Before and after pics for MOTIVATION!!!!!

These posts are absolutely wonderful!! The changes are amazing... everyone looks totally different without the added weight, and much much younger!!! Great job!! And thank you so much for motivating me!

traceydickson1525 wrote: »

cincysweetheart wrote: »

This shows a difference of 114 pounds.

you look amazing, how did you do it?

Thank you! But I haven't done anything special. Calorie deficit! I haven't given up anything. I eat whatever I want in moderation. I'm pretty strict with portion control. I weigh/measure everything. I've been able to go out to eat… including at carb heavy places like Olive Garden and Mexican restaurants. I've had ice cream, brownies, pizza, hamburgers, etc. Those aren't everyday things… but I have given up nothing. I eat whatever I want… but I do have to say that what I want has changed over the past 8 months. For instance, carbonated beverages make me miserable these days. And fast food literally makes me sick. I know it's old news, especially on a site like this… but for me it really has all come down to the calorie deficit.

The macros that work best for me (both mentally and in terms of hunger) are carbs 50%/ protein 30%/ fat 20%. My days aren't always perfectly in line with those… but the average is pretty consistent. My carbs are usually from fruits and whole grains. I still struggle with veggies. They actually make me hungrier. But salads are my friend, so that is my only saving grace when it comes to veggies.

I workout 6 days a week, with a brisk 30 minute walk on my rest day. Workouts include weights and cardio. Cardio is usually steps and walking… but I'm currently doing couch to 5k right now to ease myself into jogging. I rarely eat back my exercise calories… but only because I would be uncomfortably stuffed if I tried. I have the energy I need to do what I want… I'll eat when I'm hungry, and my body is happy… so I don't feel the need to eat back my exercise calories just because they are there.

You all look so amazing!!!!!

TayMCoop wrote: »

You may have responded, it's hard to go through all of the posts to see and then find your post again... lol. Do you mind sharing your weights in the pictures?

All of your transformation is amazing!!!! Great motivation

Just at a year now

wow, these are all so inspirational! i just got back on the weight loss band wagon and have 60+ pounds to lose. I am at 228.5 right now and will need lots of support from mfp friends! I had to create a new account-come friend me! I am a good encourager too, the motivation and help from others goes both ways! great work all of you!!

I am blown away by all of these amazing transformations! I applaud you all for sharing your photos and stories....truly been motivational for me as I have just begun my journey! Continued success for all of you!

I love these kinds of posts, I can't wait until I've got before & after pictures.

I started in March of 2014. Just this past weekend I hit the 110 pounds lost mark. Would still like to go another 30 and see how I feel.

Thank you all so much for posting your pictures. Makes me want to go home and take my before picture so that I can share my after. Inspiring for sure!!!

Lost about 60lbs in 2014, goal for 2015 is to be able to run a 5K and add 2kgs of muscle