Halfway done with journey 45 pounds lost... with pictures!

becbo22

Hey everyone!
I started my journey at 302 pounds in 2013 after gaining about 100 pounds from psychiatric medications and binge eating. One day in May 2013, I stepped on the scale at the doctor's office and was shocked to see that I was over 300 pounds. I decided then that something needed to change. I mean heck, I was 20 and on medication for high blood pressure! I stopped binge eating and began to make better food choices. I also started a physical job. In 6 months, I lost 50 pounds. I eventually had lost about 60 pounds, but then winter, depression, anxiety and inactivity caused me to gain about 20 pounds back. I am now back up to 45 pounds lost, with at least 60 more to go. I work out 6 days a week, love healthy food, and am working on becoming a certified personal trainer.

SO, here it is, 2 years of hard work- falling off the horse and getting right back on. Here's to new beginnings and becoming the best we can be!

height: 5'11"
SW:302
CW:257
GW: 180ish

(the scars are from having my gallbladder out...NOT weight loss surgery)

BasicGreatGuy

Great job.

Feels good to take back control of your life doesn't it?

becbo22

Absolutely!

creationscrown

Oh stick with it you little sweetie! I hate to hear that you have suffered so much pain so young. Please get the help you need. You don't have to suffer in isolation! You have done such a great job and I can see a huge difference. Keep going!

becbo22

I'm in therapy working on my mind as I work on my body.

jennifermi

Great job. So hard to do when you are dealing with everything else but so worth it. And eating right and excercising just helps you feel happier

becbo22

jennifermi wrote: »

Great job. So hard to do when you are dealing with everything else but so worth it. And eating right and excercising just helps you feel happier

Amen. I'd be lost without my exercise.

MarthaLeliefeld

Wow!! Such great progress!! You should be so proud of all your hard work

learningtolove

You're Rocking it!
Here's to health and happiness !

kbmnurse

So with gastric surgery?

becbo22

kbmnurse wrote: »

So with gastric surgery?

No! I just had my gallbladder taken out when I took that picture. I do NOT believe in weight loss surgery.

fidangul

You look so much lighter than 257lbs in your after pic. Is that due to toning or what?

youdoit23

Congratulations you don't look like you weigh 257, it looks like your in the hundreds already!

turkeyandrice

You look great!

becbo22

fidangul wrote: »

You look so much lighter than 257lbs in your after pic. Is that due to toning or what?

I'm guessing its all the exercise and the fact that I'm almost 6 feet tall. I'm wondering if 180 might end up being too low for me? What do you guys think?

christinedlg50

Bravo! You look awesome!

zira91

You did a really great job! U look healthier, happier and stronger than you did before! I wish u the best in ur journey towards becoming a certified fitness trainer! Gud luck and congrats!!

rebeccaEsmith

Looking good girl

lemmie177

Incredible work! You look so youthful and healthy. It sucks to fall off the wagon every once in awhile, but I think your own struggles will make you a more effective and empathetic personal trainer!

iamworthy14

Amazing story you look great inside and out..how did u start to control the binge eating?

becbo22

iamworthy14 wrote: »

Amazing story you look great inside and out..how did u start to control the binge eating?

I'm not going to lie, that was the hardest thing. I still struggle sometimes. But basically if I had the urge to binge on something, I would let myself have just one serving of it to get rid of the craving.

iamworthy14

Thats awesome...i let myself fall back into binge eating and am struggling to stop the cycle. Thanks for sharing ur story.

Treasureslide

Amazing work. So hard dealing with the fall out of bad medications you are super strong to have turned that around. You have your life back! Thanks for sharing.

EttaWB

Congrats! You are an inspiration. KInow that you can survive and live a happy life. Rooting you on and your motivation to push me toward my goal. Started with 70 to lose and now I have 50.56 to go.

Reema_capricorn

Hi i am so happy for you!! I am on psych meds too but I was overweight before i started therapy so my excuse is just emotional eating! but you're an inspiration get well soon!!

apm88

awesome job! i'm 6'1 and carry my weight in about the same places too

fidangul

becbo22 wrote: »

fidangul wrote: »

You look so much lighter than 257lbs in your after pic. Is that due to toning or what?

I'm guessing its all the exercise and the fact that I'm almost 6 feet tall. I'm wondering if 180 might end up being too low for me? What do you guys think?

Oh I didn't see your height info, lol. But even so you've done brilliantly! Amazing work. I guess you'll have to wait and see at what weight you feel most comfortable in. It will differ from person to person.

vixtris

Great job on your progress! Your stomach is looking good! I also had my gallbladder taken out when I was around my heaviest a few years ago. After that I slowly started losing weight. It wasn't until this year that I actually started trying to, though.

debtay123

You have done am amazing job- so proud of you- please keep up the good work - keep mind and body well- awesome!!!!

Neeka_

You look amazing, you carry your weight very well, I would have guessed you were much less. As far as 180 possibly being too thin, maybe focus on measurements instead, or how you feel or think you look. Great job!!

Debmal77

wow....great job!!