100 pounds down ...If I can do it, so can you...
callsitlikeiseeit
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in 2014, i woke up one day and said 'i'm done'. I was tired of being fat, I was tired of hurting, I was tired of being tired... I was done. At the time (as my long time friends on here know), I was caring for my husband, who was partially paralyzed due to a stroke (hes now deceased), was in a *kitten* marriage at that, and also caring for my grandparents in ailing health. I worked from home and had 2 kids. it wasn't a new year, it wasn't any particular date. Just a random day at some point where I ... was done. I didnt go crazy. I made small changes. mastered those, add more. so on and so on. I didnt make myself crazy by depriving myself of anything. If i ate too much one day. no biggie. its one day. if i ate too much one WEEK. okay, pull it in, Deb. And I did.
Three years brings lots of changes. My grandparents passed, I left my husband, then he passed, met a (usually lol) pretty amazing guy, and bought a new car, and then a new house with him. In a new state. I'm obviously an idiot, cause we're getting married in a few months. Glutton for punishment, I suppose
Over the past year, I have essentially maintained my weight. Havent logged much, exercised even less - time and life and stuff gets in the way for all of us. But .... I never STOPPED. I maintained. I didnt GAIN. That, in itself, is an accomplishment, especially for not tracking or logging or doing anything than intuitive eating and continuing to make the same food and portion choices I had trained myself to do.
And then, today, for whatever reason. Maybe its life settling back down, maybe it's just that time, whatever .... but I came to the realization that I almost to my goal. I started at 280 pounds. I am at 180. I ONLY have 50 more pounds to go. After losing 100, 50.... is not a scary number. and if i get to 130, nothing will happen its a number. the gravitational relation of my body mass to the Earth. And if i dont get to that number, thats okay too. it is, just a number. That number has no relation on my happiness, my self worth, my intelligence, sense of humor, or how much my fiance loves or wants me. But for ME, I have learned, if i want to lose at the rate I PREFER (and with the amount i still have to lose)... I have to workout. Ive MISSED it. not only for weight loss, but also for how it makes me FEEL. So, signed up at the gym today.
And this, my friends... especially my NEW friends, who are just starting and who are or will get discouraged (we ALL do).... is how its done. its a lifestyle change. not a 'im never eating ice cream or pizza again' change. Not coming up with some meticulous workout plan that youll never stick to. Not living off the same bland foods day after day. Its learning how MUCH to eat, period. Its moving MORE. period. Its WEIGHING your food on a scale to the point where it becomes habit and second nature. its knowing you CAN eat what you want - fast food, restaurants, alcohol ... you just have to PLAN for it.
Because if *I* can do this. If *I* can lose ONE HUNDRED *kitten* POUNDS..... you can too. Whether your goal is 5, or 300. Its easy to do, but it does take dedication and self accountability. It takes TIME. None of us got fat overnight. it took months, YEARS. You will NOT lose it quickly. And heres the thing ... the SLOWER you lose it, the more likely you are to KEEP it off. And thats the goal, isnt it? To KEEP the weight off. You dont have to cook yourself separate meals. My fiance needs to GAIN weight (the *kitten*). I give HIM more. larger portions, more dressing, more butter on his bread, etc. I give ME less. but we eat the SAME food. Its not rocket science.
I did it. I am DOING it. So can YOU. Hang in there.
Three years brings lots of changes. My grandparents passed, I left my husband, then he passed, met a (usually lol) pretty amazing guy, and bought a new car, and then a new house with him. In a new state. I'm obviously an idiot, cause we're getting married in a few months. Glutton for punishment, I suppose
Over the past year, I have essentially maintained my weight. Havent logged much, exercised even less - time and life and stuff gets in the way for all of us. But .... I never STOPPED. I maintained. I didnt GAIN. That, in itself, is an accomplishment, especially for not tracking or logging or doing anything than intuitive eating and continuing to make the same food and portion choices I had trained myself to do.
And then, today, for whatever reason. Maybe its life settling back down, maybe it's just that time, whatever .... but I came to the realization that I almost to my goal. I started at 280 pounds. I am at 180. I ONLY have 50 more pounds to go. After losing 100, 50.... is not a scary number. and if i get to 130, nothing will happen its a number. the gravitational relation of my body mass to the Earth. And if i dont get to that number, thats okay too. it is, just a number. That number has no relation on my happiness, my self worth, my intelligence, sense of humor, or how much my fiance loves or wants me. But for ME, I have learned, if i want to lose at the rate I PREFER (and with the amount i still have to lose)... I have to workout. Ive MISSED it. not only for weight loss, but also for how it makes me FEEL. So, signed up at the gym today.
