From 270 to 148. Finally not Overweight by BMI.

strivingfor130

Very inspiring! I am starting out at about the same weight, and it can be very discouraging at times but I'm glad to know that it is possible! Do you have any problems with loose skin since you have lost so much?

LyndaMRou

Fantastic!! You look fabulous and good for you for working so hard to get there. I know the feeling about being excited and wanting to share -- I'm starting to get to that range for myself, and it's time for some more photos too! Keep up the good work and the weights should really take you the rest of the way there.

Congratulations!

carolose46

you are so pretty! I can see the confidence you gained! you rock!

thesupremeforce

Looking great!

MizzDoc

For those of you on here and in my inbox asking for more details on my plan:

All I did was count calories for the first 2/3 of my weight loss. I ate 1,000 calories under what I burned a day, in order to lose two pounds a week. When I had gotten small enough that eating 1000 calories under what I burned a day, was below 1200 calories, I stopped lowering my calorie intake as I lost weight. Instead, I started exercising so I could continue to eat 1,200 calories a day while still getting to lose around two pounds a week. The weight loss slows down gradually the more you lose, so now I don't always lose two pounds in one week. In the beginning I was losing over 2 pounds a week consistently.

The last 1/4 of my diet this far, I started eating vegan. I didn't do it for the weight loss I did it for my health. I have no gallbladder and eating a lot of grease and fat was making me very ill with abdominal cramps and frequent trips to the bathroom (If you catch my drift.) I think it's actually a bit harder to eat vegan and stay under my calorie goal that it was back when I ate meat and animal products. I feel much healthier now and I have my blood-work regularly monitored by a doctor to make sure I'm ok.

As for exercise, I now do three days on, one day off of 30-40 min of cardio. I use an elliptical. Hope this helps!

Sounds like you have a solid (and healthful) plan that works for you! Keep it up and you will reach your goal/s in no time!

The one thing we can all take from her amazing transformation is her ability to remain consistent. During each phase of her journey, she was and continues to be consistent with what she was/is doing. I believe including a doctor/ health care professional is always key when making any drastic changes to the body or nutrition and it was good to see you discussing that as well.

Kudos to you! Your hard work is paying off and you look fab!!!

MNA76

You look absolutely phenomenal!!!! Awesome dedication and work.

TheDarkestStar87

Well done, you look fab, what a brilliant transformation! (And I want to steal your outfit, you totally rock)

haroon_awan

You look amazing!

mygrey

You look great. Congrats. Hard work, you should be very proud.

Cedarwren

Apologize? Never! I couldn't ever tire of reading your story! You're awesome!

rueben44

Can I add to the comments by saying wow great job. Stories like your gives everyone hope and motivation!!!

scottdisalvo3

You look great! you are definitely a HOTTIE now

SKAVY7178

Wohooooo!!!! You look great!

1yoyoKAT

Congrats! Wonderful to see consistency and hard work pay off, keep it up! :flowerforyou:

dllewis7

Absolutely - you should be proud. WTG. More than how you look, is how you feel - healthy.

-Debra

MelissaL582

Congrats!!

gwen485

You look great!! Keep it up!!! :drinker:

wannabpiper

You look amazing! I love to see the before-and-after pics, so don't ever apologize for posting. Thx, also for the info on how you did it. I'm suffering in this heat and haven't exercised in over a week, so it's good to know that one can still lose - or at least not gain - when not exercising. Great job!

fyoufat

you were hot before and now you are hotter (and healthier)! awesome job!! I hope to get there one day too!!