This was me 8 months ago

this is me Now!26 lbs lesser

I'm 5'7". I was 181 lbs when I started my weight loss journey. Today I'm 155 lbs.
How is did it:
It was tough to begin with, I started excercising. My rule was any activity for 30 min once a day. be it swimming, walking, gymming. It worked for me.
I watched my diet, but to be honest I did eat ice creams in between, I did eat chips once in a while and I did eat out once in a week. but the key was persistence. Now I have to lose another 10 lbs to be fitter.

26 lbs lost!!:nopity:

Looking beautiful. Great job hun!

You look great, good job.

Just wanted to say congratulations. From the sound of it you lost the weight the smart way. You did it slowly and smartly (is that even a word?) by acquiring positive habits. This means that not only have you lost weight, but you should be able to keep it off too. Good job!

- Dave

looking sexy!

thanks evryone for encouraging words! Yeah I'm glad I did take that step towards healthy body. Initial 2 months were difficult, I gave up many times. Then gradually accepted myself they way I am, the way my body is. I accepted that my metabolism is slower than others. I cant stay thin by eating anything and doing no excercise. My hubby is like that, so it used to make me so uncomfortable that He never gained weight inspite of the fact that he eats more junk than I do & doesnt excercise. I accpeted later that Thats how I am genetically built and I better do something towrds it, I ytried everything. I did weight watchers for first 2 months, which was quite motivational! Then I got tooo busy to continue it, I started daily walks. I used to walk 3-5 miles everyday.
I started losing weight. I remember, the first time I lost 5 lbs, I couldnt believe it. I was 176 from 181, & I was jumping. Then 172, then 166 then 160 then 155..
My goal is 140.
I never did crash dieting. I left white rice thats it. besides that I pretty much ate everything, including ice creams, Chips, chocolates and cakes once in a while. Also due to my job I have to eat out frequently. So I started choosing salads over mashed potatoes & fat free dressings.
One thing I never could leave were bananas. Cos I love bananas.
Did I mention this I tried Alli, the weight loss pill. Complete waste of time. I returned the bottle in 1 week. Donot get tempted to shortcuts. Go the harder way. Its the best way!

Doing Leslie Salson's videos these days, they are so much fun, watching my diet and trying to lose another 10 lbs

Congrats!! Your looking really good.

Looking good, way to go! You didn't look bad in the befores, but you look great in the afters.

Amazing, you look so much more confident and happy in your "after" photos. Great job.

Absolutely true. The difference between then and now is CONFIDENCE level. I feel much more confident now. I'm not in perfect shape yet, but still I feel like going for shopping and buying nice colthes. I noticed now I feel like hanging out with friends, initially i used to find excuses if asked to go out...
Hey anyone here hooked up to leslie sansone's home walk videos.. I'm doing 3 miles everyday and loving it!

What a big difference 26 pounds made! You look marvelous darling!;););):hurray:

AMAZING what 20lbs can do!!! :eek:...YOU LOOK SO GOOOOD!!! Keep it up!!!