2 people, 3.5 months, 85 pounds! (with pics)

CaraRadz
CaraRadz Posts: 169 Member
edited September 26 in Success Stories
After my bridal shower yesterday, my mom told me that numerous people had come up to her and commented on my loss. Rationally, I know I've lost a bunch of weight, but when I see myself every day, sometimes it's hard to see the real difference. So last night, I created a side-by-side of pictures from Christmas and my bridal shower. I was shocked. I don't fully remember looking that unhealthy, and I definitely never realized how heavy my fiance had gotten. I guess that had just become our "normal." Looking back, that makes me kind of sad.

We started this journey on December 28, 2010. In the three and a half months since then, I have lost 41 pounds, and my fiance has lost 44 pounds, for a combined 85-pound loss! I am so incredibly proud of him, and I'm pretty darn proud of myself, too. I've struggled with weight my entire life, but this time around it really feels like something has clicked. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: MFP is not a diet; it's a lifestyle change.

I'd be remiss, though, if I didn't give credit where credit is due. So, thank you to all of my MFP friends. Your constant optimism, humor, strength, and support has been invaluable to me throughout this process. Each of you inspires me every day, and I know that I couldn't have done this without you!

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  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    Both of you look AWESOME!!! Great job!
  • hellsbells1
    hellsbells1 Posts: 62 Member
    Wow great work from the both of you. You must be so proud of each other. You will be a stunning bride!!
    3.5 MONTHS is a short time, you have done fab!! WELL DONE! X
  • loriannmartin
    loriannmartin Posts: 209 Member
    what a beautiful looking couple xoxox great job both of you
  • chelledepriest
    chelledepriest Posts: 150
    You both look great! So happy for you both!!
  • T0M0
    T0M0 Posts: 250 Member
    Well done - You both luck great. Good luck for your wedding :)
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    You both look amazing! Congrats to you for your excellent accomplishment!
  • jamr1019
    jamr1019 Posts: 47 Member
    You both look awesome. Job well done, keep upt he good work. Wishing you a blessed marriage full of happiness.
  • KatyE213
    KatyE213 Posts: 447 Member
    Brilliant! Well done :smile:
  • Staceslim
    Staceslim Posts: 100 Member
    You two look amazing, that is such a short amount of time which is wonderful. My ten year wedding anniversary is in June so I would love to have progress pictures to post & this is the best inspiration. Thank-you, your family & friends must be amazed. I wish I could say something to my husband, because he is part of the reason I keep falling off the wagon.
  • carrie145
    carrie145 Posts: 297
    WOW!! Both of you look amazing!! Congrats! What a great support system!!
  • morningmom
    morningmom Posts: 100
    Amazing!! You both look great!!
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    totally awesome, you are beating the pants off me in terms of progress, good for you!
  • smilebhappy
    smilebhappy Posts: 811 Member
    wow....you Both look great!!
    Congrats & best wishes to both of you ;)
  • willimh
    willimh Posts: 227 Member
    Congrats on your success as well as your fiances success. You both look fantastic and you can not miss the difference when you look at the side by side picture. Keep up the good work.
  • elainio
    elainio Posts: 77
    well done you both look great! what a lovely couple :)
  • knmiller4life
    knmiller4life Posts: 33
    Amazing and stunning!!!
  • JENIFER_AZ
    JENIFER_AZ Posts: 235 Member
    WOW, both of you look AMAZING!!! Keep up the great work!
  • katdon88
    katdon88 Posts: 39 Member
    You look Great!
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    lovely! so wonderful to be a team! my husband is perpetually healthy and trim, so we're kind of team - he acts as my pep rally! congrats to both of you!
  • rockieschick
    rockieschick Posts: 321 Member
    Both of you look amazing! Good job :)
  • jesseBYAH
    jesseBYAH Posts: 446 Member
    GONGRATS! You both look incredible! Your wedding will be so beautiful :)
  • dorairwin
    dorairwin Posts: 210
    :smile: Amazing .. Both of you look great :smile:
  • scmcgee
    scmcgee Posts: 165
    Great Job! You both look amazing. 41 lbs in 3 1/2 months is awesome. What is your secret?
  • IrishChick71
    IrishChick71 Posts: 311 Member
    You both look awesome! You're such an inspiration! So much to be proud of....Congratulations!
  • tpycha126
    tpycha126 Posts: 217 Member
    WOW! Your guys look so awesome! Way to go!
  • 2burn
    2burn Posts: 32
    Wow!! That's awesome!! You both look amazing!
  • LoveleeB
    LoveleeB Posts: 560 Member
    Great job you two! You will both look amazing for your wedding! Enjoy your new bodies, health, and lives together!
  • julwills
    julwills Posts: 286 Member
    You both look so great. I'm so proud of you and you will be an absolutely STUNNING bride!!!!!!
  • CaraRadz
    CaraRadz Posts: 169 Member
    Great Job! You both look amazing. 41 lbs in 3 1/2 months is awesome. What is your secret?

    Thank you!

    There's no major secret to our weight loss... just hard work and complete dedication to the MFP program.

    Today is my 105th day on MFP, and I have been over my calorie goal on I'd estimate only 5-10 days (mostly during a week I was away at a conference for work in January). I am at the gym 5-6 times a week, and I do a spinning class at least three of those days. I am also a firm believer in eating back exercise calories. I've been eating back the vast majority of mine all along, and it has really worked for me. I have an open diary, so feel free to check it out. I also pre-log as much as I can each morning, so that I have a game plan for the day and know how hard I have to work at the gym that evening. Oh, and lots of water... I drink at least the MFP-recommended 8 glasses each weekday (I struggle a bit more with water intake on the weekends, but I'm working on improving that).
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    That is an amazing thing!! And to do it with your partner is THE BEST!! GO YOU GUYS!!

    And you both looks TONS younger!
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