80 pounds gone

jenjim2021

:flowerforyou: That is fantastic! You are doing a great job!

NattieRose80

Amazing! and very Inspiring!

viglet

Great work!!! You look awesome!!! :flowerforyou:

Tight_Fit

Amazing! I just posted my first success story today, as I too, have lost 80 lbs!

muzichick

Amazing! I just posted my first success story today, as I too, have lost 80 lbs!

Great job! It feels so wonderful, doesn't it?


And thank you everyone, for the encouragement.

anna_b1

You look incredible and must feel terrific! Way to go!

muzichick

Wonderful job! How close are you to goal?

~50 pounds away still, but I'll see where I get down to without having to get nuts, and I'll evaluate then.

ksheeler13

amazing!!! how are you doing it any helpful hints?

muzichick

I try to choose protein over carbs for meals and snacks. I avoid pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes whenever possible (I have been slacking here in the last week, and my weight loss has really slowed down, so I need to kick myself in the behind, and get back on track). I have my protein target set at 35%, carbs at 35% and fat at 30%.

I try to eat clean, and cook food myself. I spent the last few days batch cooking for the freezer, so I have convenient and healthy meals to grab when I don't have time to cook. I focus on quality foods over quantity.

I swapped out salty chip snacks for salted almonds. They have crunch and salt, and for 20 almonds, it is only ~135 calories.

I try to pair protein and fibre at every meal and snack.

I eat low fat dairy, but only when it makes sense. I don't eat those 35 calorie yogurts, I eat 0% plain greek yoghurt. I eat fat reduced cheese as well (Mmmm).

I try not to eat more than one serving of anything at a sitting. I put one serving of things onto a plate/into a bowl, put everything away, and eat my serving. Very rarely do I actually wind up going back for a second serving.

I am also kind and forgiving with myself. I am not always going to be 100% compliant with my goals, but I aim for 90%. If I want something, I generally eat a small portion of it, track it, and move forward. If I completely deprive myself, I wind up going overboard, and eating too much the next time.

I pack easy snacks in my purse, so I always have something to eat. I keep a baggie of almonds, and a protein bar in my purse. I also took a piece of brie with me to the mall the other day, so I wouldn't be tempted by the cinnamon buns that they make.

I have a fitbit, and I am trying to get to 10,000 steps a day, but I consistently get to 5,000+

I have cut out alcohol, except for a few times a month.

When I think I am hungry, but I am not sure, I try to drink some water, and wait 20 minutes. Some of the time, I find that I wasn't really hungry. I try not to eat, if I am not hungry. On the flip side though, I try to eat about every 4-5 hours, because if I wait until I am starving, I don't make the best choices.

I don't drink diet pop, or juice very often, nor do I drink milk either.

I hope some of this is helpful to someone.

dlbredesen

Great tips. Way to go!!

WallyH4EverVersion

Congratulations

Tight_Fit

Amazing! I just posted my first success story today, as I too, have lost 80 lbs!

Great job! It feels so wonderful, doesn't it?


And thank you everyone, for the encouragement.

It really does feel amazing! I never thought I'd be able to say I lost THAT much!

STLBADGIRL

Awesome job hun. Keep up the good work!!!!

tlynn141978

Way to go! Congratulations!

JulieE1002

Cpongrats! You are such an inspiration. Great tips too! I'm half way to my goal and I keep coming back to these success stories to keep me going. You are amazing!

muzichick

Cpongrats! You are such an inspiration. Great tips too! I'm half way to my goal and I keep coming back to these success stories to keep me going. You are amazing!

Thank you

I also keep coming back to the success stories for motivation. Everyone who has made changes for the better, should celebrate their successes!

Dan6000istheman

Awesome!!

Congrats!!

Aldavia

Wonderful and amazing, that is what you are! Congrats!

joepayer

Good Job.

qtfrog99

Way To go!!! You look Awesome!!!

Lyn1424

Amazing work! Good job!!

Lennonluv2

Awesome! You look great!

suz155

I love seeing these pictures,,,,,such a motivation. Congrats!!

muzichick

Since everyone seems to love pictures, here's another set from last week, at 86 pounds down.





I ran into someone I haven't seen in a few years, and he said he thought I looked like I'd lost a lot of weight, which was nice to hear. Someone else also mistook me for my younger sister

Those are size 20 pants. I was wearing a 26-28 when I started out. That top is a 2X, and without the belt, it looked like a dress.

I've never worn a high-waisted belt before, but I think I'll be doing it a lot more often, particularly if it means I can continue to wear some of my favourite tops a little longer.

mimiteh35

Fabulous! Keep up the great work!

FindingAmy77

wow, awesome job!!!! those jeans look great on you:flowerforyou:

branbuds

You are amazing! Great job!

muzichick

Thanks everyone

KaHam6

Congratulations!!! You look great!

allisonjforsyth

Fantastic work!! So happy for you!!