54lbs down!
ASH2038602
Posts: 215 Member
I am so excited to finally be at a place where I feel like I can (almost) be considered a success. I still have more weight to lose, but wanted to share my accomplishments so far in hopes of inspiring someone, like so many of you have inspired me.
I was never overweight as a child or teenager. I got pregnant when I was 18 years old, and weighed 130lbs (I am 5'6)at my first appointment. After giving birth to my son I was 160lbs. I maintained that weight for about 3 years. After that I moved in with my boyfriend, and quite frankly a lot of beer, fast food, and depression made me balloon up to 245lbs. I honestly wasn't one to think too much about my weight (obviously
) but when I did it really bummed me out. I was definitely the "I'm not THAT big" girl. Aside from being bummed about my ever growing waist line, I felt like crap all the time. I physically felt sick to my stomach every time I ate. It got to the point where I literally had to plan my day around being able to lay down for an hour or so after eating anything. It really sucked for me, my boyfriend, and my son.
In April, my family and I moved and for some reason that's when I decided to make small changes. I started only by watching my portion sizes. I stopped using dinner plates, and use the smaller ones instead. If I ate what was on my plate and still felt hungry I made myself drink some water (or if we are being honest soda) and wait 20 minutes. More often than not I would find I wasn't hungry. If I was, I tried to get more vegetables. From that alone I realized I lost 7lbs. In May, I joined My Fitness Pal and thought "Hey, maybe I can lose 20lbs or so" but not really believing I could. Come June, I had lost about 18lbs and joined a gym thinking I would try and go 2-3 times a week, but again not really believing I would.
Well, here we are in October. I have been pretty damn consistent in my loss, I don't feel sick to my stomach anymore, I am more active and involved with my son, and I am at the gym 5 days a week. I have lost 54lbs going from 245lbs to 191lbs, over 40 total body inches, and went from a size 18-20 jean to a size 12.
If I can do this, seriously anyone can! I am so grateful for all of you, and this site. I really don't think I would have done it without being able to come here and get advice and see other people that are/were in the same boat as me.
tl;dr- I ate better, I worked out, I got less fat
I was never overweight as a child or teenager. I got pregnant when I was 18 years old, and weighed 130lbs (I am 5'6)at my first appointment. After giving birth to my son I was 160lbs. I maintained that weight for about 3 years. After that I moved in with my boyfriend, and quite frankly a lot of beer, fast food, and depression made me balloon up to 245lbs. I honestly wasn't one to think too much about my weight (obviously
) but when I did it really bummed me out. I was definitely the "I'm not THAT big" girl. Aside from being bummed about my ever growing waist line, I felt like crap all the time. I physically felt sick to my stomach every time I ate. It got to the point where I literally had to plan my day around being able to lay down for an hour or so after eating anything. It really sucked for me, my boyfriend, and my son.In April, my family and I moved and for some reason that's when I decided to make small changes. I started only by watching my portion sizes. I stopped using dinner plates, and use the smaller ones instead. If I ate what was on my plate and still felt hungry I made myself drink some water (or if we are being honest soda) and wait 20 minutes. More often than not I would find I wasn't hungry. If I was, I tried to get more vegetables. From that alone I realized I lost 7lbs. In May, I joined My Fitness Pal and thought "Hey, maybe I can lose 20lbs or so" but not really believing I could. Come June, I had lost about 18lbs and joined a gym thinking I would try and go 2-3 times a week, but again not really believing I would.
Well, here we are in October. I have been pretty damn consistent in my loss, I don't feel sick to my stomach anymore, I am more active and involved with my son, and I am at the gym 5 days a week. I have lost 54lbs going from 245lbs to 191lbs, over 40 total body inches, and went from a size 18-20 jean to a size 12.
If I can do this, seriously anyone can! I am so grateful for all of you, and this site. I really don't think I would have done it without being able to come here and get advice and see other people that are/were in the same boat as me.
tl;dr- I ate better, I worked out, I got less fat
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That's awesome! You look great. Keep up the good work!!
