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Lumpy Space Princess' OneYeariversary, 100+ gone, Onederland, and lotsa tummy pics!
SassyMoonbeams
Posts: 229 Member
Long post, be forewarned!
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Hi guys!
I'm so excited to be posting here. I'm very proud of myself for finally facing the reality of my situation and realizing I could no longer pretend and turn a blind eye to my weight and health. I took responsibility for what I had done and realised it was up to ME to get what I wanted out of life, and it had to start with my weight.
At 5'7", I started at about 304 and am now 198, went from a size 26+ to 14/16. I still have about 50 lbs to go and I'll be there before I know it.
After moving to Australia over 8 years ago I slowly felt depression creep up on me. I have always had some issues with my weight, which was really a symptom of living in an emotionally abusive environment in which I was berated and picked on and publicly shamed for everything you could imagine. I didn't know what it felt like to just be happy with myself....my body and my life was always about what other people wanted. I resisted weight loss because I didn't want to please these negative oppressive people in my life. I had previously lost about 70lbs in a very unhealthy way before my move, then it all crept back on as it does when you don't make good, healthy, sustainable life changes. I was desperately homesick, and stopped enjoying all the things I used to love. I withdrew from others. I went from about 170 lbs to 300+.
I felt trapped. I wanted to go back home. Not because of Australia, but because I felt in my heart that I belonged back in the US. I was in a long relationship with a guy who did not want to move to America with me. So I felt like I just had to try my best to get on with life. The relationship eventually ended badly as I became more and more miserable and we both grew apart. This was my chance. The sadness and misery I felt was only alleviated by the fact that NOW I could go back home. That changed EVERYTHING.
I got back onto MFP, I found workouts that I enjoyed (started off with Richard Simmons Sweatin To The Oldies and still do his workouts to this day on my light workout days). I changed my eating, but still make sure to have chocolate every day. I work for my chocolate! But it was weight lifting that really made me blossom. I started ChaLEAN Extreme almost a year ago and the improvements it has made to my body AND my mind is something I could never have imagined. I would not give it up or ever stop for the world. Lifting makes me feel powerful, capable, and gives me a feeling of belonging.
Along the way I found it incredibly helpful and comforting to see others' progress photos and read their stories. Especially when dealing with the consequences of extreme weight gain/loss (ie loose skin). So I want to share with you guys some pictures that make me cringe a bit, lol, so you can see what you might be able to expect. I firmly believe that you need to accept yourself NOW, just as you are, to be able to accept yourself as you lose weight. I used to spend hours upon hours despairing over my body, mourning the loss of the "perfect figure" I'd never have unless I get surgery. Etc. Now I realise I'm still a work in progress, I love and accept my body and forgive myself for dealing with things by turning to food. I like to call myself Lumpy Space Princess0 -
I think the keys are to make things convenient and make healthy choices easy. I pre-pack snacks and workout at home. I do everything I can to eliminate excuses and when I make excuses I call myself out on them and challenge them. At the end of the day, excuses will get you NOWHERE in life. You have to face yourself and your own bullcrapola.
MFP has also been a game-changer for me. The friends I have made on here and the support we offer eachother, it's such a blessing and I am thankful every day to the people who created this amazing tool.
On to the pictures!
TUMMY PROGRESSION
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Tummy in various views and to show you the texture of the stretchmarks and fat. The last photo makes me cringe the most but I know it will improve as the fat empties out more
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Wow you have done amazing! WTG!0
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What a great transformation! Congratulations and here's to your continued success!0
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U look amazing wtg0
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You look amazing, but also much happier!I want to have that feeling! Congratulations!0
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Wow! Great job!!!!0
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Wow that's amazing!! You should be so proud of yourself
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You look great! My stomach is very much like yours! You give me a lot of inspiration!0
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Fantastic Job!! You're a beautiful girl...from photo 1 to the very most recent. I loved your write up and you've really become aware of how important self love is from the getgo. You're an Inspiration! 0
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Congratulations, hot stuff!! 0
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Inspiring!0
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Oh my glob! You are amazing LSP!!0
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Great job0
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Thanks for sharing your transformation! Very inspiring and you look beautiful!!0
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You look awesome! dont worry about your tummy, mine looks kinda wack after weightloss, but IDGAF about that at all. I just tuck my stomach into my size zero's and continue being FABULOUS.0
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You look amazing!0
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You look great! What a change!0
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Honestly, I think you look fabulous!! It doesn't look as bad as it could. Great job on the loss!!0
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Thank you so much for posting this! I'm in a similar position - weight crept up because I'm somewhere I hate and I've punished myself. It's time to take my life back!
How long did it take you, if you don't mind us asking?
Edit: It's late, and I can't read. Amazing job doing this in one year, madam! You look absolutely fantastic. 0 -
Inspiring! Amazing job! Congrats and thanks for taking the time to post your success! Be PROUD of yourself!!!0
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Very inspiring! Great job! Doesn't it feel great? (Don't worry about the excess skin yet. Time will take care of a lot of it. Give your skin time to shrink up; about 2 years or more for me -- but you are young so your skin is much more elastic than my old skin.)0
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Wonderful and amazing job! I'm about where you're at and I feel ya when it comes to the stomach area. Mine looks very similar and while I do hope it continues to shrink up, I'm also happier knowing that no matter what I'm taking care of myself. Keep it up! You're doing great!!!0
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Awesome work woman!!!0
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You're such a success history! I'm glad you share with us your experience and let me tell you that if you continue working with strenght and perserverance you'll be able to get that body you want. Thanks.0
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You look absolutely incredible!! Good for you for getting out of that unhealthy relationship and into a healthy body! I'm so happy for you!!0
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amazing! Great job!!!!0
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Awesome job!0
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Very awesome Job Sassy!! I've enjoyed seeing your progress the short time we have been friends and I'll be there for you as you make it to your final goal weight. You are an inspiration to others!!
You Got This!!0
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