40 pounds down, over halfway to my goal!

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hnsaunde
hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
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I started at just under 199 pounds, and I'm 55'3. I’m down just over 40 pounds right now, so I thought I’d post some pictures of my progress so far.

Below is me on New Year’s Eve, 2009-2010

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Below is me in August of 2010, when I joined MFP

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Below is me, after 40 pounds gone.

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I still have a ways to go, but I think I’m making great progress so far! I started at a size 16 and now I'm down to a size 10, which makes me feel so great. My goal is to be able to play rugby again this summer, and be in great shape for it!

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  • kamechaf
    kamechaf Posts: 87 Member
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    WOW! LOOKING GREAT! THX FOR SHARING!
  • fouchou09
    fouchou09 Posts: 154 Member
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    You look great! Good job!
  • SarahBearNZ
    SarahBearNZ Posts: 34 Member
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    wow, that gives me hope that 20kg will make a difference before we go on holiday at the end of the year - great work!
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,386 Member
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    nice work! big changes. you look great. Keep it up. thanks for sharing and inspiring
  • Lexieberry
    Lexieberry Posts: 182 Member
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    Looking great! ;)
  • CelesteENelson
    CelesteENelson Posts: 89 Member
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    you are looking great!!! CONGRATS!!!
  • austepants
    austepants Posts: 356 Member
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    Great job!!!! You look awesome!!
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
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    Looking good. Congrats
  • mdward79
    mdward79 Posts: 14 Member
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    U look Fab!!! Such an inspiration to everyone trying to lose.
  • carmelasergi
    carmelasergi Posts: 163 Member
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    You look FANTASTIC! Keep up the hard work, it's paying off for you! :flowerforyou:
  • kcthatsme
    kcthatsme Posts: 5,136 Member
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    You are progressing fabulously. Such a big difference, so far! I think you will truly make your rugby goal.
  • callipygianchronicle
    callipygianchronicle Posts: 811 Member
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    Wow! Look at your teeny tiny legs and thighs! Fantastic progress. I’m same height, but started 25 pounds heavier. Is great to see your result and know what I might be able to look forward to in 6 months! What has been working for you?
  • bassetthree
    bassetthree Posts: 143 Member
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    Incredible job! You look amazing! I am so happy for you!! Be Proud!
  • eellis2000
    eellis2000 Posts: 465 Member
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    awesome!!!!!!!
  • Wileyjoe
    Wileyjoe Posts: 282
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    Great Job!
  • Estrella4ever
    Estrella4ever Posts: 20
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    WOW! totally awesome!! you look amazing! great job! :flowerforyou:
  • hnsaunde
    hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
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    Wow! Look at your teeny tiny legs and thighs! Fantastic progress. I’m same height, but started 25 pounds heavier. Is great to see your result and know what I might be able to look forward to in 6 months! What has been working for you?

    I first started just trying to portion control my meals, and then I started to run again, which I found helped way more than just trying to control my calorie count. I usually don't eat more than 1200-1300 calories per day, and I don't usually eat back my exercise calories unless I'm feeling really hungry that day :)

    Now I do interval training(sprinting one min and recovering one min) twice a week for 30 minutes, one slower long run once a week, and I do a full body weight lifting workout twice a week, and it seems to be working for now. I also change up my routine once a month so I don't get bored.

    I did plateau around about 10 pounds in, then at about 30 pounds in, but I just changed up what I was doing for exercise, which seemed to help.

    Thanks everyone for your positive comments :)
  • rdy2begin
    rdy2begin Posts: 170
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    You look AMAZING ~~~ WTG
  • mayana2002
    mayana2002 Posts: 192
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    :flowerforyou: wow Yoy look beautiful! Keep it up dear!!
  • shelbyj72
    shelbyj72 Posts: 184 Member
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    Wow great job!

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