4 stone gone since september

gember85
gember85 Posts: 114 Member
in Success Stories
I wanted to share my story with you all. Last year I was very overweight and unhappy. I put on weight since having 2 children and used to eat all the time and comfort eat. Last year I just had enough and did something about it. I started myself and soon found MFP. I'm 5 foot 1 and stuck with the 1200 calories a day to start with and got a treadmill which I started doing 5 times a week. I soon upped my calories to 1400 and as a rule ate no more than 1500 a day and 30 minutes on my treadmill a day. Also started walking.
As the weight dropped of I felt confident again and knew I was never gonna go back to being the fat girl. I was a size 20 and now a size 12 which I never thought I was gonna be again. I'm never felt deprived and stuck with foods I use to eat but a lot less. I weigh all my food out now and save myself 100-150 every night for a treat of my choice and that's really helped me stay on track. Its all about getting yourself in the right frame of mind.

Really is a case of eat less, move more and get some scales :smile:

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  • Thisnameischosen
    Thisnameischosen Posts: 2,770 Member
    Wooohoo go G!! As I've said to you before your 'after' picture is my inspiration. You have come so far, been so determined and you look amazing! Well done!
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Thank you hun ☺ x
  • BleuBerryS
    BleuBerryS Posts: 80 Member
    way to go! you look great
  • GNRfan
    GNRfan Posts: 56 Member
    Wow, you look amazing!
  • Tammy518
    Tammy518 Posts: 53 Member
    Amazing job Gemma. You look wonderful. So proud of you for all your accomplishments. Goes to show you that All things really are possible with God. Keep up the great work.
  • MudstainSally
    MudstainSally Posts: 571 Member
    Looking fantastic!
  • susiejof
    susiejof Posts: 201 Member
    You look awesome, your effort really shows!
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Hi Gemma! Great pics and an amazing story!

    I've watched how consistent you have been and I'm so proud of you! Keep it up!!!! B)
  • fit_at_fifty
    fit_at_fifty Posts: 56 Member
    This is just what I wanted to see. I am 5'2", well I used to be, I haven´t checked in a while :) so it took you about 6 months, I would be ecstatic if I lost four stone. Well done you and thank you :smile:
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Ah thanks everyone
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    This is my 8th month now and switching to maintain x
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Absolutely inspirational! Awesome work!
  • rhyscycles
    rhyscycles Posts: 29 Member
    Inspirational!!!
  • cluelesswinner1
    cluelesswinner1 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you so much for posting this. I am so inspired. Thanks again!
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Ah thanks everyone
  • alynxx2016
    alynxx2016 Posts: 61 Member
    Wow you've done great!
  • lainy1979
    lainy1979 Posts: 173 Member
    Incredible loss hun, I'm glad I'm following your journey :)
  • ClubSilencio
    ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
    Brilliant transformation.

    The kids got older, mommy got fitter! :smile:
  • tltmom
    tltmom Posts: 37 Member
    Did the same thing you did (gained after having kids) but from the looks of it, you took charge of your health about a decade sooner than I did!
    You look healthy and are a wonderful role model for your beautiful kids.
    Best wishes for continued success!
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Ah thank you very much and if I can do it anyone can. I can do so much more with the kids now it's great x
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    :)
  • smotheredincheese
    smotheredincheese Posts: 559 Member
    Since September 2015?! That's incredible! You've achieved so much in only 8 months.
  • Liefiecinda
    Liefiecinda Posts: 3 Member
    Well done! Great job! :)
  • SoulSisterSoulBrother
    SoulSisterSoulBrother Posts: 220 Member
    Wow! Well done and thank you for posting. Very inspirational.
  • slimstrauss
    slimstrauss Posts: 209 Member
    Well done Gemma, you look amazing as I've told you before, lovely pics of the children xx
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Thabk you :)
  • Katiekate64
    Katiekate64 Posts: 30 Member
    You are rocking it!!!
  • TnZMom
    TnZMom Posts: 222 Member
    Love your slippers
  • debradugas9
    debradugas9 Posts: 162 Member
    You look amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Thank you :)

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