1 YEAR. 75LBS. Size 20 to size 8. PICTURES!
mmjclark04
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I'm so excited to finally be able to post in here. I've read so many posts...and so many of them kept me going! Now its my turn to hopefully encourage someone else! IT IS POSSIBLE...YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I am 33 years old. I've been heavy my entire life (heaviest was around 245). I have 4 children. I am 5'4. I was a size 20 and now I am a size 8. I used no products at all. My success has been from calorie counting and exercise alone. If you have any questions just ask! My diary is open to friends but please be aware...I'm not very consistent with logging right now. What is logged is very accurate...but lately I have missed logging a bit...however...I'm still keeping track...just not always on MFP.
365 Days. Today marks 1 year from the day I chose to change my lifestyle. I remember thinking that it was going to take forever. I remember doubting I could do it. I remember close friends asking me if I really thought I would stick with it. But every week the scale dropped. Every week my body changed. Every week I got stronger. Every week...I kept going. It is hard work. It's hard mentally, it's hard physically, and it's hard emotionally. It's hard to push the plate away. It's hard to order healthy when there are so many greasy, cheesy, doughy, sugary temptations. It's hard to train. It's hard to run. It's all hard...but it's all so good. I'm still the same woman I was 365 days ago. I'm still a precious daughter of the one true King who was beaten for me, who died for me, and is coming back for me one day. I'm still the wife of an amazing husband who has been by my side every hard step of the way encouraging and supporting me. I'm still the momma of 4 great kids who are learning how to be healthier along with me, and I'm still the friend I was who prays earnestly and loves hard. But I'm so much healthier and stronger. I'm a better version of that woman. I've lost 75lbs by counting calories and exercising. I'm proud of that but I've gained so much more. I went from not being able to run half a mile to completing a half marathon with someone I put on the back burner and left for dead but who stood by me even in my most selfish moments and reeled me back in when she knew I needed it , I've gained a love for fitness, I've gained more confidence, I have more energy, I've done things I never thought I would be able to do.... and I'm not finished. I've gained friendships with many wonderful people who have motivated me to do more simply by doing more themselves. I remember being so afraid of my first fitness class..."but those women are so much more fit than me"...and they are but those women are so encouraging and supportive. I've gained a training buddy who pushes me to be better each week ...and we have a trainer who has helped us reach new heights and taught us to suck it up because its earned not given. I've learned a lot about food and fitness the last 365 days. I've learned a lot about how strong I am. And I'm so thankful that I didn't quit. I have bad days...everyone does but even the bad days make me stronger. Fit is not a goal...it's a lifestyle and one that I'm so glad I chose.
Pictures are marked in hopes of no one copying them to use for personal gain.
365 Days. Today marks 1 year from the day I chose to change my lifestyle. I remember thinking that it was going to take forever. I remember doubting I could do it. I remember close friends asking me if I really thought I would stick with it. But every week the scale dropped. Every week my body changed. Every week I got stronger. Every week...I kept going. It is hard work. It's hard mentally, it's hard physically, and it's hard emotionally. It's hard to push the plate away. It's hard to order healthy when there are so many greasy, cheesy, doughy, sugary temptations. It's hard to train. It's hard to run. It's all hard...but it's all so good. I'm still the same woman I was 365 days ago. I'm still a precious daughter of the one true King who was beaten for me, who died for me, and is coming back for me one day. I'm still the wife of an amazing husband who has been by my side every hard step of the way encouraging and supporting me. I'm still the momma of 4 great kids who are learning how to be healthier along with me, and I'm still the friend I was who prays earnestly and loves hard. But I'm so much healthier and stronger. I'm a better version of that woman. I've lost 75lbs by counting calories and exercising. I'm proud of that but I've gained so much more. I went from not being able to run half a mile to completing a half marathon with someone I put on the back burner and left for dead but who stood by me even in my most selfish moments and reeled me back in when she knew I needed it , I've gained a love for fitness, I've gained more confidence, I have more energy, I've done things I never thought I would be able to do.... and I'm not finished. I've gained friendships with many wonderful people who have motivated me to do more simply by doing more themselves. I remember being so afraid of my first fitness class..."but those women are so much more fit than me"...and they are but those women are so encouraging and supportive. I've gained a training buddy who pushes me to be better each week ...and we have a trainer who has helped us reach new heights and taught us to suck it up because its earned not given. I've learned a lot about food and fitness the last 365 days. I've learned a lot about how strong I am. And I'm so thankful that I didn't quit. I have bad days...everyone does but even the bad days make me stronger. Fit is not a goal...it's a lifestyle and one that I'm so glad I chose.
Pictures are marked in hopes of no one copying them to use for personal gain.
