Motivate Me! How much weight loss in 9 months?

MexisMom · June 2012

Well, my birthday is in about 9 months and I'm determined to be in a sexy dress by then!

Please share your stories over a nine month period, including starting weight.

I'm looking forward to seeing what others acheived so I can use that to further push myeslf!

nmb0717 · June 2012

I'm currently on month 8 and I've list 53 pounds as of this morning! The scale actually fell below 200 this morning and I couldn't believe it! I've been eating better, drinking 12-18 glasses of water a day and doing Zumba and other cardio at least 4 days a week! You can do it too!!!

ruggedBear · June 2012

You can do this! I lost 63 pounds in 9 months, but I have gained a lot of muscle over that time period too since I work out every day, three days a week doing strength training with a trainer, and hard cardio (HR b/w 150-160 - about 85% of my max) for an hour every other day. My body fat has gone from 46% to 29% - a HUGE difference in body composition (still working on that - want to get down to 23%)- so focus on the results, not the scale and DO lift weights!

Make time - it only takes 1 hour a day and it will be the best use of an hour you will ever spend! and EAT MORE not LESS! especially on hard workout days.

Best of luck in reaching your goals.

omma_to_3 · June 2012

I'm a slow loser. About 40 lbs. for me.

sarahkraus1982 · June 2012

I'm 5 months in and 44 lbs down!
SW 210.4lbs
CW 166.0lbs
GW 135.0lbs
:drinker:

MexisMom · June 2012

Thanks guys! I love hearing about others' losses to keep me motivated; the Success Stories is by far my most frequently viewed forum. Keep the stats coming.

I don't necessarily plan to be at my goal by my birthday as that would be about 10lbs a month, but I do hope to do the best I possibly can.

amanda_ataraxia · June 2012

In 4 months, I have lost 30lbs.

rfarinha · June 2012

In 9 months I have lost 78 lbs! Keep it up!!! You'll do GREAT!

geohow11 · June 2012

Well, my birthday is in about 9 months and I'm determined to be in a sexy dress by then!

Please share your stories over a nine month period, including starting weight.

I'm looking forward to seeing what others achieved so I can use that to further push myself!

May 15, 2011 = 360 lbs.

February 15, 2012 = 202 lbs.

June 15, 2012 = 184 lbs.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

applesauce610 · July 2012

Bump !!

I like this thread :-) You all are such an encouragement in your losses! Keep up your hard work :-)

My start weight is 216.5 and my goal weight is 145. I plan on reaching that by May/June of next year. So far I've said goodbye to 3.5 lbs! You can do it Mexi's mom!!!!

MexisMom · July 2012

Bump !!

I like this thread :-) You all are such an encouragement in your losses! Keep up your hard work :-)

My start weight is 216.5 and my goal weight is 145. I plan on reaching that by May/June of next year. So far I've said goodbye to 3.5 lbs! You can do it Mexi's mom!!!!

Thanks

Everyone's had great losses here!

apedinger · July 2012

You can definitely do it!!

October 1st I weighed 275lbs

Today July 4th I weigh 214LBS

61LBS in 9 months, and to be honest, I really didn't crack down till the end of august, and didn't start using MFP until march...SO I can only imagine where I would be if I started hardcore earlier!!

Pinky1147 · July 2012

Awesome loses and dedication everyone!! I hope I have the same success!!! You all are inspirations!!

SteffieMark · July 2012

4 months in and 52 pounds down.

mrsjennifermaffei · July 2012

I lost 30lbs in 12 months but that's really low for people I think. I half assed it and slacked off a lot. Now, I'm looking to lose about 40lbs in 5-6months. It's really do-able from what I've read and seen. Just have to eat right, foods low in carbs and fat and high in protein.