Lost 135lbs with diet and exercise! PICS! If I can do this, YOU CAN do this!!! Thanks myfitnesspal!
k4tie82
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I’ve decided to share my weight loss story in hopes that it will help someone who is struggling with their weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.
In the last 4 years I have lost 135 lbs. Before starting my journey I was 270 pounds, almost type 2 diabetic, and I was morbidly obese. I was depressed and miserable in my own skin. I coped with life by taking medications and self-soothed with food and candy. Medications and doctor’s appointments became my life. I became extremely addicted to prescriptions. My weight and lifestyle were slowly killing me, and I didn’t see it until I had a BIG reality check 4 years ago. That is when my life changed. I knew it was time to change and started to rebuild my life. I decided on my own that I wanted this. I knew it was going to be hard, but I was ready to fight for it. I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be happy again, and I wanted to be the wife and mother my family deserved. Those things combined gave me the final push I needed to change my lifestyle.
I didn’t follow a specific program or go through weight loss surgery. I swapped all my sugar loaded drinks for water, started tracking my food, and added exercise into my daily routine. Adding exercise was just the mental boost that I needed. Every time I exercised I would feel balanced and happy, and for the first time I was proud of myself! I wanted to change my lifestyle so this would become a permanent way of life. I started with small, achievable goals so I didn’t get overwhelmed with how much weight I still had to lose. Honestly, when I started I was exhausted just walking around the block. In September 2014 I finished my first half marathon!
Having support has been a huge part of my journey. My husband has been amazing through this whole process. He started tracking his food first, and I was inspired by him! I watched as he started dropping pounds, and I decided it was time to track my food! Tracking held me accountable, and I needed that! He also helped me find healthy foods to eat, and put up with all my complaining when we first started exercising together
I hit a plateau after losing 100 pounds. I joined a small, family owned gym and I discovered a whole new passion for fitness. I reached out and found other ladies to work out with at the gym. We encourage each other, hold each other accountable, and have fun! When one of us struggles, we help each other. I started personal training and improved my strength, lost more weight, and melted away body fat. I have been able to accomplish things I never thought possible, and I have learned to believe in myself! As the pounds have dropped I feel like I have shed emotional baggage with them. My old life melted away 1 pound at a time. Please know that weight loss is a journey and it takes time. If I can do this, you can do this! I finally have my life back and I feel great!
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Tips:
Track your food… everyday!
-Don’t drink your calories… Drink water instead (lots of water!)
-Get up and move! Even if it’s 10 minutes a day… get some exercise! Anything is better than nothing!
-Eat your veggies, the greener the better!
-Add protein into your diet. Chicken, Turkey, and Tilapia are some of my favorites.
-Limit your sugar… and if you have sugar, do it in the morning.
-Don’t let yourself get hungry, and don’t get to full…
-Prep as much food as you can on your weekends… it’s easier to make healthy choices that way!
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In the last 4 years I have lost 135 lbs. Before starting my journey I was 270 pounds, almost type 2 diabetic, and I was morbidly obese. I was depressed and miserable in my own skin. I coped with life by taking medications and self-soothed with food and candy. Medications and doctor’s appointments became my life. I became extremely addicted to prescriptions. My weight and lifestyle were slowly killing me, and I didn’t see it until I had a BIG reality check 4 years ago. That is when my life changed. I knew it was time to change and started to rebuild my life. I decided on my own that I wanted this. I knew it was going to be hard, but I was ready to fight for it. I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be happy again, and I wanted to be the wife and mother my family deserved. Those things combined gave me the final push I needed to change my lifestyle.
I didn’t follow a specific program or go through weight loss surgery. I swapped all my sugar loaded drinks for water, started tracking my food, and added exercise into my daily routine. Adding exercise was just the mental boost that I needed. Every time I exercised I would feel balanced and happy, and for the first time I was proud of myself! I wanted to change my lifestyle so this would become a permanent way of life. I started with small, achievable goals so I didn’t get overwhelmed with how much weight I still had to lose. Honestly, when I started I was exhausted just walking around the block. In September 2014 I finished my first half marathon!
