50lbs down, 112 to go! (Pics)

jcstanton
jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
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It's been a long road, and I still have a long way to go (need to lose 112 more pounds), but I am much better off today than I was a year ago. May of 2011 I kicked off this journey by walking a 5K. Now, I am actually able to run a little bit. I have recently been medicated for hypothyroidism and insulin resistance (since March 2012), and I am hoping my progress will pick up again. This is the longest I have ever stuck to a weightloss/fitness program, and I am proud of myself for that alone. I am more determined than ever to keep at this until I reach my goal.

Before--May 2011

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After--Today, July 4, 2012

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  • jenillawafer
    jenillawafer Posts: 426 Member
    Congrats, I can definitely see the results!
    You are a gorgeous lady. :-) Keep rockin' it.
  • carebear7951
    carebear7951 Posts: 404 Member
    Great job! I hope the meds help you pick it back up b/c that can definitely be discouraging. Are you taking metformin?
  • Raezor1207
    Raezor1207 Posts: 80 Member
    Looking fabulous!!!
  • Maddyandjack
    Maddyandjack Posts: 1
    Wow!!! You look amazing already! Great job and can't wait to see pics when you've reached your goal!
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    Great progress!
  • niknak0508
    niknak0508 Posts: 425 Member
    It's been a long road, and I still have a long way to go (need to lose 112 more pounds), but I am much better off today than I was a year ago. May of 2011 I kicked off this journey by walking a 5K. Now, I am actually able to run a little bit. I have recently been medicated for hypothyroidism and insulin resistance (since March 2012), and I am hoping my progress will pick up again. This is the longest I have ever stuck to a weightloss/fitness program, and I am proud of myself for that alone. I am more determined than ever to keep at this until I reach my goal.

    Before--May 2011

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    After--Today, July 4, 2012

    AfterJuly2012.jpg

    Beautiful!! You've done fabulous so far, nice job on your progress hun!
  • StacyJCrain
    StacyJCrain Posts: 63 Member
    Amazing! Huge difference.
  • donovanart
    donovanart Posts: 55
    That's fantastic! Great job!! :)
  • TeineAulelei7
    TeineAulelei7 Posts: 3
    You look fabulous, keep it up! :)
  • DataBased
    DataBased Posts: 513 Member
    You really are beautiful (at any weight) and I'm so inspired by your commitment and perseverance. The difference that 50 lbs has made on your body is fabulous and very evident. The difference it has made in your attitude and outlook must feel really great, too. Congrats!
  • ndrn1959
    ndrn1959 Posts: 8 Member
    Congratulations on your success and journey. Stay healthy and happy:smile:
  • santini1975
    santini1975 Posts: 175 Member
    Great job! You look so happy!!
  • alaskagirl5
    alaskagirl5 Posts: 95 Member
    Great job! Your waist looks amazing!!
  • mirandamayhem
    mirandamayhem Posts: 772
    Looking good! Definitely a difference, and you're glowing and your skin looks so healthy!
  • hsandall
    hsandall Posts: 106 Member
    You look great, keep up the good work even if it isn't fast, its a marathon not a race! I have to tell myself that everyday!
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Great job! I hope the meds help you pick it back up b/c that can definitely be discouraging. Are you taking metformin?

    Yes, I'm taking Metformin. Synthroid for the hypothyroidism. I have started to notice subtle changes in my energy level and the scale has started to move again, slowly but surely.
  • skb12573
    skb12573 Posts: 182 Member
    Looking great! Good for you on getting healthy!!
  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
    You look so strong so healthy. Fantastic progress, I feel fantastic for you. Hope you feel it toooo.
  • treblemaker90
    treblemaker90 Posts: 65 Member
    You look great! And that's some serious dedication! Keep it up :)
  • EbonySD
    EbonySD Posts: 142
    Looking strong and in shape! No stopping you!
  • tigmic
    tigmic Posts: 12
    Visible progress already! Nice work!
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Wow!!! You look amazing already! Great job and can't wait to see pics when you've reached your goal!

    Thanks! Yeah, the shirt I'm wearing in the before pic is a size 26. The shirt in the after is a size XL, which I believe is equivalent to a size 18W-20W. I'm really anxious to reach ONEderland, as I haven't been under 200lbs in about 14 years. That will be an emotional day for me when that happens. I'm shooting for 9/21/2012 (last day of summer), but I don't know if that will happen or not. That's only two and a half months from now, and I am still at 247lbs. I set that goal right after I was medicated in March, but I have only lost about seven pounds since then. The meds haven't worked as quickly as I had originally hoped.
  • paulaann67
    paulaann67 Posts: 145 Member
    Great job can really see a difference! Thanks for sharing the photos. Keep up the great work!:smile:
  • MrsBully4
    MrsBully4 Posts: 304 Member
    You're looking great and so much fitter, way to go!
  • AllisonB145
    AllisonB145 Posts: 94 Member
    Congratulations you have done a phenominal job keep up the great work!! :smile:
  • slowly_changing12
    slowly_changing12 Posts: 192 Member
    u look great!!! i see the swinsuit body....keep up the good work...u can do this!!!!
  • LenaMena87
    LenaMena87 Posts: 469 Member
    You go girl :)
  • MarriSunshine
    MarriSunshine Posts: 26
    Can totally see the difference!! And ur smile says it all!!! You are doing amazing!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • lilpe5512
    lilpe5512 Posts: 397 Member
    WTG! U look great!
  • mesee619
    mesee619 Posts: 84 Member
    Keep up the good work! Continue to be your biggest fan

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