Healthy Weight Loss - 1 Year Transformation
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FANTASTIC Job @AccountableAmber I’m so so happy for you! You look amazing! Congratulations on al of your hard work!0
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Hello everyone!
Just a check in to say that I’ve finally said “enough is enough” and gotten a personal heath coach. I’m finally feeling well enough to commit to something and the past dramas have been worked out, so this is it! My final do-over.
I was weighed and measured last Thursday (May 10th) and then again today (I’ve not looked at the scale in between).
My coach has a body fat scale and the numbers are as follows:
Weight: 210.4 Lbs
Body fat: 46.6%
Muscle: 32.4%
Water: 32.1%
May 17:
Weight: 205.4 Lbs
Body fat: 45.1%
Muscle: 32.8%
Water: 33.4%
Numbers are all going in the right direction!! I’m feeling great!0 -
I’ve survived week 2!
Here are the results so far:
Starting numbers: May 10
Weight: 210.4 Lbs
Body fat: 46.6%
Muscle: 32.4%
Water: 32.1%
Bone: 4 Lbs
Today: May 24:
Weight: 202.2 Lbs
Body fat: 43.9%
Muscle: 33%
Water: 34.5%
Bone: 4.2 Lbs
I’m feeling good! All the numbers are continuing to move in the right direction!
I’ve also done away with a bunch of social media sites which where affecting my mood and eating away at my free time. I feel sooooo good! I’m doing my best to cut negativity from my life and think positively and get back to being my bubbly happy self!0 -
Hello everyone!
I know it’s been a while, so I’m checking in to share good news with you!
My 1 year is up since starting this chat (I really cannot believe it! It’s gone so fast!!!). I’m not at my ultimate goal yet, but I’ve learned a lot through trial and error and overall my heath and quality of life has dramatically improved!
My most recent numbers:
Weight: 187.2 Lbs
Body Fat: 35.4%
Muscle: 34.6%
Water: 45.5%
I’ve lost a total of 22.5 inches from head to toe and I can’t believe the changes I’m seeing already!
I’ve got 6 weeks until our friends’ wedding and then another 7 weeks until my real goal day (when I will finally try on that dress!!!). I’m feeling confident that wearing that dress is an obtainable goal, but I will keep updating here until my ultimate goal of 145lbs is achieved! (Even if that takes another year!)
I hope you all are well!1 -
I'm new to MFP and just started my journey this week! I would love to be a part of this. My name is Crystal.
I'm 5'4"
Start date was Wednesday July 18th @ 175 lbs.
Current weight is 173.
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Welcome @cdavisdeva !!! We’re happy to have you on this journey with us! 😁1
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Hi Everyone,
It’s been a very long time since I posted on here, I think since January. I had a really rough winter getting cold after cold and then hit with a flu in January. I went off my diet during that last flu and have had such a hard time getting back on.
I’m approaching my one year (Aug 7) without much in the way of results. I’m down about 10lbs from my starting weight but have gained about 10lbs since December.
August 7, 2017
SW: 214
GW: 135
Height: 5’4”
September 26, 2017
CW: 201
Waist: 39
Hips: 44
Arms: 14
Thighs: 26
July 28, 2018
CW: 204.5
Waist: 41
Hips: 45
Arms: 14
Thighs: 26
One positive difference this last year is that I have continually gone back on my diet so it will be a week or two on then a week or two off. This is different than in the past where I would try a diet go off and not try anything again for a long time. This is likely what has prevented me from gaining much more than I did over the last 6 months.
I’m recommitting to my goals for another year and this year I’m going to try to add in the habit of continuing to track my foods and weekly weigh ins even when I’m off diet. I never do either of these when I go off and because of that I end up eating worse and worse until it’s out of control and I feel like cr@p.
@princessaly23 great job on getting back on track and starting to see some progress
@AccountableAmber congratulations on your progress. You can see such a difference in your photos. You look fantastic.
Sorry for such a long post. Happy to be back!
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I'm 5'4"
MFP Start date- Wednesday July 18th @ 175 lbs.