And this, my friends... especially my NEW friends, who are just starting and who are or will get discouraged (we ALL do).... is how its done. its a lifestyle change. not a 'im never eating ice cream or pizza again' change. Not coming up with some meticulous workout plan that youll never stick to. Not living off the same bland foods day after day. Its learning how MUCH to eat, period. Its moving MORE. period. Its WEIGHING your food on a scale to the point where it becomes habit and second nature. its knowing you CAN eat what you want - fast food, restaurants, alcohol ... you just have to PLAN for it.
Because if *I* can do this. If *I* can lose ONE HUNDRED *kitten* POUNDS..... you can too. Whether your goal is 5, or 300. Its easy to do, but it does take dedication and self accountability. It takes TIME. None of us got fat overnight. it took months, YEARS. You will NOT lose it quickly. And heres the thing ... the SLOWER you lose it, the more likely you are to KEEP it off. And thats the goal, isnt it? To KEEP the weight off. You dont have to cook yourself separate meals. My fiance needs to GAIN weight (the *kitten*). I give HIM more. larger portions, more dressing, more butter on his bread, etc. I give ME less. but we eat the SAME food. Its not rocket science.
I did it. I am DOING it. So can YOU. Hang in there.
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Great story &awesome results. Congrats on maintaining for a year. That's incredible & I know what a great accomplishment it is!!3
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That’s an amazing story’s you look happy. I wish you the best of luck as you continue to move forward with your life.2
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Life is good. Its a journey. One with really, no specific end in sight. After all, numbers are arbitrary. And when it comes to changing your habits and your lifestyle, remember 'Dory'... ' just keep swimming' ....6
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Well done1
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Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing.1
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Wow! You look like a completely different person. Thanks for sharing your awesome story. I needed the inspiration and motivation Tonight:)2
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Totally unbelievable what you've done. Congrats on your success
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I'm so happy to read this. Thank you for sharing.1
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What a fantastic, motivational posting!
Thank you for the inspiration and congratulations on your accomplishments!
P.S. You look amazing, beautiful and happy!1 -
wow! you are my hero! thanks for sharing this story, it really spoke to me on many levels.1
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Amazing transformation in your life on so many levels. It’s good to see that you are now taking care of you. Congratulations.1
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Good for you!!!!You look awesome! Congratulations!!!
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Bump - so motivating and true!1
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »in 2014, i woke up one day and said 'i'm done'. I was tired of being fat, I was tired of hurting, I was tired of being tired... I was done. At the time (as my long time friends on here know), I was caring for my husband, who was partially paralyzed due to a stroke (hes now deceased), was in a *kitten* marriage at that, and also caring for my grandparents in ailing health. I worked from home and had 2 kids. it wasn't a new year, it wasn't any particular date. Just a random day at some point where I ... was done. I didnt go crazy. I made small changes. mastered those, add more. so on and so on. I didnt make myself crazy by depriving myself of anything. If i ate too much one day. no biggie. its one day. if i ate too much one WEEK. okay, pull it in, Deb. And I did.
Three years brings lots of changes. My grandparents passed, I left my husband, then he passed, met a (usually lol) pretty amazing guy, and bought a new car, and then a new house with him. In a new state. I'm obviously an idiot, cause we're getting married in a few months. Glutton for punishment, I suppose
Over the past year, I have essentially maintained my weight. Havent logged much, exercised even less - time and life and stuff gets in the way for all of us. But .... I never STOPPED. I maintained. I didnt GAIN. That, in itself, is an accomplishment, especially for not tracking or logging or doing anything than intuitive eating and continuing to make the same food and portion choices I had trained myself to do.
And then, today, for whatever reason. Maybe its life settling back down, maybe it's just that time, whatever .... but I came to the realization that I almost to my goal. I started at 280 pounds. I am at 180. I ONLY have 50 more pounds to go. After losing 100, 50.... is not a scary number. and if i get to 130, nothing will happen its a number. the gravitational relation of my body mass to the Earth. And if i dont get to that number, thats okay too. it is, just a number. That number has no relation on my happiness, my self worth, my intelligence, sense of humor, or how much my fiance loves or wants me. But for ME, I have learned, if i want to lose at the rate I PREFER (and with the amount i still have to lose)... I have to workout. Ive MISSED it. not only for weight loss, but also for how it makes me FEEL. So, signed up at the gym today.
