pariskathryn Member

5'5" 25 years old 179 pounds 38-29-41 most of my weight is in my hips and 25" thighs.

You're not eating the best food, that's true, but lifting and a sudden decrease in calories will lead to a fair amount of water retention. Just keep going-- if you eat in a caloric defecit, you will lose weight. But as you get more into getting healthy, be sure that you are getting the nutrients you need before and after…

5'5", started around 205. got down to about 167, then gained a little bit back, but it's goin' back down now. still working! hopefully these work, woof.

daaaaaaaaang. beautiful before AND after.

yessss!

Wow, I thought this was supposed to be a place for support...? Yeah, I used to have no problem consuming 3000-4000 calories a day. Now that I exercise regularly and eat clean, it can be difficult to reach a healthy caloric goal. Everyone's journey is different, and as you all should know a "simple google search" can turn…

awesome! that's my halfway point and i started about where you did. can't wait :}

*vehemently agrees as she munches on pistachios*

Nope, because I'm trying to change my lifestyle. If I want to eat something (eg McDonald's fries!), I just try to give myself a small portion. I don't ever want to deprive myself of foods that I love, so I want to keep the mentality that it's okay to eat a cheeseburger every once a while-- as long as I plan ahead by…

the second I reach ~my goal weight, I'm putting on a sleeveless knee length (OR SHORTER?!?!) cocktail dress. even if it's just to hang out in. I DON'T CARE.

daaaaayum! great job!

talk about shedding years. wowwwwwww.

I'm nowhere near my goal yet, but I made a somewhat public ordeal of my lifestyle change so I really felt accountable. I was certainly not fishing for compliments, and it was frustrating to hear things like, "You don't need to lose weight! You're beautiful!" and "I think your body is fine just the way it is." I'd prefer…

proud!!

wow that's an incredible before and after. congratulations!

wowwwww. what an inspiration.

I'm exactly where you started, basically-- this is just what I needed to see to make me wanna get up and kick some butt at the gym. Your after pictures are stunning. Congratulations on all your hard work.

That's awesome! You look great. Keep going!