Nearly 20lb down! Before & After ~85lb to go!

Falling2Grace
Falling2Grace Posts: 220 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
This is def. a journey! I am down 17lb, and i have about 85lb more to go, but MFP has really been such a great resource for me! I have hypothyroid and so losing weight has always been a challenge. I have tried a lot of different ways to shed the weight, but nothing worked. Even "eating right" and exercise didn't work...and then i found MFP and learned i just wasn't eating enough! Go figure! I am on a 1200 calorie diet, but I follow MFP suggestions, so if i workout, i always make sure to eat those calories back (or close to it, but never over). I try to exercise daily (but with two under a year and a half that can be a challenge!) I like to power walk with my husband. I baby wear and sometimes push a stroller. If i dont power walk for the day, I go to planet fitness and use the elliptical for 25 minutes. (usually late at night after the babies are sleeping....thank God PF is 24/7!). I like to eat as clean as possible. I prefer organic, but that isn't always achievable. I also believe in eating in moderation. If i want a piece of cheese cake, i can have it! But just small amount and make sure i work it off. Its a beautiful thing to know that i CAN eat the good stuff, and a little of the bad stuff and still live my life healthy! I can still lose weight! Obviously it isn't something to take advantage of, and should only happen on occasion, but the benefit to MFP is that you really can change your lifestyle and then stick to it! I am just so happy with my results! I started my weight loss journey last April ..i did go on hiatus with my second pregnancy, but now im back and ready to keep going! I feel as if i can do this, especially with such a wonderful community!

Just so everyone knows, im barly 5 foot 2 ;)
The first photo was taken last May, before I got pregnant with #2. The second picture is today.
I was 208lb I am now 191lb. Because I am so little and i have such a tiny frame, i am aiming for 100-110lb, but tbh i would be happy to break 140lb! i have been overweight my entire life,even when i was little (probably because of my underactive thyroid =/) but now, im getting somewhere...thanks everyone for your motivation along the way!

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  • I can't see your pics but just wanted to say "way to go!!!" Good job on your first 17 lbs and here's to many more for you. Congrats on your sweet babies too! I love babies!
  • Falling2Grace
    Falling2Grace Posts: 220 Member
    I can't see your pics but just wanted to say "way to go!!!" Good job on your first 17 lbs and here's to many more for you. Congrats on your sweet babies too! I love babies!

    Thanks so much!
    ...i wish i could figure out how to get the pictures to actually pop up onto my OP :ohwell: Copy and past the URLs that i posted. I changed them. they will work now :happy:
  • bobbi_jo2
    bobbi_jo2 Posts: 118 Member
    Great job! It sounds like you are on the road for success and if you continue what you are doing, you will continue to see results! You rock! Keep it up!
  • Falling2Grace
    Falling2Grace Posts: 220 Member
    I can't see your pics but just wanted to say "way to go!!!" Good job on your first 17 lbs and here's to many more for you. Congrats on your sweet babies too! I love babies!

    Thanks so much!
    ...i wish i could figure out how to get the pictures to actually pop up onto my OP :ohwell: Copy and past the URLs that i posted. I changed them. they will work now :happy:

    Fixed :wink:
  • sxyfitmomandwife
    sxyfitmomandwife Posts: 328 Member
    Good job keep working hard
  • jodyl70
    jodyl70 Posts: 94
    Congrats on your weight loss, you look so beautiful!
    This site is an amazing tool in changing your lifestyle and keeps the motivation up!
    :)
  • iamfranniefierce
    iamfranniefierce Posts: 305 Member
    Gr8 job!
  • Falling2Grace
    Falling2Grace Posts: 220 Member
    This is why i LOVE this community! so much encouragement and support!
  • nonafit
    nonafit Posts: 582 Member
    Now you are rising up to in grace!!!!!!
  • Falling2Grace
    Falling2Grace Posts: 220 Member
    Now you are rising up to in grace!!!!!!

    :laugh:
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