11.3 kilos down! :) Still a bit more to go (pictures)

dtlp

The first photo I was 64kgs, I was unhappy, had a bad alcohol habit and didn't look after myself properly. That was last February. The second I am 52.7kgs (which is my current weight). I am a much more positive person now, control my drinking and look after my body. My goal weight is 50kgs, and then I want to lose body fat (I'm currently at 25.8%) and tone up! Even though I have a bit more work to go, looking back at the before photo makes me appreciate how far I've come so far.

snowflake954

Doing very well--congrats and keep it going.

dtlp

snowflake954 wrote: »

Doing very well--congrats and keep it going.

Thank you!

emz_1993

Looking amazing!! Keep it up!

williammuney

Wow well done!

dtlp

emz_1993 wrote: »

Looking amazing!! Keep it up!

williammuney wrote: »

Wow well done!

Thanks guys

fulaless

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dbhDeb

great job!

dtlp

hunter0922 wrote: »

Look great!

ZDeb16 wrote: »

great job!

Thanks so much!

slowandsteady44

You look amazing! Well done if you don't mind me asking how many calories did you stick to each day?

dtlp

slowandsteady44 wrote: »

You look amazing! Well done if you don't mind me asking how many calories did you stick to each day?

I try to stick to 1200 calories per day. When I lost most of the weight, I would stick to 1200 calories, run everyday and never eat back the calories I burnt. I didn't track macros either. The food I ate was mostly carbs.
I've been quite slack since Christmas and I'm surprised I've actually managed to lose more weight. But I'm still trying to stick to the 1200, and slowly getting back to working out everyday. Hope this helps

Moxie42

Great job!!! If you don't mind me asking, how did you work on controlling the alcohol? That's definitely been a roadblock for me too.

dtlp

Moxie42 wrote: »

Great job!!! If you don't mind me asking, how did you work on controlling the alcohol? That's definitely been a roadblock for me too.

My mental health was at risk as I had an onset of schizophrenia and my psychologist told me if I didn't stop drinking my depression and anxiety would become worse, and it could have lead to induced psychosis. It is a very long story but I was going through hell with my mental health so I didn't have a choice. My relationship with alcohol was VERY bad.

But despite my mental health I knew deep down it was time to stop as whenever I was drinking I would black out (mainly because it was stop the mental stuff I had going on) and make a fool of myself. I remember the night I outdid myself and the next day I decided enough was enough.

For me it was easy because the choice was either I kept drinking and stayed the same, a person I hated and someone who was very mentally ill... Or I stopped and worked on getting better, loving myself and loving life.

The way I did it, and the way I suggest, is cutting it out completely. Start telling yourself 'I don't drink'. It's hard in social situations but those who love you wont pressure you and if you fear you might give into peer pressure, be the designated driver or make up an excuse. Such as 'I'm sick', 'I have to be up early tomorrow' etc. Or just a plain 'no thank you' should suffice. Remember you're doing this for you, their opinion is not important.
If you ever feel the need to have a drink, set a drink limit. I suggest two. And stick to drinks like gin and tonic or vodka and soda as they have very little calories compared to other alcohol.

I'm sorry about the lengthy reply but I am very passionate about helping people when it comes to alcohol as it has been a massive struggle of mine. Still to this day I have to be careful. Feel free to add me as a friend if you need someone to message you for support in stopping yourself from drinking. Because I definitely know how hard it can be to find that support and to stick to your guns and stay strong.

Moxie42

I really appreciate your reply, thank you I just sent you a friend request and message.

"For me it was easy because the choice was either I kept drinking and stayed the same, a person I hated and someone who was very mentally ill... Or I stopped and worked on getting better, loving myself and loving life."- this part especially really stood out to me. I know that my drinking is definitely a symptom of the larger problem of depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, etc. Sometimes I'm totally fine but then I get in a funk and I get what I call "a case of the F***-Its" and then I binge- on food, on alcohol, anything. With food, I've been working hard to be able to treat myself without binging and it's actually being going really well. I'd like to do the same with alcohol but I do think I'll need to quit entirely for a while to get to that point.

dtlp

Moxie42 wrote: »

I really appreciate your reply, thank you I just sent you a friend request and message.

"For me it was easy because the choice was either I kept drinking and stayed the same, a person I hated and someone who was very mentally ill... Or I stopped and worked on getting better, loving myself and loving life."- this part especially really stood out to me. I know that my drinking is definitely a symptom of the larger problem of depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, etc. Sometimes I'm totally fine but then I get in a funk and I get what I call "a case of the F***-Its" and then I binge- on food, on alcohol, anything. With food, I've been working hard to be able to treat myself without binging and it's actually being going really well. I'd like to do the same with alcohol but I do think I'll need to quit entirely for a while to get to that point.

I used to binge eat too, so I understand how hard it can be to stop that habit also. I did the same for binge eating as alcohol. I just told myself 'I don't do that anymore'. It is a challenge to change your mindset, but it is worth it. As losing weight and staying healthy really comes down to how you think.
Not keeping food that you usually binge on in the house will help. I do not buy snack foods anymore. Also, when you feel the need to binge coming on, try to be self aware of what has triggered it. Drink lots of water, wash your face and try to distract yourself. Treating yourself occasionally is a good way to stop a binge from coming on. Or even a 'cheat meal' once a week. Decide what you want, how much of it you're going to have, and let that be your treat for the week.

Alcohol is harder to deal with because, even after one drink it can cloud your judgement and you can lose control. I strongly suggest cutting it out completely. When you are confident you can control yourself, use the drink limit. Drink your drinks slowly and drink water in between.

I still slip up sometimes. There have been times where a binge has happened, where I've had too much alcohol in one night. When those things happen, reevaluate where you're at, why it's happened again and remind yourself of your goals and why you're doing this. It's a long, tough process, but it's worth it!

trollerskates

Good job, what did you do?

jessica22222

Congrats! Great job on the loss of alcohol as well. You should be very proud of yourself

GoJohnGo71

Congrats. Stay strong.

dtlp

trollerskates wrote: »

Good job, what did you do?

I did all the above. 1200 calories. I eat clean (I eat a mainly vegan diet). Running almost everyday. No alcohol.

dtlp

jessica22222 wrote: »

Congrats! Great job on the loss of alcohol as well. You should be very proud of yourself

GoJohnGo71 wrote: »

Congrats. Stay strong.

Thank you both so much

mickhart13

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