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Congratulations! That's very inspiring. I am just getting started on my journey. Any tips on how to eat the correct portions and not overeat?2
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you look fantastic2
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Congratulations! That's very inspiring. I am just getting started on my journey. Any tips on how to eat the correct portions and not overeat?
The ONLY way I could manage this was by measuring and weighing out my food, closing the container it came in, and putting it away. Only leaving what I had measured/weighed on my plate. I eat slow...like VERY slow. I was a slow eater to begin with and now it can be even worse for those with me lol. I listen to my stomach instead of brain. When my food is gone...or almost gone...I may WANT more but I remind myself its just a want. Learning to NOT let food control us is a very difficult thing to do. Be patient and just remind yourself that the extra is NOT worth the let down come weigh in day. I treat calories like money. When its gone...its gone. So every bite becomes very expensive and it MUST be worth it for me to pay for it!
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All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!
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You look great! YOu are such an inspiration.
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You look fantastic!! Sounds like u I and I have a lot in common. I started in March 2016... A year later I'm down from 250lbs (size 24) to 165lbs (size 14). I also have 4 children.
I am really struggling with the belly fat at this point. My last baby was a C-section and I swear all the fat just hangs in that area!
What core exercises have you found that works? I do about 50 sit ups a day... To the point that I'm not even sore from them anymore. I just can't seem to get the hang of planks.. my form is always wrong and I end up so sore the next day I can't function ( not just my core but all over because of bad form). I'd I can get this belly under control I will be so happy lol.. I have 15 more lbs to go b4 I reach my goal weight.3 -
mmjclark04 wrote: »I treat calories like money. When its gone...its gone. So every bite becomes very expensive and it MUST be worth it for me to pay for it!
I say this as well
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Wow !!!!!0
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you look terrific, congrats0
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You look fantastic and I love your perspective!0
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You are inspirational ! I say Amen & Congrats!0
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Fantastic job and super inspiring! Also, look at those arms!! What kind of exercise routine were you on?1
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Great job, I am so inspired by you.
Blessings.0 -
You are a Rock Star0
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melissawill2017 wrote: »Fantastic job and super inspiring! Also, look at those arms!! What kind of exercise routine were you on?
I did Jillian Michaels for the first few months and then switched to boot camp type and HIIT classes at the YMCA. I've also had a personal trainer twice a week for the past 4 months.
Thank you to everyone!!!
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crystalmorrison378 wrote: »You look fantastic!! Sounds like u I and I have a lot in common. I started in March 2016... A year later I'm down from 250lbs (size 24) to 165lbs (size 14). I also have 4 children.
I am really struggling with the belly fat at this point. My last baby was a C-section and I swear all the fat just hangs in that area!
What core exercises have you found that works? I do about 50 sit ups a day... To the point that I'm not even sore from them anymore. I just can't seem to get the hang of planks.. my form is always wrong and I end up so sore the next day I can't function ( not just my core but all over because of bad form). I'd I can get this belly under control I will be so happy lol.. I have 15 more lbs to go b4 I reach my goal weight.
I actually do a lot of plank exercises
I also do a lot of situps and crunches BUT unfortunately my mid section will forever be saggy I'm afraid. That's what I'm hoping to work on now. But the skin and fat still hang out there. All of the core work in the world will not target that fat though because fat gets eliminated by a calorie deficit and it comes off where it chooses...and mine never chooses to come off from there LOL. I'm still trying though...maybe one day I'll be able to see all the muscle I have under that fat and loose skin LOL! 4 -
Congratulations on your success! All of your hard work has totally paid off!0
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You look amazing! Great job! You worked hard!0
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Way to go & God bless, sister!!! 1
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Congrats love your story just what I needed. PTL!
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You look beautiful and beautifully fit and strong! So happy for you!0
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What Jillian Michael's DVD program did you do? I am on my 3rd month of Body Revolution and it definitely makes me want to continue on at the gym.0
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Look at those arms!! Fantastic!
Impressive accomplishment, and you're proof that the effort of calorie counting and exercise DO pay off. Well done!0 -
Great title! And well done Makia. 0
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Great job, your results are fantastic.0
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Girl you did that!!! same exact start weight, my goal is 75lbs in a yr OMG you are Soo inspirational!!!!0
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Good job and great results1
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boom...Boom...BOOM!!! W W...I so LOVE you and your success story (even though I don't know you).
Mere words can NOT express the joy, the encouragement, the utter gladness I have for you AND which you have brought me with this post. Also, that it's an older post is just thrilling to me. Whoever bumped this post--YAY YOU and thank you!
I'm going to re-read this from time to time, just for the major smile, hope and inspiration factor.
You, my dear, ROCK--period.
P.S. You are a first class winner and all time champion and looking ultra fabulous too!0 -
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You Rock you are such an inspiration
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