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Before and after :-)

Posts: 196 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
I'm still a work in progress - there's always room for improvement, but I've come a long way!! Sometimes I need to stop and remember where I was when I first started my fitness journey and appreciate that my hard work has paid off, rather than focus on my shortcomings :smile:
I was around 170 lbs in the "before" picture, and around 125 lbs in the "after."

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  • Posts: 830 Member
    :( AMAZING! TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR STORY! NOW I'M CURIOUS :#
  • Posts: 61 Member
    wow good for you!!! you look terrific.
  • Posts: 206 Member
    You look amazing.
  • Posts: 196 Member
    Thanks! :smiley:
    During my teen years, my parents struggled with overeating and as a family, we didn't eat a very healthful diet. We went out a lot and ate too much fast food. I really struggled with overeating, emotional eating, and body image issues.
    During my first year of college, I was on the university's meal plan, which meant frequent access to buffet-style meals. That didn't go very well for me.
    Finally I decided that I had to get off the meal plan and start buying & preparing my own food. I started eating more sensibly, made myself get used to correct portion sizes, and also decided that I might as well take advantage of my school's rec center.
    I started counting calories and working out, and the weight steadily came off. I lost about 45 lbs.
    I later re-gained some of the weight due to life circumstances (new boyfriend who I'm now married to, traveling abroad, graduating college, etc.) so I joined MFP to take it off again! Now I'm focused on keeping it off, and gaining some more muscle definition.

    I'm 23 years old, and about 5 ft 2 in. tall.
    HW: 172 on 2/17/2011
    Previous lowest weight: 126 on 1/25/2012
    Regained some weight, later joined MFP
    GW1: 128 - achieved on 7/30/14
    Currently around 125 lbs and 26% body fat
  • Posts: 182 Member
    Good work, you look great.
  • Posts: 196 Member
    Thanks! I still have struggles, but I'm better equipped to handle them now. I still also really enjoy eating, but I taught myself moderation and thankfully I really like working out now, which was NOT always the case, lol.
  • Posts: 853 Member
    you really do look fantastic and it's amazing that you were able to accomplish so much with so many detractors. Congratulations!!!
  • Posts: 194 Member
    You look fantastic.
  • Posts: 196 Member
    Thank you all!
    I lost my dear father in May, and I had been scared that when something heartbreaking inevitably happened in my life, I would revert back to my old eating habits and re-gain lots of weight. I did gain a few lbs right after his passing, as I consciously allowed myself a break from calorie counting and ate things I normally wouldn't as a source of comfort.
    However, instead of going back to my old ways, I have been using the gym as a healthy outlet for my emotions. Working on my fitness goals has really helped me keep going and focus on something positive.
  • Shauna2626 wrote: »
    I'm still a work in progress - there's always room for improvement, but I've come a long way!! Sometimes I need to stop and remember where I was when I first started my fitness journey and appreciate that my hard work has paid off, rather than focus on my shortcomings :smile:
    I was around 170 lbs in the "before" picture, and around 125 lbs in the "after."

    beforeandafter2_zps2cbc2b63.jpg

  • Posts: 171 Member
    Fabulous! And that is so inspiring how you manage your emotions without resorting to food. :smile:
  • Posts: 185 Member
    Congratulations! You look great!
  • Posts: 119 Member
    you look awesome. :) well done!!!
  • Posts: 754 Member
    Congrats, you look amazing!!!
  • Posts: 88 Member
    All your hard work has paid off ~ You really look Great !!! I'm sure you feel a lot better in more ways than one. I love MFP and how it keeps us accountable as well as eating right ~ in moderation along with good exercise. CONGRATULATIONS ! Keep up your new lifestyle and Congrats. on the marriage.
  • Posts: 396 Member
    You look amazing! Great Job!
  • Posts: 308 Member
    Fabulous! I never get tired of seeing before/after pics and hearing success stories. You look great!
  • Posts: 316 Member
    You look wonderful!! What an inspiration.
  • Posts: 268 Member
    You are so awesome, friend! I gained after my mom passed away and it took everything I had in me to not go off the deep end. I still struggle now and then, but am better equipped to deal with it. Having friends like you as an example and for support plays a huge part in my success.
  • Posts: 93 Member
    You look absolutely incredible! Amazing :smile:
  • Posts: 960 Member
    Great job!
  • Posts: 471 Member
    great job! :D
  • Posts: 124 Member
    Amazing!!! :)
  • Posts: 413 Member
    WOW.....just WOW.....
  • Posts: 176 Member
    Fantastic! You look great! Good for you!
  • Posts: 215 Member
    Thank you for sharing, your story is so motivational for the rest of us! Keep going strong, you sound very healthy now!
  • Posts: 196 Member
    Thanks everyone :smile:
  • Posts: 32 Member
    Nicely done!
  • Fantastic. I'm an inch shorter and my goal weight is 125. This was just what I needed to see. You look fabulous! ;)
  • Posts: 103 Member
    You look awesome. I'm 5'3 and 175 right now so my goal is around 135! I hope I have the same success!
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