8 month progress report (with pictures, of course)

Today marks 8 months since I made the decision to change the way I live my life, to replace my unhealthy habits (laziness and gluttony) with regular exercise and proper nutrition (in healthy portions).

In that time, I have lost nearly 85 pounds and over 70 inches.

In turn, I have also gained some things: good health, confidence, and the knowledge that I am setting a positive example for my family and friends.


Here are some of my stats (I'm very tall, by the way - 5'10") –

************WEIGHT************
Starting: 280.0 pounds / Current: 195.8 pounds
**Loss: 84.2 pounds

*********MEASUREMENTS*********
Starting Hip: 54.0 inches / Current Hip: 41.0 inches
**Loss: 13.0 inches

Starting Thigh: 32.0 inches / Current Thigh: 23.0 inches
**Loss: 9.0 inches each, total 18.0 inches

Starting Calf: 19.5 inches / Current Calf: 16.0 inches
**Loss: 3.5 inches each, total 7.0 inches

Starting Waist: 45.5 inches / Current Waist: 30.25 inches
**Loss: 15.25 inches

Starting Chest: 51.0 inches / Current Chest: 43.0 inches
**Loss: 8.0 inches

Starting Upper Arm: 16.0 inches / Current Upper Arm: 12.0 inches
**Loss: 4.0 inches each, total 8.0 inches

Starting Neck: 15.5 inches / Current Neck: 13.5 inches
**Loss: 1.5 inches

****TOTAL INCHES LOST: 70.75 inches

I am so grateful for the support and encouragement I've received on here.

• I've lost 84.2 pounds and 70.75 inches all over.
• I've gone from having two chins to only one. :laugh:
• I have collarbones!!!!! And calf muscles!!!! And a ribcage!!!!!
• I've gone from a size 24W in pants to a regular 16.
• I've gone from XXL shirts to Medium.
• I've gone from a size 24 bathing suit to a 14.
• I've gone from a BMI of 40.2 to a BMI of 28.1
• My resting heart rate has gone from 110+ (way too high) to about 55 (very healthy)

Thank you myfitnesspal!

Me and my mom



Me and my kiddo



Me and my hubby



Face comparison (I am not wearing much makeup – just mascara – in the current one but I’m confident enough to go without slathering massive amounts of foundation and other stuff on now that my skin is healthier)









People always want to know what the “secret” is – there isn’t one.

Eat nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks in healthy portions, drink lots of water, and exercise regularly.

Every choice you make in how you move your body and what you feed your body is important because it means that you are either taking one step closer to good health or one step further away.