New Progress Pic: Down to 133lbs today! From 190lbs

BreezyWerner

Thank you for sharing. I am just now getting a handle on all the negativity surrounding body image and associations with food. I am 50. I am so proud of you for tackling this issue and not carrying it around. I had a bulemic mother and a pedophile father, so lots of issues.

It is wonderful that you are sharing so you can inspire others. And it is awesome that you are looking at successes of your body as an instrument rather than just an ornament.

half_moon

Thank you everyone for your comments and encouraging words. They mean more than you know!

salleewins wrote: »

Can I ask how long you were doing those macros in the journey? It is close to what I am doing now. Did you focus on calories, too, with it and if yes, can you share the range along the way? Thank you...

I've been doing these macros for about 6 months, now. Before that, I was on a higher cut with a different nutritionist, at 115c, 40f, and 130p, but was ravenous every day and woke up teary and just... I hated it. I couldn't do it anymore. I didn't want to be hungry and miserable. So I went with a more realistic nutritionist. My changes are slow and slight, but still happening. My calories have been around 1400-1500 so still in a deficit. I haven't lost pounds in about five weeks, though.

My nutritionist says I've put a lot of stress and change on my body in the past few years (gaining weight, losing weight, etc) and she wants to give it a rest to reset and acclimate--a more positive look at a "plateau," you could say.

Since I'm in a body recomposition journey, it's hard to stay positive because I don't see changes on the scale, anymore. Progress now is more mental and very slight improvements are now only apparent over time. I'll be here for a few weeks until my nutritionist decides it would be okay to go on a small cut again, but I know she will never put me under 130c, 48f, and 110p.

salleewins

half_moon wrote: »

Thank you everyone for your comments and encouraging words. They mean more than you know!

salleewins wrote: »

Can I ask how long you were doing those macros in the journey? It is close to what I am doing now. Did you focus on calories, too, with it and if yes, can you share the range along the way? Thank you...

I've been doing these macros for about 6 months, now. Before that, I was on a higher cut with a different nutritionist, at 115c, 40f, and 130p, but was ravenous every day and woke up teary and just... I hated it. I couldn't do it anymore. I didn't want to be hungry and miserable. So I went with a more realistic nutritionist. My changes are slow and slight, but still happening. My calories have been around 1400-1500 so still in a deficit. I haven't lost pounds in about five weeks, though.

My nutritionist says I've put a lot of stress and change on my body in the past few years (gaining weight, losing weight, etc) and she wants to give it a rest to reset and acclimate--a more positive look at a "plateau," you could say.

Since I'm in a body recomposition journey, it's hard to stay positive because I don't see changes on the scale, anymore. Progress now is more mental and very slight improvements are now only apparent over time. I'll be here for a few weeks until my nutritionist decides it would be okay to go on a small cut again, but I know she will never put me under 130c, 48f, and 110p.

Thank you for your response. You are doing so well!! I find myself teary eyed with the approach you had, too, as I did that, as well.. I am still needing to change something. I may up the calories again. My road has been hard, a bit different, but hard too. I appreciate your input and hardwork. It gives me hope that I can get there. You have found some good people to work with. I have to find some again, too. GREAT JOB!!! YOU ARE WORTH IT AND MORE!! It sounds like you will achieve what you want!!!

mathdad41

Wow
Great work

jillstreett

half_moon wrote: »

It's hard to experience such a change and not see a huge change every day--and just learn to be okay, finally, with what's in the mirror.

This! You are SO right and this is SO true! My stats are very similar to yours so I love that you wrote this! We know we are changing and sometimes forget to give ourselves credit because we don't see the huge change every day. But it is drastic, and we did put in the work and we deserve to look in the mirror, take that mirror selfie and feel like a million bucks! You're beautiful and you are an inspiration!

cravinglifechants

Congratulations. You look AMAZING. It's inspiring to not only see the transformation, but to hear the story and about the struggles that go with it. Thank you so much for sharing this!

adchak

I need to get down to 140-150 lbs. i am 43 yrs old, 5ft 7 inches, started at 203 lbs and down to 186 in almost 5 months. I do stregth training 1-2 days/week, walk 4.63 miles 2-3 days/week. Clean eatg has really helped me and for me its a lifestyle change so I dont want to do anythg drastic that I cant keep up with. I follow 80 grams of Protein, 50-60g of carbs, rest is fat and stay within 1300 cals or so. I used to do 1500 cals with 120-130 gm of protein, 100 gm of carbs but did not lose wt. it would goup and down and was frustrating!
do you think I’m eating too less and wt loss will stop? Would really like to hear from folks who have been there, done this successfully and continuing to see progress. I also have hypothyroidism thats under control based on medication. Have had it for 25 years.

winn9524

Great work! Slow and steady.

