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Halfway there (with photos)!

earlnabby
earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
I started losing weight back at the first of the year when I came home from 4 days in the hospital (full story in my profile). First I just made sure I was eating a more balanced diet, then started counting calories and macros in February when I discovered MFP. This morning when I weighed myself, I was halfway to my goal! OK, full and fair disclosure . . . I really was one tenth of one pound away which is less than a quarter cup of water and yes, I did try to pee again but was totally empty.

At Thanksgiving dinner, I had my SIL take some pictures of me. She took a photo of me a couple of summers ago. I actually gained 20 lb since this photo was taken, but it is the best "before" photo I have since I always hid behind people when forced to have a picture taken. I saved the outfit I wore so I could get a really good comparison. So, here I am at around 290 (my niece is the skinny one):

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and halfway to goal:

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Onward and downward!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Replies

  • ROSLE26
    ROSLE26 Posts: 13 Member
    You're doing a fantastic job! It's great motivation for me.
  • sbrookes9
    sbrookes9 Posts: 445 Member
    You should be proud. Congratulations!
  • cinrob84
    cinrob84 Posts: 9 Member
    Oh my goodness girl... You look fantastic!! I know you are so excited. Way to go
  • GenesisandEden
    GenesisandEden Posts: 338 Member
    amazing! keep up the great work
  • MississippiMama87
    MississippiMama87 Posts: 204 Member
    You're doing so great! So proud to have you on my friends list!
  • FitOldMomma
    FitOldMomma Posts: 790 Member
    Super job! You're doing so good at this and I know you'll reach your goal.
  • 2bizzybee
    2bizzybee Posts: 23 Member
    You look amazing! Onward and downward!
  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    Oh wow honey, you're making real progress! Well done! xx
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    Thanks everyone. I still think I look like a whale but I can definitely begin to see the fit person under the fat. The next 75 should make a huge difference.
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    Great progress! Keep up the good work!!
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    RAD!!!!
  • mary659497
    mary659497 Posts: 484 Member
    Thanks for sharing. Keep up your hard work.
  • coueswhitetail
    coueswhitetail Posts: 301 Member
    You are rockin' it!! Keep it up! Love the same outfit but half the person pic! Congratulations!
  • janicelo1971
    janicelo1971 Posts: 823 Member
    Great job....KEEP IT UP!!!!! being healthy is FUN and rewarding!!!
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited November 2014
    Again, thank you everyone!
  • sodakat
    sodakat Posts: 1,126 Member
    Super work!!!! I'm very impressed at your consistency in losing! It really is an amazing feeling to know how to finally lose weight, isn't it?

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  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Oh, Wow. Good for you. You look fabulous. :mrgreen:
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    woohoooo Earlnabby Your doing great. And look marvelous totally inpiring
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    That is awesome. That amount alone can be a game changer health wise.
  • berto23
    berto23 Posts: 160 Member
    Great job
  • meryl135
    meryl135 Posts: 321 Member
    Fantastic!
  • galprincess
    galprincess Posts: 683 Member
    wow you are amazing I wish you well on rest of your journey
  • SandraDixon1945
    SandraDixon1945 Posts: 30 Member
    I agree with galprincess. You are doing so well. Keep it up.
  • Magemisty
    Magemisty Posts: 87 Member
    do you ever have weeks where you go up?

  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    Magemisty wrote: »
    do you ever have weeks where you go up?

    I weigh almost daily so yes, my weight fluctuates a little but I haven't had a rise in my weight of more than 3 lb and that was after a couple of days of overeating including alcohol.

    Twice, once in June and once in October-November, I have had three week stalls where my weight stayed the same or went up a pound or so. I stayed the course and had a couple of good losses following the stall. I am aiming for 1 lb a week but am averaging closer to 1.4 lb a week which is still safe at my current weight.

  • RiseandGrind77
    RiseandGrind77 Posts: 54 Member
    Congrats to you!! I can definitely relate to health issues waking me up. More info in my profile.
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