Hi everyone!

So...I've been a longtime lurker here, but up until now I've never really had the courage to post anything. On December 28, 2007, I embarked on journey to lose weight. I was 18 years old and 219 pounds (nothing could really be more soul destroying). On August 28, 2008, I weighed in at 163 pounds, meaning 56 pounds lighter. I left for college a couple of days later, and here I am almost two months later at the same weight. While I'm proud that I've been able to maintain, I want to continue on with my weight loss so that I can get to my ultimate goal of 135 pounds. I figured that posting here would be the best way to start part 2 of my weight loss.

Before - 219
Current - 163
Height - 5'3"

As you can see from the pics I suffer from big bootyism and mother hips....hopefully that will get better with time lol.

Congratulations on your accomplishments thus far!!!! It is very encouraging to see your success. I have a comparable story except I am only at 199lbs so far, but to see pictures of people and how their efforts have paid off is true motivation for me to keep going. So thanx for posting!!!! (And very nice waist by the way)!

Thank you very much cpilatz! It's good to know I'm not alone in this journey.

wow! good work! stay focused :)

Thanks peluche! I'm hanging in there!

Wow! Good work!

Thanks! I just saw your thread and was VERY impressed!

That's great that at your age you're will to comitt yourself to losing the weight and above that... you were able to maintain it through a time period where most gain more weight.

Congrats.

And you look fantastic... I love your physique. It will only get better as you refine too.

Wonderful acheivement! You really look great!

:seeya:

thank you Steve, that means a lot! you are like my hero!

Cybermama, thanks for the encouragement, I also saw your thread and was amazed by your results!

wow you look really good!! Excellent work!! What do you think is the most important thing in losing weight?

thank you prettymoney! As for your question, I think the answer is different for everyone. For me, its always been about pushing myself even when I mess up. I've had times when I work really hard during a week, to then completely ruin all my efforts in one night. You just gotta keep going!

you look great! keep up the good work and beware of the college cafe...that place is loaded with calories...:O)

thanks blah7997! yeah the college cafeteria has cost me a couple of pounds during finals week but now that i'm on vacation, my plan is to work them off and keep on going.

thanks blah7997! yeah the college cafeteria has cost me a couple of pounds during finals week but now that i'm on vacation, my plan is to work them off and keep on going.

I know you'll be successful...keep up the good work and stay motivated!:driving:

Nice booty. :drool5:

uhm...thanks lolol

Finally someone I found that is around my heigh and weight.
Well sorta. We had the same starting weight, and I just kept
getting discourage but this helps. I lost 20 something pounds. I don't think
anyone has really notice to much and I'm just thinking when are people
finally going to see results. Well your doing good and this makes me get more
inspired to loose weight Keep up the good work (=

hey cup_o_nooldesXD, I'm glad I was able to be of some help, and congratulations on those 20 pounds! Don't get discouraged about people not noticing yet, the most important thing is that you see it. I know people started noticing my weightloss a good 30 pounds in, some of them even told me that they had noticed it before but they weren't sure if they should say anything lol.

wow, you're looking great so far.

Wow, looking good! Keep up the great work!

ABBA

Hi everyone!

So...I've been a longtime lurker here, but up until now I've never really had the courage to post anything. On December 28, 2007, I embarked on journey to lose weight. I was 18 years old and 219 pounds (nothing could really be more soul destroying). On August 28, 2008, I weighed in at 163 pounds, meaning 56 pounds lighter. I left for college a couple of days later, and here I am almost two months later at the same weight. While I'm proud that I've been able to maintain, I want to continue on with my weight loss so that I can get to my ultimate goal of 135 pounds. I figured that posting here would be the best way to start part 2 of my weight loss.

Before - 219
Current - 163
Height - 5'3"

As you can see from the pics I suffer from big bootyism and mother hips....hopefully that will get better with time lol.

WOW YOU LOOK AWESOME!
Hey, dont let the media forsee your body shape, curves are beautiful!
=)

Congrats You slim down beautifully. I am currently 217lbs 2mos after giving birth to my baby girl. Your are inspiring.

Thank you so much you guys! Your comments are really helpful and encouraging right now when I've been struggling a bit. It keeps me going!
and malomami, congratulations on the baby girl!

You look amazing!! Very inspirational. Well done :)

YOU GO GIRL!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! :cheers2:

Thanks you guys!

Great job done.You could be best example for people losing weight.great hard done by you.

wow youve a great body !! welldone x

Very Inspiring, you look fantastic !