Down 75 Pounds (pics)

ai071408
ai071408 Posts: 22 Member
edited November 17 in Success Stories
I have always been a little chubby, but I hit my all time highest weight as a senior in high school in 2011. I was 5'4" and weighed 235 pounds. I was super depressed and always felt tired. I got into a vicious cycle of feeling bad about my body, then comfort eating which of course made it worse. Finally, at the beginning of 2012, I decided to do something about it. I cut out pasta almost all together (I was pretty much living on it) and cut down on sweets. I severely upped my water intake. And I started doing at least 30 minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week. By mid-2013 I was down to 165 and feeling great. Now, for the past two years, I have managed to maintain my weight loss (fluctuating between 160-175). However, due to being a busy college student I stopped exercising. But now I have set a new goal. I want to get down to 140lbs by the end of summer and finally be in a healthy BMI range! As of yesterday, I weighed in at 158lbs. I plan to start working out again 3 times a week and eating better again to get to and say at my target weight.

I don't have very good pictures because I always felt very self conscious of full body pics but before:

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And current:
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  • mrron2u
    mrron2u Posts: 919 Member
    Wow! Great work! I needed some Monday morning motivation and inspiration and your progress is very motivating and inspiring! Thanks!
  • isloogirl
    isloogirl Posts: 7 Member
    Very inspiring!
  • lemonychild
    lemonychild Posts: 654 Member
    congrats!!! you look great
  • jellybeanhed313
    jellybeanhed313 Posts: 344 Member
    Congratulations on your succeess! You look great! :)
  • catbyrd
    catbyrd Posts: 87 Member
    Congratulations, you look awesome!!
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    congrats on the great success
  • guesswrk
    guesswrk Posts: 4 Member
    Well done!!!
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  • OfficiallySexyVal
    OfficiallySexyVal Posts: 492 Member
    You look fantastic, congrats on your success and I wish you the best of luck with continued success in your journey!
  • agnewm
    agnewm Posts: 1 Member
    Good job! Keep going. We all know that you can do it.
  • xesixb
    xesixb Posts: 165 Member
    You are so pretty! You look wonderful.
  • Altagracia220
    Altagracia220 Posts: 876 Member
    you are a great example of what happens when you work hard :)
  • Bemix
    Bemix Posts: 54 Member
    You look really pretty before and after! Good job on the weight loss. :smile:
  • dredremeg
    dredremeg Posts: 202 Member
    Congratulations, you look great.
  • ncwingnut71
    ncwingnut71 Posts: 292 Member
    Great job!
  • star1407
    star1407 Posts: 588 Member
    Wow, you look beautiful
  • BethClicks
    BethClicks Posts: 61 Member
    You have done amazing work! Congratulations!!
    (I adore your phone case!! lol)
  • Sweetiepiestef
    Sweetiepiestef Posts: 343 Member
    You look awesome! Keep up the awesome work
  • 04hoopsgal73
    04hoopsgal73 Posts: 892 Member
    You look lovely before and after. You are motivating and inspiring. Congratulations on your success. Best to you on your journey. Stay strong!
  • bopefas
    bopefas Posts: 32 Member
    Looking Good, Nice work
  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    Wow, you look fabulous. Ever think of being a model?? You are so pretty. Well done on your weight loss. What an inspiration!!! You are an example for younger girls to follow. You go girl!!!
  • jakewhitemanter
    jakewhitemanter Posts: 2 Member
    what a change, you seem much happier. but however you still looked beautiful before you lost weight. remember that. good luck
  • DonnaAnn64
    DonnaAnn64 Posts: 74 Member
    You look amazing.. Inspiring :)
  • jee_nee_us
    jee_nee_us Posts: 107 Member
    Wow Brilliant.

    BTW you are very beautiful.
  • ai071408
    ai071408 Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks so much for all the kind words everyone :) I'm flattered. Feel free to send me friend requests and ask questions if you have any!
  • Nsibo
    Nsibo Posts: 3 Member
    Wow you look great, i have just started my journey, do you mind sharing how you did it.
  • ai071408
    ai071408 Posts: 22 Member
    Sorry it took me so long to answer. School is crazy cuz finals are next week. But yes, I'd love to share some of the weight loss tips that have worked for me!

    1. Drink plenty of water. It also helps to drink a glass before every meal as it will make you feel fuller sooner and eat less. I don't drink any soda or coffee. If I need caffeine I drink tea.
    2. Half an hour of cardio every other day. My favorite is the elliptical cuz it's easy on my knees. Weight lifting also helps.
    3. Never grocery shop on an empty stomach.
    4. Plan your meals out ahead of time. If you are going to eat something that you know you have a hard time with controlling portion sizes: measure out the amount you should eat and put the leftovers away BEFORE you eat. This often stops you from going back for seconds.
    5. Cut down on carbs. French fries and pasta are special treats for me.
    6. Take vitamin D3 daily. Most of the population is deficient in Vitamin D and is helps with weight loss.
    7. And I know this one might be hard for most people, but I don't eat meat. If you are going to eat meat, do very little red meat. Try to replace it with turkey and fish.

    I hope these help!
  • sakapona
    sakapona Posts: 22 Member
    You look great! Such a big change! Wow! Amazing! Keep it up.
  • Sunshine2plus2
    Sunshine2plus2 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Congrats!!
  • TracyV125
    TracyV125 Posts: 100 Member
    You look beautiful! Great job and best wishes on your continued journey!
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