70 lbs, 8 months (Pics)

Jmgkamp
Jmgkamp Posts: 278 Member
edited November 25 in Success Stories
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Started in March thinking it would never work and that I'd just give it a try.

8 months later, 70 pounds down, total change of lifestyle, never being deprived, having the occasional "over day" with 25 pounds to go...

I started at 219. What I've learned is this:

1. Weigh and log. Everything. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Log it and own it. Because your body will.
2. Going over calories isn't a failure. Going over day after day and never returning to counting - that's a failure. Most of the time if I'm over it's because my body NEEDS the food. Listen to your body.
3. Don't mindlessly eat. If you're eating be conscious of what you're putting in your mouth. Whether it's a salad or cheesecake. And if it is cheesecake (or some other delicious, calorific food) ENJOY IT. Savor it. Taste every bite.
4. Exercise. Make exercise a part of your life. Regularly. Just do it. Even if it's a stroll around the block. Do it.
5. Be proud of yourself. This is not easy. But it can be done!
6. Eating splurge foods and returning the next day to normal, careful eating is a big WIN. We have to do it in maintenance, practice is a good thing.

Things I can do now:

1. Cross my legs!
2. Run a 5 minute mile.
3. Wear a size 8. (From a starting size of 18 W)
4. Make good choices and decisions.

Things that have changed:
1. My job. I was promoted.
2. My attitude. This is the biggest. I'm very happy and my happiness is contagious.

Good luck to us all!!

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  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    Wow fantastic job you look amazing congrats
  • pippypuppy
    pippypuppy Posts: 67 Member
    Excellent tips! Congrats on the promotion and new attitude
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
    you look amazing ..... and happy ..... enjoy !
  • AmyAliEsq
    AmyAliEsq Posts: 7 Member
    So proud of you! This is a healthy, lasting change. Inspiring!!
  • Jmgkamp
    Jmgkamp Posts: 278 Member
    Thanks all!! It really is an amazing feeling.
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Amazing transformation! WTG!
  • franklin505
    franklin505 Posts: 31 Member
    You have done well and have a good positive & realistic attitude.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Great job, you are a trooper and have made wonderful progress!
  • RegainFiks
    RegainFiks Posts: 180 Member
    Well done, you look fabulous!!
  • misterdale67
    misterdale67 Posts: 171 Member
    You look great! Congratulations on all the hard work.
  • stevepaul0404
    stevepaul0404 Posts: 11 Member
    Congratulations. You look fantastic and some great tips there as well.
  • vadimknobel
    vadimknobel Posts: 165 Member
    5 minute mile is more impressive to me, amazing
  • courtcassiefit
    courtcassiefit Posts: 76 Member
    You look amazing, thanks for the tips!
  • igsalem
    igsalem Posts: 69 Member
    You look amazing for sure! Inspiring ...your words have motivated me. Thank You.
  • moxie1962
    moxie1962 Posts: 165 Member
    WTG!! and congrats! I am halfway there...237 down to 182..since last November. I agree with all of your points..and practice most of them myself.
  • Devol82
    Devol82 Posts: 80 Member
    congrats! you look great
  • glitterlizzy
    glitterlizzy Posts: 31 Member
    Awesome job! You look so tiny now!
  • IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt
    IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt Posts: 695 Member
    Really amazing, great work!
  • NadDrew
    NadDrew Posts: 56 Member
    You look Great...☼
  • lmanasero
    lmanasero Posts: 19 Member
    Jmgkamp ~ I just want to say congratulations. It is so hard to get started but once you get started you almost think why haven't I done this all along. I think you should definitely feel happy, confident, accomplished and so many more wonderful things. Proud of you even if I don't know you. :) I am also on my journey I weigh more now than I ever have in my life, although I have never really been really over weight, I do need to lose 15 pounds and I am trying to also get stronger and I would like to be a good runner. I have always sucked at running and for some reason be able to run a few miles is the highest priority right now aside from just trying to be healthy. anyway congrats again.
  • lmanasero
    lmanasero Posts: 19 Member
    oh sorry I didn't even tell you how awesome and beautiful you look. :)
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Suuuuuuper!! You're very inspiring and I love your tips. Great job! Seriously GREAT!
  • suzu_2
    suzu_2 Posts: 311 Member
    You go girl!! You have done an amazing job. Be proud!
  • TeresaMarie46
    TeresaMarie46 Posts: 226 Member
    Wow!!!.... What an amazing transformation. Awesome advice and a fabulous over haul of mind and body. You look terrific.
  • rdrettig1
    rdrettig1 Posts: 62 Member
    You look amazing!!
  • aimos87
    aimos87 Posts: 55 Member
    Wow u look amazing what a great job, well done. I'm on my weight loss journey after my second bub I have about 15kg more to lose and I'm on week 4! I've lost 16.5cm and 3.3kg. I'm only seeing 200-300g losses now and trying not to get demotivated about it! Did u have cheat meal once a week and how many calories were you consuming? :)
  • gracesluckystar2015
    gracesluckystar2015 Posts: 21 Member
    This is a FAB post Well done on your hard work!!!!!!! I have 59lb to go and i am just finishing week 5 weigh in on sat! I am aiming for 14 stone Overall start weight 19st8lb Current weight 18st 3lb

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  • natajane
    natajane Posts: 295 Member
    Wow you've done so very well! Well done. I hope i can mimic your success!
  • grwrn
    grwrn Posts: 184 Member
    You look Awesome. Great advice too.
  • Sinnister78
    Sinnister78 Posts: 134 Member
    You look great! Good work and great tips too!
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