PICS- Started my journey in October and am proud of how far I've come!
lexie1108
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Hello! I started using MFP In October by going on a low carb diet. At 5'1 and 135 lbs, I was very uncomfortable and dreaded shopping, going out, and looking in the mirror. I may have even peaked at 140 lbs but when I started I weighed in at 135 lbs. I avoided the scale for well over 2 years until I decided enough was enough!! It may not be much of a loss of success story to some people but I wanted to post this for people who need the inspiration- especially short women! I started out by going on a low carb diet and using MFP in October. I dropped 20 pounds and got down to 115 by January and then started incoporating exercise (running, walking lots, and stairmaster at the gym) and adding carbs back into my diet. I have had plenty of relaxed and lots of cheat days/meals since then and weighed in at 104.0 this week. I just started incorporating body weight and strength training into my routine so I'm really hoping to build muscle and maybe lose a few more inches. I can't begin to say how much MFP helped me - ESPECIALLY when it comes to weighing your food instead of measuring it! Huge difference. I am so happy to feel confident and proud of myself this summer instead of hiding myself under big t-shirts like I did all last summer! Now I love going bikini shopping and I have a serious addiction to buying workout clothes! Also, I'm proud to say the Abercrombie size 0 shorts that were my motivation to get back into from high school are now too big on me! lol! Thank you MFP forums for all the motivation and awesome advice!
This is me anywhere from 130-135 lbs..not exactly sure at the time this picture was taken
This is me in November in Hawaii with my husband at 120 lbs
This is me at 108 lbs in March
This is me at 104 lbs a few days ago at the beach!
This is me anywhere from 130-135 lbs..not exactly sure at the time this picture was taken
This is me in November in Hawaii with my husband at 120 lbs
This is me at 108 lbs in March
This is me at 104 lbs a few days ago at the beach!
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Congrats! You look great!0
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Well done! :-)0
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You look amazing! Well done!0
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You've done amazingly! You are like a little poll pocket heh0
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Wow you look great!!! I'm 5'1" as well so you have really inspired me!0
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I would have been thrilled with your 120 pic, but look at your waist curve at 108-104!
You look healthy and happy. The most important part of all our efforts!0 -
You should be proud! You look great. As someone the same height with roughly the same starting weight and goal (although a bit older than you) I'm very impressed and inspired.0
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Wow great progress! Thanks for sharing!0
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Congratulations, you really look great and you are surely an inspiration
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Well done - no wonder your husband looks so happy!0
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I remember my first pair of size 0 pants...it was a great moment because I came down from a size 22 Congrats on getting in shape but more to the point taking your life back!0
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Congrats - you look wonderful! Lovely to see sunscreen too0
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Wow! You look great!
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Wow- you are looking amazing0
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LOOK GREAT!!!!0
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You look amazing!0
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Great work!0
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You look so beautiful! Congratulations!0
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You look gorgeous! Congratulations!0
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Wow reading your story is really encouraging. I would love to get to around 110 for my 5ft 2 frame! so inspired by your story0
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You look awesome. Great job!!0
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Wow, thank you all so much! Sorry for the delayed response- I never checked my notifications and didn't see all these comments! You all seriously have made my day! ☺️ I'm proud to say I weighed myself again this morning and am down a few more pounds to 101.8! You all have motivated me even more to continue my healthy and active lifestyle! ❤️❤️❤️0
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