230lbs to 199lbs, My progess so far, with pictures<3

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ShortayBaybay
ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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I thought i'd share my progress so far with everyone. So, here it is. I started my weight loss journey after I had my 2nd daughter in May of 2011, but I of course couldn't start working out until July/August 2011 due to having a c-section and not being released by the doctors until then(to give you an idea of when I was able to start working out). I weighed in at my HEAVIEST i've ever been, in May of 2011 at 230lbs. The picture below is me in May at 230lbs.

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From the end of May 2011, to the beginning of September 2011, I had lost 15lbs, and 7 1/2". Then I became stuck, so I decided to try MFP, and see if it could help me get on the right track and help me with my weight loss journey! I started MFP on September 26th, 2011, weighing in at 215lbs, below is a picture of me the day I started MFP.

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I started working out a total of 7 days a week, weather it be doing a work out tape, doing my own work out, or just going for a long walk, I do something EVERY day, even when I don't feel like doing anything. I do NOT go over my calorie intake, and I have lowered my sodium to under 1,500mg a day! At first, I had a hard time thinking of things that I could eat, cause with my husband being gone, I didn't really care to prepare "home cooked meals". So, I researched low-sodium recipes, and printed out tons of items, that are AMAZING, and now I cook every night and LOVE it.

It is now, October 27th, 2011, so I have been logging on MFP for roughly, one month and one day. In that month, I have lost a total of 16lbs, and 24 1/4". Below is the picture of me, exactly one month after starting my MFP logging, weighing in at 199.6lbs.

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Today, I weighed in at 199.0lbs, putting my TOTAL weight loss at 31lbs, and i've lost a TOTAL of 27 3/4" since the end of May, 2011.

My next mini goal is to lose a total of 35lbs by November 30th, 2011. I still have a long ways to go to reach my main goal, but I think I am off to a good start, and it's amazing how much better I feel 31lbs lighter!!! Although, I can't tell that I have lost anything, myself, can you?!

Thanks to all my MFP friends for their support and motivation!

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P.S - I am sorry if the pictures don't work, this is my first time posting pictures on the forums, LOL, so bare with me!!! Thanks!

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  • jordanashley19
    jordanashley19 Posts: 51
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    GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
    You look great!
  • swtkaylasmommy
    swtkaylasmommy Posts: 42
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    Fantastic!!! Keep up the great job!!
  • ShortayBaybay
    ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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    GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
    You look great!


    Thank you :-)
  • ShortayBaybay
    ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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    Fantastic!!! Keep up the great job!!


    Thanks :-)
  • arosmith79
    arosmith79 Posts: 250 Member
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    Must have missed them. Great job on the weight loss anyway :)
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
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    Fantastic job - congrats on the 31 lbs down. You look great already. Keep up the amazing work, and you will reach your goal in no time.
  • Brooke1585
    Brooke1585 Posts: 80 Member
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    Wow...big difference! Keep it up girlie!!
  • tzuris
    tzuris Posts: 30
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    This is amazing! Congrats! I started MFP close to where your weight started, so this is extra motivational for me! You're doing wonderfully!
  • healthydoseofglitter
    healthydoseofglitter Posts: 532 Member
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    awesome girlie!!!!!
  • ShortayBaybay
    ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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    Thank you everyone :-)

    It feels great knowing other people can tell a difference, cause I am still having a hard time noticing.
  • belindawilli
    belindawilli Posts: 97 Member
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    Glad to have you on MFP. You definetly can tell a differencd in your size... Keep up the good work. Would love to have you as a friend. You are doing amazing!!!:flowerforyou:
  • VixenGddss5
    VixenGddss5 Posts: 26
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    you can see the difference, its very noticable! You look awesome. Has your husband seen you yet?? He's going to be flabbergasted!
  • ShortayBaybay
    ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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    Glad to have you on MFP. You definetly can tell a differencd in your size... Keep up the good work. Would love to have you as a friend. You are doing amazing!!!:flowerforyou:

    Thank you so much! :)

    I added you as a friend<3
  • brazcub
    brazcub Posts: 15 Member
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    Congrats! You look amazing!
  • ShortayBaybay
    ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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    you can see the difference, its very noticable! You look awesome. Has your husband seen you yet?? He's going to be flabbergasted!

    Thank you :-)

    No, he has not seen me yet, I only allow him to see my face when we video chat. I hope he is shocked and impressed:)
  • court182
    court182 Posts: 307
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    Congrats! You look great...keep up the awesome work!!!
  • ShortayBaybay
    ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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    Congrats! You look great...keep up the awesome work!!!

    Thank you :)
  • gacornell
    gacornell Posts: 42 Member
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    Great job!! There is definitely a huge difference. And and even bigger applause on doing it with a new born and what sounds like a lot on your own with your husband gone.
  • ShortayBaybay
    ShortayBaybay Posts: 138
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    Great job!! There is definitely a huge difference. And and even bigger applause on doing it with a new born and what sounds like a lot on your own with your husband gone.

    Thank you!!! Yes, I was like how am I going to do all of this while my husband is gone, I have a 5 month old teething baby, and an almost 4 yr old, but it's working out good!! :-) Thanks again.
  • CaitlinMyers428
    CaitlinMyers428 Posts: 151 Member
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    Great job! :)) Keep it up girl!

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