Happier and Healthier! 56lbs down w/pics!

Motivated__
Motivated__ Posts: 27
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After having my seocnd son I weighed about 230lbs! For my 5'2" frame this is pretty huge! I didn't realize how big I was until I went shopping for post-pregnancy pants and realized that I couldn't fit in any size I tried on. I could barely fit in a size 16 and refused to buy a size 18. I got to it asap. I was using MFP but under another name so I started in Novemeber 2011 at 230 and today I weighed in at 174! I am not close to my goal of 125... yet but I know that if I could have come this far I can definitely do it! I have always had a strong support system which is so important and I can honestly say that now fitting comfortably in a size 12 (and goin down) I am so much happier. I am postin these pics as a reminder to myself and everyone else out there who has 100+ lbs to lose that you can do it! I am half way to my goal and it only gets better!!

Sorry I don't have full body shots, but I think you can see a difference!

Taken in October 2011 230lbs.

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July 2012 174lbs.

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Replies

  • mojolo7
    mojolo7 Posts: 36 Member
    Congratulations! Keep up the hard work, you are looking great!
  • happyceliza
    happyceliza Posts: 36 Member
    You look amazing! keep up the good work. It inspired me to see people who started where I did. I love your gray/white dress btw.
  • SGreen134
    SGreen134 Posts: 136 Member
    You look fantastic! Great job!
  • kori333
    kori333 Posts: 174 Member
    You're hard work is definitely paying off!

    You're beautiful by the way!
  • lfm1968
    lfm1968 Posts: 44 Member
    That's an awesome change - gorgeous either way though!!
  • kmmealey
    kmmealey Posts: 76 Member
    Wow, good for you. Great results. Thanks for motivating the rest of us.
  • Motivated__
    Motivated__ Posts: 27
    Thank you everyone! Every day it is a work in progress. I just take it one day at time because honestly that's all you can do, right? I hope to see your guys' success pics soon!! : )
  • Kalola11
    Kalola11 Posts: 25 Member
    Good for you! You are looking great!
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
    You are adorable!! And you look FANTASTIC! Great job!
  • sunshinesquared
    sunshinesquared Posts: 2,733 Member
    Way to go! You have done an awesome job, keep up the great work!
  • YasJas2011
    YasJas2011 Posts: 29 Member
    You look AWESOME!!!!! Congrats on your weight loss!
  • crooks_RN
    crooks_RN Posts: 69
    Congrats! Great job! Can't wait to post my own pics!
  • earthtoemilyy
    earthtoemilyy Posts: 66
    awesome job, you are beautiful :)
  • DianaJaneD
    DianaJaneD Posts: 157 Member
    Much congrats from somene else who is currently 174 lbs. and size 12! Let's both keep going :) Your determination has sure paid off!
  • senyosmom
    senyosmom Posts: 613 Member
    you sure look happier! Your face has thinned a lot!
  • dnesh0905
    dnesh0905 Posts: 6
    congrats! good job!!
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Great job! You can do it. Thank you for sharing.
  • FammaMel
    FammaMel Posts: 293 Member
    Great job! Keep up the good work!
  • mckellipgirl
    mckellipgirl Posts: 63 Member
    WOW You look fantastic! You can see that you feel better about yourself. Congrats and keep up the good work. :)
  • nescegirl28
    nescegirl28 Posts: 7 Member
    So proud of you!!! Such a great support system if only I could actually follow through with all your advice!!! You look amazing and I cant tell you how happy i am for you!!!!:smile:
  • katrina2002
    katrina2002 Posts: 7 Member
    Great job! :)
  • Allison22451
    Allison22451 Posts: 686 Member
    Amazing!
    Whatta notable difference!
  • feydruss
    feydruss Posts: 349 Member
    What a fantastic start!
  • lovebrit_05
    lovebrit_05 Posts: 19
    This is amazing, you were beautiful before and are now just a more happy, healthy, gorgeous girl. This is so inspirational too. All I can say is WAY TO GO! Congrats!
  • adavis59
    adavis59 Posts: 285 Member
    You are just gorgeous! Keep up your hard work! You're doing great!
  • Beckyloo80
    Beckyloo80 Posts: 1,088 Member
    56 Lbs! That is amazing! Congrats to you, you are GORGEOUS! Keep up the great work!
  • Motivated__
    Motivated__ Posts: 27
    So proud of you!!! Such a great support system if only I could actually follow through with all your advice!!! You look amazing and I cant tell you how happy i am for you!!!!:smile:


    Thank you DENISE!!!! And everyone else! Reading all of these positive comments just makes me want to try even harder. I know when I am feeling discouraged I will definitely look back and read this post!

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