Down 125lbs! If I can do it, you CAN DO IT! Thanks myfitnesspal!!

k4tie82

@WhiteGrape‌ thank you for the kind words!!

k4tie82

Take some time this weekend and prep your food for the week! It will help you make healthier choices

herinderkaurbrar

You look great! Congratulations!

k4tie82

@herinderkaurbrar‌ Thank-you!! A lot of hard work, no short cuts... but worth all the effort!

WhiteGrape

Congratulations!!! You look Amazing.

k4tie82

@WhiteGrape‌ Thank-you!

bainsworth1a

good work you look fantastic. Thanks for the motivation.

k4tie82

@bainsworth1a‌ Of course! Thanks for letting me share!

k4tie82

I've been asked A LOT for my protein pancake recipe... Thought I would share it here as well so you all can make these!

1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup egg whites
1/3 of a banana
cinnamon to taste
(if too thick add a tad more egg whites)

Blend well (I use my bullet for this step) Coconut oil on the griddle, heat to 325ish... Flip when they stop bubbling These can stick so if you need, use a little cooking spray. You'll have to put in a recipe to MFP based on how many pancakes you make to find the nutritional value, but they are packed with protein! Good way for me to start my days, and I don't feel deprived!

LauraFincher

k4tie82 wrote: »

I’ve decided to share my weight loss story in hopes that it will help someone who is struggling with their weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

In the last 3 ½ years I have lost 125 lbs. Before starting my journey I was 270 pounds, almost type 2 diabetic, and I was morbidly obese. I was depressed and miserable in my own skin, self-soothing with food and candy. My weight and lifestyle were slowly killing me. I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be happy again, and I wanted to be the wife and mother my family deserved. Those things combined gave me the final push I needed to change my lifestyle.

I didn’t follow a specific program or go through weight loss surgery. I swapped all my sugar loaded drinks for water, started tracking my food using myfitnesspal, and added exercise into my daily routine. I wanted to change my lifestyle so this would become a permanent way of life. I started with small, achievable goals so I didn’t get overwhelmed with how much weight I still had to lose. I have had amazing success with myfitnesspal! I love that you can share your diary with friends, encourage one another to make healthy choices, and it’s not a specific diet plan! If you choose you can look at all your nutritional value for the day, which has been extremely helpful for me.
I joined a local gym and I discovered a whole new passion for fitness. I reached out and found other ladies to work out with at the gym. We encourage each other, hold each other accountable, and have fun! When one of us struggles, we help each other. I started personal training and improved my strength, lost more weight, and melted away body fat. Myfitnesspal has helped me track my protein so I could build muscle, as well as my fiber so I can keep things moving I have been able to accomplish things I never thought possible, and I have learned to believe in myself! Please know that weight loss is a journey and it takes time. If I can do this, you can do this! I finally have my life back and I feel great! Thank you myfitnesspal for being part of my journey!

You look amazing! What an inspiration!!

misscrish

I'm inspired!

misscrish

k4tie82 Wow! You have done what I have been envisioning for myself forever. I'm 5'5 and a half and just joined MFP today. You have inspired me so much! I'm 48 and I just don't want to give up on having a fit and trim body. I've been considering surgery but I just really believe I can do this . I can see my new body in my minds eye and I have to get there. Great job. I can't believe you didn't think you would be such a huge inspiration! You are now the body circled by Ladies like me as the inspiration size/body. Thanks for sharing!! I'm hoping to have a fabulous "after" photo in my immediate future.

k4tie82

@misscrish Thank you so much for the kind words!! Congratulations on joining MFP! Get ready girl... because you can do this. Just DON'T GIVE UP! No matter what, if you have a bad food day, you get sick.... all those things can really throw you off. Don't give up, get back on track and keep going. You GOT THIS! If I can do this, you can. I never in a million years would have thought I would be in the shape I am today!

cobygrey

AWESOMENESS!

Ginaaa71

You look so FIT. You would never guess by looking at you now that you ever weighed 270! Thanks for sharing you are an amazing inspiration

k4tie82

@Ginaaa71 Thank you so much for the compliment! It was a lot of hard work but SO worth it!

k4tie82

@cobygrey‌ thank you!!

michellevine1

Congrats. Such an amazing transformation.

kccurtis1

k4tie82 wrote: »

Take some time this weekend and prep your food for the week! It will help you make healthier choices

This is exactly what I need to do!!!

k4tie82

@michellevine1 Thank you so much!

k4tie82

@kccurtis1‌ Prepping food makes a HUGE difference for me. I like quick and easy snacks, this keeps me out of the goldfish crackers, lol!

Rubie81

WOW, WOW, WOW. Excellent transformation. WTG! Congrats, my dear.

k4tie82

@Rubie81 Thank-you for the kind words!

marissafit06

Congrats!

ForeverCharlie

Congratulations. You look amazing!

booksandchocolate12

Thank you for sharing your story. You're an inspiration!

LisaBee1964

Thanks for sharing your story. I am at the start of my fitness journey and was feeling a little overwhelmed. This was exactly what I needed today! Congrats on your success!

KC7997

Incredible!!

k4tie82

@LisaBee1964 You're welcome! Thank you for letting me share... I am so thankful that this is helping others! Hang in there... it is overwhelming at times. If you need too take it one day at a time (I still do somedays!) and don't be too hard on yourself. The biggest thing is it's going to take time and patience... So don't give up!

senglishrose

Congrats! you look amazing!