40lbs down! 13lbs to go! (with pics)

Ms_Natalie
Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
edited September 24 in Success Stories
Hiya everyone!
I joined MFP in April 2010 and have lost 40lbs in weight. I love this site and it's the first time I have ever lost weight sensibly and healthily.

I'm getting married in November this year :happy: and so I'm on the final stretch to lose the last stone (13lbs)

However, I have become complacent with my weight loss and I'm finding this last stone really difficult to lose. I'm also getting a little fed up with people telling me I really shouldn't lose anymore. :grumble: I think this is more to do with them seeing me as still being the Natalie in the first picture and they're still not used to my new size.

I know that the success stories used to help me keep up the great work, so hopefully these pics will do the same for others.

This is me New Years Eve 2009/2010. Approx 195lbs!

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This was taken in October 2010 at Halloween. (approx 158lbs)

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Now, at 152lbs....My problem area is my tummy and I'm hoping the final 13lbs will shift this.

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Good Luck everyone and keep up the great work. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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  • Texsox
    Texsox Posts: 146 Member
    Congratulations. :happy:
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    Oh my, you are totally cute! Nice going! :flowerforyou:
  • dracobaby82
    dracobaby82 Posts: 380 Member
    wow you look amazing! Congrats and soon enough that last amount of weight will come off! switch up your exercises it may help :)
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    You look gorgeous! Stick to your goals, though. You have proved that you have what it takes to achieve them.
  • oACEsis
    oACEsis Posts: 4
    You look great! Congrats and good luck on the last few pounds.
  • bigc150
    bigc150 Posts: 13
    cute! great job
  • peacemom
    peacemom Posts: 64 Member
    Congrats-you look terrific!
  • chelle1a
    chelle1a Posts: 143 Member
    Congrats, you look amazing! Good luck with those last few pounds!
  • farmwife80
    farmwife80 Posts: 30 Member
    Way to go! You look fabulous! Don't let others determine your goal....that should be between you and the doctor. (they are probably jealous anyway!) Keep eating healthy and livin' positively....you'll hit that goal.
  • Kirstie_C26
    Kirstie_C26 Posts: 490 Member
    u look fantastic!!! keep up the great work :)xx
  • kaymd
    kaymd Posts: 470 Member
    You look great and I can see how your confidence level has gone up:-) Great job!!
  • hschmidly
    hschmidly Posts: 1
    looks like a blast . hang tough you look awesome
  • newmommy2cash
    newmommy2cash Posts: 118
    Whoa! Amazing transformation!
  • Missevanston
    Missevanston Posts: 361 Member
    Good for you! You look fantastic! Do something different, and that should help! :smile:
  • nitadivadoll
    nitadivadoll Posts: 2
    awesome!! congrats! I am a 45 year old nurse and fitness instuctor who is overweight first time in life with exception of pregnancy..I weigh (5ft 6)142 and want to be normal weight of 132..I an realizing that I have not been eating enough consistently and slowed my metabolism..Let's hope this time i am on track for a healthy loss of 10 in next 2 months..I workout alot!
  • nitadivadoll
    nitadivadoll Posts: 2
    awesome!! congrats! I am a 45 year old nurse and fitness instuctor who is overweight first time in life with exception of pregnancy..I weigh (5ft 6)142 and want to be normal weight of 132..I an realizing that I have not been eating enough consistently and slowed my metabolism..Let's hope this time i am on track for a healthy loss of 10 in next 2 months..I workout alot!
  • iamanne
    iamanne Posts: 67
    You look great! Keep up the great work and will lose those last 13. Thanks for the pics. VERY motivational!! :happy:
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    Looking good, girl! Don't listen to the haters... sometimes they don't want you to be the pretty one!! At least that's what I tell myself!

    Keep up the amazing work, and congrats on the wedding coming up!
  • frenchprairiegirl
    frenchprairiegirl Posts: 173 Member
    You look fantastic, great work!
  • irishgal44
    irishgal44 Posts: 1,141 Member
    You look fantastic! The same thing happened when I came very close to my goal weight last time (before I had my 3rd child), and it was tough to hear because I started to believe them. You do look fantastic - but if you want to hit your goal, do it and don't look back!!! I only think people say things like that because they are used to you at a bigger weight and it's hard to picture for them and they also love you and want you to be careful you don't overdo it. That's how it was for me anyhow. Fantastic job - you look so good!
  • mrmarius
    mrmarius Posts: 1,802 Member
    excellent job
  • Hailz1986
    Hailz1986 Posts: 35 Member
    Have you tried Tae Bo hunnie? Brilliant way to shift some stubborn weight x
  • georgiagorwell
    georgiagorwell Posts: 101
    Oh my gosh you look so much younger! In your first picture I thought you were late 30s but now you look about 19!
  • caitlinclock
    caitlinclock Posts: 528 Member
    You look absolutely fabulous! Congratulations!! :)
  • Serafimangel
    Serafimangel Posts: 174 Member
    you look amazing! so toned too (awesome legs!!!). What exercises were you doing?
  • Cherrycandy
    Cherrycandy Posts: 200
    Congrats!!! Super cute, GREAT sense of style! Looking at pic's like this makes it all worth while to me!!! Thank you!
  • Ms_Natalie
    Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
    WOW!!! I didn't expect so many amazing replies. Thank you!! It's given me the push I need to continue with this...

    I will definately be looking at Tae Bo...havn't done it for years.

    Cheers for the lovely compliments too...this website and the lovely members here are 100% responsible for my success!!

    I started jogging last Summer/Autumn which helped slim me down loads even when I was being a little naughty with my eating. I also used to do the 30DS and other fitness DVD's.

    I am so determined to get to my goal!

    Good Luck everyone and feel free to message me with any queries/questions...e.t.c.

    :flowerforyou:
  • coxy1968
    coxy1968 Posts: 77
    Nat, you look fabulous and only I would only take Barries point of view as to weather you should lose any more or not and not of any females that may be a little envious :sick:

    My sister made a comment that my 7lb loss in 1 week was way to much but i don't think she would have complained if it was her that lost it..!!:tongue:

    Can't wait to see you in your dress and my money is on Barrie crying when he sees you :cry:

    XXX
  • Nailrep
    Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
    Congratulations! You look great!!
  • Ms_Natalie
    Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
    Awww Di, bless you!! Yes, I agree...he understands how much I want to get to goal and is really supportive bless him.

    7lbs is a big amount, but very normal during the first few weeks!!

    I still have my tummy to lose which looks worse in the pics as you can see my tights and skirt line!! Michelin Man!! :laugh:

    :flowerforyou:
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