Mini-Goal Photo Album - Time for a progress thread :) [warning: image heavy/large images]

Progress photos ftwwwww! Note: Any pictures that get removed to keep this thread at a reasonable size can be seen on my 3FC diet blog!

Starting Weight: 225lbs - 5.19.09 (The date I started to watch what I ate and started "dieting", only lost about 5lbs between May and the end of July when I found 3FC, which is when I started counting calories so I guess my start date is really 7.19.09)
Size: Tops - L-XL Bottoms - XL/18
Starting Measurements:
B: 44in
W: 47in
H: 46in
T: 45in

Highest weight - 225lbs
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Down 12lbs! - 210lbs (Got serious and started counting calories after finding 3FC)
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/heartmaryvee/wlj/210.jpg

Progress Pictures
Note: Where it says I way 160, I'm actually in the 170s - had a scale break, it was telling me the wrong numbers :C

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My Mom's Size 10 Jeans!
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG. HUGE NSV. I have always been heavier than my mom, though I've been able to steal some of her shirts (albeit, SOME) I have never ever ever fit into her pants or jeans. Today I was looking at measurement size charts from several different stores and they kept telling me that my measurements meant I'm a size 10. Doubtful of this I went into my mom's closet to hunt down the pair of Old Navy size 10 jeans she has, which I couldn't find. I did find a pair of size 10 Boston Proper jeans, though. But I was aware of the fact that Boston Proper usually runs small. I huffed and thought "what the heck" and decided to try them on. I expected them to get stuck at my hips or my thighs but they slid right up and buttoned! There's hardly any muffin top either!!! (Granted, my stomach sticks out maybe an inch because they run a little small, but after an hour of wearing them they're less snug) I sat right down and cried after looking in the mirror. 1. I have not been a size 10 since 7th and 8th grade and 2. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIT INTO MY MOM'S PANTS!!!! After I was done crying I got up and danced around the house. My brother (home sick) congratulated me and my aunt and step sister did a happy dance with me. I don't even care about the number on the scale today, because for the first time in a very long time I feel very normal and I do not feel like I belong in the plus sized section!!!!
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New Year's
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Bicep! - 1.11.10
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/heartmaryvee/wlj/IMG_3620.jpg

Fall 2010
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Current Weight: 177.5lbs - 12.22.10
Size: Tops - S-M Bottoms - M/10-12
Current Measurements:
B: 34in
W: 33in
H: 40.5in
T: 40in

Mini Goals
-20 lbs/205lb - Achieved 8.29.09
ONEDERLAND! - Achieved 9.15.09
-10% Body Weight - Achieved 9.15.09
-5 lbs in September - Achieved 9.30.09
195 by October 1 - missed by 2.5lbs, new goal is 192lb [-30lbs] by Nov. 1 Surpassed mid-month by 1lb 10.18.09 [191lb] - 1/3 of the way to Goal!
-40 lbs/185lb - High School high weight - Achieved 11.24.09
Halfway to Goal - 175lb - Achieved 12.27.09
"Overweight BMI"/163lb
Fit into size 10 jeans (or smaller) by my 21st birthday, March 31, 2010 - Achieved 12.09.09
-60 lbs/165lb - High School low weight - 2/3 of the way to Goal!
-70 lbs/155lb
Wear a bikini on the beach by Summer 2010!
-80 lbs/145lb
"Normal BMI"/136.7lb
-95 lbs/130lb - First goal
-100 lbs/125 - NEW goal!

My Virtual Model - Goal Outfits at Goal Weight (135lb)
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/heartmaryvee/wlj/goalwtmontage.jpg

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/weBYYId/weight.png (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/weBYYId/)

You look so good! Congrats :hug:

Thank you Onederchic! You're my inspiration!

Awww you are wonderful, thank you ♥

And soon enough I'll be ONEderful lol!! You're welcome, you're a huuuuuge help to all of us chickies!! I think of you when I'm exercising!

You will sure enough be in onederland so soon! I am so excited for you :cheer3::cheer2:

I can tell you are feeling fab. Keep up your hard work, dedication and commitment. What a beautiful girl you are and now that beauty is even coming from within. Well done!

Wow, those are great pictures, you are doing so wonderfully. And you are young, so don't worry about the stupid stretch marks right now, just be nice to your skin and give it some moisture now and then, they will fade. Besides scars add character:) , keep the bikini.