And this, my friends... especially my NEW friends, who are just starting and who are or will get discouraged (we ALL do).... is how its done. its a lifestyle change. not a 'im never eating ice cream or pizza again' change. Not coming up with some meticulous workout plan that youll never stick to. Not living off the same bland foods day after day. Its learning how MUCH to eat, period. Its moving MORE. period. Its WEIGHING your food on a scale to the point where it becomes habit and second nature. its knowing you CAN eat what you want - fast food, restaurants, alcohol ... you just have to PLAN for it.
Because if *I* can do this. If *I* can lose ONE HUNDRED *kitten* POUNDS..... you can too. Whether your goal is 5, or 300. Its easy to do, but it does take dedication and self accountability. It takes TIME. None of us got fat overnight. it took months, YEARS. You will NOT lose it quickly. And heres the thing ... the SLOWER you lose it, the more likely you are to KEEP it off. And thats the goal, isnt it? To KEEP the weight off. You dont have to cook yourself separate meals. My fiance needs to GAIN weight (the *kitten*). I give HIM more. larger portions, more dressing, more butter on his bread, etc. I give ME less. but we eat the SAME food. Its not rocket science.
I did it. I am DOING it. So can YOU. Hang in there.
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W--you're looking fabulous and your attitude and encouragement ROCKS, period. You look tremendous!!! 1 -
Very inspiring read! Thanks for sharing your story. You look terrific!2
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thanks! it takes time and dedication and patience, but most certainly CAN be done. 2
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I see you have a daughter in the picture - she looks to be about the same age as my girls.
How did you lose weight and also convey to your daughter that weight isn't what's most important?
I am struggling with that now.
Like, I just keep saying "I need to lose weight so I can be healthy and be around to see you guys forever" but I hope that's the message they are receiving!1 -
congrats that is amazing. you look magnificent1
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Thank you so much for sharing... i needed the encouragement...1
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NoxeemaJackson wrote: »I see you have a daughter in the picture - she looks to be about the same age as my girls.
How did you lose weight and also convey to your daughter that weight isn't what's most important?
I am struggling with that now.
Like, I just keep saying "I need to lose weight so I can be healthy and be around to see you guys forever" but I hope that's the message they are receiving!
my daughter is now 19 LOLOL the baby in the stroller is 11 LMAO
focus it on being HEALTHY. so you can run, play, have energy, feel good.
i never made it a big deal in my house. if you dont make a big deal out of it, they wont either.4 -
Thank you for sharing your story! What an inspiration! Well done! 2
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You have had a heck of a selfless life (better woman than me)! Keep at it and remember YOU deserve to be a priority now! By the way you are a "bright eyes". Do you know that song? "Turn around bright eyes" That song suits you! 1
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Wow! What an inspirational story, you have achieved so much 1
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I am tired too my friend.. on keto diet and having some real success thankfully. 1
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Very inspirational...thank you for sharing 0
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You have had a heck of a selfless life (better woman than me)! Keep at it and remember YOU deserve to be a priority now! By the way you are a "bright eyes". Do you know that song? "Turn around bright eyes" That song suits you!
bonnie tyler. total eclipse of the heart. a remake im pretty sure but cant recall original artist right now
any more music trivia? LOLOL0 -
callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »You have had a heck of a selfless life (better woman than me)! Keep at it and remember YOU deserve to be a priority now! By the way you are a "bright eyes". Do you know that song? "Turn around bright eyes" That song suits you!
bonnie tyler. total eclipse of the heart. a remake im pretty sure but cant recall original artist right now
any more music trivia? LOLOL
Like say for instance.......Tainted Love or Take on Me?! Hahaha!1 -
Really I'm kinda a one hit wonder kind of girl too!
" I'm Too Sexy For My _____......now thats music
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »You have had a heck of a selfless life (better woman than me)! Keep at it and remember YOU deserve to be a priority now! By the way you are a "bright eyes". Do you know that song? "Turn around bright eyes" That song suits you!
bonnie tyler. total eclipse of the heart. a remake im pretty sure but cant recall original artist right now
any more music trivia? LOLOL
Like say for instance.......Tainted Love or Take on Me?! Hahaha!
a-ha! (see what i did there lol) old band geek here, i used to be able to play take me on on the keyboard lol0 -
So amazing and so worth it! I too am done. It absolutely makes no sense to continue going down s path of misery. We make it hard on ourselves when all we have to do is eat less of favorite foods and move more. No starvation, no punishment cause you eat something you crave. Just get back to it. I Love how you persevered with just plain common sense. (and a food scsle1
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