11 months -60 lbs with pics

cjwolfjen
cjwolfjen Posts: 323 Member
edited November 11 in Success Stories
Lost 60 lbs. First 30 lbs took me 7 months, just calorie counting but not trying my "hardest" to eat the correct foods (i.e. healthy, natural, clean. less carbs and starches, more protein and fiber, you get the idea). Also walked and did exercise dvd's at home. Although the first 30 lbs took a long time to come off it was still motivating and I enjoyed the freedom to eat whatever kind of food I wanted and the occasional "cheat" day.

Then I decided to try a specific, low calorie, clean eating type diet. It consisted of many things the basic idea was: no carbs, no sugars, no starches, no dairy, no oils. Half my body weight in oz. of water each day (roughly a gallon of water or more each day). This diet was extremely difficult in the discipline aspect. But very easy once you got into the groove, and it became habit. During this time I lost another 30 lbs, however it only took me about 50 days.

I took a few weeks off, upped my calories and introduced other foods. Ate maintenance levels, and worked out (did not workout much during the low calorie diet). Overall I have lost 60 pounds and have just started my strict diet again. Ready to shed even more weight. YES losing weight fast was fun, addicting, and empowering, but losing it slowly also taught me many things as well. I have learned so much about food, myself, and my own abilities and limitations.

My goals now are to reach ONEderland, workout a lot more to build strength and tone/tighten up loose skin. Now that I'm thinner, I want to be stronger and more physically active. This journey isn't just about a pant size, its about trying to eat right, drink plenty of water, EXERCISE (something I struggle to keep up with) and most importantly- NOT beat yourself up when you make mistakes. They call it a journey for a reason. Embrace it and push forward! :)

Here are my pictures. In the BEFORE pics I am roughly 250-270 lbs in my AFTER pics I am roughly 205 lbs.


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  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    wow fantastic! you look great!
  • 4jenniferk
    4jenniferk Posts: 307 Member
    great results.... the hard work shows:)
  • emfilomena
    emfilomena Posts: 120
    WOW! A world of difference :) You look wonderful!
  • ruffalicious
    ruffalicious Posts: 779 Member
    GIRL YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! i am so inspired. thank you ;))
  • santamommy
    santamommy Posts: 88
    Wow! What an inspiration you are! You are doing a great job! I have been struggling to get to 25 lbs in 13 weeks and I am 1 lb away. Ready to go for the next 25. I still have 100 or a little more too loose. Add me if you like, I would like to hear more about the clean eating because ive been eating what ever I want.
  • Hopelessone
    Hopelessone Posts: 270 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! Congrats
  • cjwolfjen
    cjwolfjen Posts: 323 Member
    Thank you guys :)
  • Blueyz82
    Blueyz82 Posts: 151
    wow, that is awesome! great job!
  • DietPep1978
    DietPep1978 Posts: 202
    Wowie! Congratulations and thank you for sharing! Your hard work is paying off!
  • JayPeazy
    JayPeazy Posts: 89 Member
    Well done Miss Lady!
  • bskupien
    bskupien Posts: 58 Member
    You look awesome! Way to go! I know I should cut out more white carbs, sugars, and processed foods and am inspired by this. Thanks!
  • readytolivelife
    readytolivelife Posts: 1
    Congrats to you you look happy and healthy!
  • bcc112986
    bcc112986 Posts: 362 Member
    You have done so great. Congratulations. :)
  • peachied
    peachied Posts: 117 Member
    Congratulations on your success! You look wonderful!
  • TiffanySuscheck
    TiffanySuscheck Posts: 123 Member
    that's just amazing! you look great!
  • tiffvea
    tiffvea Posts: 51
    When you started the eat clean diet, was there any plan you followed, or book purchased to help guide you? Also, congrats!:smile:
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    Fabulous Job!! You look lovely:flowerforyou:
  • jenbison
    jenbison Posts: 38
    Wow, you look really great. You do not look like you weigh 205. You look fit and healthy. Congratulations!
  • betholiver
    betholiver Posts: 70
    Wow Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • t8tersalad
    t8tersalad Posts: 85 Member
    Congrats! I am very interested in the clean eating diet you used:)
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    You are so beautiful and wonderful and have done such an AMAZING job!

    I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO proud of you!
  • cjwolfjen
    cjwolfjen Posts: 323 Member
    You are so beautiful and wonderful and have done such an AMAZING job!

    I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO proud of you!

    Thanks Cory! That means a lot coming from you!
  • cjwolfjen
    cjwolfjen Posts: 323 Member
    Wow, you look really great. You do not look like you weigh 205. You look fit and healthy. Congratulations!

    Everyone keeps telling me I look like I weigh 150-160 and I'm happy about that. But I see myself naked, LOL I know the truth. I am not nearly as "fit" or "healthy" as I could be. I am just thinner and my clothes fit well!
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss! Just wondering how tall are you?
  • timdc2
    timdc2 Posts: 1 Member
    Very impressive - keep it up.
  • 99Tinkerbell
    99Tinkerbell Posts: 384
    Amazing... Congrats on your loss!
  • DBiddle69
    DBiddle69 Posts: 682 Member
    Awesome job! You look great!!
  • addies_mom
    addies_mom Posts: 40
    You look great! As a fellow Mommy to a LO born last year, I'm inspired by you :)
  • weightloss12345678
    weightloss12345678 Posts: 377 Member
    congrats!!!
  • Sophie983
    Sophie983 Posts: 119 Member
    Amazing! Great job!
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