I am so excited to post this week’s weigh in. Yep that’s right I put weigh in and excited in the same sentence? Why you ask? Well, today I got on the scale, looked down, and saw a 1.5 pound loss! This brings me down to 137. Which means I have lost 40 lbs – a new milestone!
Here are my official stats.
SW: 177
GW: 135
LWW: 138.5
CW: 137
PL: -1.5
In honor of my 40 lbs weight loss and because a lot of you asked I am going to show some before and after pictures. Get ready because there are some GOOD ones!
I hope you find inspiration in these photos. They are a little hard for me to look at but they definitely give me the motivation when I am feeling like a slacker.
I have some more thoughts on losing 40 lbs but I think I am going to save that for a post later in the week. For now let’s just take a walk down memory lane.
Here is me at 177 pounds..
That is my sister next to me. And me eating a big ole bowl of pasta!!!
Now one might think I am prego here. Nope! And BTW I hate gaucho pants! Hate them and will never buy a pair again EVER!
I am still at 177 – 180 here.
Still at 177…but I am getting close to getting sick of being at this weight. Also, let’s talk about my style. Wait let’s not.
This is me at about 155. I was losing weight but not really working out so I was getting skinny but staying flabby. But I was moving forward.
This was taking this past November. I weighed about 145 – 149. You might be starting to notice that my style was also improving at this time. It is amazing how good you feel about clothes when you start losing weight.
This was taken this past Friday in the Ann Taylor Loft dressing room! Hahaha I was trying on dresses for my 20 year and sending them to my girlfriends to help me decide. BTW I chose this one. It was a size small!!! I weigh 137 – 138 here.
This is me this past Saturday at my 20 year high school reunion with my girlfriend Tara. Isn’t she adorable?! I felt awesome that night!
This is a picture of me yesterday morning. I weight 137 here and feel amazing
So there are some pictures to give you an idea of my transformation. Like I always say losing weight takes time and is a process. But it can be done!! And I have the pics to prove it!
B says
I don’t mean this to be rude but… Wow! I thought your sister was your daughter. It’s amazing how losing 40 lbs made you look younger! Thanks for posting this. It made me take another look at what I’m doing. Great motivation!
Tammy Kresge says
Hahaha yes I totally agree. That’s something I didn’t expect when I lost weight was how much younger I look. I look better now in my 40s than I did in my 20s. Thanks for commenting!
Lauri says
You look absolutely amazing! I don’t know you personally but I am so proud of you if that makes sense. You are constantly inspiring people and that includes me. Thank you for sharing and for being so honest. I really appreciate you!
P.S. Is it okay to ask how tall you are?
Tammy Kresge says
Thank you so much! I try my hardest. I am 5 ft 3in…a shorty 🙂
Donna says
What an inspirational blog and site! Almost seems impossible or out of reach for myself at 80 lbs overweight, but I would like to walk this out with you and take your suggestions, and follow your lead. I am so happy for you, and long to have the same results! thanks, again
Lisa says
Amazing, congratulations, you look FABulous. It is amazing that you work full-time outside the hime, have 2 little ones and are able to find time to take care of yourself too. I need to lose 30 pounds. I’ve signed up to get blog updates. I am excited to dig into your blog and read and learn. Thank you for allowing us to go on your journey with you.
~ Lisa from Indiana ~
Nell says
I love MFP, I’m down 44 lbs since June 11, 2013
sebrina charles says
Congratulations!!! I’m so inspired to geter done, I’m 46,5’5,190……how long did it take you to lose 40lbs?
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
You look great! Love the dress and all of the photos!
Sherry says
Amazing transformation! I love that dress!
Tami @Nutmeg Notebook says
You look amazing! Isn’t it wonderful how much younger people look when they lose weight? Keep up the good work – you are doing so well. 🙂
Jessica B says
You look fantastic. Even your skin looks better. Do you mind if I ask you how tall you are? (stuck at 173 and needing a PUSH).
Whitney says
I just started following your blog recently – you have so many great recipes! I am also amazed at your transparency and candor. you have clearly worked so hard and deserve to celebrate!! Thanks for sharing.
Tammi says
What did you do to work out? I am looking for something low impact, yet effective. 😀
By the way, SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! You look gorgeous! You have inspired me in my weight loss journey (lost 19 lbs since 4/25/13, but I have a LONG way to go). As another commenter said, thank you for being “real”. It means the world that you’re a woman just like the rest of us with no gimmicks.
Thanks again.