15 lbs. in a month and starting to see a small change!

southcitystudio
southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
edited November 20 in Success Stories
I started MFP about a month ago. I've lost about 15 pounds and have about 100 or so to go. I'm noticing my clothes are starting to get a bit more comfortable and a little looser (and my pants longer!), but I couldn't really see much of a difference looking in the mirror. Today I did a side by side (before on the left) and I can see change starting to happen! It's not huge, but everything is getting a little less thick and my belly is a bit less round. My hiney could still double for a coffee table, but that's true even when I'm thin. ;) I was on the fence about taking photos, but now I'm glad I did! I'm totally hooked on the success stories and I LOVE reading your stories and looking at pics.

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  • KaylaZielinski1
    KaylaZielinski1 Posts: 6 Member
    I definitely see it! Congrats on your loss so far and keep up the amazing work!
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    Thanks @KaylaZielinski1 !!
  • FaceTheFears
    FaceTheFears Posts: 21 Member
    Oh my goodness! Great job!!
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    Great job. Your loss is very noticeable! Very inspiring.
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    Thanks @FaceTheFears and @half_moon! That means a lot. :)
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    So what have you been doing to get such great results? Looking for ideas!
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    @half_moon

    Food: I've cut out as much processed food as possible (sodium was killing me, I'm a water-retaining camel), increased veg, and upped my water intake a ton. I've been diligently tracking every morsel and try to stay within the recommendations for carbs/protein/fat. My eating habits weren't terrible to begin with as far as the foods I chose, but portion size had really gotten out of wack, so now I weigh and measure whenever I can. Portion sizes are surprisingly small sometimes! *side eye at cashews*

    Exercise: I have been looking for opportunities to add steps here and there, yoga, and the gym a couple times. Nothing super drastic exercise-wise, that's my next hurdle.

    I think when you have more to lose it does tend to come off a bit faster in the beginning, but I'll take it! :)
  • PneumaVision
    PneumaVision Posts: 44 Member
    Try pickleball. You will be so happy you did.
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    @Error4 I think you are grossly over estimating my hand-eye coordination, but I appreciate the suggestion! :) I try to avoid sports where a ball can hit me. I dislike being hit, my vision is crummy (thanks 40!), I'm slower than a turtle, and my reflexes are only slightly better. I'm good at things like hiking, weight lifting, yoga, and walking where I can set the pace and no one hurls objects at me. I'm strong and bendy -- if anyone has suggestions for sports that play to my strengths, I'm all ears!
  • fpelletier
    fpelletier Posts: 365 Member
    Great job! Keep it up!
  • Happymom83
    Happymom83 Posts: 405 Member
    I can totally see a change girly :)
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    Thanks everybody!
  • lalainap19
    lalainap19 Posts: 165 Member
    How do you post your pictures??
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    @lalainap19 from the mobile app there is a camera icon. From the desktop it's a file icon.
  • DuckReconMajor
    DuckReconMajor Posts: 434 Member
    Awesome! Enjoy your success and strive for more! Take plenty of pictures and keep track of other measurements as well.

    I also have a coffee table hiney but it's a bit less fashionable as a guy LOL *slips on some relaxed-fit pants*
  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
    There's definitely a difference. And in only one month that's amazing!!
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
    15 lbs in one month! I am so jelly. :)
  • charo14
    charo14 Posts: 1 Member
    Awesome!! You are doing great.
    I hope that soon i can be postín something like that too.
    Im desperate, It is like nothing works for me.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Oh yeah, I see it in your bum, tummy, and thighs actually.
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    DuckReconMajor wrote: »
    Awesome! Enjoy your success and strive for more! Take plenty of pictures and keep track of other measurements as well.

    I also have a coffee table hiney but it's a bit less fashionable as a guy LOL *slips on some relaxed-fit pants*

    A kindred spirit! Stretchy pants for the win! ;)
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    You guys are makin' my day! Xoxo
  • JudithNYC
    JudithNYC Posts: 80 Member
    I can see it, specially in the tummy!
  • NotThatGirlAnymore
    NotThatGirlAnymore Posts: 50 Member
    I can see a lot of changes! You're doing a great job & congrats on your loss so far! :smile:
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    Thank you ladies!!!
  • niharikashukla28
    niharikashukla28 Posts: 310 Member
    the progress is amazing so far! u look great :)
    congratulations :#
  • twinmommyRN
    twinmommyRN Posts: 23 Member
    Good for you! I can definitely see it. Keep going!
  • ErizAF
    ErizAF Posts: 7 Member
    Glad to see that results are coming! Keep on the hard work and more results will come. I believe you can get whatever you dare to dream of. All of us started with that, a BIG DREAM!
  • abandonedloveforfat
    abandonedloveforfat Posts: 12 Member
    please tell me how you lost 15 pounds in a month ! it would be a dream come true
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    abandonedloveforfat wrote: »
    please tell me how you lost 15 pounds in a month ! it would be a dream come true

    I think when you have more to lose it tends to come off quickly in the beginning. I didn't do anything unusual. I just tracked calories, avoided processed food where I could (sodium gets me) and drank a lot more water. Did my best to get at least five servings of fruit and veg, mostly veg. Tried to move more.
  • southcitystudio
    southcitystudio Posts: 627 Member
    Thank you @niharikashukla28, @twinmommyRN, and @ErizAF !
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