Bathing Suit Progress Pic After 48 Pound/12 Week Loss

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finallychelle
finallychelle Posts: 349 Member
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I still have a long way to go-- I'm only 40% of the way to my goal-- but I'm really starting to see some progress.

This is me, today, after losing 48 pounds in 12 weeks:

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Unfortunately (fortunately?) I don't have any "before" shots of me in a swimsuit, but this is me 3 days before I started my diet.

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I have been exercising 60-120 minutes every day and this 50 year old chick is feeling SO incredibly fit!

I have been taking 3-4 Zumba classes per week and spin and cycle virtually every day.

My blood pressure has dropped from 145/88 to a consistent 123/72.

And guys have started looking at me again...! (I'm in a committed relationship, but it's *still* nice to get checked out...)

Most women probably wouldn't be ready to post a bathing suit progress pic with so much left to lose but I figure I've worked hard and "improvement" is still "improvement," no matter how you slice it.

My goal (which I *will* hit) is to get back to a size 10 again. I figure that will require about another 70 pounds of weight loss.

And I know I can do that.

Thanks for stopping by!

-Chelle

P.S.: Check out some of what I've been eating! (Most are my original recipes.)

Yum!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279170-chelle-s-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/307942-169-calorie-big-big-big-bowl-of-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/308337-by-request-pic-of-the-169-calorie-big-big-big-bowl-of-nood

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/309503-my-236-calorie-very-filling-italian-style-lunch

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/294301-quick-filling-super-spicy-55-calorie-snack

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/300028-a-delicious-245-calorie-lunch

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/291632-cauliflower-pizza-crust
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  • candb
    candb Posts: 238
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    Way to go!
  • dalgal26
    dalgal26 Posts: 781 Member
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    Wow. Great job.
  • ConnieSG
    ConnieSG Posts: 376
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    Chelle:

    That is awesome. Keep up the great work!! You can really tell that you have lost weight. I wish I could have lost 48 pds in 12 weeks, but I guess 21 pds in 5 months isn't that bad.
  • helloburger
    helloburger Posts: 243 Member
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    I think you have done amazing! that is a lovely swim suit! and I totally know what you mean its nice when another male compliments you!
  • Clairereynard
    Clairereynard Posts: 20
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    Wow... what a way to go... you look amazing... keep up the good work
  • ColetteR72
    ColetteR72 Posts: 1
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    Wow! You are awesome!
  • stevenleagle
    stevenleagle Posts: 293 Member
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    What excellent progress. An inspiration to everyone, Imagine how awesome you will be when you finish!
  • cherrycake26
    cherrycake26 Posts: 51
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    Fantastic....Inspirational x
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
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    Fantastic it's taken years off you
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 349 Member
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    Thanks for all your kind words!

    I added some links to my post that will take you to some of my easy, delicious and super low-cal recipes. Please check them out!

    -Chelle
  • TriumphNow
    TriumphNow Posts: 526 Member
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    You look great! I'm so impressed with your confidence to post a bathing suit pic :)
  • Tonyajangel
    Tonyajangel Posts: 106
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    That is an amazing loss in only 12 weeks congrats!
  • Keira424
    Keira424 Posts: 12
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    Well done, a great achievment and a positive mindset, you will be at your goal soon, enjoy the journey.
    Best wishes
  • Texalese
    Texalese Posts: 26 Member
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    You look amazing, Chelle! Keep up the good work! Wooo hooo!
  • bevskiwolf
    bevskiwolf Posts: 296 Member
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    The change in your face....you look 20 years younger! :smooched:
  • southernsweetie1978
    southernsweetie1978 Posts: 107 Member
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    Excellent job! Keep up the good work! You just gave me the courage to post my bathing suit progress :)
  • minime2b
    minime2b Posts: 168
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    amazing progress!!!!
  • Tencie0615
    Tencie0615 Posts: 72 Member
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    good job:flowerforyou:
  • springseternal
    springseternal Posts: 245 Member
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    You are so brave to post a bathing suit picture!!! You look so vivacious in that picture. Congratulations!
  • lesleyls
    lesleyls Posts: 24
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    Thanks for all your kind words!

    I added some links to my post that will take you to some of my easy, delicious and super low-cal recipes. Please check them out!

    -Chelle

    1st of all congrats on your loss! Ur such an inspiration. 2nd did u experience any tummy trouble with the shirataki noodles?

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