5'7, 21 lbs down since January 3rd!

VeganPanda
VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
I had a picture taken of myself on Christmas (note the red and green socks) which really sealed it for me: I needed to lose weight. I had been vegan for years but my portions and junk food had gotten out of control and I had ballooned to 173 lbs. On Jan 3rd 2012, I got back on My Fitness Pal and logged everyday. I started drinking pretty much only water, and lots of it. I increased my fruits and vegetables, and decreased my portions in general. I allowed for occasional treats.

I am so proud of my progress. I would still like to lose a bit of weight and tone. I will continue to lose and go til I am satisfied! I want to thank all of my buddies on here for their support. I can't thank you enough, you know who you are. :heart:

I hope my success can motivate others to do the same.

I hope these images work!



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the middle picture is me at 157, the black dress is around 154. :) My profile picture of my stomach is my most recent at 152.4
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  • paigemarie93
    paigemarie93 Posts: 778 Member
    You look amazing! Brilliant job, seriously :] I'm so proud of you :flowerforyou:
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    I cannot believe that's only 21 lbs. Wow, great work hun!
  • arizonaladybug
    arizonaladybug Posts: 91 Member
    you look great! way to go! thas so awsome and Im so happy for you. I need to get rid of this last 20 lbs and it really does motivate me.. thankyou!
  • What kind of work outs did you do? I need help in that area. I am down 12 pounds but now the scale is just sitting at the same spot. Here are my questions:
    How many days did you work out a week?
    What kind of work outs do you do?
    How long do you work out each time?
    What were the most successful and burned the most calories?

    Sorry, nosey questions I know but I would love to have your kind of results. Of course you are 22 and I am 40 so it might be harder for me but it is worth the try:)
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    Um...you look amazing. What in the heck did you do to lose it that fast? How many calories a day did you eat?
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    What kind of work outs did you do? I need help in that area. I am down 12 pounds but now the scale is just sitting at the same spot. Here are my questions:
    How many days did you work out a week?
    What kind of work outs do you do?
    How long do you work out each time?
    What were the most successful and burned the most calories?

    Sorry, nosey questions I know but I would love to have your kind of results. Of course you are 22 and I am 40 so it might be harder for me but it is worth the try:)

    That's okay, haha! I honestly didn't do much regularly, it was mostly the food. I went to the gym occasionally and used the treadmill and the stationary bike, and lately I have been doing 30DS, but not regularly either. My weight loss has slowed down so I know that I should increase my workouts as my goal gets closer and it will be harder to lose.

    My diary is open for you to peruse!
  • MirelaH
    MirelaH Posts: 129 Member
    Martina, you are such a motivation! You are doing a wonderful job! Keep up the great work because you look FABULOUS!! :wink:
  • cutie2b
    cutie2b Posts: 194 Member
    You look great! Congratulations!
  • audreytaylor1
    audreytaylor1 Posts: 2 Member
    You're an inspiration! I'm an inch taller than you and would kill for that stomach. Congratulations girl!!
  • diddyk
    diddyk Posts: 269 Member
    Fabulous!!!!!!!! Hard work really pays off!
  • cschiff
    cschiff Posts: 209 Member
    Oh my gosh! You look AWESOME! You are so my motivation! I m 5'7 and started at 176. I am now 169, but I''d like to get down to 135 or so. You look FANTASTIC. Keep up the great work!!!
  • n8na
    n8na Posts: 76 Member
    you look fantastic! <3
  • Savyna
    Savyna Posts: 789 Member
    looks fantastic! great job on your transformation..continuing transformation!!
  • londongirl2012
    londongirl2012 Posts: 149 Member
    you have done so well and look great!! btw i think you should go under 140lbs cos your tall, and already look amazing! toning is the way forward, don't get skinny....keep those curves ;) btw I am so jelous of your long slim legs and flat tummy! lol I'm only 4ft 10 and my legs would never look like that :( and your abs look like you work out a lot!! well done on your success, :D
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    Um...you look amazing. What in the heck did you do to lose it that fast? How many calories a day did you eat?

    Feel free to look at my diary! I try to stay at 1200. At the beginning I would have 1000 and now I tend to have 1300 on average. :)
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    you have done so well and look great!! btw i think you should go under 140lbs cos your tall, and already look amazing! toning is the way forward, don't get skinny....keep those curves ;) btw I am so jelous of your long slim legs and flat tummy! lol I'm only 4ft 10 and my legs would never look like that :( and your abs look like you work out a lot!! well done on your success, :D

    You're so sweet! I didn't know you were 4'10, that's so cute! Thanks for all of your kind words. :)
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    looks fantastic! great job on your transformation..continuing transformation!!

    Thank you savyna! You were one of my first friends on here. :heart:
  • kr1ssy23
    kr1ssy23 Posts: 270 Member
    You look amazing!!! I hope Im able to do what you did!!! Congrats!
  • marylovehellokitty
    marylovehellokitty Posts: 146 Member
    wonderful changes! what work out are you dong? It's amazing just losing 20 pounds can be a big diff :)
  • SpringFever19
    SpringFever19 Posts: 180 Member
    You look FANTASTIC. It's always an inspiration to see visual proof of hard work! Good for you!
  • cpbarrett
    cpbarrett Posts: 33 Member
    Great job! Amazing results!
  • 0EmmeNicole0
    0EmmeNicole0 Posts: 180 Member
    You're beautiful! What's your body frame?? I'm also 5'7 and my SW:180 CW: 163. You look really good at 153 and this is very inspiring for me. I hope i look 1/2 as good as you when i get there!!
  • sedelagarza
    sedelagarza Posts: 96 Member
    I'm 5'7" and I'm 133, I dropped 10 lbs by just going vegetarian. Since my heaviest at 145 I feel like I'm stuck at 133 and my body feels "loose" that's how I look I feel like I'm wearing an innertube around my waist, what type of exercise did you do and how long, how many days per week? You look amazing
  • you look AMAZING! i am totally impressed / jealous. i started in the middle of february at 179 and have only lost 10 pounds. it sounds like we're doing about the same thing - lots of portion control and eating healthier with very little exercise. i guess if i want to get there, i'm going to have to start working out!! groannnnnnnn :)
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    You're beautiful! What's your body frame?? I'm also 5'7 and my SW:180 CW: 163. You look really good at 153 and this is very inspiring for me. I hope i look 1/2 as good as you when i get there!!

    My wrist is about six inches so I think small. But I don't know if that is true. You can do it girl!!!!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    You look fantastic! Great job!
  • leannems
    leannems Posts: 516 Member
    Great work! Keep it up!
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    I'm 5'7" and I'm 133, I dropped 10 lbs by just going vegetarian. Since my heaviest at 145 I feel like I'm stuck at 133 and my body feels "loose" that's how I look I feel like I'm wearing an innertube around my waist, what type of exercise did you do and how long, how many days per week? You look amazing

    That's so awesome, great work! I don't really exercise regularly. I have been doing 30DS but not on a daily basis and I need to get back into it. For me, it was 95% diet.
  • shaunte92
    shaunte92 Posts: 127 Member
    Get 'em girlllll! You look amazing. Congrats :)
  • GreatSetOfBrains
    GreatSetOfBrains Posts: 675 Member
    as happy as i am for you, you look great i'm jealous!!

    i'm the same height and pretty much the same weight and i have that stupid stomach pudge i can't get rid of :(
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