helpful!! Thanks!
  • madijo41
    madijo41 Posts: 367 Member
    Lookin great! Keep it up!
  • wallin21
    wallin21 Posts: 9
    Congrats!! You look really great! You're definitely an inspiration!
  • melindapipkin
    melindapipkin Posts: 66
    you are doing good:smile:
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    good job!!
    thanks for sharing.
  • summerbert
    summerbert Posts: 292 Member
    Keep up the good work
  • frostiegurl
    frostiegurl Posts: 708 Member
    I know that feeling of "why did I ever let myself get to this point". The awesome thing is, you've recognized that and decided to do something about it. Way to go, keep up the wonderful work you've already begun.
  • amoffatt
    amoffatt Posts: 674 Member
    Great job, you are looking great!
  • conniegroce1984
    conniegroce1984 Posts: 1
    Great Job!!! U have great motivation!
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