I promised myself that I'd post this when I hit 50 lb lost

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daneslord
daneslord Posts: 31
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So, self explanatory, I've officially just lost 50 pounds. Basically since May. I credit my youthful metabolism.

Here's the thing, my whole family is heavy. Like...obese. About five years ago, my dad lost a ton of weight, and is like a stick now. That put the fear of god in my sister, who went from 210 to about 120. She's really pretty. My mom and I decided that as the two fat @$$e$ left, we needed to lose weight. I've lost 50, she's lost 65. Between us we've lost a middle schooler. If you want to find this middle schooler, look in McDonalds, Burger King, or any one of the thousands of restaurants that are peddling death. I've never been this healthy in my life. My pre-diabetes has completely resolved itself, and guys hit on me now. Like...I get asked on dates. Which, btw, awesome!

I don't contribute to the forums...I'm a lurker. But I do listen to ya'll's collective wisdom. When I'm freaking because I gained 2 lb in two days, you guys calm me down, and remind me that water + food (inside) probably accounts for it. When I screw up my diet...you remind me that tomorrow is another day. Which (thanks to MFP's day by day system (I swear to g-d, best thing ever) I get to start anew every day.

So here's to ya'll. Thanks for fifty pounds.

J. Thomas Green. Crowd-sourcing my way to skinny.
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  • NanciKay
    NanciKay Posts: 86 Member
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    good job!! :flowerforyou:
  • vikesfanmb
    vikesfanmb Posts: 291 Member
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    that is so great! :smile: congrats!
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
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    Rock on!!
  • atisketataskets
    atisketataskets Posts: 28
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    proud of you! (youthful metabolism and all)
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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    bump
  • KelleyJessee
    KelleyJessee Posts: 1
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    Congratulations!!!! That is amazing! In addition to being a goal crusher you are a funny writer! Keep living healthy! :smile:
  • SusanneWhittington
    SusanneWhittington Posts: 339 Member
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    congrats to your decision and awesome that your whole family changed their life styles. Way to go!
  • Sumijain
    Sumijain Posts: 309 Member
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    Awesome!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 703 Member
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    That's totally awesome. You should be so very proud of your accomplishment. Keep up the great work :-)
  • Vron23
    Vron23 Posts: 4
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    Wow ! thats amazing ! My whole life i been bigger and couple months i decided it was time to get in shape . Ive lost 42 pounds since then and im 8 lbs away from my 50 lb weight loss goal. but these last 8 pounds is the hardest for me to lose . So i was just wondering what are some of the major food changes that you made ?
  • daneslord
    daneslord Posts: 31
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    Wow ! thats amazing ! My whole life i been bigger and couple months i decided it was time to get in shape . Ive lost 42 pounds since then and im 8 lbs away from my 50 lb weight loss goal. but these last 8 pounds is the hardest for me to lose . So i was just wondering what are some of the major food changes that you made ?

    Honestly, I eat alot of lean cuisine for dinner (the steam fresh ones, they're usually between 200-300 calories). Hit the gym three times a week. Hard. I hate it, but while I'm there, I'm there. Lots of diet food, and when I hit my calorie limit, I stop eating.
  • lamblaw
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    Huge congrats. Five years ago I weighed 260 at 5'11" and could barely do ten pushups or a sit-up to save my life. You're doing good things for your future self -- keep at it!
  • Vron23
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    Ok perfect. What im already doing lol! .But i will try the lean cuisines . thanks i really appreciate it . Its just hard sometimes but its people like you that make me realize that its hard for everyone . so thanks ") and keep up the good work
  • daneslord
    daneslord Posts: 31
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    Ok perfect. What im already doing lol! .But i will try the lean cuisines . thanks i really appreciate it . Its just hard sometimes but its people like you that make me realize that its hard for everyone . so thanks ") and keep up the good work

    yup. there ain't no quick fix. just a long hard slog. but it's worth it.
  • Monanik
    Monanik Posts: 150
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    Nice job!
  • dsengel01
    dsengel01 Posts: 93 Member
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    Congrats to you AND your family!!!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
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    Good Job, no great job. Just chill and stay active.
  • TooFatToFit
    TooFatToFit Posts: 285 Member
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    Thank you. I come from a fat family too, and I seem to be the one most determined to do something about it. I love my parents and my sister and I worry about ALL our health. So maybe if I go first, they'll follow and we can all be happier and healthier. It's a wonderful vision to work towards. Thank you.
  • SherNY
    SherNY Posts: 87
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    Congratulations! That is very cool.
  • roxanne1690
    roxanne1690 Posts: 5
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    Way to freakin' go..........woohoooooo :)

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