One year later....
Islandgirl74
Posts: 170 Member
WARNING: LONG POST. 
(before and current pics to come later).... I just have to re-read how to post.
One year ago today, I was playing tennis with my kids, and decided to snap some photos to capture the moments. Photography is a huge hobby of mine, so I always have my camera. Later, I reviewed and was disgusted with myself, and the way I looked. Fat, unhealthy, and unhappy. I had an epiphany, a wake up call, a slap in the face. Whatever you want to call it. I decided then and there, I would not turn 40(ouch!), looking like that.
I have lost weight before. I gained back most of it. I was having a tough, REALLY tough time in my life. I found myself eating a bag of chocolate chips, while laying on the couch. Or, not paying attention to what I was eating. Or, worse of all just eating until I was uncomfortably STUFFED! Plus, no exercise. Sure, I would play tennis with my kids, or basketball, but, it didn't matter because I was not in any way eating healthy. Sometimes I would eat veggies, and my kids eat pretty healthy (even though I wasn't...go figure). But, not every day, and certainly not without a high calorie meal to go with it. Interestingly enough, I have always loved to drink water, but it too didn't matter much, seeing as how my meals were so terrible.
Oh boy, has that changed!! Now, some days, I have to REMIND myself to eat. Plenty of days, I go.."oh, you know what, I forgot to eat today." Yes yes I know it's not a good thing for my metabolism and what not, and I don't recommend it. The point is that that is a HUGE change! I was never big on fast food and I have always cooked a lot, but today marks one year since I have had ANY fast food of any kind. Not a french fry has touched my lips, unless you count homemade sweet potato fries. Soda, maybe once a week if I have a coupon, or if we are having a bbq, or something like that, and it's always diet. In fact, it's been about 3 weeks since I have had soda. I still eat chocolate, but now its chocolate that comes in a protein bar, or protein shake. Veggies are now a staple. Plenty of times, I eat meat, veggies and water for dinner. Oh, now, I drink about a gallon of water a day! I jokingly said I need to install a water cooler upstairs, so I don't have to keep refilling my cup at the fridge. Lol
Not to forget...my exercise has DRASTICALLY CHANGED. I exercise roughly 5 days a week. It has become a part of my daily life. Swimming, weights, walking, hiit, running, I've done it all, and then some. I MAKE myself take rest days because it reduces the risk of injury. Know what I did today? Started week 6 of a 5k training program, where I had to run for a total of 21 minutes. At the end of the program, I should be able to run for 30 minutes straight. Then I plan on moving on to a 10k training program. Me! A runner! Blows my mind! I don't necessarily will enter a 5k or a 10k. Right now, it's a weight loss tool, but who knows!
I'm pleased as (diet) punch with myself. It hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it. I wanted to have lost more by now but, plateaus are a pain in the a**. Yep, been there. But, I refuse to give up. That's why I started running. Calorie blaster! I am close to goal, and maybe I will push it back even further. Maybe make my goal weight even less. But for now...I AM PROUD.
Stats:
starting weight: 190 (my BMI put me in the overweight category)
current weight: 157( BMI is right on healthy category) I was hoping for 155 for goal, but I might shoot for 149. We'll see.
Starting size: 14
Current size: 6 (first time EVER at this size)
(before and current pics to come later).... I just have to re-read how to post.
One year ago today, I was playing tennis with my kids, and decided to snap some photos to capture the moments. Photography is a huge hobby of mine, so I always have my camera. Later, I reviewed and was disgusted with myself, and the way I looked. Fat, unhealthy, and unhappy. I had an epiphany, a wake up call, a slap in the face. Whatever you want to call it. I decided then and there, I would not turn 40(ouch!), looking like that.
I have lost weight before. I gained back most of it. I was having a tough, REALLY tough time in my life. I found myself eating a bag of chocolate chips, while laying on the couch. Or, not paying attention to what I was eating. Or, worse of all just eating until I was uncomfortably STUFFED! Plus, no exercise. Sure, I would play tennis with my kids, or basketball, but, it didn't matter because I was not in any way eating healthy. Sometimes I would eat veggies, and my kids eat pretty healthy (even though I wasn't...go figure). But, not every day, and certainly not without a high calorie meal to go with it. Interestingly enough, I have always loved to drink water, but it too didn't matter much, seeing as how my meals were so terrible.
Oh boy, has that changed!! Now, some days, I have to REMIND myself to eat. Plenty of days, I go.."oh, you know what, I forgot to eat today." Yes yes I know it's not a good thing for my metabolism and what not, and I don't recommend it. The point is that that is a HUGE change! I was never big on fast food and I have always cooked a lot, but today marks one year since I have had ANY fast food of any kind. Not a french fry has touched my lips, unless you count homemade sweet potato fries. Soda, maybe once a week if I have a coupon, or if we are having a bbq, or something like that, and it's always diet. In fact, it's been about 3 weeks since I have had soda. I still eat chocolate, but now its chocolate that comes in a protein bar, or protein shake. Veggies are now a staple. Plenty of times, I eat meat, veggies and water for dinner. Oh, now, I drink about a gallon of water a day! I jokingly said I need to install a water cooler upstairs, so I don't have to keep refilling my cup at the fridge. Lol
Not to forget...my exercise has DRASTICALLY CHANGED. I exercise roughly 5 days a week. It has become a part of my daily life. Swimming, weights, walking, hiit, running, I've done it all, and then some. I MAKE myself take rest days because it reduces the risk of injury. Know what I did today? Started week 6 of a 5k training program, where I had to run for a total of 21 minutes. At the end of the program, I should be able to run for 30 minutes straight. Then I plan on moving on to a 10k training program. Me! A runner! Blows my mind! I don't necessarily will enter a 5k or a 10k. Right now, it's a weight loss tool, but who knows!
