Just 30 pounds to lose and did it?

here_I_go_again
here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
in Success Stories
Hi!
I know there are alot of before and after pics of various groups and everyone looks awesome!!!! I'm wondering however if there are any of you out there who have had just 30 or so pounds to lose and has before and after pics? I'm really short, and am having a hard time with motivation to lose 30 pounds. Need to see if people out there have only needed to lose around that much and have before and after shots to give me some inspiration. It seems really difficult and my body seems to want to stay where it is BUT I'm not going to let it dang it!! If anyone out there has had to lose just 30 pounds or less ( and I don't mean "just" as in it isnt difficult because it surely IS!) and has pics of progress.
I could reallly use some inspiration. Thank you in advance!

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  • here_I_go_again
    here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
    Noone?
  • 1Kristine1
    1Kristine1 Posts: 697 Member
    My goal is 40.
    But no pics, sorry.
  • EllenBe
    EllenBe Posts: 31
    Bump
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    does a guy picture count hmm
  • teenamai
    teenamai Posts: 48 Member
    My goal is 42lbs. Only have before pictures. Sorry.
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    Good question. Maybe search the forums for "success 30"?
  • perenial52
    perenial52 Posts: 14 Member
    hi I have 10 pounds I want to loose and it is a battle I could use some advice on how you stayed focused thanks sharon perenial52
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    Here is what 30lbs lost looks like on me. I'm 6'. They're not great pics, but you can see a difference. Good luck to you!!!

    194lbs
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    164lbs
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    ETA - I still want to lose a few more, but more importantly, i want to firm everything up. I'm planning on starting to lift in the fall when the kids go to school. Also, i wasn't able to lose weight until i upped my caloric intake from 1200 to 1500.
  • kjbbdoll
    kjbbdoll Posts: 86
    I have 9lbs left to lose but have already lost 30lbs. It took me 5 mos to lose 30lbs on 1200 calories a day. Sorry, I haven't taken before and after pictures. I have gone from a size 12 jean to a size 8. If you want to 'friend' me, please feel free!
  • allison0820
    allison0820 Posts: 323 Member
    I actually have more to lose, but I'm 5'6" and have lost 41 lbs so far...

    This is before in March 2010 at 242lbs
    1_March2010-1.jpg


    This was taken June 21, 2012 at 200lbs
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    If you need support feel free to send me a friend request.. I am here everyday!! :)
  • Steen_bean
    Steen_bean Posts: 33 Member
    Iv lost 22lbs and still have about 10 more to go. I would post photos, but no idea how. Anybody keen to help me? lol

    Edit: Just realised you can actually see my photos as my little profile photo! hahah.
  • serenity216
    serenity216 Posts: 512 Member
    My goal is 60 pounds and I am at 25. I can't get my stupid editing software to cooperate on a before and after photo (or during). =(
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    I would spend sometime go thru the many pages on 'success stories' I have been around here for awhile and know they are posted alot. Probably for some they are 'during' pics but still gives you a good sense. GOOD LUCK!
  • pinkupooh
    pinkupooh Posts: 155
    I initially want lose 30 first, but then 20 more once I get there. I have only lost 10 lb so far and only I can notice that I have lost 10 lb. I still see myself HUGE when I look in the mirror, so don't want to take pics yet....:(

    Hang in there, you will be able to do it. MFP is good.
  • kgchisholm
    kgchisholm Posts: 134 Member
    I'm not DONE, and am aiming for more like 50 pounds, but you can see just how drastically 30ish pounds affected me. I am 5'2'', so I can appreciate the "short" thing!

    Starting weight at 183 (eek!!)

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    20 pounds down...

    163lbs.jpg

    30 pounds .. .

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    ALMOST 40 ....

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    Hope this helps! Friend me if you like :)
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    I've lost 32 and I am 5ft 2in. Link to my story with photos is in my profile.
  • sherry9300
    sherry9300 Posts: 149 Member
    Well, this is about five pounds from my MFP starting weight of 162. The picture that I really call my "before" pic is a hard copy presented to me at work for an award I received. I will eventually scan it and post with a decent "after" pic as well. Anyway, here goes, hope this works.

    Before....me in December 2011. Roughly one month before joining MFP
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    And this is me in late May of this year. Met my original goal of 130 at this point. I have since decided to lose another five pounds after hanging out at maintenance for about three weeks.
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    Oh yeah, forgot to say I'm 5'2". That's my 11 year old daughter next to me, as if I needed to feel any shorter. :-)
  • rklein88
    rklein88 Posts: 71 Member
    add me as a friend. I have pics on my profile that are 26 lbs different (all are labeled with dates and weights)...keep in mind, though, that I am 5'9' so you will have MUCH more noticeable results if you are shorter than that and lose 30lbs :) GOOD LUCK!!
  • here_I_go_again
    here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
    all of you look great! keep 'em coming!
  • here_I_go_again
    here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
    I've lost 30 lbs.

    Before (173 lbs)

    144.jpg


    After (143 lbs)

    thinme3.jpg

    Amazing! Great work, you look wonderfull! What is you exercise program?
  • here_I_go_again
    here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
    I actually have more to lose, but I'm 5'6" and have lost 41 lbs so far...

    This is before in March 2010 at 242lbs
    1_March2010-1.jpg


    This was taken June 21, 2012 at 200lbs
    Wilson-20120620-01424-1.jpg

    If you need support feel free to send me a friend request.. I am here everyday!! :)

    What is your exercise program?

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