Before & During - 35lbs lost in 7 months

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  • flisafakto
    flisafakto Posts: 143 Member
    With your tone I didn't expect to see much of a change....that's a big change! You're doing great! And if you keep at it you'll hit onederland in no time!!!! Smile! You're doing it!

    Thanks a bucket, everyone!

    It's hard to keep up the motivation when I've been stuck at the same weight for 3 months, hence the negativity. Some days are harder than others, but most of the time, I still know I'm doing the right thing and more importantly - doing it the right way. Weight would slide off of me when I was on 1200 cals a day and doing lots of cardio, but I just ended up hungry, tired and losing muscle mass.
  • KetoBella
    KetoBella Posts: 141 Member
    Looking at those pictures must have been motivating, it is awesome how much 35 pounds has made. Don't get discouraged, but after three months of staying the same you might want to change things around a bit. Be super careful with your tracking. You might want to actually weigh or measure since eyeballing things can be very misleading. If your calories need to come down or your exercise needs to be modified it doesn't have to be drastic since you are basically maintaining right now. Keep up the awesome work it is making a difference!
  • flisafakto
    flisafakto Posts: 143 Member
    Looking at those pictures must have been motivating, it is awesome how much 35 pounds has made. Don't get discouraged, but after three months of staying the same you might want to change things around a bit. Be super careful with your tracking. You might want to actually weigh or measure since eyeballing things can be very misleading. If your calories need to come down or your exercise needs to be modified it doesn't have to be drastic since you are basically maintaining right now. Keep up the awesome work it is making a difference!

    It is motivating! I've already switched things up a lot in the past couple months. Started a proper strength training program, started going on more hikes/walks instead of relying on the elliptical. I even gave C25K a try but I suffer from horrible shin splints despite having good running shoes.

    When it comes to tracking my food, I got a kitchen scale and everything, so it should be accurate. I'm still working on not only eating low-calorie but also eating bette, i.e. more veggies, less prosessed foods etc. I can still do better on that front! Lately I'm trying to be vigilant with my water intake, and limit cheat days/meals. Thanks for all the tips though, I appreciate it! And I'd love some more if you have them :)
  • ilzeBella
    ilzeBella Posts: 4 Member
    There is a huge, noticeable difference - don't get discouraged! Whatever you're doing is WORKING!!
  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
    WOW, YOU LOOK GREAT. Good job, you have won already.
  • Jflowwers
    Jflowwers Posts: 137 Member
    You look amazing!
  • CJVoorhies
    CJVoorhies Posts: 1
    Awesome.....that will help me stay the course. Congrats and keep up the good work...You Look Super!!!
  • redhot1n
    redhot1n Posts: 2 Member
    Your transformation is awesome! Thanks for the inspiration to keep going :)
  • flisafakto
    flisafakto Posts: 143 Member
    :wink: Thanks for all the kind words! Again, if anyone is looking to get and give a bit more support on MFP, feel free to add me - just drop me a line with the request
  • luvinmefirst
    luvinmefirst Posts: 160 Member
    I see a major difference and you look great. Keep up the good work!
  • QMHayden
    QMHayden Posts: 87 Member
    Nice job, u can really see the loss
  • shellsrenee01
    shellsrenee01 Posts: 357 Member
    Wow, that doesn't even look like the same size dress!! Way to go! :)
  • NYAnnie33
    NYAnnie33 Posts: 61 Member
    Can totally tell the difference! Great job, keep it up!
  • PlumeriaToo
    PlumeriaToo Posts: 188 Member
    Terrific job! You look wonderful, bet you feel great too. :flowerforyou:
  • Sherriediva1
    Sherriediva1 Posts: 345 Member
    My first thought was....absolutely gorgeous!! :))
    Very nice job!
  • pixlamarque
    pixlamarque Posts: 312 Member
    I'm really glad you posted your during pics. Our stats are very similar. I'm 5'3" and had a SW of 229. Today I am 196.3 ( I gained a few pounds back on my vacation last week). It is so hard for me to see any difference, but when I look at your photos it is so obvious. It makes me realize that I probably look different as well.
  • samakain
    samakain Posts: 60
    You look like you lost more than 35lbs! The inches really do count. Keep up the great work :)
  • WolffRN
    WolffRN Posts: 48
    Great job girlie!!! Be proud of your accomplishment!!! You look fantastic!!!
  • marypfeffer
    marypfeffer Posts: 1
    Smile your beautiful and your doing awesome!:smile:
  • laceylou0702
    laceylou0702 Posts: 226 Member
    Great job & that is the cutest dress ever!
  • Dianielle
    Dianielle Posts: 50
    Awesome success!!! I wish I could see your pictures, my computer wont let me!!
  • candctaber
    candctaber Posts: 274
    Congrats you look great!
  • AZnewme
    AZnewme Posts: 228 Member
    LOOK at you!!! Wow! Awesome difference and ONE-derland right around the corner!!! Go you!!!!
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    You've done a great job. I'd love to see a smile in the pic!! Be proud of your achievement. It only gets better from here!!!
  • Jessaustx
    Jessaustx Posts: 130
    You look fabulous! Keep up the hard work :)
  • xoFABULOUSxo
    xoFABULOUSxo Posts: 13
    You look great!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    wow!! such a difference, you should really be proud of yourself, keep up the good work you look great! taking pics definately should be a great boost to anyone on the weight loss journey.
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    HOLY SMOKES!! You look fantastic!! such a difference!!
  • TriumphNow
    TriumphNow Posts: 526 Member
    It's so good to take pictures to really see your progress. The difference is so obvious and you look great!
  • flisafakto
    flisafakto Posts: 143 Member
    Thanks a lot everyone! It feels absolutely great to see the difference in the pictures, and having other people confirm it too!

    One can easily get hung up on the numbers on the scales, like I have a habit of doing... That's when pictures and measurements make all the difference!

    If anyone needs another pal, feel free to add me!

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