I've lost over 44 lbs with MFP! PICS!!!!!!

Sparksfly
Sparksfly Posts: 470 Member
edited September 28 in Success Stories
In all honesty I've been slacking lately, and I have been really hard on myself. I figured this would be a good time to post some pictures of my before and (almost) after, and hopefully I can help someone else who might just be starting with their weight loss "journey".

I have been overweight or obese all of my life. My parents always were right there to remind me that I had a weight problem. Even as an 8 year old girl I was being forced to use barbie workout tapes to try and drop the extra 10 lbs I was carrying as a kid.

Fast forward to high school, I was ALWAYS active and athletic. I played every sport under the sun for a least a season. I trained with x-country runners over the summers to get into better shape, but my eating didn't really slow down.

College was rough for me because all of the sports were not AS available, but margaritas and massive portions of cheesy nachos were cheap and always around. I gained another 10 lbs in college.

Post college was even worse! I had moved to a new city and was trying to make friends with other twenty somethings in my city. This included LOT and LOTS of happy hours followed by late night eating... at one point I gained another 15 lbs in TWO months. HOLY SHIOT. Too much partying: 165lbs

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Then I found MFP in 2009. This site has been a god-send to me. The success stories have really kept me going, as well as the members who have been unbelievable support. I am the smallest I have been in my adult life and I am 19% BF. I have lost a total of 45 lbs and I am working on my last 10!!

Here are some afters:

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I am now wearing a size 2-4 depending on the brand. I hope I can inspire someone to keep going. YOU CAN DO THIS!

We can all do this!

xoxox, Melissa
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  • BigBeaver
    BigBeaver Posts: 858 Member
    Amazing, you look fabulous
  • flabwillbefab
    flabwillbefab Posts: 161 Member
    wowowowowowoww congrads!! you look STUNNING!!!!!!! beautiful,,,, and brave,,haha not sure i would hold one of thoses,,lol
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    you look fabulous! great job :)
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    You were really pretty before, now you are stunning! Congratulations on a job well done!
  • Sparksfly
    Sparksfly Posts: 470 Member
    Thank you everyone! If anyone starting out needs any help or advice, please PM me!!
  • ladyhawk00
    ladyhawk00 Posts: 2,457 Member
    So gorgeous (before and after)! Great job getting healthy!
  • Utefootball2010
    Utefootball2010 Posts: 22
    Melissa aka Sparks... You are so amazing... I've seen you transform... What a great example you are to me and our MFP's... I'm so lucky to be one of your MFP's... :)
  • Sparksfly
    Sparksfly Posts: 470 Member
    Melissa aka Sparks... You are so amazing... I've seen you transform... What a great example you are to me and our MFP's... I'm so lucky to be one of your MFP's... :)

    Thank you so much! You are so motivational and your transformation has been amazing! Let's keep this going!
  • 2BabyMama
    2BabyMama Posts: 65
    You look awesome! Yeah you!
  • xxhollow
    xxhollow Posts: 26
    You look amazing!
  • ShawnaMama
    ShawnaMama Posts: 105 Member
    Wow!!! You look amazing. And so happy, too! Congrats on your fantastic transformation!!!
  • soldier4242
    soldier4242 Posts: 1,368 Member
    You look fantastic in every picture and I am proud of your work but I have to admit I like the first picture the best. I don't think that has anything to do with your weight though.
  • anscombe
    anscombe Posts: 16
    Great afters...I'm motivated.
  • d_llopez
    d_llopez Posts: 167 Member
    Congrats u look great. Hardwork has paid off!
  • Caprirenee925
    Caprirenee925 Posts: 24
    what a beautiful person you are before and after, you look GREAT!
  • Sparksfly
    Sparksfly Posts: 470 Member
    Great afters...I'm motivated.

    Thank you! If all I do is motivate one person.... :-)
  • tinachris14
    tinachris14 Posts: 93 Member
    you look AMAZING!! I am new to this and needing to lose 50 lbs and reading your story is such an inspiration to me!! great job :)
  • GCPgirl
    GCPgirl Posts: 208 Member
    Thank you so much for posting this! That is amazing, you look great! It definitely motivates me!
  • Morglem
    Morglem Posts: 377 Member
    You look amazing!!!
  • femme62209
    femme62209 Posts: 327 Member
    YOU LOOK GORGEOUS! I loooove the little black dress! Congratulations! All of your hard work has paid off! You're right: we CAN do this! You have such an inspiring story; thanks for brightening my day :)
  • JThomas61
    JThomas61 Posts: 892
    Great job on your weight loss! Keep up the great work!
  • AntoinetteC
    AntoinetteC Posts: 90 Member
    Wow you look amazing! Congrats your dedication paid off, keep up the good work.
  • Melsy7
    Melsy7 Posts: 30
    You look fan-freakin-tastic!
  • bullmastifflover
    bullmastifflover Posts: 128 Member
    Wow, you are one sexy beech now! Congrats!
  • stillababe2011
    stillababe2011 Posts: 11
    What an incredible journey you've had....proof positive that putting forth your best effort pays off. You look stunning! Congrats!
  • Sparksfly
    Sparksfly Posts: 470 Member
    What an incredible journey you've had....proof positive that putting forth your best effort pays off. You look stunning! Congrats!

    Thank you so much!

    I just want everyone to see that ANYTHING can be accomplished!

    I always thought that I could never be a size 2/4.


    Never. Say. Never.
  • NicolePatriot
    NicolePatriot Posts: 621 Member
    Great job!! You look awesomeeeee :)
  • conmar51
    conmar51 Posts: 12 Member
    Wow - great work! I'm like the guy version of you! Always active but ate poorly. I've dropped 12 lbs so far. Need to drop 32 to catch up to you!
  • MsKeelah919
    MsKeelah919 Posts: 332 Member
    You HAVE inspired me. You look great!!
  • MrsRobertson1005
    MrsRobertson1005 Posts: 552 Member
    Holy Cow! You're so tiny!!!!!!!
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