80 lbs gone (with pics)

kimad
kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
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Hi everyone, I thought it was my turn to post a success story. I started in April 2011, and have since lost 80 lbs. I plan to lose another 10-20 lbs depending how I feel. I am struggling with 'twin skin' after having twins in 2005 so I am not sure yet what will happen. MFP has been my source of logging and support - thank you! Also, my neighbour Leanne (teeley) has been very instrumental in my success as well!! I went from dying at running for a minute, to doing 6k in 45ish minutes. I exercise (or try) 3x per week, and I mainly stick to 1300ish cals a day. I splurge 1-2 days a week, I need this becuase it's moderation/lifestyle change not a diet. We will all meet our goals, just keep plugging away... all those small losses add up to big ones!

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After 50lbs lost

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50 lbs down

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61 lbs down

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After 75 lbs lost

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After 80 lbs lost, starting pants (size 18 now in an 8)
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  • thinnydiaries
    thinnydiaries Posts: 10
    WOW! Congratulations!!!!! :D
  • Sbehlmer
    Sbehlmer Posts: 464 Member
    You look great...congratulations!!!!! :)
  • danread
    danread Posts: 2
    good job, looking great!
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
    You look like a completely different woman. You're so inspirational! :)
  • bikinibeliever
    bikinibeliever Posts: 832 Member
    Wow, great job, you look fantastic!! Thanks for the inspiration.
  • asiavenetia
    asiavenetia Posts: 31 Member
    You look amazing! Congratulations!
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Wonderful!
  • cheann1978
    cheann1978 Posts: 9 Member
    Awesome!!! Great work!!!:smile:
  • purplejoecool
    purplejoecool Posts: 26
    Good job, you look like a different person!!!!
  • healthy1215
    healthy1215 Posts: 54
    Good job! Please share your words of wisdom - what worked and what didn't?
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    WOW!! I don't know what else to say but...WOW!! You look AMAZING! Congrats!
  • parkermegan
    parkermegan Posts: 167
    WTG!!!!!!! You look great!!! I know all about the twin skin, hoping my body decides to suck mine back up LOL
  • Jessaustx
    Jessaustx Posts: 130
    Wow!! You look incredible, all that hard work has definitely paid off
  • DarwinChick95
    DarwinChick95 Posts: 144 Member
    WOW You look amazing!!!
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    Good job! Please share your words of wisdom - what worked and what didn't?

    I had to change things around some.. I was eating 1200/day and kind of stalled, so I bumped up to 1300.
    I notice when I don't exercise or drink my water my loss struggles. I decided never to deprive myself. I 'cheat' every Friday... and honestly sometimes Saturday.... my loss has slowed a bit as I am closer to my goal but I decided this is LIFE and we need to LIVE it... I am still quite strict the other 5 days. You just need to fiddle around to find something that works for you and adjust as you see fit. Remember every loss is a LOSS and even a gain isn't the end of the world. I gained many times and probably still will, its a nice reality check. Good luck

    ETA - I don't eat my exercise cals, becuase I hope they will balance out my cheat days. Thats only me though.
  • BriskisGrl
    BriskisGrl Posts: 461
    Wow amazing job.. What an inspiration!
  • jkleman79
    jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
    You look incredible and quite HOT now. NIce work!! CHEERS!!! =0)
  • aftergypsies
    aftergypsies Posts: 248 Member
    Wow!! Way to go. You look amazing. =)
  • v_snowdrop
    v_snowdrop Posts: 59
    Truly inspiring. thanks for sharing and congrats on your success.
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    You look incredible and quite HOT now. NIce work!! CHEERS!!! =0)

    WOOHOO :) thx!
  • lisaishotpink
    lisaishotpink Posts: 124
    Congratulations!! What an amazing achievement, and inspirational too!
  • teeley
    teeley Posts: 477 Member
    YEAH KIM!!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK GIRL, She keeps me in line all the time!! Thanks for the great friendship as well....And yes she is HOT!!!
  • Misslisat
    Misslisat Posts: 203 Member
    You are my hero! Your weight loss is exactly where I'm headed, going from an 18 down to an 8-10. I'm almost halfway there. :)

    Congratulations on your great achievement!!:happy:
  • toomuchsweetness
    toomuchsweetness Posts: 168 Member
    totally awesome!
  • twinmom430
    twinmom430 Posts: 457 Member
    You are a rock star my dear and huge motivator for me!!! Glad we are pals!
  • secretiive
    secretiive Posts: 121 Member
    amazing. your progress has certainly emphasized your beauty :-)
  • gcanter
    gcanter Posts: 194 Member
    GREAT! Keep it up.
  • Cindylou321
    Cindylou321 Posts: 66
    Incredible!!
  • TanaLopez13
    TanaLopez13 Posts: 15 Member
    WoW!!!!!!!
  • Autumn_P
    Autumn_P Posts: 101 Member
    You look great! Congrats on your success :)

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