100 POUNDS LOST!!! 90 in 11 months, 10 more just recently!
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size 18/20 to size 4/6...
running max 20 seconds non-stop to running 4 miles (40 minutes flat) non-stop...
low self esteem, zero confidence and almost a hatred for myself to a blossoming self esteem, high level of self confidence, and a genuine love for myself...
246 pounds to 146 pounds...
Is there anything I could ask for in the upcoming year that could possibly compare to these things???
OFCOURSE! This time, instead of focusing on my weight, Like I have done every other year around this time, which always led to failure, I finally got to put my thinking cap on, and really think of what I want most in the upcoming year... and it came to me... The simplest of all...
All I want in 2014 is health and happiness for my family! I usually beg GOD to help me lose weight, this time I am not going to "beg" GOD for anything, HE has already given me all I need... A good husband and 5 awesome kids who are healthy, happy, and full of love for life! All I ask GOD for in 2014 is to continue to bless my family with good health and happiness!
Im thankful for what I have, I am thankful for what I have accomplished, and I am thankful for what GOD has in store for me and my family in 2014!
For those of you wondering...
I am 5 foot 9
33 years old
I started my weight loss on September 17, 2012 at 246 pounds, my highest weight ever! I am 5 foot 9, and on some days, my dr measures me at 5 foot 10, so go figure... I am pretty tall! I STARTED AT A SIZE 20, AND i AM NOW FITTING INTO A SIZE 4! This, in just under 1 year!!!
I am a 33 year old mother of 5 kids, between the ages of 15 and 7. I am married, and also a full time student. I am also "mom" to 2 dogs, and 4 cats. My husband was injured in a head on car accident in 2009, leaving him with a fractured spine, putting a lot of extra responsibilities on myself. My 13 year old son has a heart condition along with asthma, which leaves us with many doctors visits, ER trips, and hospital stays. My 4 daughters are avid softball players, and so I am shuttle for them to all their practices, games, team parties, etc. My point... IM BUSY!
I had tried to lose weight numerous times before, however, I always lasted only a few weeks, then gave up. I have an all or nothing personality. I don't just want 8 chips and 1/2 bowl of salsa at a Mexican restaurant, I want more! Id rather eat a small amount on most days, just to have 1 day where I don't have to watch my intake, or count calories. With this in mind, I designed my own plan, that worked great for me. It fit my lifestyle, and kept my husband and kids happy by still allowing them days where they didn't have to live in my low calorie world.
HERES WHAT “I” DID... THIS IS WHAT WORKED FOR ***ME***
-1200 calories per day, food always measured and weighed... MFP set me at calories which were a couple hundred more each day, but I chose 1200, and mentally use the extra calories on my 2 crazy binge days each month.
- Work out 4-5 times per week, however, I do NOT eat back my exercise calories. I run about 2-3 miles per day M-F. Along with my cardio, I strength train for about 30 minutes, 3-5 times per week.
- Every other Saturday, I take a break from "dieting" and eat as I please. I still log, just so I know the "damage" I did (lol) I eat an average of 4500 calories on these 2 days per month. This gives me the opportunity to satisfy my cravings, have fun without calorie counting, and plan special occasions... for me, its like a mental reset, make it 2 weeks at a time, instead of looking at it as a long road of “dieting…”
running max 20 seconds non-stop to running 4 miles (40 minutes flat) non-stop...
low self esteem, zero confidence and almost a hatred for myself to a blossoming self esteem, high level of self confidence, and a genuine love for myself...
246 pounds to 146 pounds...
Is there anything I could ask for in the upcoming year that could possibly compare to these things???
OFCOURSE! This time, instead of focusing on my weight, Like I have done every other year around this time, which always led to failure, I finally got to put my thinking cap on, and really think of what I want most in the upcoming year... and it came to me... The simplest of all...
All I want in 2014 is health and happiness for my family! I usually beg GOD to help me lose weight, this time I am not going to "beg" GOD for anything, HE has already given me all I need... A good husband and 5 awesome kids who are healthy, happy, and full of love for life! All I ask GOD for in 2014 is to continue to bless my family with good health and happiness!
Im thankful for what I have, I am thankful for what I have accomplished, and I am thankful for what GOD has in store for me and my family in 2014!
For those of you wondering...
