One Year In, 76 pounds down (Long and full of photos)

ohaston

woo hoo !!! awesome job! love the yoga pose !

xesixb

Amazing,just amazing

quellybelly

What a difference! You look fabulous! Great job

ren_ascent

You are an excellent example of how it should be done. Great job!

travelgirl77

Happiness just exudes from this post! Look at that tiny waist!!! Great job!

shamcd

You did such a wonderful job, you look FANTASTIC!! And don't forget the bonus...you got to keep your boobs

laura_happy

I just read this post now, and you are right! What an amazing you and an amazing year! I adore that little waist! Good for you for changing your whole life!!!!!

jlmed

Amazing, congrats!

angeltilo

Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing!

melnikn

Jaw dropping transformation! ! U look awesome

Fabu_lass

Way to go. Very inspirational

erojoy

AHHH-MMAAAAAZZZIINGGG! Um not to be crass, but how did you get to keep those amazing breasts! Mine are going away.

creationscrown

Awesome!!!! I love when I find a success story about someone who had weight loss success just by eating in moderation and not some crazy diet where they cut everything out. Great job sticking with it. No doubt you will achieve your next goal.

Fallingsakura

Fantastic work... It's amazing what you've achieved.

bwade1998

You look amazing! Congratulations on all your accomplishments!

JenforHealth

Wow, what a transformation and inspiration! Thanks for sharing the pics

mamma_adventure

Wow, you look amazing I'm starting my journey (again) today...you're post is really inspirational...we'll done hon

ampolan

TheVirgoddess wrote: »

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

You are a rock star, very inspiring

meegun1

wow that is me to a T! wish my doctor would be honest with me about my weight and what it is doing to my health maybe I would have woke up sooner to the damage I'be been doing to my body. Great motivation!! and Great job!!

muggle_mom

Just beautiful. An amazing accomplishment! Huge Kudos to you!

Liftng4Lis

pdxwine

Great job!

susankay10

craziedazie

You look fantastic! !!

ktdid626

Wow!!! Way to go girlie!!!

franklin505

Even though you are much thinner you still have great boobs!

cabennett99

You're a great inspiration, thanks for sharing! Keep up the great work!

TheVirgoddess

Thanks so much everyone! I appreciate all of your words.

And yes, I was lucky enough to keep most of the boobs - even though I'm pretty sure their size makes me look like a bobble head now

vixtris

Congratulations! What a difference! Keep up the great work!

lemonaid7

WOW, you are rockin' it, way to go!!