24/f 5'4 294->186 :)
Chelz_Belz
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Stats: 24/f 5'4 SW:294lbs CW:186lbs in about 9 months with an ever changing goal weight! I went from 40% BF to 27% and size 24->12/14 and now able to wear bracelets 
Some awful phone pictures...
NEW bangs todayyyyy!
I wasn't going to post pictures until I had a year under my belt, but I got a haircut today and figured what better time?? I moved to Chicago with my boyfriend last year where it seemed that everyone was more active and attractive so I decided to conform. By selling our cars, becoming commuters, and shopping at farmers markets our lifestyle started to shift but it wasn't the drastic change I wanted so I went on a hunt for a gym. That is when my entire life changed; I found Downsize Fitness which is a gym that caters strictly to overweight clients and the amazing people that I owe everything too, my new family! I started working out 5-6 days a week for 60-90mins, focusing on strength training/Crossfit with the bulk of my cardio coming from boxing, zumba, and interval classes. I began calorie counting with MFP with 1800-2000cals, I make a huge effort to eat as least processed foods as possible, not focusing too harshly on macros, but I still enjoy my hot cheetos, pb cookies, and crap in my goals, just less frequently. I see so many people with extremely rigid rules and that is NOT for me, I enjoy challenging myself at times but I am a firm believer in moderation.
My main reasoning for wanting to write this is to reach out to people who are struggling! I have had so many slip ups and binge episodes in the last 9 months but I have still managed to lose 108lbs, PLEASE do not let a bad day or weekend stop you!!! I have had multiple days in a row with zero regard to my diet and come home 12lbs up but you accept it and trudge along! I had a massive (not exaggerating) binge less than a month ago, they are getting better and less frequent but it’s SO much more important to get over it and start where you left off. I used to panic before holidays and parties but you will learn what really matters and how to navigate them better. I want to help people through this and have become so passionate about fun healthy cooking and exercise that I am studying to become a certified PT and am leading my first (supervised) group boot camp tomorrow! My wonderful redditor boyfriend has been extremely supportive (with some exceptions haha) and lost 50lbs himself and I am lucky enough to have some of my beautiful best friends in this struggle with me and constantly inspiring me. I cannot wait to help people experience their weight loss journey; being able to have pride in your food choices, push yourself physically in ways you never thought possible, annnnnnd of course where cute clothes I'm always open for questions or to lend an ear!
Some awful phone pictures...
NEW bangs todayyyyy!
I wasn't going to post pictures until I had a year under my belt, but I got a haircut today and figured what better time?? I moved to Chicago with my boyfriend last year where it seemed that everyone was more active and attractive so I decided to conform. By selling our cars, becoming commuters, and shopping at farmers markets our lifestyle started to shift but it wasn't the drastic change I wanted so I went on a hunt for a gym. That is when my entire life changed; I found Downsize Fitness which is a gym that caters strictly to overweight clients and the amazing people that I owe everything too, my new family! I started working out 5-6 days a week for 60-90mins, focusing on strength training/Crossfit with the bulk of my cardio coming from boxing, zumba, and interval classes. I began calorie counting with MFP with 1800-2000cals, I make a huge effort to eat as least processed foods as possible, not focusing too harshly on macros, but I still enjoy my hot cheetos, pb cookies, and crap in my goals, just less frequently. I see so many people with extremely rigid rules and that is NOT for me, I enjoy challenging myself at times but I am a firm believer in moderation.
My main reasoning for wanting to write this is to reach out to people who are struggling! I have had so many slip ups and binge episodes in the last 9 months but I have still managed to lose 108lbs, PLEASE do not let a bad day or weekend stop you!!! I have had multiple days in a row with zero regard to my diet and come home 12lbs up but you accept it and trudge along! I had a massive (not exaggerating) binge less than a month ago, they are getting better and less frequent but it’s SO much more important to get over it and start where you left off. I used to panic before holidays and parties but you will learn what really matters and how to navigate them better. I want to help people through this and have become so passionate about fun healthy cooking and exercise that I am studying to become a certified PT and am leading my first (supervised) group boot camp tomorrow! My wonderful redditor boyfriend has been extremely supportive (with some exceptions haha) and lost 50lbs himself and I am lucky enough to have some of my beautiful best friends in this struggle with me and constantly inspiring me. I cannot wait to help people experience their weight loss journey; being able to have pride in your food choices, push yourself physically in ways you never thought possible, annnnnnd of course where cute clothes
I'm always open for questions or to lend an ear! 1
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You look very good! Such a big difference! I especially love the black belted dress :happy:0
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you are so cute!! Way to go! I am the same way with bracelets...I find myself staring at my wrists lately, willing them to shrink a bit 0
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The picture isn't there any more, but 108lbs, congratulations!0
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The picture isn't there any more, but 108lbs, congratulations!
