Stealth free boast: I've reached my goal!

[JesusTapdancingChrist]

16 weeks ago I weighed 12st 5lbs. At 5'3, this put me into the 'Obese' BMI category. That was my lightbulb moment after months of being in denial. I felt lethargic, heavy and pretty disgusting all round. Was bursting out of size 14 clothing.

This morning I weighed 10st 0lbs.

I feel amazing. I have fundamentally changed the way I view food and exercise and in no way feel like I'm on a temporary 'diet'. The changes I've made will be the norm for the rest of life. I'm never going back to feeling that way ever again.

Feeling very happy and a wee bit smug today .

Here are the before and after photos.

[JesusTapdancingChrist]

And huge congrats @sake - that's an amazing achievement and I am in total agreement. Life is really good now 🤣.

[JesusTapdancingChrist]

Thank you everyone, such lovely comments. Means a lot 😊.

The dress is from Collectif. It's called the Penny pencil dress but I'm not sure it's available any longer tbh. I got mine a few years ago. Will have a quick Google and see if I can find it anywhere.

[Groovee]

Amazing, well done x

[bellweather]

Well done op! You look amazing and it’s great that as it’s a lifestyle change you will be able to keep it off!

Love the dress, where is it from??

[SavageBeauty73]

Brilliant 🎉🎉🎉

[SmiledWithTheRisingSun]

Amazing well done you!

[sake]

You look AMAZING. Well done, you should be bloody proud.

I've lost 48lbs since March. I'm now a big size 10/small size 12. Life's good. I'm proud of myself and love seeing other people who have done the same.

[fishonabicycle]

Looking Hawt! Love your username too op 😂😘😘

[twobambinos]

You look amazing congratulations enjoy your new figure and all the attention just in time for the party season.

[NoelNiki]

PS that dress is amazing too, where is it from if you dont mind me asking.

Have lost alot of weight too and curious as to whether Id suit it.

[PostNotInHaste]

Bloody hell, well done I think I saw your picture of the dresss on another thread and thought how good you looked but that's all the more impressive knowing about the weight loss.

[JesusTapdancingChrist]

Aw thanks everyone 😄😄

Soda Re: how I've done it - the answer is strict Calories In/Calories Out and logging everything with MFP. I eat around 1000-1100 calories a day. Any more and I gain weight (I'm really quite small).

I haven't cut out any specific foods completely (apart from takeaways) but do mostly eat lean protein/eggs + vegetables for most meals. Wholemeal bread/skinny wraps/wholemeal pittas for lunch with loads of salad + chicken or turkey.

Lots of healthy fats from avocado/nuts/seeds. Love full fat Greek yoghurt. Really good dark chocolate (Willie's Cacao 😍) for evening sweet cravings.

I avoid processed food/beige carbs/fatty sauces as much as possible.

3 litres of water a day at least.

Lots of exercise but fairly low key stuff like long hikes with the dog, yoga before bed. Tried the gym but hated it. I never eat back exercise calories though, I just see them as a bonus to my weight loss.

Oh and I weigh myself every 2-3 days. I know this isn't for everyone but it makes life much easier for me knowing where I'm at.

I still have a few drinks when I go out but never at home (this was an issue before - was putting away a bottle of wine I'm a sitting ).

[Sodaface]

Wow this is one of the best transformation pics I’ve ever seen!! You look amazing.... well done.

Can I ask how you achieved it in 16 weeks??

[ScreamingValenta]

Well done - you look fabulous!

[Stansmith01]

Amazing transformation!! Congrats

[poorpaws]

WOW just WOW!

[laurzj82]

Wow! You look incredible! Well done!

[beela]

Well done op!

My stats are similar to yours - I am 39, just over 5'3, and weighed 12 stone 8 at the start of the year. Like you, I was bursting out of my size 14 clothes. I'm down to 9 stone 13 now, and I feel so much better, and I love my size 10 jeans! I wish I had taken some before pictures but I think I was too busy avoiding the cameras. You look fab.

[Floralnomad]

Congrats OP , you really don’t look like you need to lose anymore . I’ve lost 3 stone this year over a slightly longer period and have also got my BMI into the healthy range at 24.7 , like yourself I’ve completely changed my eating habits and I think that is the key to lasting success .

[stevie69]

Wow. You look AMAZING

Can I borrow the dress?

Well done, you. Fantastic.

[JesusTapdancingChrist]

Well done @Nomoresugar. That's a fab achievement .

I've set my new goal at 9st 10lb in MFP so will see how I feel if and when I get there.

Period started today and I had 2 Greggs mince pies for dinner so it might not be anytime soon 😂.

[Nomoresugar]

Well done you. Keep up the great work, your body and your mind will thank you for it.

I was 11 stones in August. I'm 5ft4 and to this day weigh 10st 4lbs. My goal weight is 9stones 7lbs.

[buggerthebotox]

Very well done, op. You look bloody amazing. Congratulations.

[misscheery]

@JesusTapdancingChrist holy shit! 37? Congrats, OP! I hope you meet the love of your life!

[JesusTapdancingChrist]

Thanks everyone 😄.

I'm actually at the upper end of the 'Healthy' BMI category right now (24.7) but not sure I want to lose anymore weight as I think any curves I have left will go with it 😕.

misscheery - thank you 😂. While I'd love to say that health was my main motivator, it has actually been second to vanity .

I've ended up single at 37 and just felt so frumpy and totally invisible and I hated it. I just couldn't face approaching 40 while remaining so unhappy with my appearance.

Have been back on the dating scene for the last few weeks and let's just say I definitely don't feel invisible anymore 😂.