30 pounds gone... before & after pictures

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hannahrichins
hannahrichins Posts: 26
edited December 2014 in Success Stories
I lost 30 pounds in 7 months by eating better and exercising. I still ate ice cream almost every night (I just can't help it!) but I've taken out most processed foods, added whole grains, fruits, veggies, and of course moving and being active every day helped!

It feels SO good to be at a healthy weight. Moderation is KEY and I've never felt better!

5'4
SW: 152
CW: 122

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  • Serendipity5215
    Serendipity5215 Posts: 190 Member
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    I eat ice cream almost every night, too!! I just measure it now :D You look fantastic... congrats!!
  • hannahrichins
    hannahrichins Posts: 26
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    That's what I love about MFP! It teaches you moderation instead of just completely eliminating your favorite foods :) Thanks so much!!
  • Rockerbabe131
    Rockerbabe131 Posts: 67 Member
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    Congrats! You look amazing! :D
  • fkermes
    fkermes Posts: 1 Member
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    Great job
  • Christine_1027
    Christine_1027 Posts: 99
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    great job!
  • MelanieMamaof5
    MelanieMamaof5 Posts: 75 Member
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    Woo Hoo! GOod Job!!!!!
  • RHPSgirl1984
    RHPSgirl1984 Posts: 436 Member
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    Congrats!
  • aniqa109
    aniqa109 Posts: 364 Member
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    Did you do exercise? If so what exrcises?Ur stomach looks so toned. Congrats!
  • Makterbro
    Makterbro Posts: 101 Member
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    You look amazing!
  • RubenAHarris
    RubenAHarris Posts: 5 Member
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    Great work. Would also like to hear about your exercise routine. My wife is on a similar path. Thx.
  • HaibaneReki
    HaibaneReki Posts: 373 Member
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    Hello there! B)
  • salves90
    salves90 Posts: 18
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    hannahrichins wrote: »
    I lost 30 pounds in 7 months by eating better and exercising. I still ate ice cream almost every night (I just can't help it!) but I've taken out most processed foods, added whole grains, fruits, veggies, and of course moving and being active every day helped!

    It feels SO good to be at a healthy weight. Moderation is KEY and I've never felt better!

    5'4
    SW: 152
    CW: 122

    beforeandafter.jpg

    Hi! Congratulations! you look great! There's a difference even in your face.
    I am hoping to lose 30 pounds in 6.5 months so you what you achieved is what I hope to achieve and you are such an inspiration!

  • ChrissiesWorld
    ChrissiesWorld Posts: 37
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    Wow, you look great. Good job on all your hard work and deication.
  • scupit
    scupit Posts: 32 Member
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    Wow! Great job!
  • salves90
    salves90 Posts: 18
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    I have a question of a practical nature. Do yours old clothes fit you or did you have to buy an entire new wardrobe? Or something in between like maybe you were able to keep your dresses and tops?
  • dammitjanet0161
    dammitjanet0161 Posts: 319 Member
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    Well done, you've done great! I'm not an ice cream fan but I have a small amount of chocolate every day and agree with you 100% :)
  • njmark72
    njmark72 Posts: 99 Member
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    Wow! Awesome job! I have the same addiction to ice cream you do. Mine is oreo ice cream... Yum. I bounce between 180 and 190 now, when I get up over 190 I stop eating it until I am back down to 180 then repeat. hahahah

    Great job, you look awesome!

    Mark
  • sbrookes9
    sbrookes9 Posts: 445 Member
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    WOW! You look fantastic!
  • fdfallie
    fdfallie Posts: 37 Member
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    That's awesome! My stats are the same as yours so it's motivational to see it can be done. Thanks for sharing
  • hannahrichins
    hannahrichins Posts: 26
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    Thanks so much everyone!! :D You all just made my day! It's definitely scary posting pictures, especially because when I took my "before" I didn't really know it was going to be my before picture (or else I would've put more clothes on! ha!) I wasn't planning on anyone ever seeing that picture but ME! :)

    As for my exercise routine, I don't have a gym membership or any home equipment (other than dumbbells) so I just work out using online youtube videos! I do a lot of HIIT and strength training mixed with some pilates and kickboxing. I like to switch things up, but try to do at least one day a week of arms, one day of legs, and one day of abs all mixed in with cardio! I workout 5-6 times a week from 30-60 minutes. Now that I'm maintaining my weight it's more like 5 times a week for 30 minutes and a daily 40 minute walk with my husband.

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