(US) Size 12/14 to a size 6/8 - please share :)

HeatherP2205
HeatherP2205 Posts: 13
in Success Stories
Good Afternoon ladies (and gentlemen)

I am looking for weight loss photos within this range. I realize that everyone is made, losing weight, etc different...however it would be lovely to be able to take what I am hoping to look like and see it "in real life"

I am about 5'7'" and had a starting weight of about 210.
Please feel free to also share any photos with a starting weight around there and youre "durings" or "afters"

:)
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  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    I started off at a size 14/16 and am now an 8. I'm 5'2 and started off in the uper 160s-170ish.

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  • nikki_mar
    nikki_mar Posts: 32 Member
    Can I add a small request? If it's not too much trouble, could you each tell us how you achieved your goal? Thanks!
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    For me it's just been counting calories and being fairly active. No special programs, just at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, 5x/week. I do like to go to the gym but some days I just want to take a walk and I'm eating 1200-1500 calories/day. I try to be more on the 1500 side but I'm just not that hungry in the summer. I more or less eat whatever I want, just in small portions and I track every bite. :)
  • britcurl
    britcurl Posts: 110 Member
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    I am 5'6 started out in a size 13/14 at 181lbs. Took me 4 months to lose 30lbs and I did it by doing weight watchers alone. I was in a size 10 by that point. I then started excercising at least 3 times a weeks and have not lost any more weight but can now fit in a size 6/8. At this point I am programmed to pick the better/clean foods and exercise is a habit. Working on the last 15lbs!
  • rvrtplus2
    rvrtplus2 Posts: 33 Member
    Oooh, I like this topic! I am in the tighter size of 16 so this would be great motivation as I would LOVE to be around a 6/8 :smile:
  • Becky3701
    Becky3701 Posts: 49
    Sorry trying to erase
  • Nikkilynn32710
    Nikkilynn32710 Posts: 256 Member
    I started out at a size 16 after having my twins(babies 3 & 4). I went on a strict diet of 1200/ day and adipex. Most people don't agree with using diet pills or whatever but it helped me b/c i just couldn't control my portions on my own I needed an appetite suppressant. I know most say you gain your weight back and then some blah blah but it has been two years and I'm down 10lbs more than my last weigh in with the clinic. It has helped me keep up with my calories and exercise and it has me striving to be a better person! I currently dropped my calories back to 1200 b/c I was eating my BMR and some days over and I haven't lost anything in over a year! So I'm hoping by doing this I can lose the last 10 I want to lose or at least have my size 6's fit me without being snug or having a muffin top :). Ok on to pics :)

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    The night before my scheduled c-section

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    My "OMG I"M FAT" moment.....

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    starting Insanity I weighed 145 here

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    round one of insanity complete but didn't lose much 142 here

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    Taken a couple of weeks ago before church :) still weighing 142...

    I'm doing my second round of insanity with better eating habits and a lower calorie count in hopes that I can drop some pounds/inches :)
  • whamann1
    whamann1 Posts: 40 Member
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    Took me 4 months to lose 30lbs and I did it by doing weight watchers alone.

    WW is the only thing that really worked for me in the past. I think the secret there for me ( and here at MFP) is tracking everything that goes into my mouth. I am someone who just needs this specific accountability. I have always HATED looking up foods, writing them all down and then doing the math and then I end up buring out. MFP on my phone makes it fun so I know it will help do the very thing that will make me successful.
  • soshutterhappy
    soshutterhappy Posts: 2
    You ladies are so inspirational! I'm a size 12, 165 and am trying to lose 25 lbs. Now I know what I could look like so it keeps me going :D
  • fallenangelloves
    fallenangelloves Posts: 601 Member
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    January 2011 208lbs size 16/18 (holding my beautiful granddaughter)

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    Last week... 147lbs size 6/8 (after running 5K)

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    Both my husband and I have lost over 60 pounds!

    Clean Eating and Exercise!! (yes we eat back our exercise calories!)
  • iron_jj
    iron_jj Posts: 446 Member
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    I started out at a size 12/14. I'm currently a 6-8. :wink:
  • britcurl
    britcurl Posts: 110 Member
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    Took me 4 months to lose 30lbs and I did it by doing weight watchers alone.

    WW is the only thing that really worked for me in the past. I think the secret there for me ( and here at MFP) is tracking everything that goes into my mouth. I am someone who just needs this specific accountability. I have always HATED looking up foods, writing them all down and then doing the math and then I end up buring out. MFP on my phone makes it fun so I know it will help do the very thing that will make me successful.

