-45lbs and officially have a 'healthy' BMI

KrisiAnnH
KrisiAnnH Posts: 352 Member
edited November 25 in Success Stories
The point of this post is really to show people that it is possible! When I started my weight loss journey (before joining MFP) it seemed like an impossible task, but seeing the success stories on this site made me realise that losing weight is not as complicated as everyone makes it out to be.

So I joined MFP on May 28th 2015. I've been overweight pretty much my entire adult life. At 17 I lost 2 stone and dropped down to somewhere between 10-11stone (a 'healthy' BMI) by cutting out 'bad' foods and running every evening. This was before I discovered MFP and knew what calorie counting was. Probably to no one here's surprise, I gained it all back plus more once I'd hit my 'goal weight', because the habits I'd developed weren't sustainable.

So in May this year I was 14 stone 5 and at 5"7 that gave me a BMI of 32. I decided I really needed to do something because at 21, I was having to hold my breath to bend over to tie my shoes.

5 months on, and I've lost 45lbs. At 159.6 lbs I now have a BMI of 25. I did this all through meeting my calorie goal; no 'gimmicks' or fad diets, no low carb/keto etc, just eating what I wanted within my goals.

TLDR; SW 204, CW 160. BMI 32/ BMI 25, Neck -1.5 inches, Waist -7 inches, Hips -6 inches.

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Now on to losing the next 25lbs and getting to the middle of the healthy BMI range :)

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  • monarque23
    monarque23 Posts: 41 Member
    Congrats!! You look very beautiful in your dress :-)
  • LisaPrust
    LisaPrust Posts: 93 Member
    Way to GOOOOOOOO!!!! So happy for and proud of Y O U !!!!
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Looking good girl!
  • Dustinado
    Dustinado Posts: 34 Member
    Great work! You go girl!! Your pictures are really good I liked the way you posted three different views. Very motivating.
  • i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR
    i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR Posts: 3,315 Member
    Fantastic!!! I think you look amazing....and must feel wonderful too!
  • ldtamika31
    ldtamika31 Posts: 205 Member
    Awesome
  • IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt
    IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt Posts: 695 Member
    You've done such an amazing job! Thank you for sharing your story, it's very encouraging.
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Congratulations! Great work!
  • sreejithbabu
    sreejithbabu Posts: 9 Member
    Hi KrisiAnnH.

    Congratulations for your achievement! I am amazed by it.

    Did you do any weight training to reduce your stomach fat? Or was it just calorie control and running?
  • v_cowley
    v_cowley Posts: 70 Member
    You look gorgeous! Well done to you, amazing job!
  • suzancp
    suzancp Posts: 2 Member
    well done two thumbs up
  • aniqa109
    aniqa109 Posts: 364 Member
    congrats! you look great.did u do any exercises?if so was it cardio mainly or strength?
  • KrisiAnnH
    KrisiAnnH Posts: 352 Member
    Thanks everyone!
    @sreejithbabu @aniqa109 I didn't do any weight training or running, my results are mostly due to calorie control. I did workout 5 times a week for 20-60 minutes in the first 2 months or so, but as I started at a relatively active part time job, that dropped down to 1 or 2 times a week. My workouts were all cardio- no running or strength training, as they were done at home using Fitnessblender :) Over the last 3 months I've only worked out very occasionally, but in that time I still managed to lose 20lbs :)
  • revolucia78
    revolucia78 Posts: 196 Member
    Congrats! You look great!! :)
  • aniqa109
    aniqa109 Posts: 364 Member
    thanks for replying krisiAnnH.thats very helpful
  • WindyCityGal160
    WindyCityGal160 Posts: 166 Member
    What a huge step- great way to get healthy! Keep it up!
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    Awesome job. Where is that calculator you used?
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Yay!!!! Good for you !!!!!
  • Watch_Me_Rise
    Watch_Me_Rise Posts: 301 Member
    What website did you use for the last part of your post?
  • MtnGirl38
    MtnGirl38 Posts: 37 Member
    You look GREAT!! What an accomplishment! Thanks for sharing.
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    You're so pretty! (In your before and after pics =p) I just absolutely love your style.

    *cough* Anywhos! Great job on how far you have come! =D I truly look up to you. Since we are the same height, I can catch a little glimpse of what I could look like when I'm smaller. :open_mouth:
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    You look like a doll.. wonderful job losing the weight.
  • KrisiAnnH
    KrisiAnnH Posts: 352 Member
    Thanks for all the support everyone! It's so amazing knowing that I may be helping to encourage others or keep them motivated on their weight loss journey :)
    aniqa109 wrote: »
    thanks for replying krisiAnnH.thats very helpful

    No problem at all :) as I said before my focus was mostly calorie counting (but I do want to say it's important to allow yourself treats and not to restrict too much :) )

    @madhatter2013 @Watch_Me_Rise Calculator can be found here (scroll down a little)
  • MsDreaB
    MsDreaB Posts: 97 Member
    Amazing! !! Great job :)
  • happyweight2011
    happyweight2011 Posts: 5 Member
    Great Job!!! You look amazing!
  • gcanter
    gcanter Posts: 194 Member
    You look fantastic!
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