-28% of my original weight (65pounds!)

hkmcvaugh
hkmcvaugh Posts: 14 Member
Let me start off by saying how much of a difference this MyFitnessPal has made in my life. I started back on March 15, 2015 and to date have lost 65 pounds. I used no magic pill, expensive diets, or gym memberships, just plain discipline and dedication. I've lost over 1/4 of my original body weight and can definitely feel the positive impact on my health and my life. I'd still like to lose around 10-20 pounds but I will take my time now that I've got the majority gone. I went from a type II obesity BMI to nearly normal, high blood pressure to an average of 90/60, prediabetic to normal, size XL to M, and a size 18 pants to a 10. I have a newfound love for shopping now that I like how things fit me and I'm so much more confident now. I lost so much of what I used to be but gained a whole new person in the process.
I found myself in these discussion boards looking at pictures and stories for motivation often along the way. I hope this helps some of you that might need that extra motivation. Feel free to add/message me if you have any questions and thank you to all that have helped me along the way!
Now for the pictures :)
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Replies

  • KettleBelle68
    KettleBelle68 Posts: 34 Member
    edited October 2015
    Congratulations on your success! Thank you for posting your story too. I've gained so much hope from reading all of these wonderful success stories!! Best of luck as you continue on your journey.
  • saraghali
    saraghali Posts: 63 Member
    Congrats!
  • NextPage
    NextPage Posts: 609 Member
    Great work - congrats.
  • mmcqueen927
    mmcqueen927 Posts: 292 Member
    Great job!!!
  • JustaJoe00
    JustaJoe00 Posts: 777 Member
    very cool!
  • deescrafty
    deescrafty Posts: 174 Member
    You sound so happy! Thank you for sharing your story, I hope I will be as strong as you as I will need it to make the change I need to make. Congratulations!
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Well done you. You are looking fantastic.
    Cheers, h.
  • WindyCityGal160
    WindyCityGal160 Posts: 166 Member
    Thanks for sharing! Your lifestyle is an inspiration!
  • ldtamika31
    ldtamika31 Posts: 205 Member
    Awesome job
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Super work! You're beautiful and it's so great to know you had no magic working for you. Dedication and hard work will get results 100% of the time. Kudos
  • Pooh973
    Pooh973 Posts: 62 Member
    Congratulations! You look great. Thanks for sharing!!
  • blkandwhite77
    blkandwhite77 Posts: 281 Member
    Congrats!! What a great job and you look awesome!
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    I agree, MFP has helped me so much! You look great!
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    You look great, well done :)
  • plushieboo
    plushieboo Posts: 38 Member
    Congrats!!!! Great job!!!
  • Chanchka
    Chanchka Posts: 359 Member
    Amazing!!! such an inspiration!
  • hkmcvaugh
    hkmcvaugh Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it!
  • Watch_Me_Rise
    Watch_Me_Rise Posts: 301 Member
    Ah-mazing!
  • kersgj
    kersgj Posts: 3 Member
    ok, I just started (again) yesterday. I want to lose 50lbs (at least) and I am a size 18 right now. This is inspiring to know that it can be done without "magic". I have struggled with weight for 11 years (since being a mom) and I am ready to get ME back! Thank you for your story! You look awesome!
  • Great work!
  • JessiBelleW
    JessiBelleW Posts: 831 Member
    Good for you! I really like how your face looks in your new pictures!
  • hkmcvaugh
    hkmcvaugh Posts: 14 Member
    kersgj wrote: »
    ok, I just started (again) yesterday. I want to lose 50lbs (at least) and I am a size 18 right now. This is inspiring to know that it can be done without "magic". I have struggled with weight for 11 years (since being a mom) and I am ready to get ME back! Thank you for your story! You look awesome!

    Thank you and you can definitely do this! It wasn't easy but it's all worth it in the end. Good luck!
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