lost 110 pounds so far with 12 more to go with pics
mart001
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A lot of you have asked for a before and after picture of me. I did not have many before pictures, as I never liked having my picture taken for obvious reasons.
Here is my story. I had issues mostly due to high blood pressure, As a lot of people, i didn’t even realize it was high, but it was about 260/140 when i had my stroke. I am very lucky I survived, although there was some damage to my left side which made even walking difficult and was in the hospital for about 35 days and went thru physical, occupational, and speech therapy, which continued for about 2 months after I left the hospital. I was paralyzed on the left side of my body, and gained about 50 pounds or so. One day a friend told me about My Fitness Pal and Fitbit, and just started 1 day and haven't stopped.
Like i tell most people, I didn’t look at how far I had to go, as it seemed unobtainable being about 120 pounds. so I started looking at what I accomplished and being happy if I lost 1 pound, or when i got to 10 pounds and saw what i was doing was working. To me that has always been the key. Getting on the scale and seeing any loss inspired me to do even more. Even if the scale didn't do what I expected, that also inspired me by making me do even more to get a result.
I started jan 4, 2013 at 282 pounds and now i am at 171. I began at a 48 inch waist and a xxl shirt, and now I am a 34 waist and a small shirt.
Just make sure your good days far outweigh your bad ones. The thing that helps me the most and what I learned, is how easy it is to gain weight and how hard it is to lose. not fair, is it? I know I can be bad a day and maybe gain a pound or so, but I also know it can take a week or two to lose that pound, and I hate going backwards. The other thing that helped me a lot was to pre log what i eat. So many times, I would go to eat something, and think, is it worth using that many calories eating this. And a lot of times, I would find myself saying no, and either not eating it or finding something less in calories. it would be like I don’t want to be left with that many few calories for the rest of the day so by pre logging, you can make that choice. I am at the point where i would rather lose that pound than eat a piece of pizza or cake. Just don’t worry about how far you have to go, look at your accomplishments and don’t worry about the scale. If you eat it and then log it, its to late, there s nothing you can do about it. That i think helped me the most along with being inspired with every little thing from losing any weight, even 1/4 of a pound, or going down in waist size, of someone just noticing you have got smaller, or just positive comments from people on here. I don’t think I could ever have done this without all the support i get from mfp and my fitbit. both very inspiring...I also now get in 12,000 steps a day almost everyday. To me it is like a job, I very rarely have a cheat day, as that just slows me down from reaching my goal. Also, I found short term goals help a lot as well. Like now I am at 171, so my next short term goal is to reach the 160's.
Anyway, here are the pics which I never thought that I would put on here.
This first one is from about when I started, Jan 4, 2013 with a 48 waist and weighing 282 pounds.
And these were taken today, April 13,2014 with a 34 waist and weihing 172 pounds with 12 pounds to my goal
Anyone that would like another friend that is on here almost all the time, feel free to add me!!!
Here is my story. I had issues mostly due to high blood pressure, As a lot of people, i didn’t even realize it was high, but it was about 260/140 when i had my stroke. I am very lucky I survived, although there was some damage to my left side which made even walking difficult and was in the hospital for about 35 days and went thru physical, occupational, and speech therapy, which continued for about 2 months after I left the hospital. I was paralyzed on the left side of my body, and gained about 50 pounds or so. One day a friend told me about My Fitness Pal and Fitbit, and just started 1 day and haven't stopped.
Like i tell most people, I didn’t look at how far I had to go, as it seemed unobtainable being about 120 pounds. so I started looking at what I accomplished and being happy if I lost 1 pound, or when i got to 10 pounds and saw what i was doing was working. To me that has always been the key. Getting on the scale and seeing any loss inspired me to do even more. Even if the scale didn't do what I expected, that also inspired me by making me do even more to get a result.
I started jan 4, 2013 at 282 pounds and now i am at 171. I began at a 48 inch waist and a xxl shirt, and now I am a 34 waist and a small shirt.
Just make sure your good days far outweigh your bad ones. The thing that helps me the most and what I learned, is how easy it is to gain weight and how hard it is to lose. not fair, is it? I know I can be bad a day and maybe gain a pound or so, but I also know it can take a week or two to lose that pound, and I hate going backwards. The other thing that helped me a lot was to pre log what i eat. So many times, I would go to eat something, and think, is it worth using that many calories eating this. And a lot of times, I would find myself saying no, and either not eating it or finding something less in calories. it would be like I don’t want to be left with that many few calories for the rest of the day so by pre logging, you can make that choice. I am at the point where i would rather lose that pound than eat a piece of pizza or cake. Just don’t worry about how far you have to go, look at your accomplishments and don’t worry about the scale. If you eat it and then log it, its to late, there s nothing you can do about it. That i think helped me the most along with being inspired with every little thing from losing any weight, even 1/4 of a pound, or going down in waist size, of someone just noticing you have got smaller, or just positive comments from people on here. I don’t think I could ever have done this without all the support i get from mfp and my fitbit. both very inspiring...I also now get in 12,000 steps a day almost everyday. To me it is like a job, I very rarely have a cheat day, as that just slows me down from reaching my goal. Also, I found short term goals help a lot as well. Like now I am at 171, so my next short term goal is to reach the 160's.
Anyway, here are the pics which I never thought that I would put on here.
This first one is from about when I started, Jan 4, 2013 with a 48 waist and weighing 282 pounds.
And these were taken today, April 13,2014 with a 34 waist and weihing 172 pounds with 12 pounds to my goal Anyone that would like another friend that is on here almost all the time, feel free to add me!!!
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Wow, look at you! That is an amazing transformation!!0
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You're right that it's so much easier to gain than it is to lose. Your story and pics are a testament to your hard work. Fantastic job! Thank you for sharing!0
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That's amazing!!! Congratulations!!0
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Brilliant! Very inspiring and great advice - thank you 0
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you look amazing! be proud of who you are and all you have done!0
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You look fantastic, and so happy!0
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you are a wonderful inspiration! you look fantastic. congrats.0
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Wow, you look great!0
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Wut a inspiration0
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Wow is right !!! This is why so many on MFP look up to you !!! You are a perfect example of why MFP works !!0
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So awesome! You look amazing!0
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Wow. You are a tremendous inspiration to us all! I am so glad you shared your story and pictures!0
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That is incredible and so inspirational! You have done a good job and I can only imagine how much better you feel.0
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Wow!! You look great!!0
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That is a complete transformation0
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Awesome job! Well done!0
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congrats!!!0
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What a amazing person you are......your sound advice has started me up again......thank you for putting me back on my track.....thank you again......0
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I echo everyone else's congratulations and exclamations. You are truly inspirational and you look so well and healthy. Thank you for sharing.0
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You look amazing; thank you so much for sharing your story!0
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You look fantastic! Congratulations and thank you for your inspirational words.0
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Fantastic job!! Wow!0
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Wow, that's fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your story. What an inspiration!0
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Awesome job! Congratulations! Your story is very inspiring 0
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Wow u r such an insperation if u can do then we all can do it I bet you feel a whole lot happiernow that you can do so much more its so amazing seeing your before and afters Im just so kotivated after seeing you pictures thank you for sharing with us!! 0
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Way to go!0
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Marty, thank you for posting your pics. I've been on a two week plateau and you're giving me such inspiration to keep at it. Congratulations on an amazing transformation!0
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You look like a different person. Great Job!0
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Such an amazing story and you are such a wonderful person! I'm glad I somehow found you as a friend here on MFP! You are so very inspiring! Congrats ~ you deserve it! 0
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