163 down (298-135lbs) Female 25 5'8
jess031988
Posts: 36 Member
Let me start by saying thank you 
Even though I don't post a lot I come on here frequently and read for support and motivation.
Why did I do this? my health it was so bad, my hair was falling out, my blood pressure was high and my lifestyle was reflecting on my kids. I had to change, my body was literally falling apart with PCOS and I was only 25.
How did I do it? My doctor put me on a strict low calorie diet that was transitioned into a normal amount of calories after my sugars and hormones leveled out. I eat about 1400 and sometimes more depending on my exercise for that day. I have really taken a liking to running and REALLY enjoy it a lot. Right now I run 5 days a week for 1-2 hours, whatever I feel like and lift weights like a mad women, although I have little muscles to show
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I give myself two days a week to have a treat because I am a junk food queen and that's what works for me. I know I would fail if I didn't have that to look forward too so I set my own restrictions and beat at my own drum. I do not follow others "diets" as what works for them might not necessarily work for me and that's ok. I want to do this for my life and not for 6 month, I want this to be my habit.
How did I do it so fast? Honestly I don't know. I think back and I should have been at least 600 pounds. I ate McDonalds numerous times a day (right now they're probably scratching their heads wondering why their stores profit has had a nose dive.), 4 liters of coke a day and I would on average consume 6 bars of chocolate and a bag of chips a DAY. I always had cakes, donuts and any goodies that were terrible at any time of the day. How I only managed to hit 298 is beyond me. I believe one day of me eating was over 8,000 calories A FREAKING DAY......woah just did the math. I guess I do have a good metabolism if it kept me from gaining over 300.
Do I have loose skin? Yes. When I hit my first goal of 165 pounds only my arms showed the bat wings however now at 135 my stomach has flabs, I wish that stood for fabulous abs but alas it does not and I'm ok with that. Over the last month it has really gotten a lot better and to be honest WHO CARES, I'm happier being me then I ever have been and nothing a pair of mom jeans can't fix LOL.
Before 298
During 200-165
NOW!!!!!!! 135
Thanks for reading
Maybe I'll try to get to 125 but for now I'm happy.
Even though I don't post a lot I come on here frequently and read for support and motivation.Why did I do this? my health it was so bad, my hair was falling out, my blood pressure was high and my lifestyle was reflecting on my kids. I had to change, my body was literally falling apart with PCOS and I was only 25.
How did I do it? My doctor put me on a strict low calorie diet that was transitioned into a normal amount of calories after my sugars and hormones leveled out. I eat about 1400 and sometimes more depending on my exercise for that day. I have really taken a liking to running and REALLY enjoy it a lot. Right now I run 5 days a week for 1-2 hours, whatever I feel like and lift weights like a mad women, although I have little muscles to show
.I give myself two days a week to have a treat because I am a junk food queen and that's what works for me. I know I would fail if I didn't have that to look forward too so I set my own restrictions and beat at my own drum. I do not follow others "diets" as what works for them might not necessarily work for me and that's ok. I want to do this for my life and not for 6 month, I want this to be my habit.
How did I do it so fast? Honestly I don't know. I think back and I should have been at least 600 pounds. I ate McDonalds numerous times a day (right now they're probably scratching their heads wondering why their stores profit has had a nose dive.), 4 liters of coke a day and I would on average consume 6 bars of chocolate and a bag of chips a DAY. I always had cakes, donuts and any goodies that were terrible at any time of the day. How I only managed to hit 298 is beyond me. I believe one day of me eating was over 8,000 calories A FREAKING DAY......woah just did the math. I guess I do have a good metabolism if it kept me from gaining over 300.
Do I have loose skin? Yes. When I hit my first goal of 165 pounds only my arms showed the bat wings however now at 135 my stomach has flabs, I wish that stood for fabulous abs but alas it does not and I'm ok with that. Over the last month it has really gotten a lot better and to be honest WHO CARES, I'm happier being me then I ever have been and nothing a pair of mom jeans can't fix LOL.
Before 298
During 200-165
NOW!!!!!!! 135
Thanks for reading
Maybe I'll try to get to 125 but for now I'm happy. 0
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Wow you look amazing. Thanks for posting!! This is definitely motivating me to stay on track.0
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Wow! You are beautiful!! Way to go!!!0
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That's AWSOME I'm happy for you. It motivates me to keep moving forward.0
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You're amazing, you look great, and so much happier too!
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Wow u look great! U say u lost it fast? How long?0
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A year and a bit...14 months?
Also, thankyou everyone.0 -
You look fantastic. Congratulations on your success!0
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You look awesome. Congrats and thanks for sharing.0
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you look fantastic
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That is amazing, congrats on your success! Hard work well rewarded 0
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You look great! Congrats!0
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Wow! Whats Ur height ?
Sorry I just noticed that u have mentioned it in the topic of the post0 -
Holy crap!! Amazing!0
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Well done!!! I hope to get to where you are. Thanks for the inspiration!0
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You look fabulous! one HAWT mama! such a great role model for your kids.0
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Wow!!...I love to ready stories like this..... u look amazing and I am sure it feels amazing..... I want to be the one posting a succes story on here.....thank you for the motivation......I am 228 and looking to get down to 150 ....0
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Wow what a transformation!you look
Gorgeous!well done.as we all know it's hard work!0 -
Wow. Um, *I* can see some muscles! You look marvelous!0
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Absolutely amazing - well done!!! You are an inspiration and deserve the well earned new body you live in - worth all the changes - You have motivated me!0
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You look like a different. Person.0
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Amazing job! How are your PCOS symptoms like the anxiety/depression?
And your face has this youthful vibrancy to it now. Do you find differences in your skin now?0 -
Wow! What an amazing transformation!
What did your doctor say about your weight loss? (Hope you don't mind the question; I'm trying lose for medical reasons that I ignored for way too long.)
Congratulations on your dedication and achievement! 0 -
Wow you are totally amazing! Great job!0
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Awesome work! WOW!0
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Unbelievable! You look amazing!0
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Wow! Very inspiring! Bookmarking for future encouragment
You look amazing and strong! Congratulations! 0 -
You are a smokin' hot mama now! Congratulations, you really deserve a lot of credit for taking charge and making the changes for your health. Amazing transformation!0
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What a great transformation! You look fantastic!0
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Wow, you've done wonderful, great job on all that hard work! 0
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What a transformation, both in body and in food choices. And I do see muscles! Congratulations.0
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