I beeeeelieve i fixed it?0 -
You look amazing. I loved reading your journey and I am so glad you posted it for all of us to get re-motivated! and re-energized. I love looking at the before and after pictures of the members it gives me hope. Thanks again like I said you look amazing!!0
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Awesome job! What you did is what I'm hoping to do. I started at 300 in Dec of 2011 - made it down 30 lbs then got pregnant - but I'm back on the wagon again and 90 lbs to go!
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I starting crying when I read this post...
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. I really needed to read it. It is so important to remember that this is a life change and just because I have one slip up, it doesn't mean my goal to become healthier is over.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!0 -
Amazing girl! What a transformation! Congratulation :flowerforyou: This is nice that you will pass it onto others 0
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Awesome job! What you did is what I'm hoping to do. I started at 300 in Dec of 2011 - made it down 30 lbs then got pregnant - but I'm back on the wagon again and 90 lbs to go!
Yes!! You are well on your way and now have much more incentive with a sweet baby to be a role model for! I think it is amazing to see parents getting healthy and being an example for their kids! You will get there, trust me, just keeping going no matter what!0 -
I starting crying when I read this post...
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. I really needed to read it. It is so important to remember that this is a life change and just because I have one slip up, it doesn't mean my goal to become healthier is over.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Oh love I have had so many slip ups you wouldnt believe, some tiny and some last for dayssss, for so many different reasons like vacation, stress, pms..you name it, I have perfect days where I am proud of everything I put in my mouth and all my choices, and I have days when I am under my calories but I know I didnt NEED that ice cream and chips however you cannot dwell on it, it happened now move forward! I am also a firm believer in celebrating every victory and shouting it from the mountain tops, not going to lie most of them are clothing related haha! You will get there and you will only get stronger!!0 -
Amazing girl! What a transformation! Congratulation :flowerforyou: This is nice that you will pass it onto others
I cannot explain how eager I am to pay it forward and support others like Ive been supported, I just want to hug everyone struggling with this! haha0 -
Thank you so much for wanting to pay it forward. I decided at 353 that is was time to lose it for my newborn. Now my daughter is 7 and I am still battling, but seeing your journey and looking at the amazing transformation has encouraged me tonight. I logically know in my mind, what you say about keep going, but I have just recently decided when I joined MFP, that no matter what I will journal and funny thing happened, those days that I thought were so bad, were not so bad ... and I will continue especially after reading your story.
Thank you so much!!!!!0 -
Amazing!!!!!!!:drinker:0
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You look amazing. I loved reading your journey and I am so glad you posted it for all of us to get re-motivated! and re-energized. I love looking at the before and after pictures of the members it gives me hope. Thanks again like I said you look amazing!!
Agreed, thank you for the motivation!
Btw, you look fab in That blue dress!0 -
You look great. I want to add that you are very pretty, at every weight. I love Chicago and think of moving there and having that walking/commuter life, good for you for doing it!0
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wow such an amazing story!!0
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Love those bangs! Incredible job- thanks for the inspiration!0
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You look 10 years younger! Amazing job, what an inspiration!0
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THANK YOU!! Thank you for posting this! I've been struggling for while now.. the weight is coming off so SLOW! I've fallen off the wagon for the last couple weeks but reading this gives me motivation to keep on keeping on and never give up! Thanks again and you look amazing!0
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You look amazing! What a tremendous accomplishment - congratulations!0
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Wow! The transformation is outstanding! Congratulations! I've just started and this gave me a GREAT push forward! Thanks so much! 0
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Wow! I agree that you do look so much younger. Congrats!!0
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Amazing transformation. Keep up your good work.0
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love your story...and you look absolutely amazing!!!! thanks for sharing.0
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You must have lots of muscle b/c you look a lot less than 186 for 5'4"! Way to go! It must be tough in Chicago with all the awesome and "bad" for you food choices!0
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You look fantabulous!
I have to say: getting bangs was the bestest thing I ever did. I have a fivehead >.> And my bangs make my face look so much better. You don't seem to have a large forehead, but the bangs still look good on you. =P Along with that cute dress! Look at them legs, gurl!0 -
awesome job you went H.A.M keep at it0
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Thank you for posting this cuz us shore chicks gotta stick together :happy:0
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you look amazing! such an inspiration!!0
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Look at you! Congrats on your success! Love your bangs, they really make your eyes pop!0
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