    I will stand behind weight watchers any day of the week. I don't really counts points anymore. I just keep up with my calories and choose the foods I know are best. Yes, it is a hassel to keep track, but it is the ONLY safe and proven method of weight loss! Any other way is purely a fad and will teach you nothing about having a different lifestyle. Great job! Stick with it and you will see results. Remember, It's not a DIET...It's a way of LIFE!
  • Josette89
    Josette89 Posts: 244
    I'm 23 years old, i'm 5'5" tall. I started MFP at 224 pounds 7 weeks and 3 days ago. I am now at 207 and I am so excited. I have been walking my dogs for about an hour everyday, doing Zumba about three times a week and eating mostly vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat every so often, and drinking only water. If I do drink anything else, it's milk with my cereal 2% reduced fat or skim. I am very strict with my meals, I make sure to meet my calorie intake goal, usually if I burn them off I try to eat my calories back.It seems like something that would be hard to keep up, but it's been almost too easy. I feel like I'm eating all day to get my calories in, yet, I'm losing weight. I feel amazing and I am going to keep doing MFP until I reach my goal to be 150 or below. I used to think that was impossible, but there are so many inspirational stories of people losing over 100 pounds, I know I can do it. MFP has become a marvelous habit that keeps me on track. :)
  • Becky3701
    Becky3701 Posts: 49
    You are all so inspiring & beautiful!
  • hnsaunde
    hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
    I started at a size 16, and am now down to a 7-8. Clean eating and exercise are the way to go!

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  • HausfrauB
    HausfrauB Posts: 104 Member
    Please keep sharing! This is my starting size too!

    Congrats on all the great successes! You all look fantastic! :)

    Bump.
  • cristeberga
    cristeberga Posts: 251 Member
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    I started out at a size 12/14. I'm currently a 6-8. :wink:

    You look GREAT!
  • KJanae87
    KJanae87 Posts: 54
    Wow...i started at a tight 16...am now in a tight 10. I would be ecstatic to be in a 6.
  • alombard5580
    alombard5580 Posts: 11 Member
    You are all so inspiring!
  • srathfelder
    srathfelder Posts: 28
    I started at a 16W/18W in January of this year and am now a 10/12 (M/L in t-shirts). My profile pic is a before and current.
  • SARRY562
    SARRY562 Posts: 123 Member
    great stories i started off at 16/18 now i am a 13/14 cant wait to get into size 9/11 keep up the good work ladies
  • TBoom915
    TBoom915 Posts: 115 Member
    So inspiring...BUMP
  • 1haggard
    1haggard Posts: 3
    How?
  • fieryred0424
    fieryred0424 Posts: 48 Member
    This is so inspiring. I am 5'3'' and started at 165 in a size 11/12 about 30 days ago. I am already down 5lbs and and into a 9/10. I have 25 lbs left in weight but would love to get down to a size 6 again. I'm on my way to it.
  • 1haggard
    1haggard Posts: 3
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    I started out at a size 12/14. I'm currently a 6-8. :wink:

    You look GREAT!

    How did you lose your weight? You look great!
  • tabik30
    tabik30 Posts: 443
    Im 5'4 and started as a size 12 and now a size 6 or 8
  • kariebo
    kariebo Posts: 101
    i havent yet reached the same results as a lot of you ladies (you all are so awesome!) but i started a bit over a month ago at 186...am down to 175 (tight 16 now im about a tight 14 depending on the brand of clothing). i would love to be a 10....a 6/8 would totally blow my mind (i cant remember ever being that small). keep up the good work ladies! add me if u want a supporter on your journey!!!
  • MizSaz
    MizSaz Posts: 445 Member
    There is not one day that goes by that I don't regret taking a 'before' picture- I would not allow my picture to be taken. BUT I've gone from a 13/14 to a 7sih, depending on the brand- good ol' women's sizing lol, since January of this year with calorie counting and cardio. I've fallen off a couple times, which has definitely slowed me down, but I haven't actually gained weight back once. I've just had a couple of "self inflicted plateaus" ;)

    Officially, with MFP, I've lost 32 pounds, but I had started losing before I joined, so it's closer to 40 pounds of pure fat gone. That's 100 sticks of butter, you know. ;)
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I am 5'6. SW was 194 in January, now down to 165 and b/t an 8 and 10. 2nd pic is about 170. Hope to get to 150 or 155 and be an 8 consistently! Did it by staying in my calories most days-definately not all-and adding exercise anywhere from 3-5x per week.

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    -didn't realize how many little handprints were on the mirror til after I did the pics :)
  • mayday1969
    mayday1969 Posts: 123 Member
    Size tight 12 loose 14 to tight 8 loose/perfect fitting 10.

    Jillian Michaels 90 day Body revolution I'm all hips, butt and thigh, which is why I'm not a smaller size.

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