F/5'6'' - 198 to 182, a 4-year story of ups & downs. Slightly NSFW, lady in underwear! ;)
meganpaige1989
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The "before" photos are from January of 2012, my last semester of undergrad. At nearly 200 pounds, I was tired, depressed, lacked motivation, and had a strong taste for beer & pizza. The after photos are from yesterday morning.
In spring of that year 2012, I found Keto, and later on, I ventured into Paleo. I lost approximately 30 pounds through low carb dieting alone. It was fantastic.
In May 2013, I got married. I weighed in just under 165lbs on my wedding day and was so ecstatic. Unfortunately, I didn't have quite as much motivation after the honeymoon to keep up with my exercise & paleo routine. I started having a few too many margaritas after work each day. Work got stressful. I tried on and off to keep up with my routine, and did just enough to keep a big weight-gain at bay. But then...
In July 2014, my then-husband (now EX) told me he didn't love me anymore and wanted to divorce. What?! After just over a year of being married, I was faced with being single and also recently unemployed.
I moved in with my parents shortly after and just wallowed. I wallowed and wallowed and wallowed. I ate a lot and drank a lot of high-calorie, high-alcohol beer without much care, and slowly packed the pounds back on.
Fast-forward to early January 2016. I was finally in a good, healthy mental spot. I was dating someone great (still am!) and had just been accepted to graduate school. I decided it was time, once again, to jump back on the wagon and get myself under control.
Since then, I've started lifting weights 3-4x a week, and have been training to run a sub-30 minute 5k. I haven't actually lost a bunch of weight according to the scale, by my clothes are getting looser and looser, and I feel stronger every single day. I drink way less, track my calories, and love the feeling of being much more in control of myself than I have been in a long time. Working out and eating well is starting to feel more & more like a natural part of my lifestyle, rather than a big change I've made to get to some end point. Especially with weight lifting - I love it, and I don't think I'll ever stop!
It's been a heck of a journey but there's no slowing me down I definitely have these community posts to help keep me motivated and inspired to push forward, as well, so cheers to all of you on here. Stay amazing!
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Awesome job and thank you for sharing your story. I too lost a bunch and then gained some back and am committed to getting back there!0
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It's great that you aren't focusing on the scale number alone, it can be deceiving! You can definitely see what big changes losing 16lbs. has made. You are doing great!0
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I'm so happy when I read stories like yours...the weightloss, accompanied with newfound direction and most importantly peace ! I wish u all the best! Thanks for sharing!0
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Looking great!0
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You look great! Glad you are back in a good place in your life.0
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You look awesome!!!0
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My heart sank for you at the sad part of your story. I'm so glad that you are ok mentally as well as physically. Sometimes you just have to 'pick yourself up shake yourself off and start all over again' ( meant in a singy voice) my singing is crap, but I wish you every success or the future whatever it holds. X0
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Good job-make sure this time your "why" is stronger than before then no external events will be able to derail you.
What does the tattoo say? can't read it.0 -
Way to go! Keep doin this for yourself! You're on the right path0
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Sounds like you have a well rounded approach. Keep it up!0
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So inspiring! wtg0
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Thanks for sharing, very similar to my story. Congrats!0
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viren19890 wrote: »What does the tattoo say? can't read it.
Thanks for your kind words! And the tattoo says, "Give up on all hope for a better past"
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AddieOverhaul wrote: »Awesome job and thank you for sharing your story. I too lost a bunch and then gained some back and am committed to getting back there!
Thanks for your comment! I feel like a lot of us have some big up and downs in our weight loss. Just gotta keep trying0 -
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This hit home for me in A LOT of ways. Not the same bad circumstances, but similarly bad. I just got to the part where I am not wallowing anymore. You are an inspiration. It was a wonderfully beautiful gift for you to share your story. I am rooting for you!0
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seepersaud wrote: »Looking great!
Thanks!0 -
Awesome job, your body looks very good, very healthy.
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You look amazing!! So glad your in a good place now!!!0
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MudstainSally wrote: »Awesome job, your body looks very good, very healthy.
Thank you!0 -
debradugas9 wrote: »You look amazing!! So glad your in a good place now!!!
Aw, thank you so much0 -
paige55555 wrote: »This hit home for me in A LOT of ways. Not the same bad circumstances, but similarly bad. I just got to the part where I am not wallowing anymore. You are an inspiration. It was a wonderfully beautiful gift for you to share your story. I am rooting for you!
You're too kind Life can hit hard, but the best we can do for ourselves is to get back up and keep fighting! Rooting for you too!0 -
My heart sank for you at the sad part of your story. I'm so glad that you are ok mentally as well as physically. Sometimes you just have to 'pick yourself up shake yourself off and start all over again' ( meant in a singy voice) my singing is crap, but I wish you every success or the future whatever it holds. X
Haha, thank you! And bet your singing isn't so bad0 -
You look great, and it sounds like you feel great too! Keep up the awesome work.0
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randeortiz wrote: »Way to go! Keep doin this for yourself! You're on the right path
Thank you so much0
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