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75 pounds gone! 238 to 163

cristical
cristical Posts: 126 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
75 pound lost
238lbs -163lbs
29 Years old
Mother to one
Top photo around August 2012
Bottom a week ago July 2015
I added in two more that show more of my body then and now. The second one is the best body one i can find. I am still terrified of photos being taken of me showing my full body. I need to get used to that!
My loss has been slow, but I am still very proud of myself. I am terrible at dieting, TERRIBLE! The goal i made three years ago was 159 and I am now 4 pounds away from that. I am super excited. I plan to try to lose 25 more pounds for a 100lb lost, though if I feel like I am at a good weight, I will stop before then. 155lbs would be a dream.

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  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    Awesome awesome awesome!
  • dirtyflirty30
    dirtyflirty30 Posts: 222 Member
    Amazing! Fantastic job, lady! You're an inspiration.
  • lissac53
    lissac53 Posts: 51 Member
    You look amazing!
  • keana55
    keana55 Posts: 49 Member
    Great job!! How tall are you? My dream goal is also 155 lbs. I'm 5'8". Starting weight was 264 and current weight is 178. It's gonna take me 3 years, too.
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    Thank you all so much!
    I am five foot 6 and a half. I know its silly that I say and a half. I am a half exactly and don't know which I am suppose to pick LOL
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    so im just an inch and a half shorter :)
  • crzycylr
    crzycylr Posts: 78 Member
    you look great! stop worrying and take pictures, especially with your son. i am always the one taking pictures, but rarely in any (truth be told, by design) and i realized i'm documenting his life....without me in it :(
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    I take them but just of my face! haha You are right though. I need to allow more full shots. Thank you for that!
  • keana55
    keana55 Posts: 49 Member
    Thanks--gotta get working on those last twenty or so pounds! They are tough. You're an inspiration!
  • ncwingnut71
    ncwingnut71 Posts: 292 Member
    Great job!!
  • Happymom83
    Happymom83 Posts: 405 Member
    Awesome :)
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    Thank you!
  • tampico65
    tampico65 Posts: 10 Member
    You look fantastic. I can describe how inspiring it is to see a regular human being work hard and persevere in order to lose weight. No magic pill or easy solutions just hard work and perseverance. You are amazing :)
  • Watch_Me_Rise
    Watch_Me_Rise Posts: 301 Member
    Great job!
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    tampico65 wrote: »
    You look fantastic. I can describe how inspiring it is to see a regular human being work hard and persevere in order to lose weight. No magic pill or easy solutions just hard work and perseverance. You are amazing :)

    Thank you so much!
  • briannadunn
    briannadunn Posts: 841 Member
    Great job!!!
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    Watch_Me_Rise wrote: »
    Great job!
    Thank you!
  • praksindiafit
    praksindiafit Posts: 526 Member
    Great going. Congrats
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    praksindiafit wrote: »
    Great going. Congrats
    Thank you!

  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    briannadunn wrote: »
    Great job!!!
    Thank you!

  • FionaDFair
    FionaDFair Posts: 125 Member
    Slow and steady is the way to go. I've been working on my weight loss since 2012. I also have a hard time cutting back on calories, but I have definitely enjoyed the process. Good job sticking with it and best of luck as you continue being the healthiest you that you can be!
  • FionaDFair
    FionaDFair Posts: 125 Member
    edited July 2015
    Also, what a fantastic attitude you have about your weight loss journey!
    cristical wrote: »
    I plan to try to lose 25 more pounds for a 100lb lost, though if I feel like I am at a good weight, I will stop before then. 155lbs would be a dream.

    It's great to listen to your body and figure out where you're happy and healthy.
  • KaseyDH83
    KaseyDH83 Posts: 100 Member
    You look great! Congratulations!
  • droptohot
    droptohot Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations!! You look fantastic! Well Done! What a lovely pic of you and your family
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    FionaDFair wrote: »
    Slow and steady is the way to go. I've been working on my weight loss since 2012. I also have a hard time cutting back on calories, but I have definitely enjoyed the process. Good job sticking with it and best of luck as you continue being the healthiest you that you can be!
    Thank you!
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    Thank you all!
  • adriaticsea
    adriaticsea Posts: 20 Member
    You look great!! Side-note, has anyone ever told you you look a lot like Lily Rabe from American Horror Story?
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    Thank you and no I havent been told that. I usually get drew barrymore and faith hill haha I will have to google her!
  • cristical
    cristical Posts: 126 Member
    oh and katherine heigl i get that a ton
  • katnroyal87
    katnroyal87 Posts: 8,789 Member
    You're absolutely beautiful!!! You have made fantastic progress, keep up the great work. P.s. You have a gorgeous family!
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