One Year In, 76 pounds down (Long and full of photos)
TheVirgoddess
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I did it! I made it to my one year anniversary!
And now the long story:
In March 2014, I went to the doctor for the first time in 7 years (thanks, Obama!). I walked out completely overwhelmed with what I'd been told. My doctor had diagnosed me with severe depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation and insulin resistance. He told me that I had to lose weight. My BMI was 38.7. I was carrying 232.3 pounds on my 5'5" frame.
A month later I had wrapped my head around what all these things meant for me, and I decided to get serious.
I took some photos and was totally shocked at just how big I was. I mean, I knew I was overfat, but I didn't know just how old, tired and miserable I looked. So I joined MyFitnessPal.
The biggest reason I had been consuming more calories than I was burning was my soda and coffee intake. It was ridiculous. Cutting down on those two things helped me get started. Then I started cutting my portions down. I still ate everything I used to - just less of it. I learned how to do that on the forums
Then I discovered yoga, and what I could really do with my body.
I felt so empowered - to really, fully understand that *I* was in charge of my body and what it could do. I got rid of all the "I can'ts" in my brain and really started pushing myself.
I was still doing moderation, not really paying much attention to macros or anything else. Around December, I hit a "plateau" - which wasn't a plateau at all, but me being lazy with my logging. I had gotten burned out an apathetic. So I took a logging break for a week. Managed to lose weight during that time and find my motivation again.
I started with an IIFYM approach and started lifting heavy (<3) in February. After that, I really started *loving* my new body.
The muscles (small though they are).
My sexy waist.
And my butt. I love my butt.
I still have 6 pounds to go until I hit the high end of my goal weight range (140-149), and a healthy BMI. But I've done so much for myself over the past year - and I'm going to celebrate it. I'm amazing.
I've lost 15" from my waist, and 14" from my hips. My BMI is 26.0, from 38.7. I no longer have insulin resistance. I'm healthy, strong, fit, flexible and happy. I currently weigh 156.0 pounds - that's 76.2 pounds lost in 365 days
And I did it all by moderation, portion control and realistic goals. I still have a coke with dinner, gelato some nights, pizza. But I also make sure I'm eating fruit and veggies and meeting both my macro and micro nutrient needs. It's all about balance.
The only secret to weight loss is commitment. Be honest with yourself, weigh your food and work hard. It's all about the CICO!
Thanks for reading all this
And now the long story:
In March 2014, I went to the doctor for the first time in 7 years (thanks, Obama!). I walked out completely overwhelmed with what I'd been told. My doctor had diagnosed me with severe depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation and insulin resistance. He told me that I had to lose weight. My BMI was 38.7. I was carrying 232.3 pounds on my 5'5" frame.
A month later I had wrapped my head around what all these things meant for me, and I decided to get serious.
I took some photos and was totally shocked at just how big I was. I mean, I knew I was overfat, but I didn't know just how old, tired and miserable I looked. So I joined MyFitnessPal.
The biggest reason I had been consuming more calories than I was burning was my soda and coffee intake. It was ridiculous. Cutting down on those two things helped me get started. Then I started cutting my portions down. I still ate everything I used to - just less of it. I learned how to do that on the forums
Then I discovered yoga, and what I could really do with my body.
I felt so empowered - to really, fully understand that *I* was in charge of my body and what it could do. I got rid of all the "I can'ts" in my brain and really started pushing myself.
I was still doing moderation, not really paying much attention to macros or anything else. Around December, I hit a "plateau" - which wasn't a plateau at all, but me being lazy with my logging. I had gotten burned out an apathetic. So I took a logging break for a week. Managed to lose weight during that time and find my motivation again.
I started with an IIFYM approach and started lifting heavy (<3) in February. After that, I really started *loving* my new body.
The muscles (small though they are).
My sexy waist.
And my butt. I love my butt.
I still have 6 pounds to go until I hit the high end of my goal weight range (140-149), and a healthy BMI. But I've done so much for myself over the past year - and I'm going to celebrate it. I'm amazing.
I've lost 15" from my waist, and 14" from my hips. My BMI is 26.0, from 38.7. I no longer have insulin resistance. I'm healthy, strong, fit, flexible and happy. I currently weigh 156.0 pounds - that's 76.2 pounds lost in 365 days
And I did it all by moderation, portion control and realistic goals. I still have a coke with dinner, gelato some nights, pizza. But I also make sure I'm eating fruit and veggies and meeting both my macro and micro nutrient needs. It's all about balance.
The only secret to weight loss is commitment. Be honest with yourself, weigh your food and work hard. It's all about the CICO!
Thanks for reading all this
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Great job!!!0
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Awesome transformation, you look great! Keep up the awesome work!0
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congrats way to go
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AMAZING job!!!!0
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You look GREAT!0
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You have done an incredible job. I have been shying away from trying yoga and pilates, because I keep thinking I can't do it. I am going to give it a try now, though! *hugs*0
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thats NUTS!
well done!0 -
Good job! You look fantastic!0
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Thank you all 0
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you look amazing!!!! keep it up girlie!0
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You look amazing! Great job 0
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WOW! Congratulations!0
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Wow great job. Hope I can take inspiration from your journey. 0
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Awesome job!
what an inspiration for us all.
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Lookin Good... fantastic job, you look great 0
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You really ARE amazing. And your butt does look great! *is jealous*
Amazingly well done, you are definitely an inspiration to just keep at it 0 -
Fantastic job, inspiring.0
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AWE!!!! Im so incredibly proud of you, and honoured to have you as a friend!!!!
Really wonderful too, to read your whole story and just how far youve come in just one year.
Happy Anniversary you stunning, motivated, goal reaching goddess you!
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You look amazing!0
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Awesome job. I am trying to get into Yoga, did you go to classes or find any at home videos that you enjoyed? I am finding it hard to find some good beginner videos.0
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wow, you look incredible!! well done!0
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adamgoleafs87 wrote: »Awesome job. I am trying to get into Yoga, did you go to classes or find any at home videos that you enjoyed? I am finding it hard to find some good beginner videos.
Yep - Yoga with Adriene is a great place to start. She's a very good instructor. You might start with something basic, like sun salutations and practice that until you get comfortable. It incorporates a lot of the basic poses.
You can also just jump in with a video for beginners.
And thank you everyone. I can't stop smiling today - it's a good day.0 -
Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational! Congrats on the consistency and the new look 0
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Awesome job! Thanks for sharing =D0
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Amazing results!! I bet you feel like superwoman today! You did this!!! I loved reading that you love your body now. So happy for you. You look so healthy and fit. CONGRATS! 0
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Congrats to you!! You ARE amazing!0
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You look incredible. I am loving yoga, too! I still have a long ways to go to get where you are, but I will be one day. What an inspiration!0
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Astounding results...you look great!0
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