We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Down 21 Pounds Since August!

BeckZombie
BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
Hi everyone! My name is Becky and in mid-August I started a new job. At the time, I was at my heaviest weight ever--180 lbs. Since I'm 5 ft tall, that was not a healthy weight for me to be at. So, with the new job change, I decided to make some lifestyle changes, as well.

I've used MFP on and off since college, so I decided to give it another go. When I used it before, I'd be really good at tracking for a couple months and then stop. This time, I was determined to stick with it and I've done well keeping that promise, so far. Through counting calories and going to the gym for 35 minutes 3-6 times a week (depends on the week), I've managed to lose 21 pounds. It's not a huge weight loss and I still have a ways to go before I reach my tentative goal of 140/130 pounds, but I'm pretty proud of myself! This is the lowest weight I've been in quite a few years, and it feels great!

Here's my before and after so far:

21PoundsDown_zpsb91d407b.jpg

Thanks for reading!

Replies

  • RHPSgirl1984
    RHPSgirl1984 Posts: 436 Member
    Congrats!
  • adamgoleafs87
    adamgoleafs87 Posts: 129 Member
    Looking great, congrats!!
  • BeckZombie
    BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
    RHPSgirl1984 wrote: »
    Congrats!
    adamgoleafs87 wrote: »
    Looking great, congrats!!

    Thank you!
  • hotcoffee692
    hotcoffee692 Posts: 167 Member
    Great work! I can see a real difference!
  • TheMissingSparrow
    TheMissingSparrow Posts: 9 Member
    You look good! Keep up the great work! Also love the Loot Crate shirt
  • opalsqueak007
    opalsqueak007 Posts: 433 Member
    Great weight loss! You certainly carried that weight very well before! I am 7 inches taller and looked much bigger at that weight. You look great - well done :)
  • meryl135
    meryl135 Posts: 321 Member
    woohoo! keep up the good work :smiley:
  • NowyTends
    NowyTends Posts: 110 Member
    Awesome work Becky!!
  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    Well done sweetie, I can see quite a bit off difference between your pics. :smile: I hope you're enjoying the new job! xx
  • susanhawaii
    susanhawaii Posts: 12 Member
    GREAT JOB!!! (*)
  • JayRuby84
    JayRuby84 Posts: 557 Member
    Great work!
  • sm1zzle
    sm1zzle Posts: 920 Member
    BeckZombie wrote: »
    Hi everyone! My name is Becky and in mid-August I started a new job. At the time, I was at my heaviest weight ever--180 lbs. Since I'm 5 ft tall, that was not a healthy weight for me to be at. So, with the new job change, I decided to make some lifestyle changes, as well.

    I've used MFP on and off since college, so I decided to give it another go. When I used it before, I'd be really good at tracking for a couple months and then stop. This time, I was determined to stick with it and I've done well keeping that promise, so far. Through counting calories and going to the gym for 35 minutes 3-6 times a week (depends on the week), I've managed to lose 21 pounds. It's not a huge weight loss and I still have a ways to go before I reach my tentative goal of 140/130 pounds, but I'm pretty proud of myself! This is the lowest weight I've been in quite a few years, and it feels great!

    Here's my before and after so far:


    Thanks for reading!

    Nice job. Keep it up
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Nice work!
  • BeckZombie
    BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
    Thanks so much, everyone!
    TheMissingSparrow wrote: »
    You look good! Keep up the great work! Also love the Loot Crate shirt

    haha yes! This is my favorite LC shirt so far.
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    You look great! Congrats on your hard work.
  • berto23
    berto23 Posts: 160 Member
    Looking good, keep it up!!!!
  • branbuds
    branbuds Posts: 624 Member
    You can really see a difference in your face! Congrats on your success! :)
  • BeckZombie
    BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
    branbuds wrote: »
    You can really see a difference in your face! Congrats on your success! :)

    Thank you! I never noticed how much my face changed until I looked at these photos side by side.
  • jonjhayden
    jonjhayden Posts: 165 Member
    Way to go, Becky! Keep at it.
  • ncwingnut71
    ncwingnut71 Posts: 292 Member
    Good job!
  • palwithme
    palwithme Posts: 860 Member
    You look awesome! Congrats to you!
  • KatieMusselwhite92113
    KatieMusselwhite92113 Posts: 98 Member
    edited December 2014
    Good for you, you look awesome!! 5 foot tall girls UNITE! :) I started at 200 in October and am down to 173! It is a good feeling!
  • Salvi30
    Salvi30 Posts: 196 Member
    Good job! Keep up the good work and patience.
  • BeckZombie
    BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
    Thanks so much, everyone!
    KatieMusselwhite92113 wrote: »
    Good for you, you look awesome!! 5 foot tall girls UNITE! :) I started at 200 in October and am down to 173! It is a good feeling!

    Yay, shorties! And congrats to you--that's awesome!
  • betharose7
    betharose7 Posts: 53 Member
    Well done
  • lmw71282
    lmw71282 Posts: 24 Member
    Lol there should be a 5 ft club lol we would all rock it. I started my journey at almost 5 ft 1 weight 198 and so far as of last weight check almost 2 weeks ago I'm down to 176. That is a lot of hard work so don't see yourself short you are doing freaking awesome:)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!