❤ 113.6lbs / Over 8 Stone lost after 15 months. Time to recreate those pics! ❤

You guys are so lovely, thank you all so much! These comments are probably the best motivator ever haha.

dhampir_princess wrote: »

I'm down 56 pounds out of 162 which would put my goal weight at 175. (I'll probably want to lose more once I get to 175 but that is my goal for now.)

It's so weird for me to think that I'm already about 1/3 of the way there because a lot of time it feels like I haven't changed at all. I know it's really all a mental thing but I still see the same person in the mirror and going through a bout of depression isn't helping matters at all.

Reading stories and seeing photos from others really helps keep me motivated. So thank you for posting this.

That's fantastic well done! And I know what you mean. In all honesty I will probably still see myself as a "bigger girl" even when I get to my goal weight. I never feel like I notice just how much difference there is unless I look at progress pictures and it's weird seeing how much we change without noticing it as much.

penelopepittstopsmam wrote: »

Thank you for posting this. What an incredible story. Those trousers were hilarious in the after pictures. I fully expected to see one where theyd fallen off!

Your happiness shines through.

Haha! They're only supposed to be 2 sizes bigger than what I am now and I seriously have no idea how I managed to squish myself into them before. I was honestly so freaked out that they were still not falling down because in my mind I was like omg am I still that big?! XD Hopefully soon I won't be able to keep them up though! Lol

I love how you guys like the picture of me and my other half in the pants LOL! x

Thank you lovely people! Seriously these comments really make my day I highly appreciate all of it

I can't thank you lovelies enough

angelexperiment wrote: »

Wow you look so different! And are swimming in those clothes! Time for a hot mama outfit:)

Haha I've bought a few bits and pieces lately, my wardrobe is a mess from all the different sizes! Trying to sell off some bigger clothes to swap for smaller but I shouldn't buy too many as I still have a while to go before my target weight lol

Amy3935 wrote: »

Amazing job! I'm about 60 pounds down but not budging at all - did you hit any plateaus along the way? How did you overcome them? Thanks!

Aw no I'm sorry. I did get stuck for a few months around 13 stone but unfortunately it was a difficult time for me as my mum was about to pass and then she did so I wasn't exactly motivated to really do anything for myself. Now that she has passed I've tried to focus all my efforts on my own weight and health and I have been exercising a lot (5-6 days a week and try my best for a lazy Saturday so I don't pass out haha) the exercise has kick started my weight loss again which is amazing. Have you tried adjusting your calorie intake? Or upping your exercise or changing your routines a bit? I find if you really aren't budging and you're at a calorie amount where you can take 100 cals off a day helps

governatorkp wrote: »

You look amazing, well done!

I'm sure you can keep it up!
Gaming/exercises tools like Wii Fit are fun, haha, time passes so quickly.

Zumba is great too, I used to join daily classes as well. Got a bit shy after a while tho, being the only guy..

Im glad you feel, look and most probably ARE happier and healthier now,
Thumbs up!

Thank you!! I do plan to keep it up trust me no stopping me now haha

I love gaming, I'm more of a PC gamer though but of course you don't move your butt whilst doing that :P

I love that you went to zumba, it sucks that more guys don't go! No guys will go with me haha they're all too worried about being the only one there and the sad thing is they would be! There's only women at my class as well may have to cross dress to change that up

I've got zumba games on the wii and 360 kinect, have you tried those?

I definitely am a lot healthier now, I've never been this healthy which is awesome

sperkins68 wrote: »

wow you look great, its amazing how much younger you look after your weight loss! Ive just started with my weight loss journey 8 days ago. I started at 260 and am aimeing to get under 200. once I get under the 200 I am going to re *kitten* my goal but for right now I just really want to be under 200. Ive been finding it hard trying to keep my calories down but seeing your post and progress pics is a real motivator for me to say not to my craveings. thanks for shareing!!

Aww thank you! I don't feel like I look that much younger myself but people have said I do haha. I look a bit older with makeup on though apparently :P

Congrats on starting your journey! It's always good to have smaller goals so that the huge jump in weight loss doesn't seem so big. Hitting smaller goals is a lot easier and you can keep pushing past them. At the minute my next goal is another 4lbs loss away from what I am now.

Aww I'm sorry you're finding your calorie deficit difficult. You'll get used to it trust me! If you do have cravings after a while try working small things into your day so that you don't end up giving in and going overboard lol. I control not binging on stuff by allowing myself treats as long as I can work them into my day