50lbs down by 40th Birthday = Mission Accomplished!!

LeanerBeef · August 2011

I am happy to say that I have reached my mini-goal of losing 50lbs by my 40th birthday. Today is my birthday and I am officially down 51 pounds – not too bad. I started on MFP on May 9th of this year and I have to say that I am so happy that I found this site. The support, encouragement, and friendships that I’ve made along the way have been so helpful in getting me to this point. Thank you to everyone! I included some progress to show how I’ve far I’ve come to this point. I know I still have a LOT of work to do and LOTs of pounds to lose but it feels good to acknowledge my accomplishments so far. My next mini goal is to be at my half point by Halloween!

This me on April 30, 2011. Seeing this pic made me finally realize it was time to get started.

These next 2 are from today.

irisheyez718 · August 2011

Wow, what an accomplishment! Good for you, and Happy Birthday!

Nikstergirl · August 2011

Nice job! And Happy Birthday!!!!

Keep up the great work and you'll look amazing at 50!!! LOL!

Marycan2 · August 2011

What a wonderful birthday gift!! Happy Birthday!!!

Shawtee808 · August 2011

WTG on accomplishing that amazing goal!!! It's stories like these that give me hope that I too will someday accomplish weight loss! I'm just a newbie but I am in awe of how many MFP'ers here are soo much inspirational and helpful here. Once again CONGRATS on your loss!!! Oh don't let me forget....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

maserati185 · August 2011

Wow! You look fantastic... and so happy! Congrats congrats!!

maritza327 · August 2011

Absolutely amazing!! You did a great job...keep it up!

Happy Happy Birthday :-)

Misdy · August 2011

That is awesome!! Well done!

ronbuckner1 · August 2011

Wow great job, congratulations and happy birthday!!!!

crzyone · August 2011

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to you!!! You should be proud of your hard work!!

LifeChanged1209 · August 2011

You definitely are LeanerBeef! Good job! AND HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY!!!

yad97 · August 2011

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! You look fantastic!

misschrissyharper · August 2011

Congrats!! I too am happy I discovered MFP. I am only just beginning and I will do my next weigh-in on wednesday to see if I've lost any pounds. Happy Birthday!!

KatieCuth · August 2011

Happy Birthday well done what an inspiration..

lawtechie · August 2011

Great ! Keep up the good work and by your next birthday you'll be even leaner cut

CanadianChic · August 2011

Great Job buddy!!! you are rockin it!!!! Incredible difference! soo proud

lmelangley · August 2011

Major kudos! You're looking great. Keep up the good work.

And,

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !!!!

ashesoh1234 · August 2011

Hey, way to go! You look fantastic! Happy birthday!

lynnclagg · August 2011

I love reading these success stories. I wish I could succeed. I have been soooo faithful for 4 weeks now. I weighed in today for the first time. I lost 2 lbs. I thought there must be some kind of mistake. I re-weighed. No mistake. Now my clothes are fitting much better, but what about the pounds? I weighed 270 lbs a month ago and I'm only down 2 lbs! I'm 64 so my metabolism has really slowed down. My knees hurt so I don't exercise although I've got more energy now than I had a month ago . Someone give me some hope.