-95 Pounds in 13 Months

toscarthearmada

I was shocked when I first took a look at these photos side by side! Figured it was time to post some before and afters.

In April of 2012 I found out that I had PCOS and Insulin Resistance. My doctor advised me to read a low carb book called "The Link and Balance Diet" which really taught me how to properly portion control and what to eat.

Along with my diet I took any cardio classes that I could find (Zumba, Aerobics, Water Aerobics, 30 day shred) and the weight melted off. I'd like to lose an additional 12 pounds, since I'm still considered to be over weight.

Height - 5'7
SW: 256 (I was 300 at my heaviest)
CW: 162
GW: 150

This has been a really strange journey and frankly, the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. Don't be afraid to give yourself everything you want in life.

Please add me as a friend if you need some daily encouragement and motivation!

clobern

Figured it was time to post some before and after photos. (Please correct them if they do not show, thank you!)

In April of 2012 I found out that I had PCOS and Insulin Resistance. My doctor advised me to read a low carb book called "The Link and Balance Diet" which really taught me how to properly portion control and what to eat.

Along with my diet I took any cardio classes that I could find (Zumba, Aerobics, Water Aerobics, 30 day shred) and the weight melted off. I'd like to lose an additional 12 pounds, since I'm still considered to be over weight.

Height - 5'7
SW: 256 (I was 300 at my heaviest)
CW: 162
GW: 150

This has been a really strange journey and frankly, the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. Don't be afraid to give yourself everything you want in life.

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Huge photos, but you look great!

toscarthearmada

Didn't realize they were so big! Resizing now.

maryannelk

Wow! Awesome work! You look happy and healthy!

mattschwartz01

Figured it was time to post some before and after photos. (Please correct them if they do not show, thank you!)

In April of 2012 I found out that I had PCOS and Insulin Resistance. My doctor advised me to read a low carb book called "The Link and Balance Diet" which really taught me how to properly portion control and what to eat.

Along with my diet I took any cardio classes that I could find (Zumba, Aerobics, Water Aerobics, 30 day shred) and the weight melted off. I'd like to lose an additional 12 pounds, since I'm still considered to be over weight.

Height - 5'7
SW: 256 (I was 300 at my heaviest)
CW: 162
GW: 150

This has been a really strange journey and frankly, the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. Don't be afraid to give yourself everything you want in life.

Britterboo22

you look wonderful!

e_is_for_erin

You already know this but I'm so proud of your AMAZING accomplishment! You have inspired me to keep going and to not give up. I still have a long road ahead of me, but seeing stories like yours makes me find the strength to carry on! Thank you!

toscarthearmada

Can't resize?

blondiebabe92

Awesome Job!!!! My highest is 257 and I down to 252 right now. It is amazing to see someone who already took the journey!!!! By the way you are absolutely gorgeous!!!

FindingMyself24

Wow!! Amazing results!! You look great!!

Pink_Cheek

Absolutely amazing. Great job.

peachpie73

Wow you are teeny tiny!!! I just started on MFP yesterday and am so inspired by the success stories. I feel like you've already blazed the trail and now I just have to get off my butt and follow along! Thanks for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS! It's a new life for you! You look great!

gabbylab

You look awesome!! Great job!

msjames1999

Congratulations on your success. You have acheive some amazing result!

arains89

You look absolutely incredible! Congrats!

NaomiMc_Ra

You're really considered to be overweight? You look great! HOw tall are you if 162 is over? Just out of curiosity as i was 160 at the start of my journey 4 weeks ago

NaomiMc_Ra

Oops just seen you're 5'7! Still can't believe that though. Amazing weight loss

dona000

Great job! Thanks for posting. You are inspiring us!

MindyG150

Dang, you look great...and must feel the same, congratulations!

toscarthearmada

Thanks everyone so much! I really do feel like a different person. The changes in my health alone have been worth everything that I went through to get here. My knees no longer hurt and I'm not always motion sick from blood sugar. Now I'm always cold, people feel closer to me when they hug me and even my hair has become more healthy!

Stick with it people! It is 100% worth it in the end!

toscarthearmada

You're really considered to be overweight? You look great! HOw tall are you if 162 is over? Just out of curiosity as i was 160 at the start of my journey 4 weeks ago

It's hard for me to believe either! They don't consider it to be a healthy weight until I'm in the 150 range. I come across a lot of people with the same measurements as me but they want to be 120 pounds! That would be losing some organs for me. lol

toscarthearmada

Wow you are teeny tiny!!! I just started on MFP yesterday and am so inspired by the success stories. I feel like you've already blazed the trail and now I just have to get off my butt and follow along! Thanks for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS! It's a new life for you! You look great!

Joining MFP was the best thing you could do for yourself. Just having an idea about your calorie intake for the day was enough to make me stop eating junky. My first day of logging I was eating over 4000 calories a day!

Congrats to YOU for taking the first step at a better healthier life. Just start with small things (eat a little better, eat smaller, exercise) and everything else will fall into place!

mnhockeymom63

Wow great job!!:bigsmile:

toscarthearmada

Awesome Job!!!! My highest is 257 and I down to 252 right now. It is amazing to see someone who already took the journey!!!! By the way you are absolutely gorgeous!!!

Congrats so far on your journey! Just imagine where you will be in 13 months! And thank you for the kind words. It gives me motivation to continue.

babybl00310

Well done. You look amazing and wow, look how big and bright those peepers look now.

daveymac1

Gorgeous!

Jenny_Ren1

Congratulations! What an inspiration! Your beginning stats are similar to mine. I'm going to friend you for support and motivation. I've got 70 lbs to go!

Korigirl108

you look amazing...good job

toscarthearmada

Well done. You look amazing and wow, look how big and bright those peepers look now.

That was really an eye opener for me (pun intended). I didn't realize how much fat I had in my face! I had people say to me "I didn't know you had green eyes!" My hair even looks healthier! It's amazing what changing your diet can do. Keep fighting the good fight!

lfergurson1

what a great job!

JaneInKansas

WOW -- you look amazing. I'm also 5'7" and would like to aim somewhere around 150 lbs as my goal weight. The weight charts seems so outdated -- I always thought it was just me because I don't have a small frame. But when I look at your picture and how tiny you look, it's hard to believe you don't fall into the "accepted" range.

Congrats on all the hard work!