116lbs in a Year

lovemehobo
lovemehobo Posts: 28
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Okay so I didn't really think I'd ever do one of these but today I thought "what the hell lets go with it"

It starts kind of weird, nearly a year ago I needed to buy more underwear and when I got home and tried to wear them they didn't fit. That was a real low point, I can't even fit in my underwear. So instead of admitting my size and buying a larger pair I decided to get off my a** and do something about it.

I started off at 113 kg (253lbs) thinking I was a hopeless case, I'd come on the MFP forums every day looking at everyone's success stories and feel motivated, "If they can do it so can I" and that I am hoping that maybe just one person will get that same motivation by my story.

There isn't much more to it. I was already a vegetarian, but I did start eating healthier I suppose. I did 40 minutes a day on the treadmill, and then eventually I peaked at 140 minutes a day on an exercise bike. Along the way, I picked up some bad habits and I picked up some great habits, my whole personality changed... I went from crippling shyness to bubbly confidence. All that fun stuff.

Now I exercise an hour and a half a day I am hoping to drop back to an hour when I reach my 'official' goal
I still eat what ever I want, but as long as it's within reason, I do have a few bad days where I will eat a little too much chocolate but every day is an new day and you can't focus on what you have done, but what you're going to do.

TL;DR
I felt sorry for myself and did something about it

I am unsure of how to do pictures so I hope this works, other wise, just click my profile and go through there

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  • DDHunnie
    DDHunnie Posts: 31 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
  • kamp150
    kamp150 Posts: 75 Member
    AMAZING!!! GREAT MOTIVATION!!
  • Susay2942
    Susay2942 Posts: 211 Member
    What a beauty you have created! The sky is the limit :)
  • V4everfit
    V4everfit Posts: 46 Member
    Omg! A huge years transformation. You look great.
  • kapzilla
    kapzilla Posts: 84 Member
    You are absolutely beautiful. what an inspiration! Great job :)
  • janica2333
    janica2333 Posts: 16
    Wow! congrats! I'm starting around the same weight as when you started. I'm looking to lose over a 100lbs . You truly inspire me!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,409 Member
    Wow. Congratulations on saving your own life.

    You are beautiful.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Well done you! Well done!
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Wow....impressive! Congrats.
  • Sunshine2plus2
    Sunshine2plus2 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Congrats!
  • treesponge
    treesponge Posts: 32 Member
    Amazing!

    You make me feel like I can do this!
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    Congratulations, you have a lot to be proud of and good for you that you took action before your body suffered long term damage to your organs and joints. You look fantastic and are an inspiration to so many others. Thanks for sharing your personal story, I like when someone allows us to see the personal side of their story. Thank goodness for underwear that won't fit right?
  • mslee369
    mslee369 Posts: 29
    You look absolutely amazing. Congrats
  • emmaelisenl
    emmaelisenl Posts: 39 Member
    What a great story, I had the same, not with buying underwear but I just had enough all of a sudden. Never was motivated to loose weight before but I suddenly had. Been doing it for 3 weeks now and my motivation grows on a daily base.
  • Zoejohnse91
    Zoejohnse91 Posts: 227 Member
    You are INCREDIBLE! WELL DONE! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!:flowerforyou:
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    Amazing transformation- very inspiring!
  • mel5580
    mel5580 Posts: 60 Member
    Congrats..you look fabulous and beautiful!!!!!
  • sunnshhiine
    sunnshhiine Posts: 727 Member
    Okay so I didn't really think I'd ever do one of these but today I thought "what the hell lets go with it"

    It starts kind of weird, nearly a year ago I needed to buy more underwear and when I got home and tried to wear them they didn't fit. That was a real low point, I can't even fit in my underwear. So instead of admitting my size and buying a larger pair I decided to get off my a** and do something about it.

    I started off at 113 kg (253lbs) thinking I was a hopeless case, I'd come on the MFP forums every day looking at everyone's success stories and feel motivated, "If they can do it so can I" and that I am hoping that maybe just one person will get that same motivation by my story.

    There isn't much more to it. I was already a vegetarian, but I did start eating healthier I suppose. I did 40 minutes a day on the treadmill, and then eventually I peaked at 140 minutes a day on an exercise bike. Along the way, I picked up some bad habits and I picked up some great habits, my whole personality changed... I went from crippling shyness to bubbly confidence. All that fun stuff.

    Now I exercise an hour and a half a day I am hoping to drop back to an hour when I reach my 'official' goal
    I still eat what ever I want, but as long as it's within reason, I do have a few bad days where I will eat a little too much chocolate but every day is an new day and you can't focus on what you have done, but what you're going to do.

    TL;DR
    I felt sorry for myself and did something about it

    I am unsure of how to do pictures so I hope this works, other wise, just click my profile and go through there

    38658700_6881.jpg
    38658700_4217.jpg

    You look amazing! Well done and congrats!!

    Also, your 2013 picture on the bottom right looks like Jessica Capshaw (AKA Arizona Robbins from Grey's Anatomy) -- gorgeous!
  • Livin4me1969
    Livin4me1969 Posts: 745 Member
    You looks amazing and you are definately inspiring! You have to be so proud of what you have done! Great work!!! :drinker:
  • hiddensmiles21
    hiddensmiles21 Posts: 91
    CONGRATS!! You look so happy! :)
  • PhearlessPhreaks
    PhearlessPhreaks Posts: 890 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing. (And I agree with another poster about looking like Jessica Capshaw) What is your height, if I may ask?
  • diana_marie8302
    diana_marie8302 Posts: 84 Member
    Congrats!!! You look absolutely fantastic! :bigsmile:
  • drechiz
    drechiz Posts: 21 Member
    Wow that is hard work! You did so well! CONGRATS!
  • PolacaFL
    PolacaFL Posts: 213 Member
    Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing! :)
  • 19TaraLynn84
    19TaraLynn84 Posts: 739 Member
    Awesome story! You are absolutely gorgeous!

    It's funny, though, my underwear not fitting was one of the things that woke me up, too. It's an awful feeling when the front of your undies keeps rolling down your fat stomach. ????
  • phillrn
    phillrn Posts: 338 Member
    That is AWESOME!!!!Congrats on your success:)
  • bamadwl
    bamadwl Posts: 111 Member
    Wonderful testimonial! I love to hear when someone doesn't make excuses or blame someone or some thing, but instead takes charge, puts on their big girl / big boy britches and gets to work. Yes it takes hard work and discipline, but as you've shown it is soooo worth it. Great job!
  • gdurham2014
    gdurham2014 Posts: 27 Member
    Amazing! you look awesome. Congratulations
  • heathyrs
    heathyrs Posts: 1
    That is amazing!! you look beautiful before and after though!! way to go, this is a huge accomplishment and success story!! I am trying my own. I am down 39Lbs in 2 months so far. My total goal to lose is 110, so, I am hopeful!:happy:
  • shaynepoole
    shaynepoole Posts: 493 Member
    congrats! awesome success

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