51 POUNDS GONE FOREVER (Pics) -- More to go!!

vxxtoria
vxxtoria Posts: 50 Member
in Success Stories
Hello everyone,

First time posting and using the website & app for MFP!! Here I goooo...

My name is Victoria and growing up I was: the chubby kid.. the fat pre-teen.. and the overweight adult.
In January 2011, I decided enough is ENOUGH... and 1.5 years later, I've lost a total of 51 POUNDS!!

I'll admit it wasn't and hasn't been an easy journey.. but I keep going on and pick myself up when I fall. I honestly thought I'd just always be overweight (or considered obese if you take my BMI # into consideration) for all of my life, but now that I've been seeing the weight come off and my health slowly regaining, I really wanted to share to anyone out there that YOU CAN DO IT.

I took nutrition in university while I was in pre-med so I knew the information, but did I apply it? No, of course not!! And how embarrassing is that!? I'm happy to let anyone know what I've been doing to lose the weight, but currently what works for me is the paleo diet (no sugars (other then my two fruit a day) & no grains) and intensive workouts & conditioning (cross fit & bikram hot yoga).

I've set mini goals. First one is to hit 160 lbs, second is 140 lbs, and third being 130 lbs; once being at 130 lbs I will then evaluate where I'm at and what I'm wanting to do.

Do keep in mind, although I've lost the weight I have.. I definitely want to lose more. As previously stated, I've never been petite or 'fit' so I don't know what my actual target weight is. I started at 220 pounds in January 2011 and am now currently 169 lbs. I am 5'3" and from what I've read, my 'ideal weight' should be from 115-135 lbs. I still feel like I'm pretty 'curvy' (to put it nicely.. haha), so I'm still pretty conscious on my weight and how I look.. but oh well, no turning back now.. here are the pictures!!

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BEFORE I FORGET.. I'd love to find friends on here for support or for me to help you in support or anything else!!! I'm so new to this, I'd love to meet new people!!!

Thanks!!
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  • tg0926
    tg0926 Posts: 9 Member
    you look awesome! so pretty! keep it up!
  • Tatyanne
    Tatyanne Posts: 471 Member
    Hi :)

    Welcome to MFP. I'll sent you a friend request :)

    If you need anything, just text me.

    Kisses,
    Tatyanne
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    You look great!!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    You look amazing! :flowerforyou:
  • delikium
    delikium Posts: 196 Member
    you are absolutely beautiful
  • Lizlicious2187
    Lizlicious2187 Posts: 178 Member
    Great job!!
  • bandenna
    bandenna Posts: 89 Member
    You did it! Great job girl :flowerforyou: You look great
  • skinyZ
    skinyZ Posts: 89 Member
    good job! woot woot! congrats :flowerforyou:
  • Mrshotwing
    Mrshotwing Posts: 166 Member
    you are welcome to add me. :) great job!
  • lubzii
    lubzii Posts: 4
    You look great!!!!!
  • reashamoriba
    reashamoriba Posts: 121 Member
    you look great!!!
  • farmfreshv2
    farmfreshv2 Posts: 5
    You're doing amazing! :)
  • ladyluch99
    ladyluch99 Posts: 264 Member
    Beautiful! You've done awesome. Congrats!!!
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    Amazing. You look great.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    amazing amazing amazing job!!! and omg i would kill for your cheekbones!
  • Bluesmilie
    Bluesmilie Posts: 161 Member
    You look absolutely great! Keep up the good job. Your amazing!
  • beachloe
    beachloe Posts: 51 Member
    Good job! You look fantastic!
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    WOW, you look great. Your face is really different. Keep up the good work.
  • nikki_1979
    nikki_1979 Posts: 57
    Amazing changes!! You look beautiful! Congrats! :flowerforyou:
  • pam6870
    pam6870 Posts: 100 Member
    Beautiful!
  • darcie81
    darcie81 Posts: 69 Member
    WOW GIRL, You've done an excellent job!!! Keep up the great work!!! ;0)
  • anajera1075
    anajera1075 Posts: 3
    I too have just found the Paleo diet as well as cross fit, I have been doing it for a total of 5 weeks now and I am down 7.8 pounds LOVE IT!!!! I am not going to lie it is intense but I am stronger than I have ever been...

    You look amazing BTW... I was reading your story and honestly it sounds like mine (the whole always being heavy thing) and being fed up... I was right there and I am working on myself as well... I will friend you and we can support one another. It is always nice to find people who are in the same boat.

    Good luck and talk soon. :)
  • hannahchiarella
    hannahchiarella Posts: 28 Member
    Youve done so well and youve got some great goals!
  • veggiesaurus15
    veggiesaurus15 Posts: 152 Member
    You look awesome!!!
  • Hadassk
    Hadassk Posts: 63
    You look fantastic! You are an inspiration!!!! :)
  • jenniferrebekahsands
    jenniferrebekahsands Posts: 54
    You are doing fantastic and so beautiful!! You have come so very far already. Congratulations on your successes so far!!

    I am new here too and would love to find friends to give and receive support!

    Keep updating your future success! You are truly an inspiration to me!!

    jen
  • Bailey543
    Bailey543 Posts: 375
    I've always loved reading success stories! Great job!
  • Krizzo87
    Krizzo87 Posts: 14,186 Member
    You're beautiful!! :) Sent you a friend request!!
  • prettygirlstorm1
    prettygirlstorm1 Posts: 721 Member
    Congratulations!! you are my inspiration!!! You look wonderful. Keep up the good work!!1
  • cleorh
    cleorh Posts: 44 Member
    You are just beautiful and you have done so well. The change in your body is amazing. Keep going I wish you all the luck in the world. xxxxx

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