One year of logging....who knew I am THAT girl?

sunriseinchaos

Hi all! This is actually my first post, but I've been lurking and so inspired by all of you, I felt like I should share.

Where to start? Well, I was always a thin child and teenager... I was active and energetic. Never once did I think I would end up over weight (despite most women in my family being over weight if not obese, I apparently thought, I'm the exception). The end of high school marked the end of my thinness.

I became much less active, but continued to eat and drink whatever I felt like, and the lbs came on, fast. By the time I got married and had my oldest son I weighed in at around 190 (I'm 5'4).

When my son was about 3, I decided that I was sick of being fat at 24 years old. I dieted.... Oh yeah I DIETED! I lost 65 lbs! My amazing lifestyle changes? Well, my young misinformed self decided VLCD was the way to go. I ate 800 calories a day, exercised 2 hours a day, and took the miracle drug Ephedra (yeah, that's supposed to be read with total sarcasm). I kept the weight off for about 18 months.... Then it came back... Fast and with a vengeance!

Fast forward the next 7 years, one divorce, a new husband, and two more children (accompanied by two c-sections) l was heavier than ever. I was topping the scales at 200 lbs, and miserable.

I didn't have a defining moment. I didn't have an epiphany. I honestly woke up one morning and said, "I'm done", and that was it. I logged into mfp and started (slowly) working out and off I went.

One year later I have gone from 198 (on a good day), to 131 lbs (I'm 5'4).

I have logged every bite of food I put in my mouth, even when it isn't pretty...

I didn't eat under my BMR.

I continued exercising and started Running! I was always the girl who said, if I was running, you should too.... Because something was definitely chasing me lol. I just signed up for my first half marathon.

I lift... I lift heavy... I love it

I used to be, "THAT girll" who didn't care about herself, now I'm "THAT girl" who cares enough about herself to never take herself for granted again!

Stats:
33 years old
5'4
SW: 198
CW: 131
UGW:120 (maybe...more about body comp)
SBF: 43%
CBF: 22.5%
Total inches lost : 60

I went from a size 18 to a size 4!

sunriseinchaos

I can't seem to get the pic working

wendyg311

Congratulations!

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Kymmu

That's great, well done!

tabbyxxcat

Oh wow, you lost so much though!!!!! Very straightforward post, especially the part about "just waking up" and deciding it has to end!!!! Totally relate on that one!!!!

Congratulations, darling :flowerforyou:

sunriseinchaos

Finally fixed the picture! Thanks guys... It's been a long year, but good one it's amazing when it all "clicks".

Yanicka1

Awesome

manny1991

Great Job! You look fantastic!

MinimalistShoeAddict

Congratulations on learning from your experience and doing things in a more healthy, sustainable way.

Good luck in your half marathon!

codycsweet

Congrats and thank you for sharing your story just what I needed for some inspiration.

Achrya

Amazing work. You look wonderful

cardbucfan

Wow! What a transformation! Congrats!

psych101

such an amazing job! lifting heavy rocks!

leahloves2run

I'm inspired and I am gonna start lifting because I hear nothing but good about it! Thank you for sharing!

CTcutie

Way to go, girl!!! You have done a great job :flowerforyou:

Laughter_Girl

Congratulations! Job very well done.

bittyers

You my dear, are a HUGE inspiration! I relate to the 'just woke up' day. I didn't have an epiphany either & I've started out slowly. I've seen some results on the scale so I can't wait to see where the rest of my journey takes me. I'm hoping it takes me as far as it has taken you!!!

Congratulations!! :flowerforyou:

amberbabb26

You look great! Wow fantastic job

puruhutika

Congratulations!! Love your toned arms. Great job.

Nurse_Christy

Great job! Do you still run? I'm running 3 days a week and lifting 3 days, and I'm wondering if that's my best plan. Thanks!

sunriseinchaos

Thanks everyone! Christy- I'm currently training for a half marathon, so I run 3-4 days a week and lift 3 days (upper body, lower body, then compounds)... To be honest, sometimes I feel like I stretch myself a bit thin (I run and lift on the same days due to the babysitting schedule at the gym... Plus I cross train 2 days a week at home with Jillian micheals and Zumba). Make sure you're listening to your body.... Take rest days, and never train the same body part two days in a row.

phuckingbadasscutie

Great job! I've had 4 c-sections and always wonder if I'll ever have a flat stomach again. You give me hope! C-sections take a toll on the stomach muscles that's for sure!

At3002

Great story, you look fantastic!

tm82001

Congratulations!! Your hard work has definitely paid off....woohoo!!

RunMyOregonBunsOff

Way to go!

GCAsMom

That's fabulous! You look great! And if I may be so bold (and not creepy, I swear!) I love the definition in your shoulders. Well done!

bobby790

You go girl:laugh:

HanamiDango

Congrats!! You look great.

RunConquerCelebrate

What a great motivational story, great job

utilena

Congratulations!!!

sunriseinchaos

Thank you! I still do have a ways to go, and more extra belly skin than would be proper to disclose :blushing: .... But I guess chasing perfection (our own version of) is what keeps motivation strong. (I do realize we can't ever achieve perfection , but it's fun trying)