chinook44 Member

I lost 12 pounds my first month ... and that was when I noticed a difference. Other people didn't notice until I lost over 20 pounds - guess they don't look too close :)

Bought a new winter jacket..was in a L and it looked like a house on me. I ended up buying a S! (Because the M was too big too! Lol)

5'8" SW 172, size 12/14, L shirts CW 138, size 4/6, S shirts Goal is 132...should be a solid 4 and S. ;)

Great job! Proud of you! :)

I have been in the same office for over 4.5 years with no temperature issues, but just got a heater for under my desk because after 30+ pound loss, I get cold quickly!

CONGRATS!!!!! Well done :smile:

Congrats! That took a lot of hard work and dedication :) Goals always need to be readjusted to where you feel right. Good luck! Do you have any pictures to share?

I've heard the rule of thumb for optimal weight loss is 75% diet and 25% exercise. IMHO - Make changes slowly or at your own pace. I focused on correcting what I was eating first (with no exercise), and have slowly become more active by walking more, and now have just started to lift at home this month (no gym) - now I am…

No pop, no alcohol. Just water, water, water. Great words of wisdom I have gotten on MFP is "Don't drink your calories!" :drinker: Note: I lost 4 lbs the week I cut out all diet coke and drank at least 8 glasses of water a day.

5'8" and 42 yrs old HW-178 SW on MFP-172 CW-144 GW-135...was my regular weight in my 20's. LW-125 (too thin for me)

Great job! You look fantastic!

Wow! What an inspirational journey! ;) Congrats! Ps: Your comments on lifting resonate with me - I am 10 pounds to goal, but am no where near where I want to be! I am intrigued by lifting...something I need to look into!

Amazing! I am so happy for you and your success! You look like, and probably are, a brand new person! :flowerforyou:

Awesome job...keep going!

What an amazing transformation ... and great pictures! I wish you all the success in the world as you move forward with lifting - if you can loose 120 lbs, you can do anything! GREAT JOB!

How freekin' awesome! Great job girl ;)

I am about 5'8.5" and 42 years old. I was at 135 all through my 20's, so that's my ugw. I am currently down to 148 (from 172), and still have a small "muffin top" and thick hips - I am hoping that the next 13 pounds will remove them, but I need to work on my body recomposition to smooth and firm things up!

Getting a butterfly tattoo ... Representing my transformation!

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Cleaned out my closet of all my old clothing that is 2 sizes too big now ... not keeping anything as I am NOT going back!!

Great job!

My DENTIST noticed I lost weight :) She is the best!!!

Great job...keep it up girl! :smile:

Awesome job! Love your story...thank you :smile:

I am a smidge over 5'8", and my story has seemed to go like this: 170s = Size 12 (31) *Highest weight was 178. 160s = Size 10 (30) 150s = Size 8 (29) 140s = Size 6 (28) 130s = Size 4 (27) *This was me all through my 20s. My UGW is 135. As of today, I am officially at 150.0 ... and just starting to plan my transition into…

Wore size 6 dress pants for the first time yesterday - That's 3 sizes down from where I was in May (in a size 12) - woohoo! :happy:

I started at 172 ... am currently at 152 and working towards 135 (slowly!). I have a before pic in my profile, but no progress one yet - I was waiting to get to my goal! :happy:

42 yrs old, 5'8", Female SW: 172 CW: 156 GW: 135 UGW: Not sure, but toned and tight!

Great job! Keep up the fantastic work ;)

Great job! Keep on going ;)