I'm pleased as (diet) punch with myself. It hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it. I wanted to have lost more by now but, plateaus are a pain in the a**. Yep, been there. But, I refuse to give up. That's why I started running. Calorie blaster! I am close to goal, and maybe I will push it back even further. Maybe make my goal weight even less. But for now...I AM PROUD.
Stats:
starting weight: 190 (my BMI put me in the overweight category)
current weight: 157( BMI is right on healthy category) I was hoping for 155 for goal, but I might shoot for 149. We'll see.
Starting size: 14
Current size: 6 (first time EVER at this size)
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Good for you! You've made huge changes and have achieved wonderful results. Can't wait to see your before and after pics.0
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Thanks!
I made sure to say "current" weight, rather than "after" weight, because I am still not at goal. Pictures to come soon. Still cannot figure out how to upload! Gonna reread again. Lol0 -
...pleased as "diet" punch... I like that! :-)
Wow, great stats. I hope you can do the pics...can't wait to see. And CONGRATS to you!!0 -
Glad to hear you're blowing your mind in such a good way.0
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Way to go! :flowerforyou:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1430929-a-guide-to-formatting-your-posts
This may help with posting your picture.0 -
Wow! Your story is such an inspiration to me! I see myself (though an older version) in you as I have had similar habits and they are a tough, tough thing to break. I know what you mean about how the exercise really doesn't matter if you're sabotaging that by eating poorly. I've done that for years! I'm really hoping this forum will be a force of change for me...I'm new to it. I think it will be as I've already met so many wonderfully supportive people. I'd love to count you among them. Thanks for sharing your story...it gives me hope for myself!0
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You're a fun writer! Congrats on your success and obvious happiness and confidence within yourself!0
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First of all congrats. U look amazing.
I was playing tennis with my family. Asked my daughter to take a pic and felt the same way. Asked my husband if that's the way I always look and he said yeah. And I realize I do not like the way I look. I know the pregnancies and surgeries were a part of it but it's still weird to see what I look like and deny it
Thanks for sharing.0 -
Great work you Should be proud what a great mamma and role model you are for this lovely kids-excellent!0
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Pictures....FINALLY!
Cannot recall when I took this picture, but this is where I started out. Plenty of folks told me that I didnt look bad, but, "I" thought I did. "I" was unhappy with this picture. "I" felt bad about myself. "I" wanted to change it.
I was also wearing a shirt that "hid" a good bit of my fat belly. Plenty of muffin top under there, trust me, AND I was sucking in my stomach. My jeans... a size 14.
[img]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa268/Moonchild0074/Weight loss journey/Weightlossjourney/IMG_0885_zps530e66b3.jpg[/img]
September 9, 2014. Taken at the gym. No sucking in, no muffin top under there, and I am wearing a size small.
[img]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa268/Moonchild0074/Weight loss journey/Weightlossjourney/IMG_4288_zps2a48a422.jpg[/img]0 -
Thank you for all your wonderful comments. It warms my heart.
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Congrats on your wonderful progress and success :-). Keep up the awesome work and stay as happy as you are today - you've earned it my friend!0
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Congrats! I always think of a "size 6" as being super tiny or like 120 lbs or less. I have truly learned from this site that body recomp and strength work will show much more significant results in size and inches than what the number on the scale says! Keep up the great work.0
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Congrats! I always think of a "size 6" as being super tiny or like 120 lbs or less. I have truly learned from this site that body recomp and strength work will show much more significant results in size and inches than what the number on the scale says! Keep up the great work.
As did I! I would never have guessed that at my current weight I would fit into a 6. But, unbelievably... I do!0 -
Congrats!0
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Congrats on all the positive changes!! I wish you continued success :flowerforyou:0
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Pictures....FINALLY!
[img]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa268/Moonchild0074/Weight loss journey/Weightlossjourney/IMG_0885_zps530e66b3.jpg[/img]
September 9, 2014. Taken at the gym. No sucking in, no muffin top under there, and I am wearing a size small.
[img]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa268/Moonchild0074/Weight loss journey/Weightlossjourney/IMG_4288_zps2a48a422.jpg[/img]
So glad I came back to see the pics. Size 6 at 157 is...unbelievably great!! I think I was a size 4 at 137 pounds, but I was in a size 8 when I was in the 150s.
Again CONGRATS TO YOU!!0 -
You look amazing and no where near 40!0
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So glad I came back to see the pics. Size 6 at 157 is...unbelievably great!! I think I was a size 4 at 137 pounds, but I was in a size 8 when I was in the 150s.
Again CONGRATS TO YOU!!
Thanks! I JUST hit size 6. I lost more inches than weight.0 -
You look amazing and no where near 40!
Thanks and thanks!!0 -
You look fabulous!!
And can I encourage you to go ahead and sign up for that 5K? I think it would be life transforming for you! I know you can do it.
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Well done! Congratulations!! And thanks for the inspiration. 0
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You look great. Congrats :happy:0
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Thanks for sharing! I really needed that!0
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You look much younger with this weight loss. You look gorgeous!0
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WOW.... You look fabulous.... You give all of us hope...0
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FANTASTIC! We have similar goals, weight & age.
Me: 37 yrs old
SW: 190 lbs
CW:184 lbs.
GW: 150 lbs.
I would love to see this day by Christmas. If not, I plan to enjoy the journey as long as it takes.
Best wishes and again you look amazing!
I'm also doing C25K. I'm on week 7.0 -
You look much younger with this weight loss. You look gorgeous!
Gorgeous? Me? Wow! I thank you!0 -
WOW.... You look fabulous.... You give all of us hope...
Oh my, that's so nice to hear. I'm glad.0 -
Awesome!0
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