GW- 140
July 21st- 173
Aug 25th- 163 down 10 lbs in 1 month. Not bad. I'm trying to up my exercise routine to and staying away most of the time from breads and starchy foods.
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cdavisdeva wrote: »I'm 5'4"
MFP Start date- Wednesday July 18th @ 175 lbs.
GW- 140
July 21st- 173
Aug 25th- 163 down 10 lbs in 1 month. Not bad. I'm trying to up my exercise routine to and staying away most of the time from breads and starchy foods.
Great job on your progress!!! I’m so happy for you.
@lady_bug_jd It’s so great that you checked in! I’m inspired by your commitment to health! I look forward to seeing your results in the months to come!
I realized today that it’s been a really long time since I checked in on here! My final weigh-in before my 1st big goal will be this Wednesday, but as of last week, I’m down to 186.4 which is a 24 Lb loss since May 9th!!! I was wanting to see 189 before the wedding I’m attending on Sept 1st so I’ve already beat that goal! My weight loss has slowed down (I.e. not moved) for the past 3 weeks, but I’m not worried, I know it will start moving again soon.
I’m feeling confident enough to commit to my next goal: 179 before or on Oct 19th. (My 3rd wedding anniversary!!) and finally 169 before New Years Eve. My ultimate goal is 145, whenever that happens.
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@PrincesseAly23 thank you! And congrats on your success as well, I'm happy for you also!1
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Hello everyone! A little check in to say that I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my France vacation and the wedding. I splurged and ate what I wanted and as a result I’m up 6 lbs! (192.4!) but I know that’s mostly water. I’m back on the healthy horse this week and more motivated than ever to hit that 179 on Oct 19th! Wishing you all a happy, healthy week! Xo1
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@PrincesseAly23 I'm glad you had a good time, and I'm sure there was some amazing food! I'm sure you will be back on track in no time 1
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April 94 kgs
June 10th.... 96.7kgs
July 10th....92.2 kgs
Aug 10th.....88.4 kgs
Sep 10th.....84.2 kgs
Love this feeling...feel so good
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Guys we have more than 3 more months to go for new year.... its high time we get serious....ALL WE NEED IS 12 WEEKS FOR THE WORLD TO SEE TGE DIFFERENCE...we have 14 weeks in hand... so lets hop into our sports shoes and get working out with the most healthy diet ever....
WE CAN AND WE WILL DO IT
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@Reanna143 I love your energy!!! And congrats on your progress so far! I’m feeling just like you. These next 12 weeks are going to be a game changer in my life. I can’t wait to see what New Years brings!
Two weeks after my return from vacation I now weigh: 188.2 So I’m getting back down to where I was and am on the right track!2 -
Way to go. Keep up the great work.2
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Today is exactly 1 month away from my 1 year goal. Oct 19th. The date that encouraged me to make a change in my life. I’ve not lost as much as I’d hoped because I fell off the wagon last year and had to start all over from scratch. (I lost 15, gained 25 and then lost 25 again!) I’m currently sitting at 186.4 and I would LOVE to see 179 by October 19th (but anything under 185 will be a victory! I’ve not seen that number in a LONG time).
I’m going to continue this post until I do finally hit my ultimate goal of 145-150. It may take me another year, but I’m feeling so good now that I don’t mind the wait.2 -
I'm 5'4"
MFP Start date- Wednesday July 18th @ 175 lbs.
GW 130-135 (just changed my goal from 140)
July 21st- 173
Aug 25th- 163 down 10 lbs in 1 month. Not bad. I'm trying to up my exercise routine to and staying away most of the time from breads and starchy foods. Good luck everyone!
Sept 25th- 156 down 7 lbs since last month. The past couple weeks have been tough with lots of sweets cravings so my macros have been all over the place, but calories were under all but a couple of days. Goal for the next month is to get my sweets cravings back under control.3 -
Hello everyone,
This is my BIG check in. I started this forum somewhere around July of 2017 because I desperately needed a change. I’d hit 200 for the first time in my life. I was food addicted, sugar addicted, full of anxiety and nearing a serious depression. As you original members will know, I worked hard counting calories and lost 15 lbs between the end of July until the end of November and I started feeling pretty good. Then the holidays arrived, I fell off the wagon, lost my motivation and put 25 Lbs back on!!! Bringing my highest weight up to 210.4 Lbs on Monday April 9th 2018.
