Down 21 pounds
 

I can't believe I am posting pictures of myself in my underwear on the internet, but this is something I've been wanting to do since I reached the half way mark. These are very personal, but this whole journey has been personal, and I feel as if I have shared it with all of you guys. So, I wanted to share my halfway pictures with you as well. Last time I weighed in was Wednesday and as of then I was down 21 pounds, tomorrow is my official weigh in day so we'll see if I lost anymore this week. The first picture was taken about 2 years ago, I was up around 190, I don't know for sure because I didn't get on the scale often. I don't count that as my starting weight, because I lost 10 of it in a very unhealthy way and kept it off for about a year. It wasn't until about a year ago, I decided to completely change my lifestyle and for the first time in my life began to eat healthy and exercise regularly. Not as a "diet" but as a new lifestlye. I say my starting weight is 180, but really at one point I was 10 pounds heavier. Not only am I healthier and happier, my self esteem has leaped! I'm not at goal yet, but I feel good about how I look, and I even wore a bikini this summer! :carrot: So, here's the pics, I can't wait to post my goal pictures, hopefully they're not too far away!



Me at 180, the very night I found this website and decided to change my life:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6..._21/before.jpg

After, almost a year later, it's been kind of slow, but that's how I like it:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...l_21/after.jpg

before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...21/before2.jpg

after:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../afterside.jpg

before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...fterback-1.jpg

after:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../afterback.jpg

WOW! Honestly, you had a really nice body before!! I wish I looked that good at 190! But honestly, you look even better now! What great progress all over!

Wow.

You look great.

And there is a really big difference in your face, I quite agree.

What's your tattoo say? I can't quite read it.

Keep up the good work, you've done amazing so far. :)

You look great. Congrats! I cant wait til I have a body like that.

There is a HUGE difference in your face! And I can really tell a difference in your midsection! You're doing wonderfully! Keep up the great work!

Thank you for all of the wonderful compliments girls! It really means a lot!

Cats: The tattoo says "imagine" with a peace sign next to it. It is actually my reward for losing 20 pounds, I got it done a couple of weeks ago.. here is a picture :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3Image0004.jpg

Hi there, you are adorable and cute in both sets of photo :)

You can see the weight loss though, especially in the 'behind' shots! You are doing so good. Keep up the great work.

ETA: You remind me of Laci Peterson, so pretty :)

Great JOB!

lurker from 20 somethings.............


CONGRATS! i see a huge diff - all over and especially in the torso area and the face shots! you are doing fantastic and have a great attitude!

Yup! I can see the difference in all the shots. You look great!! Congrats.

WOW YOU LOOK AMAZING.

First you look better at 190 then I do at 180 (or probable better then I every will until I get my tummy tuck).

Second, you face is has thinned out so much it is amazing.

GREAT JOB

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One for every pound!!!

You guys are great! Thanks for all the comments, they impact me more than you all know. I'm so thankful for this website!

:drool: ummm....you're a hottie.

Wow! Congrats! You are doing so well! :):):)

You look great. Your waist looks really slim. It looks like you've lost more than 21 pounds!