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Lookin' good! Awesome progress!!!0
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Way to go!! Congrats! I liked you tl/dr too
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Thank you guys so much!0
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Congratulations
You look amazing!! 0 -
Congratulations!! Great job!!0
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Thank you all! I am not going to lie, it was a little painful posting that before picture! I actually didn't realize until starting this process that it's the only full body picture I have of me at my heaviest.0
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Congrats! You look great 0
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Awesome job!!!0
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Thanks!0
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WOW! Great Job!!
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Awesome job for taking control of your life. Congratulations on your weight loss.
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Looking very good. You must be SO proud! :flowerforyou:0
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Great work!.0
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yay!0
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What a great story! Way to go, you are doing great!0
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Congrats!! Amazing job.
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amazing and thanks for sharing. Very inspirational. Wish you much success on your continued weightloss journey. 0
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Wow amazing! You look incredible! Keep it up. Definitely inspiration for how I want to get when I get to your weight! I've lost about the same as you and I don't have the courage yet to post pics lol so you're my hero.
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Inspiring. Way to keep up the momentum.0
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Amazing!!!! I too get really tired after I eat. That is one of my pet peeves of my soon to be ex-husband. I was always tired- usually it hit me around 3-4 p.m. and I would have to go and have a nap. Sometimes sleeping for 2 hours (no supper made- another pet peeve of my soon to be ex) I always get tired around late afternoon and sometimes I couldn't fight it, so I went to sleep hoping just to sleep for 15- 30 minutes, but most the time slept well up to 2 hours. I still struggle, but I am doing better. I haven't really dedicated myself yet to a healthy lifestyle. I am starting out with baby steps, so for right now I am walking usually 2-4 hours a day. Once I feel I am in control and it is a habit then I will add going to the gym and changing my diet to where I am in control. Congrats once again!0
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Congratulations. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you all so much for your kind words!Wow amazing! You look incredible! Keep it up. Definitely inspiration for how I want to get when I get to your weight! I've lost about the same as you and I don't have the courage yet to post pics lol so you're my hero. cheers!
It was a little rough for me to post, but I am glad I did. I look forward to seeing yours when you are ready!O2Bslimagain wrote: »Amazing!!!! I too get really tired after I eat. That is one of my pet peeves of my soon to be ex-husband. I was always tired- usually it hit me around 3-4 p.m. and I would have to go and have a nap. Sometimes sleeping for 2 hours (no supper made- another pet peeve of my soon to be ex) I always get tired around late afternoon and sometimes I couldn't fight it, so I went to sleep hoping just to sleep for 15- 30 minutes, but most the time slept well up to 2 hours. I still struggle, but I am doing better. I haven't really dedicated myself yet to a healthy lifestyle. I am starting out with baby steps, so for right now I am walking usually 2-4 hours a day. Once I feel I am in control and it is a habit then I will add going to the gym and changing my diet to where I am in control. Congrats once again!
Good job! I totally understand it is easier and less stressful to take baby steps! Keep on trucking, you will definitely start feeling better :-)
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Awesome work! You are looking great.0
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I liked the way you kept proving your "doubting self" WRONG!! You look fantastic--smaller than a size 12!!0
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Wow, I am inspired! Thanks for the encouragement and great job, well done!0
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great job, you should be very proud you look wonderful and yes your story is an inspiration! 0
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I am BEYOND proud of you! That is absolutely amazing. You are an awesome individual with such a great heart. Keep it up!
Raymond
435 lbs to 256 lbs
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What a great story! I hope you continue to inspire many others. It's not easy, but it's not impossible.0
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This is awesome progress. I relate to so much of what you wrote. I started in May and have lost 44 pounds and feel so much better! Keep it up. I still have a ways to go but the rewards come along the way!!0
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