One Year with MFP -- Pics*
carpediem3
Posts: 320 Member
I was diagnosed with PCOS on January 10 2011. Worst news I've ever gotten. Add borderline diabetic to that, it was a very emotional day for me. I was put on BC, and Metformin -- the highest dose. I knew I needed to lose weight, but it took hearing it from the doctor to actually do it. As of last Wednesday, I am OFF Metformin and my most recent lab results show everything is normal. The best news, my glucose level is at 88! When I started, it was 98.
From that day forward I started to make changes. I was commited to getting healthy. Not just for myself, but for my family. My kids need their mama, and I need to be healthy so I can live a full fun life with them and my hubs. I have lost a total of 72lbs since my "diagnosis day", 57 of which have been with the help of this site. Though I signed up in mid March 2011, today marks one year since I truly started the commitment of logging every day.
Since January 10 2012, I have only lost .2lb, but have also lost/gained the same 5lbs over and over...and over. A plateau I never thought I would hit, and boy did it hit hard. I had a dream one night that I had some crazy results with 30DS. The very next day I found my disc, and started. That was February 22 2012. I ended up taking about a week off last week and finished it up yesterday.
Inches lost: 4.5 overall!
I have been so obsessed with that number on the scale, I didn't even realize I was losing inches. Much to my surprise, though not a HUGE change, the before and after pics really opened my eyes. I still want to see the 160s, someday, but as long as I'm seeing physical changes the number on the scale will be secondary. Now for some pics
One of the very few pics I have of me at/near my heaviest -- 247lbs
One month after starting my weight loss journey --
And a couple from now --
Round 2 of 30DS -- completed 4/3/12 -- with a week of Killer Buns&Thighs AND 6Week6Pack
My booty is lifting ever so slightly, that excites me lol
And finally, my new Spring/Summer dress --
From that day forward I started to make changes. I was commited to getting healthy. Not just for myself, but for my family. My kids need their mama, and I need to be healthy so I can live a full fun life with them and my hubs. I have lost a total of 72lbs since my "diagnosis day", 57 of which have been with the help of this site. Though I signed up in mid March 2011, today marks one year since I truly started the commitment of logging every day.
Since January 10 2012, I have only lost .2lb, but have also lost/gained the same 5lbs over and over...and over. A plateau I never thought I would hit, and boy did it hit hard. I had a dream one night that I had some crazy results with 30DS. The very next day I found my disc, and started. That was February 22 2012. I ended up taking about a week off last week and finished it up yesterday.
Inches lost: 4.5 overall!
I have been so obsessed with that number on the scale, I didn't even realize I was losing inches. Much to my surprise, though not a HUGE change, the before and after pics really opened my eyes. I still want to see the 160s, someday, but as long as I'm seeing physical changes the number on the scale will be secondary. Now for some pics
One of the very few pics I have of me at/near my heaviest -- 247lbs
One month after starting my weight loss journey --
And a couple from now --
Round 2 of 30DS -- completed 4/3/12 -- with a week of Killer Buns&Thighs AND 6Week6Pack
My booty is lifting ever so slightly, that excites me lol
And finally, my new Spring/Summer dress --
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Excellent progress! Well done and keep it up! 0
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Excellent work. You look great!0
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So proud of you girly,you have come a long way..n we will kick that plateau in the butt! Keep up the amazing work!0
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amazing transformation! Keep up the good work!0
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It's amazing what you have accomplished in a year! PCOS can make it really tough and here you are with such great results! Keep it up and you will break through that plateau!0
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i also have PCOS, feel free to add me. you look AMAZING!0
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Amazing job! Congrats! 0
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great job!!! 0
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You look amazing! Be proud of all the hard work you put into it!!!
Congrats!!!0 -
You look AMAZING! Great job! Pretty dress!0
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Love you in your new dress!
Could you post more about your diet and exercise routine for all of us that might be in your same situation?0 -
wow, what a good job! you look GREAT!!!0
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Love you in your new dress!
Could you post more about your diet and exercise routine for all of us that might be in your same situation?
First, thank you everyone!!
I lost most of the weight by simply watching what I ate, and using my treadmill when my knee allowed it. Until I hit my plateau, I was eating 1200 and sometimes ate my exercise calories. Frustrated by the plateau, I started eating my BMR back in March. It did nothing for me as far as weight loss. I try to keep my refined sugar intake in check, though with a big sweet tooth its not easy. I don't eat white pasta/rice/bread. Everything is either multi-grain or whole grain, IF/when I eat it. And I eat at least every 2 hours.
I exercise at least 5x a week. I just finished 30DS, and have been doing JMs 6 Week 6 Pack and Killer Buns & Thighs. Recently I bought JMs dumbbell set so I have been doing some dumbbell strength training.
Any suggestions on how to break this 3 month long plateau would be greatly appreciated!0 -
Fantastic progress!0
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Wow you look amazing, congrats! I have PCOS and I'm afraid that I may be pre diabetic and I am really trying my best, I have lost about 17lbs since 1/1/12. I hope I achieve similar results! So inspiring!0
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WooHoo! Great job!! Someday I will post awesome results like this. You have been so dedicated over the past year and you are an inspiration for me to keep going 0
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What a great job you've done! You look terrific!0
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WOW...One yr of some discipline and great dedication to your lifestyle!! You look amazing!0
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Amazing! You look great! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!0
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Rubbing that body up and down and all around with swagger sauce. THAT IS AWESOME!0
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Fantastic!! :flowerforyou:0
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you look frikin FANTASTIC. your family must be SO proud.0
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You should be super proud!! Congrats! You look great!0
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well done my friend:) so inspirational 0
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great job!0
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WOW you look awesome0
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Absolutely Awesome!!! :flowerforyou:0
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Great work! I've been on somewhat of a plateau since winter too, so I feel ya.0
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Lol, just saw the "swagger sauce" comment -- I may have to use that 0
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