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heathbilly wrote: »
Starting over. Stress and depression made me look for alternatives other than the bottle. Started Running, and kept going.
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After about 17 months and going from 282 pounds to 150, from a 48 inch waist to a 32
Funny, but every insecurity I have had about myself, whether it be looks, weight or what ever, I have heard people on here saying the same thing about themselves.
And the funny thing is, I look at those people and think, what are they talking about? they look fine to me. I guess we see ourselves differently than others do. I put up a post yesterday asking for everyone’s opinion if they thought I looked ok at the weight I am at now, as I only have like 5 pounds to my goal. You do not realize, that reading almost every response being positive means so much to me. I have gone thru the days of not wanting to be in pictures because of hating what i saw, seeing people laughing as I walked by, hating to go out to eat figuring people thinking, look at that fat guy, he should not be eating that. walking in and praying i would be able to fit in that booth, avoiding traveling because afraid i would not be able to fit in the planes seat. not wanting to go see shows or sporting events for fear i wouldn’t fit in the seats or bother the person next to me with taking up to much space. walking into a store in the mall, and having nothing in your size to buy. It is all so degrading.
People on here ask how I have stayed so strong for these 17 months that I have been on My Fitness Pal and its because of the reasons above. I am mad at myself for putting myself in that position. My stroke that I had was mostly caused by my weight.That is something I will live with the rest of my life with the damage it has done. It has taken me now 17 months, to feel normal for the first time in many years. Just so much wasted time where I could have been enjoying myself, instead of being miserable. So why have I been so good? Because I know those feelings and vow to never live like that again. And most of my success is because of you. All the likes and comments, really do mean something. Especially when you have gone thru years of not hearing positive things. So next time you think are alone in this, you are not! We have all gone thru the same insecurities and emotions that you have and having friends on here helps so much.
The one good thing about feeling hurt and embarrassed, is that is what is what makes me stronger now. I will be staying on mfp when I reach my goal because I know I need this and have read to many stories of people that reach their goal, leave, and are back a year later, regaining everything they lost, plus some. So thank you to everyone whether we have been friends for 17 months or one day. I want to be here and celebrate when each of you reach your goals. Hope you all have a great week!!!
WOW...just WOW!!!!!!
I love to see this evry time I come across your success post. Truly amazing!!0 -
evelynwhitelaw wrote: »Morning! I just posted these on a face pics progress page so thought I might as well share here too
Before: August 2012 - 198lb / 90kg / 14.2st
After: March 2015 - 156lb / 71kg / 11.1st
Working towards - 136lb / 62kg / 9.7st
I guess I started out being motivated by unhappiness. I didn't like the way I looked and I didn't like my relationship with food. I'd done the yoyo dieting for almost a decade and decided it was time to make a change to my mindset about food and exercise. Now, I'm motivated to exercise because I like the way I feel afterwards, I enjoy being outside in the sunshine, so I get out for a run. I enjoy feeling strong and capable so I do strength training. I also really enjoy the way actually food makes me feel when I have eaten it - like meat and vegetables and fruit. I feel... i dunno... vibrant? Any one else get that? I guess I'd say enjoy the journey, don't focus on the destination
Oh, and I still have a pair of jeans from when I was 90kgs and putting those on every now and then helps remind me how far I've come!
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You look like 2 different people!0
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I really love seeing progress photos!
Here are mine:
I started in April 2014 and I've lost 72 pounds so far. I'd still like to lose 15 pounds or so.
My motivation is my health really - buoyed by my friends on here and my family. I've got an iron will, which helps, too.0 -
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You look really good.. Awesome job!
What was your starting weight and your current weight?
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After about 17 months and going from 282 pounds to 150, from a 48 inch waist to a 32
Funny, but every insecurity I have had about myself, whether it be looks, weight or what ever, I have heard people on here saying the same thing about themselves.
And the funny thing is, I look at those people and think, what are they talking about? they look fine to me. I guess we see ourselves differently than others do. I put up a post yesterday asking for everyone’s opinion if they thought I looked ok at the weight I am at now, as I only have like 5 pounds to my goal. You do not realize, that reading almost every response being positive means so much to me. I have gone thru the days of not wanting to be in pictures because of hating what i saw, seeing people laughing as I walked by, hating to go out to eat figuring people thinking, look at that fat guy, he should not be eating that. walking in and praying i would be able to fit in that booth, avoiding traveling because afraid i would not be able to fit in the planes seat. not wanting to go see shows or sporting events for fear i wouldn’t fit in the seats or bother the person next to me with taking up to much space. walking into a store in the mall, and having nothing in your size to buy. It is all so degrading.
People on here ask how I have stayed so strong for these 17 months that I have been on My Fitness Pal and its because of the reasons above. I am mad at myself for putting myself in that position. My stroke that I had was mostly caused by my weight.That is something I will live with the rest of my life with the damage it has done. It has taken me now 17 months, to feel normal for the first time in many years. Just so much wasted time where I could have been enjoying myself, instead of being miserable. So why have I been so good? Because I know those feelings and vow to never live like that again. And most of my success is because of you. All the likes and comments, really do mean something. Especially when you have gone thru years of not hearing positive things. So next time you think are alone in this, you are not! We have all gone thru the same insecurities and emotions that you have and having friends on here helps so much.
The one good thing about feeling hurt and embarrassed, is that is what is what makes me stronger now. I will be staying on mfp when I reach my goal because I know I need this and have read to many stories of people that reach their goal, leave, and are back a year later, regaining everything they lost, plus some. So thank you to everyone whether we have been friends for 17 months or one day. I want to be here and celebrate when each of you reach your goals. Hope you all have a great week!!!
Awesome!!! Congratulations to you, and such motivation to so many others!!!0 -
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Wow, you all look wonderful!!! I can't believe how much younger you all look too. This is truly an inspiration to be able to see how eating right has paid off. I can't wait to post my before and after pics.0
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fanncy0626 wrote: »
It was purely healthy eating and working out. A lot of hard work but it paid off lol.0 -
SabrinaL12291985 wrote: »You look really good.. Awesome job!
What was your starting weight and your current weight?
My starting weight was about 160lbs... I weigh 112lbs now0 -
SabrinaL12291985 wrote: »You look really good.. Awesome job!
What was your starting weight and your current weight?
My starting weight was about 160lbs... I weigh 112lbs now
What does your daily excersize/nutrition look like? I want to get to 118 but can't seem to go below 1300 -
When I love about mfp is that people really do change their lives and themselves here. So many weight loss organisations seem to be about talking a good stoey without actually doing anything about it. It is so helpful to a person midway through the process. Thanks to all tge amazing people who put their puctures up. You motivate me every day.0
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Congrats to everyone on here, very inspirational, you all look fantastic !0
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Some great motivation here, thanks very much!0
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