My weightloss Journal - ALMOST TO GOAL WEIGHT (Pic Heavy)

StephEwell
StephEwell Posts: 82 Member
edited December 18 in Success Stories
Hi MFP buddies,

I am very close to being done with my "weight loss" journey - and switching gears to training for a marathon and getting more toned. However, I wanted to post pictures of my progress. If I can inspire one person to continue on the path of fitness, I'll feel great about it :) I started at a size 14 and am currently a size 6 or 8 :) I loveee the way I feel now - 20+ pounds definitely makes a difference!

Before (Starting Weight - 185 pounds)
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During (close to 170 pounds)
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After (hovering at 162)
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I will probably lose another 5-10 pounds, but really want to focus on gaining muscle and training for my marathon.

Starting measurements:
Bust: 40
Chest: 36
Waist: 34
Hips: 46
Thighs: 25 each
Upper Arm: 13 each

Last measurements (3/27)
Bust 39
Chest: 34
Waist 31
Hips 42.5
Thighs: 24 each
Upper Arm: 12 each

Total inches lost: 14 :)
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Replies

  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    LOVE it! You are too cute!! Keep up the great work, my friend!
  • StephEwell
    StephEwell Posts: 82 Member
    Also, I'm 5'9!
  • wheezybreezy
    wheezybreezy Posts: 313 Member
    Awesome! I'm 5'10 and I love seeing tall girls' amazing results. Good luck with your marathon training!
  • StephEwell
    StephEwell Posts: 82 Member
    Thanks! I'm super nervous about it, but I made up a plan and hopefully it works out :)
  • serenetranquility
    serenetranquility Posts: 125 Member
    First off, you look amazing!! I was reading your post and thought oh my goodness she is my body double. I scrolled down and saw your final pic and thought wow , i hope when i am done i can look this tiny and half as good as you! Then i noticed you were at 162. I am at 164 right now and our measurements are almost exact and were the same height. My husband keeps saying i look great but all i see is the flaws. Seeing gorgeous you makes me look at myself in another light and maybe my hubby is right. Congratulations and thank you! Also, do you have kids?
  • StephEwell
    StephEwell Posts: 82 Member
    No kids yet! But I can definitely understand you're struggling! It's so hard to feel like enough is enough! I feel pretty great about my body, but I still want to venture into the 150's instead of the 160's. I'm starting to recognize that going lower than that wouldn't look very "healthy" on me. Thanks for the sweet comments :)
  • StephEwell
    StephEwell Posts: 82 Member
    It makes me sad that no one comments on my journey. I guess it's just not that inspiring.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Good job!! :)
  • JimandLin
    JimandLin Posts: 76 Member
    Looks like you lost more than 21 lbs. You look great!
  • etavi
    etavi Posts: 85
    Your smile looks so big in the last ones! =D
    Awesome job
  • katy84o
    katy84o Posts: 744 Member
    You look great! When did you start your journey? Good Luck with your marathon!
  • mphlab
    mphlab Posts: 187 Member
    Don't be sad, be proud= you have done so much and look both fantastic AND happy!
  • missana221
    missana221 Posts: 46 Member
    You look great :)
  • You look fabulous!!
    Good luck with your training.. hope it all goes well! you don't necessarily need to venture into the 150's... the number doesn't matter nearly as much as how you feel and whether or not your healthy.. :).. You look great as you are, you did fabulous.. it's encouraging.. for sure, I love seeing success stories it keeps me motivated. :) Thanks.
  • erikapereira
    erikapereira Posts: 196
    you look awesome
  • mspatriciabrown
    mspatriciabrown Posts: 6 Member
    You're success is very inspiring!!
  • StephEwell
    StephEwell Posts: 82 Member
    Sorry about my whiney post earlier, but I posted this a week ago and was hoping for a response and got nothing! After all that work I was so disappointed, but now I feel better :) And it's reinspiring me to get back to my A-Game. I have been a bit lacking this week.

    As for an earlier question, I started getting fit around Thanksgiving last year... So all in all about 6 months to lose 20 pounds :) My blog outlines all the details of my "weightloss journey" (for lack of a better term). Also, feel free to add me! I love MFP friends :)
  • dboag
    dboag Posts: 3
    Fantastic, I love the pictures, they are a real inspiration. Well done and keep up the great work.
  • VAMommyAgain
    VAMommyAgain Posts: 400 Member
    I was going to say you must be tall b/c I'm only a couple lbs more than you but you look WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than I do!!! Fantastic job!! You look amazing!
  • lucy5599
    lucy5599 Posts: 92 Member
    :smile: You look amazing! Good Luck with Your training, I'm rooting for you!!!
  • Arlene43
    Arlene43 Posts: 9 Member
    You look great and did a fantastic job. You will do great with your Marathon. Best of luck to you. Keep up the good work.
  • Jezebel9
    Jezebel9 Posts: 396 Member
    Great Job! Best of luck with the marathon!
  • dolldreams
    dolldreams Posts: 245 Member
    You looked good at the start and now you look GREAT! Good luck on the marathon.
  • Lampy00512
    Lampy00512 Posts: 117
    Amazing, way to go!!! :happy: You look fantastic, and I wish you best of luck!
  • mohanj
    mohanj Posts: 381 Member
    Sometimes the topic does not stay long enough to respond. This is the first time I saw your amazing pictures. Congratulations on your success. Way to go. Keep it up.
  • gogirl110
    gogirl110 Posts: 85 Member
    Awesome job!!
  • jillybean
    jillybean Posts: 57
    Great job! You look so toned, it's amazing what a difference 20 lbs. loss does in a person's appearance! Good luck with the marathon!
  • Alp8388
    Alp8388 Posts: 15 Member
    You are like my twin same height and I'm 163 I started heavier.... You look great keep up the good work!!! :)
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    good job
  • linsers
    linsers Posts: 5
    You look awesome, your pictures def show progress! I need to start taking measurements, I totally suck in that dept. You will be my motivation!
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