328lbs to 190lbs

lyrics09 · July 2014

Amazing job! You look fantastic!

joakool · July 2014

Amazing ~ Congratulations!!

IMYarnCraz33 · July 2014

Congratulations!! Awesome job!

janelavalley · July 2014

Thanks for shaing, you look great. I can't exercise because of a handicap so its coming off slowly but it is possible. Your a great inspiration.:flowerforyou:

determinedgirl1 · July 2014

Love it! You look awesome.

Rebecca_1552 · July 2014

Fantastic progress!! Congrats!!

Bella65233 · July 2014

Way to go!

slimsteelerfan · July 2014

You look amazing! Thanks for inspiring all of us!

MrsATrotta · July 2014

Wow what a difference girl, keep it up!!!

Soloflyergirl2 · July 2014

You look healthy, proud, and beautiful!!! Wonderful accomplishment and it's good to celebrate along the journey!!!
:flowerforyou:

LeanJeantheFitMachine · July 2014

You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope to find the motivation to change my life, so seeing this post right now - at this very moment - is very meaningful to me.

Thank you!

Tiff050709 · July 2014

You are doing an AMAZING job! Kudos to you girl!

seren1ty74 · July 2014

Congrats!!

juliapoppins · July 2014

great job girl!!

watch_me_shinexo · July 2014

You look absolutely amazing!!! Such an inspiration, too

candidcamster · July 2014

Ahhh-Mazing! Way to go girl, that is an incredible feat and you look wonderful! Very inspirational for me as I was also in the 300's when I began (my highest was 350, currently 271-273 lbs.) working towards 150 lbs. . I wish you all of the success in the world, thank you for sharing your journey!

KezzaHobbs · July 2014

Wow you look incredible, very inspirational!

ekahnicole · July 2014

Amazing progress!

withintherose · July 2014

Not yet at my goal but I have come a long way.

wow AMAZING!!! good job keep it up.. our stats are similar but I was 358... I look at pictures and I just cant believe it!

keep it up! we will get there soon enough!

whats your goal?

My first goal that I set was 170lbs.

withintherose · July 2014

You certainly have come a long way and you look beautiful. Tell us a little more about yourself; what was your wake-up moment? What diet and exercise plan did you use? You look amazing and your experience can truly motivate others.

I was 26 years old.. and I was facing diabetes and high blood pressure. I fell down a flight of stairs and completely demolished my ankle. The damage wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't as heavy as I was. I was extremely depressed and eventually I told myself to either do something about it or I will be dead in my 30s.

I started with water aerobics and then moved to a recumbent bike and conditioned my body from there. I dropped a lot of bad habits. I got my emotional eating under control. I stopped eating fast food and had to learn to cook for myself. I had to teach myself about nutrition and strength training. I had tried personal trainers but I was never with one long enough to get into a routine, so I took their knowledge and kind of made my own meal plan and work out regiment.

I eat high protein meals and vegetables. Limited carbs and dairy. If I plateau, which is every few weeks anymore, I will either juice or eat more carbs for a few days then go back to my high protein diet.

When I started working out it was very light, moderate exercise. I didn't want to hurt myself and running at 328lbs wasn't an option for me with my ankle. Water aerobics --> recumbent bike --> treadmill --> elliptical. Strength training on circuit machines is a good way to start.

I have been lifting heavier lately with free weights, dead lifts and focusing on my *problem* areas like my arms, belly and thighs. Overall, I feel better and I can accomplish more and I see myself trying things I would have never thought of before - like a 5k or playing roller derby.

It has been two years and to lose the equivalent of another human being in such a short time and without surgery - worth it. It can be done.