SouthernMamaUnderConsruction

You look beautiful! Congratulations on your success. You are very right the mental struggle is very real.

urloved33

well done.

wtxgamecock

Gorgeous....absolutely gorgeous! Your hard work certainly paid off!

lesbarkhouse

Looking good, half_moon. Inspiring. Keep up the positive change.

GW4321

One of the best transformations I've seen on here. Your hard work has paid off. Congrats.

missbutton82

Your starting weight is close to mine! I’m currently 179 and 5’2.. I nearly cried when I got under 180.. great transformation.

Niki_Fitz

Amazing work, you look wonderful. Thanks for sharing the mental side of your success too. That’s where it all starts.

TravisJHunt

Wow, that's an amazing transformation. Great job. You're an inspiration to us all!

half_moon

GW4321 wrote: »

One of the best transformations I've seen on here. Your hard work has paid off. Congrats.

That means so much to me. Thank you!

PartyKardy

You look UNBELIEVABLE!
If I can get ANYWHERE near this I’ll be so overjoyed!

You should be proud of yourself. I get the mental struggle. I have a fair bit of body dysmorphia too since losing almost 100lbs! It’s weird and very difficult but I have no doubts our brains will catch up to our bodies eventually!

KristaMac88

This is SO inspiring!! Way to go!

FitAndLean_5738

Nice work!
I've also been considering tracking macros but I feel like it'd be such a hassle to track. What do you do if you're somewhere where there's food that you can't necessarily track macros? Like if someone invited you over to their house and cooked dinner or something. What do you do in those situations?

half_moon

FitAndLean_5738 wrote: »

Nice work!
I've also been considering tracking macros but I feel like it'd be such a hassle to track. What do you do if you're somewhere where there's food that you can't necessarily track macros? Like if someone invited you over to their house and cooked dinner or something. What do you do in those situations?

I usually plan for it by eating lower fat and carbs that day, and higher protein for the meals before the dinner/event/whatever. Then I eat and have fun, and (sometimes) just do my best to guestimate later. I know if I have a special event, most meals have more carbs and fat than I usually eat. So that helps me balance it out. If it is a spouse's birthday or anniversary or holiday BBQ or even a rare girls night out, I always let myself have fun. Usually once a month there is a day I don't track everything. I just don't make it a weekly habit.

It has definitely made me eat out way less though. I was eating out three times a week, and now that's down to once a week. My wallet and digestion both thank me. Haha.

debtay123

Fantastic work- you look fabulous!

C0ffeenutter

Hello Half_Moon,
All i can say is well done. You must feel amazing. I have been on quite a journey over the last 22 months and I have lost 2 lbs more than you weigh😊.
Keep up the great work.

purplefizzy

I’ve never read anything that so closely told my story.
‘Inspiring’ is not long enough or dramatic enough of a word.
I’m working hard on the self-acceptance piece.
Thanks for the time you took to write this.
It changed my outlook and gave me some new tools.

robertw486

@half_moon

Amazing changes. But the changes you mention that you can't see in those photos is really a telling picture. The entire mental health, body image, confidence.... it seems you've made progress with the big picture and many aspects. The physical changes are huge, and you look great. But I'm even more impressed with the things you mention that none of us can easily see, and the fact that you are still considering those things a work in progress.

Well done young lady.

babysaffy

Well done!! That's my goal weight

MrSunshinez

That is excellent! Congrats!!!

max1mus2124

AWESOME! Keep up the great work! I also lost 60+ lbs as well, and am always looking for that extra motivation to continue to maintain a healthy life balance. Definitely not an easy thing to do when your weight fluctuates and you've hit a plateau from time to time. But have to stay positive and keep pushing forward. Gotta persevere...

NextPage

Same start, height and goal weight but 25+ years older. Love your focus on the mental as well as physical - I work out a great deal but can't seem to let go of the stuff that lays heavy on my heart and mind. Thanks for the inspiration.

claireykins86

You look amazing.. could you share what you eat on a daily basis?