I hit another weight loss milestone this week.
3.5 stone (49 lbs) gone. Forever.
And… I achieved it on my birthday!
How cool is that? Happy birthday to me!
Now THAT was a great present to receive 
Although, not exactly gift-wrapped with a bow and presented to me.
I had to work for that weight loss. Every pound of it.
But I did get a cool certificate and sticker to add to my collection. And my fellow Slimming World slimmers will know, it’s all about the stickers, baby.
Related read: how to lose weight eating cupcake on your birthday…
When I started this journey, 3.5 stone weight loss was a dream. I could not even visualise what it would be like to lose that much weight as it had been so long since I’d been there.
Now, 20 years and 2 kids later, I weigh less than when I was 18 years old.
Weight Loss Update
Starting weight: 13st 8lbs
Current weight: 10st 1lbs
Weight loss so far: 3.5 stone (49 lbs)
Starting clothes size: 18
Current clothes size: 10 (USA 6) << US sizing is SO much nicer!
Forgive all the numbers!
With an international readership too, I try to include weights and sizes that everyone will ‘get’. (Sorry Australia – kilos would just confuse it even more!)
My target goal of 50 lbs is now only 1 lb away.
Target is right around the corner.
Holy cow, this is happening’ y’all!
xoxo Natalie
Amazing! You look incredible and you are truly an inspiration! x
Thank you, Donna. You are so sweet!
I have to keep pinching myself to see if I’m dreaming. I’m really doing this. I DID this!
So, my dear, what are you doing to drop the weight. Just simple exercise and diet change or what? And might I had you are SMOKIN’!
WOW! Go YOU!!!!
So awesome and so inspiring!
You look amazing and more importantly, you’re looking healthy and positive and kicking goals!
Big CLAPS to you.
C x
Thank you, Claire.
I feel so much more alive. All that weight… it was weighing me down! Physically and emotionally. Gone for good!
Well done you! It must be so satisfying knowing all that hard work and commitment has paid off. You look fanbloodytastic x
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for stopping by!
There are some days where I think I’m not making progress, then I look at the ‘before’ photos and remember just how far I’ve come. Feels amazing!
You look fab! Well done! X
Thank you so much!
Wow, well done! I know how hard the weight loss journey is, and you look really fantastic!! I’ve just reached my 6 stone weight loss, and have about 8lbs left to lose to get my target of 10st 7lbs. I’ve been using the My Fitness Pal app, and doing lots of brisk walking. I love following a good weight loss story so glad to have come across your blog through fellow blogging friends of mine Emma Shilton & Donna Wishart xxx
Hi Lucy, oh my goodness, 6 stone weight loss – YOU are amazing!
Thank you for stopping by with your kind words. I’m thrilled to ‘e-meet’ you!