6 and a half stone GONE! 259lbs to 168lbs (Pics)

Lambykins93
Lambykins93 Posts: 24 Member
edited January 2017 in Success Stories
I started my journey a WHOLE YEAR ago now. I'm not exactly sure what day I started, because my tracking on MFP in the beginning is a bit all over the place, but I started in the first 2 weeks of January. Regardless, since that defining moment, all together I have lost 6st 7lbs/ 41.3kg/ 91lbs. I started my journey at 18st 7lbs, a U.K. size 20-22, and today I stand at 12st exactly, a U.K. size 12.

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My goal by the end of the year is to achieve my target weight (between 10st and 10st 10lbs) and tone up while improving my fitness level. I have recently started jogging and I'm able to confidently go for 1 mile/ 1.6km before I feel like I'm struggling a little. I aim to be able to run a 5km Race for Life without stopping by the end of 2017.

I started my journey just tracking on My Fitness Pal and getting a Fitbit. For exercise, I only walked until about a month ago. I ensured I got my 13,000 steps a day, 99% of the time, regardless of what else was happening that day. My motivation to be healthier and reach my goals was definitely the most important factor in helping me to achieve what I have done so far.

I love looking at these success stories, and they also motivated me at difficult times, so I hope my continuing journey to success is motivating for some of you. :)

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  • morgennn
    morgennn Posts: 169 Member
    edited January 2017
    Fantastic weigh loss!! I'm also a "success story"

    Fab x
  • ShowKitten
    ShowKitten Posts: 434 Member
    edited January 2017
    You are so amazing - I tend to lurk success stories but had to comment on yours. So superb! :)
  • PoisonDartFrog
    PoisonDartFrog Posts: 220 Member
    You look amazing.....and I love the slippers
  • valerieuk1708
    valerieuk1708 Posts: 90 Member
    Huge congrats!
  • motivatedmartha
    motivatedmartha Posts: 1,108 Member
    Congratulations on your terrific achievement :)
  • stephmph16
    stephmph16 Posts: 114 Member
    You look incredible! Congrats girl!
  • sugaraddict4321
    sugaraddict4321 Posts: 15,870 MFP Moderator
    Hello,

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  • woznube7
    woznube7 Posts: 537 Member
    @Lambykins93 Fantastic job!
  • Lambykins93
    Lambykins93 Posts: 24 Member
    Hello,

    I wanted to explain the edits to some posts in this thread. Please make sure all posts follow the MyFitnessPal forum guidelines.

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    Apologies! Because it is my weightloss Instagram page, which I use to track my progress in collaboration with MFP, I thought it was okay to share this info with other users. I know for future reference. Is there anywhere I can publicly share my Instagram username for other MFP members? Or would it be preferred that I not?
  • Lucy1752
    Lucy1752 Posts: 499 Member
    Congratulations - you look fantastic and I love the pink slippers! : )
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Way to go!! Congratulations on your success!!
  • WickedMotivated
    WickedMotivated Posts: 48 Member
    Great job!
  • agereaix
    agereaix Posts: 16 Member
    fantastic job! wow
  • laurasjourney88
    laurasjourney88 Posts: 16 Member
    This is so inspirational! I'm currently weighing your starting weight, and feel like the end is a long long long way away!!! youre looking fab!!!
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    Hello,

    I wanted to explain the edits to some posts in this thread. Please make sure all posts follow the MyFitnessPal forum guidelines.

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    Apologies! Because it is my weightloss Instagram page, which I use to track my progress in collaboration with MFP, I thought it was okay to share this info with other users. I know for future reference. Is there anywhere I can publicly share my Instagram username for other MFP members? Or would it be preferred that I not?

    Congrats, and I love those slippers.
    -- You can prob. just say PM if you want my Instagram for additional info.
  • beepman1966
    beepman1966 Posts: 7 Member
    All that I can say is...WOW!
  • LazyButHealthy
    LazyButHealthy Posts: 257 Member
    Where do you find the time for 13,000 steps!? I struggle getting to 10,000 during the darker months. In the summer it's easier as I can just go for an extra walk after work.

    Tips?
  • theconstantine
    theconstantine Posts: 7 Member
    Awesome job
  • shellgoff
    shellgoff Posts: 189 Member
    Great work!!
  • rbelfiore0262
    rbelfiore0262 Posts: 37 Member
    That is AMAZEBALLS! Awesome job. You are an inspiration.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Holy cow! Great job!
  • Fatmuscleguy
    Fatmuscleguy Posts: 20 Member
    Wow!.Good job
  • brrite
    brrite Posts: 21 Member
    Fantastic! I'd like to say, you were very cute regardless, but the fit you looks amazing. Keep it up! Also, are you using a running app? I started with one of those "Couch_to_fiveK" things, and it really helped.
  • vaman
    vaman Posts: 253 Member
    Really great!!
  • missarielbaby
    missarielbaby Posts: 41 Member
    ❤❤your slippers! Great job btw!
  • carwenparas
    carwenparas Posts: 1 Member
    You are an inspiration :smiley:
  • kristikitter
    kristikitter Posts: 602 Member
    edited January 2017
    For exercise, I only walked until about a month ago. I ensured I got my 13,000 steps a day, 99% of the time, regardless of what else was happening that day.

    WOW!!! Aside from your awesome success, this bit is really excellent. Do you mind me asking how you managed to fit 13k steps in a day? I work full-time and manage, like 3k on a good day -_-
  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,817 Member
    Good lord woman that is excellent. Well done :)
  • mattreadfx
    mattreadfx Posts: 50 Member
    well done minnie
  • Lambykins93
    Lambykins93 Posts: 24 Member
    Where do you find the time for 13,000 steps!? I struggle getting to 10,000 during the darker months. In the summer it's easier as I can just go for an extra walk after work.

    Tips?

    I work in retail so my job is pretty active! Probably why I am so easily able to get 13k steps. I also walk home from work (about a half hour walk) and I use public transport in the morning (which means walking to the bus stop). Taking the car is convenient but I deffo recommend taking public transport if you are unable to walk it, even if just twice a week, because you get those extra steps travelling from your house to the bus stop/station!
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