57lbs down in 6 months - 5ft 4" - 218lbs to 161lbs

WendyFlynn
WendyFlynn Posts: 139 Member
edited December 24 in Success Stories
Hello everyone

A great big thank you to everyone who has posted on this forum, when I feel like going off track I come on MFP and look at all of your amazing success stories.

I struggle to see much difference in myself when I look in the mirror (accordingly this is quite common!) so I thought I would be brave and post my progress pics.

MFP set me at 1200 calories and initially the losses were high but I now lose a steady 1lb per week. I use a weekly calorie total to guide me so I can incorporate meals and drinks with loved ones without worrying about going over my daily limit. I've tried to stick to low cal/low fat foods and have not limited any food groups.

Exercise wise, it's mainly been walking (when the weather permits, the UK is not blessed at the moment!)

Current weight is 161lbs. I initally set my goal for 150lb (it seemed like a pipe dream at the time) but I hope to get to 140lbs.

I wish everyone well and all I can say is keep at it one day at a time!


I started at 218lbs January 4th 2012:


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  • sambagthebrave
    sambagthebrave Posts: 10 Member
    Looking good! Great motivation. Thanks for posting and keep up the good work!
  • jgmom2
    jgmom2 Posts: 14 Member
    you look fantastic. you should be proud to post your pictures..great job!
  • Krys_140
    Krys_140 Posts: 648 Member
    Wendy, you are looking wonderful! Congratulations on your hard work paying off in such a lovely way!

    I'm 5'4, as well, and started at 194 at the beginning of June. My goal weight when I started was 140, but I've since dropped it to 135, after a couple weeks of good successes.

    I think you look fantastic, but if you decide to go lower, feel free to add me, and we can both take the journey together!

    Congrats again on great results!!
  • crooks_RN
    crooks_RN Posts: 69
    Great results! Keep it up!
  • cheeryel
    cheeryel Posts: 20
    You look fantastic. I'm sure you can achieve 140lbs!
  • meljofield
    meljofield Posts: 79
    Great job! You look happy. :)
  • castroje
    castroje Posts: 130 Member
    Don't get me wrong but you look even younger. Fantastic results!!!!
  • ShalisaClam
    ShalisaClam Posts: 190
    You look amazing. Great job!
  • DirtyStacks
    DirtyStacks Posts: 179 Member
    Well done! How do you feel? More energy to do things?
  • briyowes
    briyowes Posts: 757 Member
    Congratulations! You've done a great job. I wish you much continued success.
  • alumpoflard
    alumpoflard Posts: 95 Member
    Fantastic, just popped on here for some inspiration and you are it :flowerforyou:
  • wendytc
    wendytc Posts: 189 Member
    Wonderful job! You look great! Congrats!
  • tlafrance
    tlafrance Posts: 105 Member
    Congratulations on your hard work ! This is such an inspiration!
  • ktfitzgerald
    ktfitzgerald Posts: 369 Member
    Congrats! You look beautiful, happy and healthy!
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    Wow you look amazing, I hope you can see the change because its big a difference great job.
  • WendyFlynn
    WendyFlynn Posts: 139 Member
    Awww, thank you, how lovely are you all?!

    I must be more sociable and interact more on forums x
  • cavegrl140
    cavegrl140 Posts: 19
    Fantastic!
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    Your so pretty!! Great job I can see the loss and you look great!
  • levstein
    levstein Posts: 74
    Well done 6 months that is fantastic gives me encouragement and strength as I start my success story! Where in the UK are you I'm in Scotland nr Edinburgh please add me as a friend as I am a newbie! Thanks. Woop Woop!!
  • Letters24You
    Letters24You Posts: 263 Member
    What a complete difference!!!
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,351 Member
    You look amazing. Congratulations.!!!
  • WendyFlynn
    WendyFlynn Posts: 139 Member
    Wendy, you are looking wonderful! Congratulations on your hard work paying off in such a lovely way!

    I'm 5'4, as well, and started at 194 at the beginning of June. My goal weight when I started was 140, but I've since dropped it to 135, after a couple weeks of good successes.

    I think you look fantastic, but if you decide to go lower, feel free to add me, and we can both take the journey together!

    Congrats again on great results!!


    Hi Krys

    Amazing work! You've done fabulous, congratulations! I could only dream of being 135. IF I get anywhere near I know who to turn to for inspiration x
  • mszebra
    mszebra Posts: 94
    You look amazing. :)
  • menletti
    menletti Posts: 96 Member
    Incredible!! You look WONDERFUL!
  • sweetd_cali
    sweetd_cali Posts: 323 Member
    Great job! What an accomplishment :)
  • WendyFlynn
    WendyFlynn Posts: 139 Member
    Don't get me wrong but you look even younger. Fantastic results!!!!

    I haven't taken you wrong.... thanks! I thought the wrinkles that had been plumped out by the pudginess would appear but so far so good. All the best x
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    You are inspiring! COngrats on reaching this major success and you look great.
  • marapalumbo
    marapalumbo Posts: 85 Member
    You look great!
  • jennifer52484
    jennifer52484 Posts: 888 Member
    Great Job!!! That is amazing weight loss! Congrats.
  • fitpilatesqueen
    fitpilatesqueen Posts: 337
    Congrats, fantastic progress. Keep it up
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