I am 5 foot 9
33 years old
I started my weight loss on September 17, 2012 at 246 pounds, my highest weight ever! I am 5 foot 9, and on some days, my dr measures me at 5 foot 10, so go figure... I am pretty tall! I STARTED AT A SIZE 20, AND i AM NOW FITTING INTO A SIZE 4! This, in just under 1 year!!!
I am a 33 year old mother of 5 kids, between the ages of 15 and 7. I am married, and also a full time student. I am also "mom" to 2 dogs, and 4 cats. My husband was injured in a head on car accident in 2009, leaving him with a fractured spine, putting a lot of extra responsibilities on myself. My 13 year old son has a heart condition along with asthma, which leaves us with many doctors visits, ER trips, and hospital stays. My 4 daughters are avid softball players, and so I am shuttle for them to all their practices, games, team parties, etc. My point... IM BUSY!
I had tried to lose weight numerous times before, however, I always lasted only a few weeks, then gave up. I have an all or nothing personality. I don't just want 8 chips and 1/2 bowl of salsa at a Mexican restaurant, I want more! Id rather eat a small amount on most days, just to have 1 day where I don't have to watch my intake, or count calories. With this in mind, I designed my own plan, that worked great for me. It fit my lifestyle, and kept my husband and kids happy by still allowing them days where they didn't have to live in my low calorie world.
HERES WHAT “I” DID... THIS IS WHAT WORKED FOR ***ME***
-1200 calories per day, food always measured and weighed... MFP set me at calories which were a couple hundred more each day, but I chose 1200, and mentally use the extra calories on my 2 crazy binge days each month.
- Work out 4-5 times per week, however, I do NOT eat back my exercise calories. I run about 2-3 miles per day M-F. Along with my cardio, I strength train for about 30 minutes, 3-5 times per week.
- Every other Saturday, I take a break from "dieting" and eat as I please. I still log, just so I know the "damage" I did (lol) I eat an average of 4500 calories on these 2 days per month. This gives me the opportunity to satisfy my cravings, have fun without calorie counting, and plan special occasions... for me, its like a mental reset, make it 2 weeks at a time, instead of looking at it as a long road of “dieting…”
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Awesome lady is awesome! This gal is living proof of calories-in/calories-out. You look fantastic.0 -
You are such an inspiration! i myself am 5'7 considered a "tall girl" when people say "u will look to skinny in anything under a size 9". u look phenomenal. so i would love to know how you did this and some tips u can sure would be awesome!!!0
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You look amazing! Great job!0
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wow
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You look FABULOUS!!!!!
Congratulations!!!0 -
Awesome job! You look great! I too need to lose over 100 pounds, you're an inspiration.0
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Wow, just amazing! This is my third attempt at losing weight and something just finally clicked this time, it's a lifestyle not a diet. 0
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Thanks guys! Just wanted to share to help boost some motivation! Purely calories in calories out for me, nothing else!0
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Simply wow!
I like your idea of your two free eating days.0 -
You've done an amazing job looking after your husband, kids, studying and still losing weight. An inspiration to all.0
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Congratulations! That's a seriously impressive achievement I've bookmarked your page for future inspiration. 0
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You look great and Congrats on losing so much weight. Very inspriring to those of us who are still on our jurney.0
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You look amazing! A job well done. 0
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Awesome job, you look great! Thank you for posting, very inspirational and motivating.0
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wow you look amazing!!! Congrats!!! Beautiful!0
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Amazing job.0
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Inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing.0
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I love this gif, it says so much!
Awesome job!!! You are so inspirational!! Thank you for sharing!0 -
great job0
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AMAZING. You look like a teenager again
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You look amazing!! Congrats on a job well done!0
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Wow - you look so beautiful. And thanks so much for posting the details of how you lost the weight. Your plan sounds very sensible and I like that you planned it around the kind of person you are. After all, everyone is different.
Congratulations.0 -
Stunning!0
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You are simply amazing! Congratulations on all your hard work!0
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AWESOME!!!! You look GREAT!!! AWESOME Job!!!0
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WOW! You look great! :flowerforyou:0
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You are such an inspiration! Thanks0
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thanks so much everyone! this will actually be my final success post. my first one was when i hit the 50 pound mark, then my last one was when i hit my goal weight, which was 155... it was then that i decided to go for the full 100 pound loss and take it down to 145. i honestly never thought it was possible, and i cant believe it happen! i could not have done it without mfp!!! the success threads, the tracking, the friends... it all got me to my final goal, and for that, i am forever grateful!!!0
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killed it.
nice work.0 -
u look great congratulation on 100lb lost0
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