My journey thus far...

Becca619
Becca619 Posts: 91 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
So today I hit 30 pounds lost - well 29.9 but close enough ;):)

I started January 2nd at 180 pounds (2.5 months after having my second baby). I was wearing size 14s but they were snug fitting, I was probably more of a size 16, I refused to buy any clothes and just worked with what I had that I could get in and wear comfortably. I was wearing mainly XL shirts, some L but they too were a bit snug fitting. After my first child I never lost all the pregnancy weight (in between pregnancies I was 10-20 pounds heavier than before my first pregnancy) and some emotional things going on didn't help me have the motivation to lose it even though I knewi should.

Today I am 150 pounds, where I was before getting pregnant with my first child. I am wearing size 10/12 pants and size M shirts and still some L shirts.

Still want to lose 10 more pounds as of right now as based on BMI I am still overweight for my height, but I'm getting closer to being "normal" :)

I will admit I had bumps along the road, didn't stick to watch for a couple months, have had off days, haven't exercised a lot (trying to again here), am an emotional eating but trying to stop that, and I honestly have no changed WHAT I eat, just how MUCH I eat of it :) But when my motivation and focus and desire to lose more came back it has stuck so far, and great friends have helped too! I'm happy to be here at this weight again and can't wait for the next 10 to come off! :) I have so much more energy most days and just feel so much better and started to feel more confident and comfortable in my own skin again.

So thanks for reading :)

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  • jagar07
    jagar07 Posts: 266 Member
    good job! You are inspiring for me to see that you have made some accomplishments and how happy you are about it! Keep up the good work and you will get those last pesky pounds off!
  • candicejn
    candicejn Posts: 458 Member
    Yay!!! So happy for you, you are an inspiration :)
  • well done you .... and good luck with the next 10lbs.

    I am halfway to my goal and my story is much the same as yours!!

    Seasons Greetings
  • Sorova
    Sorova Posts: 101 Member
    You've done a fantastic job so far! I'm always impressed by people who can lose weight at the same time they're taking care of kids! I love having you on my MFP friend list because your story is inspiring and I want to be your size someday!

    Keep up the good work and keep logging on to MFP to tell us about your success.
  • shivaslives
    shivaslives Posts: 279 Member
    Congrats, Becca, and thanks for sharing your story. You're doing a great job and we're just glad to be able support you the way you support us.
  • jenniet04
    jenniet04 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Great job!! That's exactly where I was after having my 3rd baby and I lost 30 lbs before I got pregnant with my 4th and now I'm finally starting to get the weight off again. You've done great - just keep working hard and you'll get there!!!
  • Great job on your journey this far! Keep it up and those last 10 pounds will come off quicker then you know!
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