165+ Lbs get down to 125-130Lbs??? Please post pics!!!

No pictures, but I was 164 and am now 141. Since February I've lost the weight and am trying to lose at least 6 more pounds. I've been calorie counting and doing a little exercise. Calorie counting is the magic key to success.

I was 174. I am now 115. I don't have before pictures because I was very insecure. Just have a few from when I was pregnant (173 pounds).

I'm also 21 years old and my weight is 164lb.... using my fitness pals plus 30 min exercises everyday I lost 4lb in 2 weeks

Age 54 - went from 178 to 138.

WOW!!!

I am 48 years old and went from 170 down to 130, with about 5 pounds left to go (trying to get into my old snowboarding pants). The trick for me was calorie counting, and eating very little bread/pasta/potatoes, and of course no sugar/sweets/alcohol. Setting a goal for myself of 40 pounds seemed to make losing the weight seem impossible, and I always failed. This time I set many small 5 pound goals, and did much better.

BeaUtiful_1413 wrote: »

So how did you all do it? What do you eat/ not eat! And can you lose weight without exercise if you just stay under or at your calorie goal?

I ate things I liked. I just logged it all and made sure to stay at my calorie goal. I did learn to eat some new foods that helped keep me on track better, but it's different for everyone. I did not do much cardio but I did lift weights to help achieve the body composition I wanted.

neldabg wrote: »

I'm 19 years old, 5'2", and I started at 175lbs and am now 125. I want to get down to 110lbs before summer 2016.
Me at about 172-ish lbs:


Me at 134.5 lbs (celebrating a healthy BMI):


Me at 125 lbs (celebrating single digit jeans size):


This has been a long journey, but so so worth it. Just remember to have faith in yourself and to never give up.

Excellent!

BeaUtiful_1413 wrote: »

So how did you all do it? What do you eat/ not eat! And can you lose weight without exercise if you just stay under or at your calorie goal?

I eat whatever I want, as long as it fits my calorie budget. I'm in this for the long term, so I never eat anything just because I think I *have* to eat it. I also don't do cheat days. I don't like the idea of splurging on "cheat" foods in one go. Instead, I give myself a cheat meal or treat nearly everyday.
However, I do have some restrictions. By personal choice, born out of a dislike for America's fast food culture, I no longer eat out. I stick strictly to home cooked meals. I still eat processed foods, just not as much as I used to, and I'm always on the lookout for healthier/lower-calorie alternatives.
The first 20-25 lbs I lost, though, I did while pretty much eating candy, cake, pizza, chips, etc., so realize that it really doesn't matter what you eat for weight loss. The quality of my food preferences just changed as I found myself caring more and more about the quality of food I chose to consume.
I also do cardio six days a week and have a rest day for recovery stretches.
I highly recommend looking at all the food behaviors and advice out there, and then choosing a plan or combination of eating plans that works best for you. Weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all thing. The only rule you have to follow to lose weight is less calories in, more calories out. Your method of doing that is completely up to you. That's the beauty of weight management.
So, in answer to your question, yes, you CAN lose weight without exercise, but it'll take longer than if you did do some exercise. Time will pass anyways, so that's not necessarily a bad thing, but if you're slightly impatient like me, you'll want to move more to burn more. Haha. I hope that you at least try something before completely ruling out exercise. Remember, exercise is beneficial and doesn't have to be intense or painful; yoga, cycling, dancing, hiking, walking, etc. are all fun ways to get keep active.

I was 191 at my heaviest and 164 when I started MFP this February. Now I'm 140 and plan to get down to 125 or 130. No pictures yet but soon. I eat whatever I want as long as it fits my calorie goal and I exercise but only 2 or 3 times a week. I have 3 kids and work a lot so I don't have much spare time. You can do it!