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Left: July 04, 2011 - not sure of weight but near my highest (which was 307)
Right: Today! April 18, 2012 - 206.6 OFFICIALLY 100 POUNDS LOST

I used to hate exercise and view it as some type of punishment, which made switching into my healthy lifestyle challenging. Once I found exercise options I enjoyed everything changed. I go to the gym between 4-6 times a week and vary my activities. I love taking Zumba, XBike, and Bootcamp classes. If I am not joining in a class I typically just try and do my own thing. Usually I spend 30 mins on a treadmill at 3.0 followed by 20 mins on whichever machine I fancy that day and then some strength training.

Starting weight: 160 lbs, current weight: 111 lbs

"This is the first time I’ve ever really compared my new body to my old body. The process was so gradual that I never really had a sudden “BAM! I feel so different and skinny and healthy!” moment. I know it sounds weird, but I still feel like I’m walking around in my old body. It’s amazing to see that big changes really did take place. I’m so proud of myself :3 Motivation to keep up the hard work!

Remember guys, things don’t happen overnight. I know it can be frustrating, especially if you’re super impatient like I am, but stick with it and you won’t be sorry. <3"

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"Starting weight=191.2 / Current=138.4
Starting BMI=34.9 / Current=25.31
Starting BMR=1627.72 / Current=1398.04"

"It’s been a long, slow, steady process but I’m getting there. I am in my last 10ish pounds I have to lose. It’s crazy to look at me at my heaviest in the summer of 2009 and then now. For someone who is 5’2 it’s obvious 175 pounds does not fit my frame nicely. I never want to be 120 or lower because I like my curves and believe girls should have curves and be toned not be stick skinny. My breasts have gone down a cup in a half and I don’t want to lose them! My goal is 127-130 pounds :)"

Source

"I am 31 years old, and was at my heaviest after I had my son in 2010. I weighed about 295 post delivery. I'm now at about 217---still a ways to go, but getting there! I am 5'8".
I am a certified Zumba instructor and I workout about 1 to 2 hours everyday. My blood pressure is down to 100/60 and my resting heart rate is 60 bpm. YAY!! I still have a ways to go, but it feels good!!!"

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After:

"Last year I was 185lb, unhappy & unhealthy when I joined MFP and decided to make a change. I was completely lacking in confidence, didn't believe I was pretty enough for anyone and constantly snacked on food which my body just did not need. I had no idea about the poor nutritional content of much of the foodI was consuming.

It has not just been a change in the way I eat and my nutrition, but also in my exercise and also my lifestyle. I would NEVER in a million years choose to go back to my old eating habits. I now have more energy, more confidence and feel so much better about myself.

It has taken me ~a year but I am now 135lb. Today I completed a half-marathon in 2 hours 10 minutes (in very bad weather conditions, I believe I could have done it in 2 hours had they not been so bad) and I could not be more proud of myself! :)"