I got back on the wagon in early May 2018 and have been working hard ever since. I’ve included my original post here below for you to know why I started this journey in the first place and what I was hoping to achieve overall.
Yesterday was my big moment. Did I fit in the dress? No. But did I feel amazing for my anniversary? You bet!!! I bought a brand new dress and looked amazing in it! (If I do day do myself).
I’ve lost 25.6 Lbs so far hitting my new (much more realistic) goal of “under 185 lbs” (a number I’ve not seen since August of 2016!!!). I’m currently 184.8 lbs and have dropped a couple of pant sizes as I’d hoped thanks to a total loss of 25 inches all over (6 of them around my waist alone!). Most importantly: I’ve been anxiety-free for over 3 months, I’ve had little-to-no negative internal dialogue, I’m more active than ever and so my physical and mental health has improved in many ways.
I’m feeing happy and determined and I have more relaxed/realistic goals for my weight loss future. I’m learning to truly love my body and feel great even though I’m no where near my ultimate goal. I’m learning to live in the moment and not let insecurities ruin my day.
Here are my very first post and my most recent post for context:PrincesseAly23 wrote: »Hello there,
I'm new to this site. I think creating a challenge will be a wonderful way to find a support team and remain accountable.
Due to some unexpected personal and health issues I've had in the past year, I've let go of healthy eating and exercise habits and gained 60Lbs (27.27 kilos). My highest weight which I reached just a little while ago was 201 Lbs (91.36 kilos). I have an incredibly accepting and supportive husband who loves me exactly the way I am right now, but I would like to surprise him by losing the weight I've gained and being able to fit into a dress I wore for him on our First New Years Eve together (3 years ago). My goal is to wear that dress for our 3rd Wedding Anniversary.
I like to take small steps and not be too hard on myself. In the past I've had issues with negative internal dialogue about my body and I don't want that to start up again. I encourage others to join me on this positive, and healthy journey! I believe losing 5Lbs a month is a realistic and safe goal.
Please feel free to post whatever makes you comfortable (weight, measurements, or just general emotional state of being).
Here are my stats right now:
Starting weight: July 20, 2017: 199.6 Lbs (90.72 kilos)
Goal Weight: 145 Lbs (Or less if possible)
Weight to lose: 54.6 Lbs
Measurements:
Upper Arms: 14"
Waist: 38"
Stomach/Hips: 46"
Thigh: 27"
I'd like to get more fit and understand the muscle weighs more than fat, so if I don't make my weight but am able to drop some pant sizes, I'd be happy with that too!
My goal is to lose whatever I can before the end of July and then to lose 5 Lbs in August.
Please join in and share your 1 Year journey with mePrincesseAly23 wrote: »Today is exactly 1 month away from my 1 year goal. Oct 19th. The date that encouraged me to make a change in my life. I’ve not lost as much as I’d hoped because I fell off the wagon last year and had to start all over from scratch. (I lost 15, gained 25 and then lost 25 again!) I’m currently sitting at 186.4 and I would LOVE to see 179 by October 19th (but anything under 185 will be a victory! I’ve not seen that number in a LONG time).
I’m going to continue this post until I do finally hit my ultimate goal of 145-150. It may take me another year, but I’m feeling so good now that I don’t mind the wait.2 -
May I still join even though I am late0
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@evangemini4 Of course you can join! Welcome to the group! WHat goals you you have in mind for the next 12 months?0
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PrincesseAly23 wrote: »@evangemini4 Of course you can join! Welcome to the group! WHat goals you you have in mind for the next 12 months?
Lose about 50-100 pounds for the next 12 months. This year I believe was a wasted year because I did not make the progress I should have,I let other factors hinder which is no excuse but 2019 is not too far away so looking forward to a new year & beginning.1 -
I keep saying next year but it’s getting old, it’s more like an excuse than a reason that I am going to lose weight & keep it off, no more yo yo dieting it stresses the body.1
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I'd like to join the group! I've been trying to lose the same 20lbs for what feels like forever. I need to make some healthy changes in my life for myself and my family. I'm currently 180 lbs at 5'3" and would like to lose 20 lbs. But I'm tired of gaining and losing the same 10 lbs. I started a healthy eating program about a year ago and have lost and kept off about 10lbs. I need the motivation to keep this going, and not give up and go back to the beginning.
