Just hit over 100lbs lost!

dawn0293

If before I started out someone told me I'd lose a hundred pounds in under a year, I'd think they were nuts. I can be very lazy and unmotivated. I'm a comfort eater who could scarf down a whole cake or pizza by myself. Who could have guessed a simple calorie counting app could be so crucial to finding a way to change my habits and really make it stick. I have learned countless things during my time here and gotten tons of support. I'm so happy I stumbled upon these boards.

I'm only brave enough to post a face pic as I feel that my loose skin makes me look a bit lumpy in photos. I do plan on tightening up this mess as soon as I hit my goal, which will happen soon!

To anyone thinking about starting out, my advice is: Don't waste years of your life in a body you are not happy with. Don't keep putting off the decision to take control of your eating habits like I did. I was overwhelmed by the amount of weight I needed to drop and it felt like an impossible task. It's not impossible and I am living proof.

shmulyeng

Holy smokes! A different person! Congratulations to you.

ErinK09

Congrats! (*)

Skinny625

Congratulations! You look amazing. You are an inspiration. These stories are the ones that help me realize it can be done. Thanks for sharing.

Laurend224

Amazing! Congrats!

VanessaRudden

You do look like a different person - looking so well! Well Done!

dclaunch64

So how exactly did you do it? What specific changes did you make?

Silentfool

wow you have done a fantastic job and have awesome results

believeinme0430

Wow!! you look amazing!

runner475

Awesome! What a change!

dawn0293

dclaunch64 wrote: »

So how exactly did you do it? What specific changes did you make?

First thing I did was figure out my RDI and I started at 1700 calories a day, which has steadily decreased over time. I then started trying to find ways to maximize the calories I had to work with each day. I didn't want to give up all the things I enjoyed so, I started by finding alternatives. Coke turned into diet Coke. Ice cream turned into churn style ice cream. I watched my portions and weighed everything (but liquids) on a food scale and began tracking my progress daily. I started cooking and baking low-cal versions of the things I enjoy. Pintrest and skinnytaste.com has been a life saver there. I also allowed myself one day each month where I could eat as I pleased.

More recently, I learned about alternate day fasting and zig zag calorie allotments which allows me to look at calories as a weekly total, rather than daily. I divide my total calories for the week up however I want at the start of each week so that some days I have more calories to work with and others less. By doing this, I can now eat things that used to be saved for my monthly 'no dieting day' and I enjoy the wiggle room I have with it. It doesn't feel nearly as rigid. I still lose weight, just as quickly. Hope that helps!

cottonman86

That's great! Cheers to you and your achievements!

SarBear00b

Well obviously you know now you are capable of anything, there is no need to wish you luck on tightening up the skin because you have that in the bag!! Congrats on your success 100 lbs is amazing and you're a knockout!! Go YOU!!!

yasmine334

great job

mariaoutlook

Well done! You look great!

sbrookes9

Carvin102

Amazing and inspirational! Thank you for sharing. Congrats to you!

futuresw

Great job! You have motivated me!

karen0214

Dawn, thanks for sharing your story and your pics. You are so inspirational. I have about 100 lbs that I plan to lose, so it helps me to see people like you who have been so successful. And thanks for sharing some of the things that you did that helped you. I think I will try dividing up my calories for the week so that I can have a special day here and there without being so locked in. Such a great tip! And congrats on your awesome success!

megellcor71

Amazing success, you are an inspiration to all of us, thanks for sharing!

Holla4mom

100 pounds! What a tremendous accomplishment. You look great!!