Having support has been a huge part of my journey. My husband has been amazing through this whole process. He started tracking his food first, and I was inspired by him! I watched as he started dropping pounds, and I decided it was time to track my food! Tracking held me accountable, and I needed that! He also helped me find healthy foods to eat, and put up with all my complaining when we first started exercising together
I hit a plateau after losing 100 pounds. I joined a small, family owned gym and I discovered a whole new passion for fitness. I reached out and found other ladies to work out with at the gym. We encourage each other, hold each other accountable, and have fun! When one of us struggles, we help each other. I started personal training and improved my strength, lost more weight, and melted away body fat. I have been able to accomplish things I never thought possible, and I have learned to believe in myself! As the pounds have dropped I feel like I have shed emotional baggage with them. My old life melted away 1 pound at a time. Please know that weight loss is a journey and it takes time. If I can do this, you can do this! I finally have my life back and I feel great!
[edited by mods]
Tips:
Track your food… everyday!
-Don’t drink your calories… Drink water instead (lots of water!)
-Get up and move! Even if it’s 10 minutes a day… get some exercise! Anything is better than nothing!
-Eat your veggies, the greener the better!
-Add protein into your diet. Chicken, Turkey, and Tilapia are some of my favorites.
-Limit your sugar… and if you have sugar, do it in the morning.
-Don’t let yourself get hungry, and don’t get to full…
-Prep as much food as you can on your weekends… it’s easier to make healthy choices that way!
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WOW!
Literally speechless here.29 -
You look like a totally different person! Congratulations!13
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Wow, great job!!!
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Thanks so much for sharing I really needed a reminder about what I'm doing all this hard work for. You are a living breathing example that it can be done......I can do this too!!! Thank-you. 16
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Wow! Just Wow!4
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You did so great, and thanks for the tips.5
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You must drive a monster truck.. sorry about the flat!17
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amazing! you are inspirational!2
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My jaw dropped! This is incredible. 3
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Wow and congrats!
You are a new person and your story is very inspiring!4 -
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Amazing. Tell us more about what your exercise was up to 100lbs. of loss, before you joined that gym?3
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Wowzers! You go girl! You look amazing. You were very pretty before as well, so nice to see that this can be done. I'm a month in and have dropped 11 lbs so far. I'm happy so far and plan to keep going. I've cut potatoes and breads and pastas out of my diet for now. I will allow it once a week from here on as a treat. Carbs really stick to my bones. Sodium is causing crazy swelling in my eyes as well so it's a bonus that I can watch my sodium intake here as well. Hopefully I will have a story to tell when I'm done!! I know it's a lifestyle change and I'm in no rush. Just happy at this point not to be going up the scales! I have at least 50 lbs to lose so wish me luck. It's nice to read peoples stories on here to keep you motivated and remind us why we are all doing this. Thanks for sharing10
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@Msbennett709 Thank you so much for the kind words! I wanted to share this so people know it's possible! I think it's great that you are watching your sodium and carbs! They can be game changers for sure! You WILL have your own story to tell soon! Thanks for the support!
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@LisaMighton Hi! I started with workout videos at home. I used walking off the pounds, then I moved up to walking outside. Eventually I started jogging... and before I knew it I was signed up for a half marathon I walked or jogged 6 days a week... 30min-60min. My food was a HUGE help in losing weight. I stopped drinking pop and really watched my calories.... something I had never done before. Amazing what tracking your food can do for you! If I could go back... I would have started strength training from the beginning. I lost all the weight from cardio alone... it took me awhile to get my strength up.
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So inspired. I'm just starting out on my journey (one month in) and have been mainly walking outside for exercise. Can't jog or run (stupid arthritic ankles).4
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Wow! That is incredible! Thanks for sharing. it's stories like this that make me even more determined to keep on track 5
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Wow. Just. Wow. Your success is definitely an inspiration for many.2
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@MissusSpags Congrats on starting your journey! You got this girl!6
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