Halfway there 43 down /40 to go

BluenoserGal

So I started MFP more than 2 years ago, but only got serious last November. I had a bout of sciatica that really scared me - I could barely move. I've had sciatica since I was pregnant for Boy#1 21 years ago, but NEVER this bad. I attributed it to my size. I was 234, am 5'4" and wore size 22.

I said, enough is enough - went and joined a gym to strengthen my core and the rest of me to try to prevent that from happening again. I also stopped eating bread, flour, rice, sugar and potatoes. Protein and salads. Protein shakes. I have treated myself occasionally but no longer eat the entire 'family size' bag of potato chips in one sitting.

It has been a long slog - I often get frustrated when the scale doesn't move, but I persevere, one day at a time. Am battling aging as well as perimenopause symptoms (OBGYN issues finally resolved). I fluctuate between 1200 cal/day to 1650.

I go to the gym 3x week, 2x with my trainer, and walk 5k on the non-gym days.

This time next year I hope to post my FINISHED success story. Sorry the pics aren't great, but I hope they serve to tell some of my story.

Feel free to send me a friend request.


SW - 234 (or larger, stopped weighing)
CW - 190

Ssize - 22 or 2XL
Csize - 14 or L/M

BMR 1480
TDEE 2060

Daily calorie goal ~ 1650. 1200 on occasion.

This time last year:






This summer:

fbcarlson

Great work so far!

gophermatt

I'm 1/2 way as well, came here looking for external help with motivation - and got it! Nice job, and thanks for sharing.

normalicia11

Great progress...keep working hard!

pjw400

Awesome. Thanks for helping us stay focus.

Toronto6fan

Great job so far!

shawnele

Great job!!!

jbatinker

You look great

pkhalid786

Good job!! I hope you reach your goal!!!
I also suffer from sciatica. We'll have for over a year now. I'm also trying to lose weight in hopes it will help and I feel better.
I wanted to know since you started working out if you have seen any improvement on your sciatica?

karen110567

Great job! Your story is similar to mine - you can be my inspiration. Friend request on the way!