195lbs down to 154lbs :) With Pictures

AmelieMustLoseWeight

When I first started my journey I had no idea that changing my diet was the thing that would matter most. For a almost 200lbs woman I was able to run well and I enjoyed it, however none of that mattered because of what I ate. I work thirds so I often would eat a lot before I would go to bed in the morning. Soon after I began to have a lot of problems with my digestive track and problems with Acid reflux. My doctors told me to cut out gluten/heavy foods/Acidic foods and drinks. For me this mean't no comfort foods and no soda. Like that my first 20lbs fell off. Soon after I began to run my little heart out. I did a bit of p90x but I never did the full 90 days. After eating better, EX: "Baked Salmon with green beans/ rice..." I kept losing the weight on top of running. I sadly began to plateau though and realized I needed to begin to lift. Now I dont really focus on my actual weight since muscle weights more than fat. I started around april of 2014, so it's been an on going thing, but guess what? That's all it ever is. You'll never be done. You don't want to stop, trust me. Having to start over is the worst. Keep pushing yourself friends, the more you do it the more you'll enjoy it.

agzram

You look great! Keep up the good work. Just started my lifting program today! So I really needed to see this tonight because I can barely hold my phone up to type!

AmelieMustLoseWeight

agzram wrote: »

You look great! Keep up the good work. Just started my lifting program today! So I really needed to see this tonight because I can barely hold my phone up to type!

It gets better! Just remember that rest days are so important while lifting. I pulled something in my left leg and im put up at the moment because I didn't take rest days.

Jennkies

150 is my goal! How tall are you? You look amazing! I'm so inspired!

ginacurt2003

You look great keep up the great work.

AmelieMustLoseWeight

Jennkies wrote: »

150 is my goal! How tall are you? You look amazing! I'm so inspired!

im 5'5. Im short lol.

Jennak87

Your body shape is just like mine so this is really inspiring! Looking at the first photo of you at 158lbs is like looking at myself about 6 years ago!

You look strong and healthy, great job!

woznube7

Thank you so much for sharing!! We have similar body types and the weight/height are also similar. This is so inspiring. I love looking at the success stories. Especially when I am feeling like I just keep failing. I know that is all part of the journey! Keep up the great work! You look amazing and I hope you are proud of yourself!! @Jennkies

SarBear00b

Love it! I'm 5'5 also and just around 200 lbs. I've already started my weight training but you're right, diet is key. You look beautiful so congrats on your success. Love the pinup hair style btw.

jpaulie

You look AWESOME!

fraserkr

EXCELLENT!

HoneyandtheBee

That's very inspiring! Great Job!

KLJ7786

Awesome Job!!! Muscle weights the same as fat a pound is a pound no matter what ,people think this because when your building muscle you tend to not see the scale move a lot. That's because your replacing your fat with lean muscle and muscle takes up 30% less space then fat , so Good For You !!!! Your very inspiring keep up the hard work .

gaxarlis08

OMG you are gorgeous and look great! Way to go, you are an inspiration!

mrssweetpotato

Congratulations!

jdepouw

Great work!!! You look fantastic! Thanks for sharing your story...this is really inspiring!

Jilliankosto

Nice job, you look fantastic!

atitagain85

You look awesome..
WTF

atitagain85

How long did it take to lose the weight

volsen14

You are my height and weight. Can't wait to loss. You look great. How long has it taken you? Do you log faithfully? How many calories were you consuming and how much exercise? Keep up the success!

stranger2310

You look absolutely wonderful, Amelie! I'm currently at the same weight as at your starting weight, with a near-identical goal weight as your CW. Did you use MFP to keep track of what you were eating, or were you just making a conscious effort to stay as healthy as possible?

Thank you for the brilliant inspiration/motivation you'll give to me and others!

flatlndr

Where's the Like button when you need it? Well done!

magicsd

thank you for the wonderful success story #stillhope

AmelieMustLoseWeight

atitagain85 wrote: »

How long did it take to lose the weight

I sincerely began trying to lose weight around spring of 2014. So About a year and a half. I wasn't super hardcore I just let things become more organic for me.

AmelieMustLoseWeight

stranger2310 wrote: »

You look absolutely wonderful, Amelie! I'm currently at the same weight as at your starting weight, with a near-identical goal weight as your CW. Did you use MFP to keep track of what you were eating, or were you just making a conscious effort to stay as healthy as possible?

Thank you for the brilliant inspiration/motivation you'll give to me and others!

For me It all began with health concerns. I had a lot of blood in my stool. I was having a lot of throat problems from acid reflux. So my doctor suggested eating less and eating better. Staying away from acidic things and heavy foods like bread. I had honestly thought I had cancer of something because of how bad I was feeling. So I ended up sticking to the gluten free/ no acidic foods thing and it helped me immensely. I do eat some bread here and there because I honestly love it. ( im Italian, not having pasta might kill me ) I did weird stuff like keep lunchables around for post workout snacks and to eat in the AM. Since i work thirds I find myself hungry when I get off work. So I try to eat something really small after my workout.

As far as exercise goes.. I live in central VA. I make it a point to go hiking at least once a week. Normally a sunday. I like to put myself out in situations where I have to follow through, otherwise im not gonna get home if I dont, haha.

I ran mostly in the beginning but I started lifting , squats, dead lifts, circuit training...like tire flips and hammer throws.

im currently trying to heal a leg of mine that I seem to have hurt. I think I pulled something. My advice is give yourself rest time too. I get so into my workouts that I would try to go twice a day for a week straight. You can't do that though.

AmelieMustLoseWeight

magicsd wrote: »

thank you for the wonderful success story #stillhope

Always hope. Once you leave your comfort zone, things get better.

AmelieMustLoseWeight

SarBear00b wrote: »

Love it! I'm 5'5 also and just around 200 lbs. I've already started my weight training but you're right, diet is key. You look beautiful so congrats on your success. Love the pinup hair style btw.

Thank you! Great music helps any workout become better, make things fun! Don't be afraid to go on hikes or even inline skate. You gotta change your physical activity otherwise your body will get used to what you are doing and it wont react as well. you got this!