111 poundsgone and 1.1 away from the 200's pics

JenniferIsLosingIt

Hi!! Well it has been a while. I got frustrated several weeks ago when the blogs weren't working! But I am back and I have so much to say!



So Stella got her groove back! LOL! I had been strugging for quite some time and it didn't seem like I was ever gonna get back on track! With all the various events going on; lunches, birthdays, holidays, and all that other fun stuff. I kept saying well I can work it off tomorrow...yeah right! That is the wrong mind set to have. I do often use exercise as a way to enjoy a treat that I like or when I have had a little too much of one thing or the other, but I do not want to get stuck exercising to eat! That is not a healthy relationship with food!

So, guess what has helped me with this turn around....no fancy pills, or special diet...MY SON! He has decided to take charge of his health! He joined MFP. He has been exercising with me faithfully and had been trying to eat the things that I eat. I have honestly never had such a proud Momma moment. He hasn't quite got the hang of logging yet but he is working on it. He wakes up on his own (it was the one stipulation i put on this, because I want him to do it for him, not me) and goes either walking with me or we hit the gym. He is an incredible motivator because he gives it his all every time.

We recently completed an 8 mile walk for Laurenskids.org to help raise awareness for Child sexual abuse. I was so proud that he went as far as I did. We didnt make it the whole nine miles but we were so happy with ourselves!

Now I am not saying things are perfect. I hardly believe they ever will be..but I am sitting at 301 and within a few days I should surely be under 300 for the first time since I was about 18 years old. I can not freaking believe it! I have lost 111 pounds to date and plan on losing about 140 more.

I did not get there over night. I still binge occasionally. Those times are fewer and farther between. I drink water like its my job so that even when I have had a crappy day food wise, I know that my water consumption is on point. (Its a win!) I eat treats nearly every day, I learned how to control the portions for the most part and plan cheat meals. I do not restrict myself and I would rather eat a little to much over not enough. I have learned to see my body as a machine and the better I fuel it, the better it will run.

I truly hope anyone reading this will benefit some how. This journey is so not easy! But I know it is worth it! Thanks all ! Happiness and health to you all!
Feel free to add me as a friend! I love the support and motivation!!!

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twoisplenty

Way to go!

mpeters1965

Wow! Way to stick with it. Glad to hear you are back in the groove. And, if I may say so, your walking outfit is totally styling!

Sarahndipity30

Fantastic keep going! you have kicked butt!!

favoritenut

awesome job! keep it going! kudos to your son...

jsyersiii

Excellent! <air guitar>

RunRachelleRun

Amazing! What a wonderful accomplishment and success story. You look beautiful, and are getting younger. You should feel so proud of yourself. I think allowing yourself to eat anything in moderation is super smart and the key to success. Congratulations!

pattykiser7

Awesome job! You inspire me!

rayw89

Wow! You did an incredible job!

enterdanger

Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

themommie

Awesome

cory17

What a difference! Thank you for inspiring! Those events are fun..

LavenderLeaves

You're awesome, lady! I'm so glad to be friends with you on here while we do this together.

Afura

Awesome job to you and your son!

Funship

Fantastic! keep up the good work. You and your son will be able to keep each other encouraged!!!! Kudos to you both.

jrline

congrats on your success

1nelle

Good job!!

NesCastanon

great job. You kept at it and your hardwork is paying off!

dicoveringwhoIam

Great work!!!!

Sunshine2plus2

Congrats!!

ElvenToad

You must feel 100x better already! Fantastic job

JenniferIsLosingIt

Yes i feel amazing! My hubby gets frustrated with me because he says I am on the go too much now. He says I makehim tired just watching me! Haha~! Thanks All!!!

dyin2bthin276

Wow, well done you! that is a huge achievement , you should be very proud of yourself! Please can you share how you lost the weight, kind of foods you eat etc, thank you

MrsMizart

Wow lass! You are doing brilliantly well :-) And well done to your son :-)

leximarie3

Wow! Simply amazing! Keep up the fabulous work

Liftng4Lis

Fantastic work!

JenniferIsLosingIt

dyin2bthin276 wrote: »

Wow, well done you! that is a huge achievement , you should be very proud of yourself! Please can you share how you lost the weight, kind of foods you eat etc, thank you

Lots and lots of walking, for the past 4 months been doing lots of strength training and more walking. I eat lots of fresh and frozen veggies, chicken fish and turkey. I love mostly all foods so I try to mix it up when I can but have found its easier to eat thesame types of foods (and more affordable as well).

JenniferIsLosingIt

jenjay8045 wrote: »

dyin2bthin276 wrote: »

Wow, well done you! that is a huge achievement , you should be very proud of yourself! Please can you share how you lost the weight, kind of foods you eat etc, thank you

Lots and lots of walking, for the past 4 months been doing lots of strength training and more walking. I eat lots of fresh and frozen veggies, chicken fish and turkey. I love mostly all foods so I try to mix it up when I can but have found its easier to eat thesame types of foods (and more affordable as well).

Oh and most importantly half your body weight in ounces of water a day...

cds_momto3

You are SO inspiring! Congratulations on your loss so far - and can't wait to continue to see your progress!

shauna913

This is a major accomplishment...and you inspire me....thanks for sharing

bwade1998

WOW, inspiring!