30 lbs down! *pics*

kelleman1
kelleman1 Posts: 148 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
I've been telling myself that I'd do another comparison shot once I weighed in at 169, and I finally reached that goal today!

I started my weight loss journey on July 25th, 2011, and have now lost 30.2 lbs! I still feel like the picture on the left, and I find it hard to believe that I look anything like the girl on the right. If only my mind would catch up!

For those who want to know, I am 5'4", and counting calories and working out helped me. I walk, do the elliptical, and recently added jogging to my exercise routine. And I eat back my exercise calories. I haven't been counting calories for the past few weeks, and have been doing pretty well. I got lazy from Sept-January and hung out around 176-181, and finally got back with it in mid-January.

Sorry about that, I think I have the pictures resized now!

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I felt like I was stuck in the 170s FOREVER! I was dying to see 169! Sorry for the crappy quality, but I lost a lot of inches from 176 to 169. The scale might not be moving, but if you're doing everything right, something is happening!

during-1.jpg

Thanks for looking! I can't believe *I* have lost 30 lbs. It doesn't seem real! 30 lbs closer to my goal :)
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  • Jonese84
    Jonese84 Posts: 11 Member
    This is fantastic!!!!! What an inspiration... Good for you!!!!
  • kgeary89
    kgeary89 Posts: 5 Member
    Congrats...keep up the hard work! You look fab!!
  • AmberFaith90
    AmberFaith90 Posts: 904 Member
    You look beautiful! I love your smile! Great job on your success!! (:
  • itschristine
    itschristine Posts: 44 Member
    I've been telling myself that I'd do another comparison shot once I weighed in at 169, and I finally reached that goal today!

    I started my weight loss journey on July 25th, 2011, and have now lost 30.2 lbs! I still feel like the picture on the left, and I find it hard to believe that I look anything like the girl on the right. If only my mind would catch up!

    For those who want to know, I am 5'4", and counting calories and working out helped me. I walk, do the elliptical, and recently added jogging to my exercise routine. And I eat back my exercise calories. I haven't been counting calories for the past few weeks, and have been doing pretty well. I got lazy from Sept-January and hung out around 176-181, and finally got back with it in mid-January.

    (RIGHT CLICK AND VIEW IN NEW TAB)

    30down-1.jpg

    I felt like I was stuck in the 170s FOREVER! I was dying to see 169! Sorry for the crappy quality, but I lost a lot of inches from 176 to 169. The scale might not be moving, but if you're doing everything right, something is happening!

    during.jpg

    Thanks for looking! I can't believe *I* have lost 30 lbs. It doesn't seem real! 30 lbs closer to my goal :)

    you're such an inspiration!!!! i cant wait to have my before and after shots. you look beautiful and you have a great smile too :flowerforyou:
  • santent
    santent Posts: 7
    Great job. The feeling of looking in the mirror and seeing all the hard work you have done, the wise choices from what you have ate... it all feels so rewarding and exhilarating. Keep it up, Don't get complacent. Keep at it. You are capable of anything!
  • sarahrose50
    sarahrose50 Posts: 1
    I am also 5'4" and YOU are an inspiration! I have 50 pounds to lose. Thank you for posting your pics, you look fabulous!!!
  • Picturesque2u
    Picturesque2u Posts: 28 Member
    That's awesome. :smile:
  • OnicaApril
    OnicaApril Posts: 9
    what kind of diet did you go on?? and you look great!
  • carisanette
    carisanette Posts: 2
    Awesome!! I'm 5'3 and have about 50 pounds to lose. You definitely make me want to push myself harder! :)
  • lorenzoinlr
    lorenzoinlr Posts: 338 Member
    Wow, that's tremendous. Feels great, doesn't it?
  • anna_love
    anna_love Posts: 177
    Wow u look soooo pretty what a big differences in all around ur body !!! I start'd my journey in november 2011 weighting 186pounds and I was stuck in 170"s like for ever im finally 169 also I'm 5"0 feet tall pretty short
  • LikeNoOneElse84
    LikeNoOneElse84 Posts: 475 Member
    You're doing great! Keep up the good work!
  • Hope1971
    Hope1971 Posts: 110 Member
    You look beautiful ..congrats and keep up the great work!:smile: very encouraging thank you!
  • kelleman1
    kelleman1 Posts: 148 Member
    Thanks everyone!
    what kind of diet did you go on?? and you look great!

    No dieting here! Watching portion sizes, and eating sweets in moderation. I'm working to change the way I eat for life, know what I mean? I never want to go back to that before picture.
  • kelleman1
    kelleman1 Posts: 148 Member
    Wow, that's tremendous. Feels great, doesn't it?

    Yes it does! :)
  • iTswape
    iTswape Posts: 38 Member
    Well done! You look great. I agree with you there is a big difference between 176 and 169. Looks more like a 15 or 20 pounds difference. Just goes to show what a poor judge of progress the scale can be! Glad you took pictures to prove it to yourself.
  • Vyshness8699
    Vyshness8699 Posts: 390 Member
    Congrats !! you look gr8
  • katythemommy
    katythemommy Posts: 437 Member
    You look amazing and the difference is awesome! I know it's hard getting used to the new you but enjoy the journey and continue the great job!
  • belle7xo
    belle7xo Posts: 9 Member
    WOW, you look fantastic! Congrats!!
  • steelersfamily6
    steelersfamily6 Posts: 138 Member
    Absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing because I am starting to lose all hope! You are so beautiful and have such an amazing smile, it really shows how much better you feel about yourself!

    Congrats!
  • Anderia
    Anderia Posts: 753 Member
    Looking good! Congrats to you!
  • AchillesDeFlandres
    AchillesDeFlandres Posts: 9 Member
    Thats awesome! You should be so proud! The change is very noticeable!
  • carebear7951
    carebear7951 Posts: 404 Member
    Kelly-you look a-may-zing!!!!! What an inspiration. :) Great job!!!!
  • kelleman1
    kelleman1 Posts: 148 Member
    Thanks everyone :)
  • AwesomelyAmber
    AwesomelyAmber Posts: 1,617 Member
    THIS!!!! This is what I want! My ultimate goal is 160, I'm 5'3" (and a half!)... started at 200, currently at 177. You are GORGEOUS! Way to go! Your mind may never catch up... that's not all bad. I think it will help you remember why you NEVER want to go back! :heart: :flowerforyou:
  • Slice1
    Slice1 Posts: 193 Member
    Beautiful! Great job, and congrats on losing the 30lbs.
  • ActiveGuy81
    ActiveGuy81 Posts: 705 Member
    Wow great job! congrats!
  • ladyfingers39
    ladyfingers39 Posts: 335
    You are so cute, congrats!
  • kelleman1
    kelleman1 Posts: 148 Member
    Thanks everyone! Can't wait to go home for a visit and see people I haven't seen in a while :)
  • connie_messina
    connie_messina Posts: 495 Member
    wow!!! u look amazing!!! proud of u!! :)
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