PrincesseAly23 and many others- your achievements are inspiring and I love that you talk about regaining your mental health. So much on my relationship with food is mental - eating because I'm bored, stressed, sad, hurt.1 -
im joining today. i dont know my measurements however i do know how much i weigh.
ive been logging in for 21days straight and have only lost 2lbs which is very depressing to me. im struggling to get to my allotted calories while eating healthy. im getting to about 700-900 calories and its supposed to be 1540. im drinking about 11 glasses of water and still the weight wont come off.
starting weight-312-5'6
current weight-310
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evangemini4 wrote: »I keep saying next year but it’s getting old, it’s more like an excuse than a reason that I am going to lose weight & keep it off, no more yo yo dieting it stresses the body.
Were here to support you! You can do it! I said a year in the beginning because I like to give myself deadlines to work towards but in the past year since starting this discussion I’ve only lost a fraction of the weight I hope to lose... but I’m working to a healthier me! And I know you can accomplish anything you set your mind to! Good luck and we look forward to seeing your check-ins0 -
im joining today. i dont know my measurements however i do know how much i weigh.
ive been logging in for 21days straight and have only lost 2lbs which is very depressing to me. im struggling to get to my allotted calories while eating healthy. im getting to about 700-900 calories and its supposed to be 1540. im drinking about 11 glasses of water and still the weight wont come off.
starting weight-312-5'6
current weight-310
goal-180
Hi there! Thanks for posting here and welcome It is obvious that you are dedicated and motivated and I'm very sorry to hear how discouraged you are about your slow weight loss. 2 lbs is still a great start! But I completely understand your frustration. I just spent 12 weeks at EXACTLY the same weight.
I'm not an expert or anything, but is it possible that you're eating so little that you're body is afraid that you're starving? I've read an article recently that talked about the body's defense against "starvation" (I'm not saying that you are starving, I'm wondering if your body THINKS that you are because of the dramatic change in diet). Of course, it would depend on how much you've changed your diet... if you were already eating only 1200 calories a day, then maybe this wouldn't apply. The article said that the body will slow the metabolism as a self-preservation response. If you did make a dramatic change 21 days ago... then perhaps you should try upping your intake a little bit to reboot your metabolism and see if that makes any difference? It's very easy to up your calories in a healthy way... for example you can add a little virgin olive oil to your veggies, or eat avocado or fish... the oils will be good for your skin and hair and up you calories a bit. Just a thought.
Otherwise, it is possible that your body is just adjusting to your new lifestyle and you'll see a "whoosh" in weight loss shortly.
The body is a strange and unpredictable thing and the most frustrating thing about it is that not everyone's body is the same and what works for one person might not for another.
I'm confident that you will find the solution though!0 -
I'm 5'4"
MFP Start date- Wednesday July 18th @ 175 lbs.
GW 130-135 (just changed my goal from 140)
July 21st- 173
Aug 25th- 163 down 10 lbs in 1 month. Not bad. I'm trying to up my exercise routine to and staying away most of the time from breads and starchy foods. Good luck everyone!
Sept 25th- 156 down 7 lbs since last month. The past couple weeks have been tough with lots of sweets cravings so my macros have been all over the place, but calories were under all but a couple of days. Goal for the next month is to get my sweets cravings back under control.
Oct 29th- 150 down 6 more pounds yay! I know I could have done a lot better, but there has been lots of temptations and just availability of junk foods. Goal by Thanksgiving is to weigh 144. 3 -
@cdavisdeva Awesome Job!!! You’re really on a roll and doing so well! Congratulations and keep up the great work!1
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PrincesseAly23 wrote: »@cdavisdeva Awesome Job!!! You’re really on a roll and doing so well! Congratulations and keep up the great work!
Thank you so much! Halloween goodies are gonna set me back a little0
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