200lbs+ to 135lbs - from obese to healthy (with pics)

preciousme150

so happy for you, you look great, job well done...

sarahhorrigan

How many calories are you suppose to eat on your non fasting days?

You just eat normally - so 2000 calories for a woman, 2400 (I think!) for a man. If you don't want to eat as much as that on your non fasting days, then that's fine too. I found my appetite reduced generally and I wasn't craving snacks plus my portions were just smaller. It's changed the way I think about food and I now know when I'm really properly hungry and what's just boredom / something else instead. Basically it's dead easy. Fast two days a week - stick to the 500 calories in whatever way you think (but stuff high in fibre / protein and nutritious as possible is your best bet) and eat sensibly the rest of the time. Nothing's off limits, just stick to the calorie limit on the fast days.

drechiz

Incredible work! GREAT JOB!!!

Kalee34

Congratulations! You look fabulous!!!!

sarahhorrigan

This article is exactly what I needed! I started C25K one week ago and I'm proud to say that I have been a faithful '3 times a week' runner so far....(today is week 2, day 2) but I was telling my co-workers TODAY that it seems completely unfathomable to think that I might be A RUNNER in a couple of months! I'm actually very excited and already look forward to my run. That 25 or 30 minutes is all about ME, and it's a great feeling to know that I'm taking steps to make sure my son has his mother around for a loooong time.

You *can* be a runner!! It's amazing how quickly you go from the first few weeks to running 20 minutes plus by week 6. And I would never have thought I could be a runner. I was hopeless at running when I was at school. And had never run as an adult at all. I love that I know I can run. It amazes me every time I run that I'm running. It amazes me more that I want to run and that I enjoy it. Who knew?!?! :happy:

USLJH10

Good for you !
Pat yourself on the back, you did it!

somerville52

Very well done you look great.

Sea_Witch

Did I read it right that you started all of this in January of 2003? If so that is awesome for such a short time. Either way it's awesome because you look like a new woman!

mwhite0578

Thank you for sharing! I so needed to read this! You are truly an inspiration for someone like me with 77 pounds to go. Thanks again!

Shleesme87

Congratulations! We are the same height, and started at the same weight. I just reached my halfway mark and so excited to get the last part of my journey over with so I can finally be myself again. Way to go! You are truly an inspiration.

Kadje

Congratulations! You look amazing! As others have written, I would have guessed you to be much younger.

sarahhorrigan

Did I read it right that you started all of this in January of 2003? If so that is awesome for such a short time. Either way it's awesome because you look like a new woman!

Yup. Started January 2013 and reached my goal weight last month. I feel like a new me and my husband says I look like I did when we first got together 13 years ago. The new old me maybe? :laugh:

Tiff050709

Fantastic! Very inspiring and you look amazing. You also look like you FEEL amazing. Thank you for sharing your story.

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Great hard work and dedication!

janetteluparia

I am so happy for you!! My story is very similar. I am 5 months in and getting there. I LOVE 5:2 and all the energy.

mag131

Awesome job! You look fantastic!

o2bADyer

Such an inspiring and amazing story! Congrats to you! :happy:

Imcharmed

Amazing, well done

Teddy816

Thanks for the tips, proud of you.

babyj0

What an amazing transormation! What a great inspiration!

littlelaura

you look lovely, great job!