PHOTO ONLY SUCCESS STORIES!

bigjonb4116 · May 2018

27 months in to my journey 190Lbs lost so far,CICO, (pic says 188Lbs but that was a week ago), 456Lbs (32.6st) starting weight, current weight 19st (266Lbs) , 62"waist down to 44" waist, BMI was 68 now down to 39.6... the journey continues

avagrace44 · May 2018

bigjonb4116 wrote: »

27 months in to my journey 190Lbs lost so far,CICO, (pic says 188Lbs but that was a week ago), 456Lbs (32.6st) starting weight, current weight 19st (266Lbs) , 62"waist down to 44" waist, BMI was 68 now down to 39.6... the journey continues

An example of tremendous determination and motivation, very inspiring! Congratulations! Wishing you continued success in your journey to your goal.

bigjonb4116 · May 2018

Thank You avagrace44

mcfaddenc935 · May 2018

Start weight: 170
Current weight:137
Goal weight:120

dsboohead · May 2018

mcfaddenc935 wrote: »

Start weight: 170
Current weight:137
Goal weight:120

You look over the top great! What are your key points to your success?

mcfaddenc935 · May 2018

mcfaddenc935 wrote: »

Start weight: 170
Current weight:137
Goal weight:120

You look over the top great! What are your key points to your success?[/quote]

Thank you so much!!! You have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you for making my day a little brighter☺️
Patience and consistency! This was over the time frame of almost four years. I started off with just making little life changes and that got the ball rolling for me. I changed my coffee order, I changed my bread to from white wonder bread to whole wheat fiber one bread (50 calories a slice)! I looked for better alternatives and took out unnecessary calories while still eating the same. I started learning more about fitness and nutrition along the way. I don’t deprive myself of food I love but I do also struggle with binge eating disorder. For a long time I thought my habits were normal becuase my family used the same coping mechanisms( food) to try to make myself feel better. After seeing that my life didn’t have to be a cycle of guilt, shame, and emotional issues, I made that my main focus for a while. I started taking better care of myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I started to appreciate my body for the journey it has lead me on. I don’t hate myself as much which I never thought that could happen.

Aside from that, I do get frustrated when I don’t see results. You need to have patience if your fitness journey will take off. Taking measurements and pictures is the BEST way to see how your body is changing.

I go to the gym usually 3-5 days a week. I HATE cardio but I will force myself to do 20-30 mins everytime I go. I switch it up between running on the treadmill (HIIT) stairmaster, and elliptical. Then I either use free weights, or lift with machines. I save Instagram videos from Kelseywells, ashlensandefur, krissycela, and stef_fit. I used their videos and copied what they did until I felt comfortable at the gym. Now I use it for ideas if I’m not sure what I want to target that day.

So be patient, stay with it, do it for yourself, and don’t stop even if you feel like nothings changed! You can reach your goals and it is possible to feel comfortable in your own skin! I wish you the best of luck with your journey and I hope this was helpful! ❤️

breemariee920 · May 2018

This is by far my favorite thread!!! Whenever I am feeling a lack of motivation I hop on here and look at all of you guys fantastic progress!!!! You all should be so thrilled with where you have come to now. Someday I am hoping to have my own before and after story.

projectsix · May 2018

mcfaddenc935 wrote: »

Start weight: 170
Current weight:137
Goal weight:120

Very nice job! You're adorable, freckles.

dsboohead · May 2018

mcfaddenc935 wrote: »

mcfaddenc935 wrote: »

Start weight: 170
Current weight:137
Goal weight:120

You look over the top great! What are your key points to your success?

Thank you so much!!! You have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you for making my day a little brighter☺️
Patience and consistency! This was over the time frame of almost four years. I started off with just making little life changes and that got the ball rolling for me. I changed my coffee order, I changed my bread to from white wonder bread to whole wheat fiber one bread (50 calories a slice)! I looked for better alternatives and took out unnecessary calories while still eating the same. I started learning more about fitness and nutrition along the way. I don’t deprive myself of food I love but I do also struggle with binge eating disorder. For a long time I thought my habits were normal becuase my family used the same coping mechanisms( food) to try to make myself feel better. After seeing that my life didn’t have to be a cycle of guilt, shame, and emotional issues, I made that my main focus for a while. I started taking better care of myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I started to appreciate my body for the journey it has lead me on. I don’t hate myself as much which I never thought that could happen.

Aside from that, I do get frustrated when I don’t see results. You need to have patience if your fitness journey will take off. Taking measurements and pictures is the BEST way to see how your body is changing.

I go to the gym usually 3-5 days a week. I HATE cardio but I will force myself to do 20-30 mins everytime I go. I switch it up between running on the treadmill (HIIT) stairmaster, and elliptical. Then I either use free weights, or lift with machines. I save Instagram videos from Kelseywells, ashlensandefur, krissycela, and stef_fit. I used their videos and copied what they did until I felt comfortable at the gym. Now I use it for ideas if I’m not sure what I want to target that day.

So be patient, stay with it, do it for yourself, and don’t stop even if you feel like nothings changed! You can reach your goals and it is possible to feel comfortable in your own skin! I wish you the best of luck with your journey and I hope this was helpful! ❤️
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Patience is key isn't it! You had your demons but they didn't define You! Family must be so proud!
If you were my daughter I would be I would be showing you off to everyone

slcardinal14 · May 2018

Progress so far ☺️

Elo_getsfit · May 2018

40 pounds down in 6 months. 250 to 210. I love the way I feel mentally and emotionally as well as physically... I am nowhere near where I want to be yet but now I believe I can.

dsboohead · May 2018

Eloisa85 wrote: »

40 pounds down in 6 months. 250 to 210. I love the way I feel mentally and emotionally as well as physically... I am nowhere near where I want to be yet but now I believe I can.

Are these the same two people....you healthy looking young lady!?

ek0513 · May 2018

I did a volunteer build day for Habitat for Humanity, so I had to compare todays picture with a picture from the last time I was rebuilding a home.

REDMANIV · May 2018

Eloisa85 wrote: »

40 pounds down in 6 months. 250 to 210. I love the way I feel mentally and emotionally as well as physically... I am nowhere near where I want to be yet but now I believe I can.

Very inspiring! 40 pounds gone is nothing to shake a stick at : ). Great job so far and you will be kicking the doors down to your goals in no time flat if you keep at it. Awesome!

PlaceboFX · May 2018

At my heaviest I was close to 200 pounds. My weight loss was not linear, I had several failed weight loss attempts over the next couple years, where I'd drop 5-15 pounds, then fall completely off the wagon.
Eventually it finally stuck and I made a full lifestyle change. I'm now around 143.

REDMANIV · May 2018

PlaceboFX wrote: »

At my heaviest I was close to 200 pounds. My weight loss was not linear, I had several failed weight loss attempts over the next couple years, where I'd drop 5-15 pounds, then fall completely off the wagon.
Eventually it finally stuck and I made a full lifestyle change. I'm now around 143.

Congratulations! You look great. Thank you for the share. I too am attempting to stick to a lifestyle change that i hope will lead me to getting to a maintaining a very healthy weight for the remainder of my life.