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Before and During :) Pictures, of course.

Kenzietea2
Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
I started off at 198 and currently weight 155. I started my journey may of 2011 when I saw the first picture. I had no Idea how much weight I had gained after some disheartening news and a major knee injury/surgery (I was accepted into USMA @ West Point, and then medically disqualified). I had become depressed, lazy, and on top of that couldn't work out hardly at all for at least 6 months post surgery. After seeing this photo I realized I had to get my butt in gear and start getting serious about being healthy! I have eaten an average of 2000 cals/day and have tried to go for whole foods with minimal processing, along with HEAVY lifting and lots of cardio :) I am 5'7" verging on 5'8"

Here is my pictures!

Before: 407145_2444116547103_1377544334_2128737_1762401214_n.jpg

After the first 20 lbs:
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Now at 155:
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I'm still not quite where I want to be body wise, but I plan on maintaining this weight and working more on lowering bf% :)
I love what MFP has provided for me!
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  • takehimaway
    takehimaway Posts: 499 Member
    You're gorgeous, girlie!
  • dilleight
    dilleight Posts: 50
    Wow that's brilliant, you look great.
  • helenmelon29
    helenmelon29 Posts: 787 Member
    You look fantastic. Well done x
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    Thank you!
  • nicolacoombes
    nicolacoombes Posts: 2
    :smile: inspirational ..well done
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    :smile: inspirational ..well done

    Yay, I love that word =P
  • D446
    D446 Posts: 266 Member
    Love this! You look amazing!
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    Love this! You look amazing!

    Thank you! <3
  • jeffpettis
    jeffpettis Posts: 865 Member
    Don't know how to type a whistle... LOL!!! You look great, keep it up!!!
  • mikeyrp
    mikeyrp Posts: 1,616 Member
    Well done, you look GREAT!
  • Poetic_
    Poetic_ Posts: 269 Member
    You look fantastic, keep up the great work!
  • Amezy1oo
    Amezy1oo Posts: 2
    Well done u look brilliant! I hope i can do as well!xx
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    Wow you look great,:flowerforyou: thanks for sharing your pictures :-) You are where I want to be - I am on my way!
  • KLMett
    KLMett Posts: 11
    You look fantastic! Thanks for posting. These are the stories that keep me going...
  • shine_
    shine_ Posts: 150 Member
    You look amazing! Good job! I'm the same height as you and 10lbs heavier so it is really inspiring to see. :):)
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    Simply amazing! Thank you for sharing~
  • munkeyfunk
    munkeyfunk Posts: 141 Member
    good progress, keep going!!
  • luvmydog2
    luvmydog2 Posts: 243 Member
    :wink: ...so happy for you ...
  • ohsogoodfitness
    ohsogoodfitness Posts: 32
    What a wonderful story to share! thanks. Your transformation should be a log in pic for all of us to see. I want you to know that the first picture (person) is just as valuable as the last photo (person) and don't ever forget it! have a great day.
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    Wow! Well done. I'm too almost 5ft8". I weigh 216lbs and need to lose 50-60lbs if not more. I'm going on an girly holiday end of May (turning 40 soon!) that is where I'm focusing on; don't want to be fat at 40! Add me please, would love to know more about how you achieved your goals. You look great. x
  • shipwreck3
    shipwreck3 Posts: 64
    U r so pretty, even before u started ur journey. Congrats!
  • eventing07
    eventing07 Posts: 45
    Great job! You are gorgeous!
  • ryno0618
    ryno0618 Posts: 361
    Excellent success! Totally worth all the hard work and determination. Way to go!
  • ♥Lexi♥
    ♥Lexi♥ Posts: 126
    congrats!!!
  • rbrannock
    rbrannock Posts: 169
    You look amazing!!! I was 198 when I started, just started last week, and my goal is to lose 50lbs. Your pics and post were very motivating...thanks so much. Keep it up...you look GREAT!




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  • EmmaLouiseClayCHANGEDjk
    EmmaLouiseClayCHANGEDjk Posts: 192
    We done! You look stunning.
  • imaprncs
    imaprncs Posts: 77 Member
    :smile: Way to go!!! You are beautiful!
  • ambut
    ambut Posts: 49 Member
    Wow, you look awesome. Congrats on your success and best of luck in reaching your goal weight/bf% :-D
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    You look amazing!!! I was 198 when I started, just started last week, and my goal is to lose 50lbs. Your pics and post were very motivating...thanks so much. Keep it up...you look GREAT!




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    You can definitely do this! Remember short term goals and take things day by day, the entire goal seems far too daunting but if you move a step at a time it will happen before you know it !
  • hsnbro
    hsnbro Posts: 55
    you inspire us all - we are all proud of you !
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