I've Lost 38 lbs and hit my goal weight! **PICS**

angelashay42
angelashay42 Posts: 286
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I've posted progress pics before but I wanted to do it again because I've finally hit my goal weight!

I lost the weight by a combination of changing my diet and low-impact exercises such as strength training, yoga, and lots of walking.
A year and a half ago I cut out all soda, fast food, and alcohol. Yes, alcohol. It's not as hard as it sounds!

Then last May I decided to go vegetarian. It was the best decision I've ever made. Just by these diet changes alone, I've felt better than ever before - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I am 5'3" and my starting weight in 2009 was 165 lbs and a size 14.

I am now 127 lbs and a size 6.

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  • Bdde
    Bdde Posts: 133 Member
    Wowzer! you look good chica!
  • jillakd
    jillakd Posts: 9 Member
    love your pics. congrats. you look great!!
  • nessafly
    nessafly Posts: 58
    Great job! Keep it up :)
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    You look amazing. I am 5'3" myself. I have gone from almost 200 lbs to 140, but now I am back up. So, I am struggling to get back down. I have gone from a 18W to a 8/10. Thanks for the motivation - just wanted I needed.
  • PiperMommy11
    PiperMommy11 Posts: 56
    You look great. Congrats!
  • gogirl110
    gogirl110 Posts: 85 Member
    Awesome Job!!!! You look fantastic!!
  • usteward
    usteward Posts: 112 Member
    wtg! u look great!
  • Shelgirl001
    Shelgirl001 Posts: 477 Member
    Absolutely wonderful!!! Great job!!! I can't wait to get to that point... :)
  • amy12321
    amy12321 Posts: 57 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing! :)
  • considermac
    considermac Posts: 59
    Congrats!!! Great story, thanks for sharing!
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    Congrats! You have done so well and look great!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Good job!! :)
  • xCaNaRyx
    xCaNaRyx Posts: 9 Member
    You look amazing!! You are where I want to be !! I'm 5'3 and 147 (well last time i weighed in March) How long did it take you? :)
  • Tropicalgirl3
    Tropicalgirl3 Posts: 37 Member
    Fantastic job!! You look incredible!!
  • angelashay42
    angelashay42 Posts: 286
    You look amazing!! You are where I want to be !! I'm 5'3 and 147 (well last time i weighed in March) How long did it take you? :)

    I lost the first 18lbs over the course of 6 months but then I started MFP on February 1st and it helped my lose the last 20 lbs rather quickly. I've consistently lost a pound per week using MFP.
  • AmberLee2012
    AmberLee2012 Posts: 540
    You look great!! Thansk for sharing your pictures with us :)
  • TheBigBoots
    TheBigBoots Posts: 74 Member
    Wow, you look great! Well done! :)
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    You look like a whole different person, great job
  • shannypoo21
    shannypoo21 Posts: 329 Member
    Congratulations on reaching your goal. You look great!
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    I'm just a tad taller at 5'11, started at 190, lost 35 pounds, down to 155 and @ goal too! I cut out soda and fried food like you, but decided life wasn't worth living without beer. LOL Still eat meat but tend to be trying to eat less of it. It took me about a year and 1/2 only because I doddled and really didn't pick up speed until this January. I was a 14/16 at my heaviest and miserable, but in a 6-8 now and loving it!

    I commend your efforts and I'm so proud of you! You look awesome!
  • SavageRabidBeast
    SavageRabidBeast Posts: 481 Member
    awesome job, you look absolutely amazing :). Congrats!
  • jon40084
    jon40084 Posts: 175 Member
    Wow - you look fantastic - well done
  • angelashay42
    angelashay42 Posts: 286
    I'm just a tad taller at 5'11, started at 190, lost 35 pounds, down to 155 and @ goal too! I cut out soda and fried food like you, but decided life wasn't worth living without beer. LOL Still eat meat but tend to be trying to eat less of it. It took me about a year and 1/2 only because I doddled and really didn't pick up speed until this January. I was a 14/16 at my heaviest and miserable, but in a 6-8 now and loving it!

    I commend your efforts and I'm so proud of you! You look awesome!

    Congratulation! That's amazing! And thank you, you're so sweet.
  • khbutterfly
    khbutterfly Posts: 17 Member
    You look amazing! I've lost 16lbs and went from a size 12 to 8. :) I've been vegetarian for 17 years.....since middle school. Any ideas/tips on favorite foods and dishes? Reason I ask is I use to be a junkie vegetarian ....pasta, potatoes, and junk food....I've changed a lot in the past couple months, so that's how I lost my weight with working out too. I'm very inspired by your pics - thanks!
  • sanjoparolas
    sanjoparolas Posts: 549 Member
    A great story and some great results -- congratulations!
  • tkaawa
    tkaawa Posts: 302
    right on! you look amazing. keep up the good work and thank you posting:-)
  • speediejane
    speediejane Posts: 496 Member
    looking great well done be proud
  • bradthemedic
    bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
    You look killer!
  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 995 Member
    Well done you look absolutely fantastic :-)
  • gogojodee
    gogojodee Posts: 1,243 Member
    You look great! Keep it up!

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