PHASE 1 GOAL REACHED!

meganfoster12
meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
in Success Stories
On January 13th, 2013 I started my weight loss journey at 309.8 LBS on September 13th 2013 I was down 62.2 LBS!!! I was at my lowest ever but then I went away to college, I went through a lot emotionally and ended up gaining all my weight back and more: now weighed 325.5; on June 13th, 2014 I decided I needed to do this once and for all and while away for a summer of work at a camp I lost 11.5 LBS; I returned home from summer employment on August 9th and decided to commitment 100% to getting healthy.. Yesterday I reached my phase 1 goal: lose 40 LBS :) I gave myself until November 30th but I did it a WHOLE month earlier!!! In the past I focused only on the scale this time through I am also focusing on the mental barriers as well as nutrition and not becoming skinnier but a healthier person!

Goals I accomplished in Phase 1:
- Got out of the 300's
- Lost 5.5" on my bust, 5" on my waist, 5" on my hips, 6" off my hips, and gained 1" on my arms
-Changed my mindset a lot; still a ways to go
-Went from a size 4XL shirt to a 1XL-2XL
-Went from a size plus 22-24 jean to a 18-20
-Completed my first fitness program EVER: 21 Day Fix

Phase 2: starts tomorrow and will go until January 14th my goal is to lose another 40 LBS and build more muscle
35lc9xx.jpg At the beginning
o0qced.jpg Currently
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  • LauraDerp
    LauraDerp Posts: 18 Member
    Love that smile! You're doing so amazing :)
  • meganfoster12
    meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
    Thanks!
  • shballa
    shballa Posts: 133 Member
    Way to go!
  • Nacho12
    Nacho12 Posts: 155 Member
    Great job. Your smile says it all. Keep up the good work!
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    I love seeing the difference in the same clothes you wore before. Great job, and keep it up! =p
  • DonnaDTW
    DonnaDTW Posts: 75 Member
    Fantastic! I love that smile too :D Looking forward to your next update, know your going to CRUSH it Megan!!!
  • meganfoster12
    meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
    thanks everyone!!
  • KEAVES13
    KEAVES13 Posts: 90 Member
    Your smile in the second pic definitely says it all! Congrats! :)
  • meganfoster12
    meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
    Thanks!
  • IndigoSue13
    IndigoSue13 Posts: 99 Member
    Way to go! Congrats!
  • littleworm23
    littleworm23 Posts: 341 Member
    That's awesome!! Great job! :)
  • frenchcupcake
    frenchcupcake Posts: 14
    Loving that smile! Congrats on your 1st goal <3
  • kaseyr1505
    kaseyr1505 Posts: 624 Member
    Woohoo!!!
  • Kate7294
    Kate7294 Posts: 783 Member
    Keep up the great work! Your doing it.
  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    Well done! Stick to the plan this time. :smile: We're all here for you and we know you can do this! Xx
  • KrzyGal
    KrzyGal Posts: 139 Member
    Well done! It's great to see results, makes the push to reach goals that much easier! :)
  • FrazierSamuel
    FrazierSamuel Posts: 45 Member
    Awesome. Keep up the good work!
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    Awesome job! But just be aware that eating at a deficit you aren't going to gain a whole lot of muscle. The point of lifting while eating at a deficit is to maintain the muscle you have. You can't gain muscle unless you do a bulk.
  • p444cod41
    p444cod41 Posts: 144 Member
    You look great well done
  • hortensehildegarde
    hortensehildegarde Posts: 592 Member
    wow you look great! can you imagine how amazing the next 40 are going to look?!? congrats and best of luck with phase 2!
  • Palamedes
    Palamedes Posts: 174 Member
    I think you have the right approach. I'm about finished with my Phase 1 weight loss and I'm heading into my Phase 2 weight loss. I have not decided if Phase 3 will be additional weight loss or more of a maintenance phase. My plan is somewhat flexible at the moment.
  • MrsATrotta
    MrsATrotta Posts: 278 Member
    wtg!!!!!!!
  • bigT24chiefs
    bigT24chiefs Posts: 50 Member
    Wonderful
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    You gained a smile too!! Congrats on your progress!! :smile:
  • Rosie5151
    Rosie5151 Posts: 57 Member
    Congrats! You look great! Keep smilin'
  • holly2611
    holly2611 Posts: 9 Member
    Great job! And love the smile too !
  • meganfoster12
    meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
    Thanks everyone!! I will be in weight loss mode for a while; 130 LBS to go; so there will be many updates... I like the idea of phases keep me motivated
  • wndrwmn86
    wndrwmn86 Posts: 507 Member
    You are doing soooo awesome!!! Keep it up girl and keep smiling!
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    The difference in body AND mind is so noticeable! I bet it will be even more so at the end of Phase 2 :) Congratulations and keep it up!
  • dwozniak16
    dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
    You look fantastic! You're making amazing changes way before your target date :)
    Congratulations, and here's to more success for all of us!

    I'm glad you're more focused on the mental barriers and the aspect of just being healthy. That's the best way to look at it! I think a lot of people feel defeated by a number, but If you can beat those bad thoughts in your head than you are capable of anything!

    Great work! I look forward to seeing more of your journey in the future!

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