Anyone start at 220 ish

mandamama
mandamama Posts: 250
edited October 5 in Success Stories
Looking for some before and after motivational pictures for me to look at of people who have started around 229 and have made it to 160s and below. and also, do you find you have hanging skin? :) thanks in advance :)
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  • mandamama
    mandamama Posts: 250
    hahah woops that was supposed to say 220 LOL
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    I don't have pics, but I started my weight loss journey at 220lbs(before mfp). Was down to 185lbs when I started here last month and currently 176lbs. I have no hanging skin.
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I started at 240 and ended at 150. Pics in my profile.
  • melanielockard
    melanielockard Posts: 114 Member
    started at 219lbs and am down to 178, i dont have any hanging skin, and no pics to share :( but wanted to tell you good luck!!
  • carriem29
    carriem29 Posts: 28
    I started at 218 and am currently hovering around 185-190. I REALLY need to get my butt in gear and lose these last 30 lbs!
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
    Hiya! I started around 225 and I'm currently 168. All my "after" pics are when I was about 175. I'm 5'7 for reference.

    225:
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    175:
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    This took me almost a year and a half of pretty focused effort so far. I lost 25-30 lbs on my own by eating better (less stress eating mostly) and walking more. After that I really upped the ante exercising more seriously and joined MFP. I've been here 9 months. Slowly but surely it comes off!

    A year and a half and still a long ways from goal is frustrating but when I look at the big picture I'm so glad I did what I did and stuck with it. I've gone to a sz 16 jeans to a 10 and now the 10s are loose. Shirts- sz XL to Med. Yet to go down a cup size but I went down 2 bra band sizes and I'm pretty sure I'll go down one more here soon. I went from not being able to run half a mile to running half marathons. I have more energy, less stress and sleep sooooooo much better. Stick with it! Its so worth it!
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
    Face pics!

    200ish? Not sure:

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    175ish:
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  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
    I started at 231 and am at 191 now. I have bunches of before and after pictures. The pants in the picture are from July when I started
  • ChristinaStang
    ChristinaStang Posts: 5
    I'm 5'9" and started at 242 in July. I am down to 195. I think as long as you do weight lifting/strength training along with your dieting and cardio - that should limit the amount of any hanging skin. But I honestly don't think you'll have that.

    Good luck on your journey!
  • hush7hush
    hush7hush Posts: 2,273 Member
    I am 5'6", started at 220 in April. I'm now in the 160's, and I have no loose skin. (I'm also 20, so I'd like to think my skin is still pretty elastic-like.)
  • dknowsbest
    dknowsbest Posts: 27 Member
    all of you are so motivational<3
  • MommyRobin
    MommyRobin Posts: 584 Member
    I started at 225 and I'm currently at 175. I'm 5' 5". Add me as a friend and go see my pics on my profile. I do have some extra skin on my tummy. I also have 4 boys ages 19, 14, 7, and 3. I'm hoping to get a tummy tuck as my reward when I reach my ultimate goal of 135 to 140. If I still need it. :) Good luck.
  • lucybyrd3
    lucybyrd3 Posts: 49
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    this is me now:

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    @230 i was a size 18, @150 i was a size 10 and now @137ish i'm a size 8
    you can do it !! believe in yourself!!
  • Avyon
    Avyon Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you all for posting these and for starting this thread :) It's very helpful!
  • pegm
    pegm Posts: 119 Member
    I started around 225. I do have sagging skin from being overweight and from pregnancy stretch marks. Lifting weights helped tighten up a lot, but I will always have the extra skin. I think it all depends on age, how long you have been overweight and if you were "blessed" with stretchmarks. I'll take the sagging over the 70+ lbs. !!! Best wishes to you.. you can do it!

    Pics are in my profile.
  • PonyTailedLoser
    PonyTailedLoser Posts: 315 Member
    started at 231 currently 150. no hanging skin...yet. also i am 5 ft tall barely.
  • muriah2
    muriah2 Posts: 143 Member
    My biggest inspiration on here is lakensmama. She started around 225 and is almost at her goal of 150, and she looks absolutely amazing!
  • reeldancer
    reeldancer Posts: 156 Member
    Started at 235
    Jan 2011
    Currently 170

    Goal 150
    Turning 43 in one week
    No sagging skin but not sure what it will look like when I am done.

    Edit to say no pics ... Sorry
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
    Screenshot2011-08-11at103427PM-1.png

    this is me now:

    Photo683.jpg

    @230 i was a size 18, @150 i was a size 10 and now @137ish i'm a size 8
    you can do it !! believe in yourself!!

    You look awesome!!! Beautiful tattoo too!
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    I started out at 250, quit and started back up at 205.

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    Most recent photo

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  • pouringraina
    pouringraina Posts: 106 Member
    WOW! This is awesome!
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    this is me now:

    Photo683.jpg

    @230 i was a size 18, @150 i was a size 10 and now @137ish i'm a size 8
    you can do it !! believe in yourself!!
  • Koalaboo
    Koalaboo Posts: 64 Member
    You all have done well! :)
  • ninkdole
    ninkdole Posts: 243 Member
    Don't know how to post pics, but you can see them in my profile. I'm 5' 7" and started out at 224 lbs. and am currently 145 lbs.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Well i started at 229 and I hope to be in the 160s in a couple of months! ;) I've lost 44 lbs. I've only just started noticing some lose skin on the bottom of my belly. I don't think it will be too bad. I've lost 8-9 inches in my hips and 2 inches from each arm with no lose skin there. I know I will have *some* lose skin, hoping it's not too bad :)

    I had lost 9 lbs before the "before" pic and I've lost 8 lbs since this "after" pic but ....

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  • Lippis
    Lippis Posts: 21
    Yall are so motivating!!

    I had been successful a few years back at dropping 35lbs (starting at 220 getting down to 185)...and put it all back on...

    I have recommitted to myself and my health again recently and am looking forward to being as successful as you all have been...and staying healthy and active till the end of my days...

    MFP has been great for accountability and motivation!! (feel free to friend me!!)

    Congrats to everyone on their success and health!!
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    You look great!
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    I started at 229 and am currently at 185. I still have some weight to lose...my target weight is 174 as I am 5ft11 with a large frame. I will see if that's right when I get there. I feel amazing for the weight lost ! I don't have any loose skin. Good luck with your weight loss! You can do it! I don't have any body pics of recently ( I will add some soon) but there are some before and afters in my profile pics.
  • CherrySunday
    CherrySunday Posts: 301
    I started at 225 and I'm now 174 -- I've had no problems.
  • Giraffe33991
    Giraffe33991 Posts: 430 Member
    I started at 218, now at 159. I vary my workouts to build muscle tone. So overall I am in pretty good shape. Plus I was fortunate not to have lots of stretch marks.

    But honestly, I was pretty big chested (not just my boobs---all around). When I am naked, this area is very loose with skin lately. But I think it'll shrink back in due time. I'm not going to stress about it.

    Its way healthier to have excess skin, than to have excess fat, right?
  • dezu73
    dezu73 Posts: 8
    I'm feeling a little dumb here, but how do you get pics to post? Thank you!
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