Good job. Love that dress in the last pic!

You look so great! I can REALLY tell a difference in your belly in that bikini! And I agree about the stretch marks--they'll fade (at least that is what I tell myself too, lol) and they do add character! Keep the bikini! And that last dress is so cute--W2g on the size L!

Congratulations on your accomplishment!

J

You look great, and I love that dress in the last picture, it's sooooo cute.

Thank you everyone!!! The last dress I got from Ross last fall, but I don't think they have it anymore... BUT! Don't fret, that style is VERY much in this season and it's very flattering for those of us with curves! I'll be taking my next progress photos when I reach 190 :3 (I'm also always taking pictures, so... expect lots more pictures - by progress pics I mean pics of me in the bikini lol!)

OH! I love to see progress pics!

You look wonderful!!!!!

I also love progress pictures!! Congrats you look great!!

You are doing so great! Way to go on reaching Onederland!

You are looking great!!! Keep posting pics. I am more than glad to view them. I need all that good motivation.

Fantastic! Good job! You are an inspiration, I am anxious to get to onederland too!

Wow! You look great!!! I am in NJ to :)

Congratulations! You look terrific. You'll get there, I know you will. I can feel your commitment from here!

Super job! You've made so much progress, you look terrific!

Thank you everyone! :D

That is great! Hope you keep going.

Thanks, I'm definitely still going strong and working really hard!

Congrats! You look so happy and so vibrant in your most recent pictures. Keep going! :)

Congratulations. You look great.

WOOOW u look awesome .U did a really great job. CaN't wait to see ur pics at ur goal weight. Good luck

Thanks guys :D

Outstanding!!!

you look amazing! congrats!!

You are sooo cute! Congrats on all your success! Keep it up!:hug:

Thank you!!! :D These wooshes I've been having lately are really great motivators to work harder!

awesome!!

You are looking good! Isn't it fun to try on clothes?! Keep up the great work!

Onederland suits you fantastically, and it`s getting better and better! Congratulation,s and keep up the good work!

You look gorgeous!!! Keep it up, girl!

Tammy

wow, I just saw this thread! way to go! what amazing progress so far!

Thank you everyone!!!

Lovetorun - Yes, I do it all the time lol. I LOVE randomly trying on my clothes, especially when I'm surprised to find that some old things fit again! :D

I love your bangs! You are adorable! Congrats on being a loser!

Thanks, I cut them myself!

Well done, you're looking ace!

Your bangs are super cute, too. :D

I LOVE your sense of fashion. You are doing a terrific job! You look so cute!

Thank you Jendiet :D

New picture added, I fit into my old Celtic dance costume!

You have been doing great and I love the Celtic dance costume!

I love the holiday dress!!! You are looking super slim!!!!

Thanks Jess! :hug: :D

wow, huge difference in just 8lbs! You are going to have rockin abs when you get to goal :broc:

girl, you are doing awesome. I love the story about your Nsv...I am so proud of you. It is so good to get a handle on this now! You are going to be a success! You look so lovely, and I can't wait for y ou to show off your design outfits!

wow wow wow. You look AMAZING!!! So pretty as well. And I love the bangs. they looks really really good on you!

I've updated the progress picture for this month!

You look stunning!!! Wow! Amazing progress!! You're MY insperation! :)

wow you look great our goal weight is same ;) hope so you will reach it ! :hug:

You are a true inspiration to me!!!

You ROCK those bangs!

you seriously look GREAT!

Thanks for sharing with us your inspirational and lovely progress pics, im about the same height, i want to be as motivated as you :D

Any time I need some motivation, I always come back and look at the pics on this thread. You just look so smokin' hot! It's such an inspiration.

Not only, thanks for sharing your amazing progress, but I just love the outdoor pics. You can really tell you're just loving yourself and that makes me so happy for you. Congrats a million times over and you look incredible :)

Your progress is amazing & so inspiring! Congratulations!

You look great! and you'r every beautiful as well :) Congrats on your weight loss.

you look amazing! keep up the good work.

Congrats! You look amazing! What was your plan of action besides calorie counting? Were you following any diet plan?

Thanks all :)

GiggleGoddess - What I do is calorie count and 30-60 minutes of cardio 5-6 days a week. It's a lifestyle change for me, so I don't really follow any plans, such as WW or South Beach, etc - I just started eating a more balanced diet (veggies + fruit + lean meats + whole grains + fiber).