One year, 70 lbs GONE

AmandaCaswell1982
AmandaCaswell1982 Posts: 170 Member
edited December 19 in Success Stories
So in 2 days it marks my 1 year anniversay with MFP. I have learned so much along the way-- changed things up alot and I have totally transformed how I look. I have lost 70 lbs, still have13 to go. When I first started, I had 83 lbs to lose. That's ALOT. I would never thought I could make it this far. If I did, I probably would have taken "before" pictures. Instead I hid from the camera. Sooo.... here's the pictures!
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I have more to go... but of course I have come a long way. Physically & mentally, I am stronger! Thanks to all my friends for cheering me on the whole way! ♥
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  • IcassI
    IcassI Posts: 248 Member
    You look great!!! Congratulations!! You look much younger as well.
  • deniseselah
    deniseselah Posts: 225 Member
    congrats on all your hard work!!!!!
  • love2cycle
    love2cycle Posts: 448 Member
    You look great!!!
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    WOW! That's fantastic and you look amazing! I agree with the person who said you look younger! :)
  • twinmom430
    twinmom430 Posts: 457 Member
    Wow....you look amazing!! I was just saying to myself today that I'm so discouraged lately....it's stories like that that really motivate me, b/c it CAN be done!
  • ZipperJJ
    ZipperJJ Posts: 209 Member
    Fantastic! Great work!!!!
  • Mellie13
    Mellie13 Posts: 424
    You look great! You even look younger! Great job!!
  • reka74
    reka74 Posts: 70
    :) So happy for you! You look great, what a transformation! :):):)
  • Brook70
    Brook70 Posts: 164
    You look AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
  • angierandy
    angierandy Posts: 10 Member
    SO motivating!! Congrats on a job well done!
  • normatus
    normatus Posts: 27 Member
    YOU GO GIRL!
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    You look amazing. Fantastic job - you look younger too. Well done. x
  • lisaishotpink
    lisaishotpink Posts: 124
    Congratulations! 70 pounds lost is an awesome milestone to reach!
  • ruby_red_rose
    ruby_red_rose Posts: 321 Member
    Great job!
  • Darlingir
    Darlingir Posts: 437
    like...wow!
  • MissC787
    MissC787 Posts: 175 Member
    Way to go! Thats awesome!!
  • chicago_dad
    chicago_dad Posts: 357
    you look great. You don't have more to go, unless you want to parabolically start looking worse. That's just my opinion based solely on your photos. Recall too that building muscle will likely increase your weight. That wouldn't be bad. We are too programmed to think that less "weight" = hotter. That's not always true.
  • LilSomethin
    LilSomethin Posts: 545 Member
    U look awesome!!! WTG on your awesome transformation!!! :)
  • Darlingir
    Darlingir Posts: 437
    r u sure u didnt have any weight loss surgery?
    interesting! since all these weight loss surgeries became popular more and more people claim drastic weight loss by diet and exercise


    geez....and so what if she did have surgery? who cares? she still lost the weight...what, she didn't earn some badge for suffering? I guess the 70 pounds doesn't really count then right?
  • hanahlai
    hanahlai Posts: 281 Member
    Amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing differences!! Btw, I LOVE St. Augustine! We go every summer :-0
  • VenomousDuck
    VenomousDuck Posts: 206
    GREAT JOB!!!! Spectacular work and results!!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Awesome job!!! :)
  • VenomousDuck
    VenomousDuck Posts: 206
    r u sure u didnt have any weight loss surgery?
    interesting! since all these weight loss surgeries became popular more and more people claim drastic weight loss by diet and exercise

    I hope you are joking...

    Because I haven't had any surgery and I have lost even more weight in just 8 months.

    She lost 70 pounds in a year, that is GREAT and SAFE. Jeesh, please tell everyone you are joking, and not that ignorant.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    r u sure u didnt have any weight loss surgery?
    interesting! since all these weight loss surgeries became popular more and more people claim drastic weight loss by diet and exercise

    TROLL!!! :grumble:

    Reported you!!!!
  • LondonEliza
    LondonEliza Posts: 456 Member
    Seriously, well done you. I am in total awe of your achievement. You were good looking in your befores and you are simply stunning in your afters.

    xx
  • wendyrvp
    wendyrvp Posts: 46 Member
    Amazing transformation. You were very beautiful before and now you are beautiful AND healthy! What an awesome inspiration you are!!!!
  • JanetLM73
    JanetLM73 Posts: 1,226 Member
    You look so amazing....great job!!
  • AmandaCaswell1982
    AmandaCaswell1982 Posts: 170 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    Oh and no weightloss surgery. I was 218 lbs and don't know if I would have qualified. Calorie restriction (at first) and alot of sweat... two-a-days for the last few months have been it.

    I started around 1200 cals a day, weekends were free. Then I started getting serious when I lost about 25 lbs. I realized I could do it. I would have a cheat day once in a while. Then I hit several plateaus.... I started working out-- weights, weights, weights and more food. I eat 2000 cals or so now, less if I dont work out.

    I remember looking at the before/after pictures of other members when I first started and remember how much it motivated me, so I decided to post this.

    I appreciate all the positive comments!
  • SteffieMark
    SteffieMark Posts: 1,719 Member
    You look great. Please don't let morons put a damper on your success! Congratulations!
  • AmandaCaswell1982
    AmandaCaswell1982 Posts: 170 Member
    Amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing differences!! Btw, I LOVE St. Augustine! We go every summer :-0
    I LOVE it here! I dont think they'll EVER get rid of me!!!!
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