A year ago.... and 112lbs

BurnWithBarn2015 · October 2015

23 October 2014 was the day i realized that my health was at risk. That i was out of shape, more than i ever could dream of and wanted.

I promised myself i am going to lose this excess weight. And i did...still a couple more pounds to go.

But lost 112 pounds went from 261.2 lbs to 149.2 lbs
I am happier, healthier and fitter.

And without any problems. I did simple CICO. I eat what i want except added salt and i am/was careful with added sugar.
The sugar is stabilized so eat that normally again. Salt is something i will forever be careful with this because of medical reasons.
But eat it all a balanced diet, what i want or like at the moment.
Only the weighing, counting and portion control is the number one rule.

I walk/jog and swim but average is 6 days a week 300 exercise calories a day. Doesn't matter what i do, as long as i at least those 300 calories a day

For me it wasn't difficult, but it was dedication and consistency.
Keep doing what i was doing even when i didn't lose anything for a week or longer....
I kept in mind that as long as i weigh every single bite in grams and keep my calorie allowance it will come off. And it did.

Some more pounds to go but i am in the healthy range. So even when it takes another year ( i slowed it down a lot and eat at a very small deficit atm) i dont mind. The goal was feeling healthier and fitter and not a number on the scale. Yes i picked one because you have to. But the way i feel ( now ) is more important.

cherub14 · October 2015

Thank you so much for sharing. You are so very right about the dedication. People ask what motivates you, but nothing is motivating me... I'm simply dedicated to my goals.
You look amazing and from your post I can tell you've learned so much!

alias1001 · October 2015

Well done! You look so great and happy! Congrats!

BurnWithBarn2015 · October 2015

Thank you

thats sweet

RoseTheWarrior · October 2015

Super work! You look 10 years younger. I really like that your goal was simply to be healthier; and you acknowledged the simplicity of it and just stayed with it. Great, great work!

NegaAshley · October 2015

Great work! You look so happy too!

ImOneStepCloser · October 2015

Awesome work! You look amazing!

deescrafty · October 2015

Congratulations! You look amazing and I bet you feel so much better too. Thank you for sharing your story.

Kornflake69 · October 2015

amazing job!!!! congratz!!!!!!!!!!

middlehaitch · October 2015

What a difference a year makes.
Well done.

Cheers, h.

TBeverly49 · October 2015

Wow. What an accomplishment! You look great! ps I love your little dog!

grwrn · October 2015

Thanks for posting. I needed this today as I am at a standstill with weight loss for the past 3 weeks and a little bummed.

IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt · October 2015

Incredible! Be proud of your dedication and success. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

yesssiwanttolose · October 2015

Bravo! Excellent strategy & planning!! You look FANTASTIC!

luvwords1996 · October 2015

You are an inspiration! Congrats on your dedication and success!

BurnWithBarn2015 · October 2015

grwrn wrote: »

Thanks for posting. I needed this today as I am at a standstill with weight loss for the past 3 weeks and a little bummed.

@grwrn i looked at your diary...and try to really...really weigh everything. No cups and spoons at all. Like your rice etc it can be more calories than you think.

not losing weight for a period of time ( so weeks and weeks) is mostly because you eat at maintanence. It is time to get more accurate then.

and ty all

very appreciated