50 lbs lost in 4 months!
katgirl985
Posts: 212 Member
Hi there,
My name is Katie, and I am a serial yo-yo dieter, an emotional eater, and a couch potato. Well, I at least used to be.
I've tried infomercial diets and workouts, "fad" diets, and just "eating healthfully." I've sporadically worked out for most of my adult life, but when I started grad school 4 years ago that mostly went out the window and I spend a whole lot of time sitting on my booty. And there was a lot of going to bars and eating fried food, binge eating sweets, and not caring what I put in my body.
I ignored my weight for so long that I didn't realize how heavy I had gotten. The weight slowly crept on, a pound here, a pound there, and I kind of just ignored it. I ignored that the sizes on my clothing were going up and adopted the "I don't care how much I weigh, I'm healthy" attitude. Of course I was terrified to go to the doctor because I didn't want to know if I had a problem with my blood sugar or cholesterol, etc. I just wanted to live in ignorant bliss.
My friends and I decided to start a friendly, casual competition in January, and when I stepped on the scale to weigh in I can't say I was completely shocked to see that I was 296.5 lbs. Maybe not shocked, but devastated. I didn't want to admit that MY OWN ACTIONS led to me weighing nearly 300 lbs.
So I committed to myself to get healthy. And really committed. This is the first time that I have really really 100% with all of my being committed to losing the weight. That is why I always seemed to put it back on before -- I wasn't completely invested in myself.
I started eating consciously and logging every single bite on MFP. I started working out. Cardio at first, then worked up to lifting. When I hadn't "fallen off the wagon" after 10 weeks, I hired a personal trainer. It cost me a small fortune, but it was worth it! I consider it an investment in myself.
I've had numerous NSV's -- little things like being able to tie my shoes without losing my breath; having more energy; buying smaller clothing; bloodwork improving. So many positive reinforcements.
And this morning I stepped on the scale to weigh in and the number showed something that I have been anticipating for the past few weeks.
I have OFFICIALLY lost 50 pounds.
I never thought it would be possible, especially not in 4 months.
But it is. My goal was to get under 200 lbs by Christmas and I am well on pace. I will weigh less by Christmas than I did when I graduated from high school. Less than when I met my husband. (Almost there already!) I had my husband take some photos tonight because I have trouble visualizing how much I have lost. I still have a long way to go, but I am off to such a strong start I want to share!
I know I can do this! WE can do this!
Direct link to photo above: http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp260/katatdisney/Slide1.jpg
I've lost 10 x THIS AMOUNT:
Feel free to send me a friend request if you like, but please include a message. :happy:
My name is Katie, and I am a serial yo-yo dieter, an emotional eater, and a couch potato. Well, I at least used to be.
I've tried infomercial diets and workouts, "fad" diets, and just "eating healthfully." I've sporadically worked out for most of my adult life, but when I started grad school 4 years ago that mostly went out the window and I spend a whole lot of time sitting on my booty. And there was a lot of going to bars and eating fried food, binge eating sweets, and not caring what I put in my body.
I ignored my weight for so long that I didn't realize how heavy I had gotten. The weight slowly crept on, a pound here, a pound there, and I kind of just ignored it. I ignored that the sizes on my clothing were going up and adopted the "I don't care how much I weigh, I'm healthy" attitude. Of course I was terrified to go to the doctor because I didn't want to know if I had a problem with my blood sugar or cholesterol, etc. I just wanted to live in ignorant bliss.
My friends and I decided to start a friendly, casual competition in January, and when I stepped on the scale to weigh in I can't say I was completely shocked to see that I was 296.5 lbs. Maybe not shocked, but devastated. I didn't want to admit that MY OWN ACTIONS led to me weighing nearly 300 lbs.
So I committed to myself to get healthy. And really committed. This is the first time that I have really really 100% with all of my being committed to losing the weight. That is why I always seemed to put it back on before -- I wasn't completely invested in myself.
I started eating consciously and logging every single bite on MFP. I started working out. Cardio at first, then worked up to lifting. When I hadn't "fallen off the wagon" after 10 weeks, I hired a personal trainer. It cost me a small fortune, but it was worth it! I consider it an investment in myself.
I've had numerous NSV's -- little things like being able to tie my shoes without losing my breath; having more energy; buying smaller clothing; bloodwork improving. So many positive reinforcements.
And this morning I stepped on the scale to weigh in and the number showed something that I have been anticipating for the past few weeks.
I have OFFICIALLY lost 50 pounds.
I never thought it would be possible, especially not in 4 months.
But it is. My goal was to get under 200 lbs by Christmas and I am well on pace. I will weigh less by Christmas than I did when I graduated from high school. Less than when I met my husband. (Almost there already!) I had my husband take some photos tonight because I have trouble visualizing how much I have lost. I still have a long way to go, but I am off to such a strong start I want to share!
I know I can do this! WE can do this!
Direct link to photo above: http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp260/katatdisney/Slide1.jpg
I've lost 10 x THIS AMOUNT:
Feel free to send me a friend request if you like, but please include a message. :happy:
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You look fantasic! Very inspirational story
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wonderful accomplishment!!0
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amazing work! you look fabulous!! (:0
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That is awesome! You have been really dedicated! Good for you. 0
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Congratulations!!! You are making awesome progress!0
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That's great, you look amazing and happy! Congrats!0
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You look great Katie!!!!!!! You are an inspiration, for sure! We actually started at the exact same weight! I rounded it up to 297lbs. Great to see how many changes you've made on the scale, in your clothing size, and your overall physique. Thanks for sharing!0
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THAT IS MORE THAN AWESOME!!!! YAY YOU! 0
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Wow!!! Way to go0
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WOW! Awesome congrats! Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration to me. WIsh I could afford a personal trainer but with a kid on the way to BCU I can't spare much.0
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You are doing AMAZING! Way better than I ever thought I could do. I also started at 296, but I am only down to 276 and thatis in a year and 2 monthes
I really have tyo buckle down! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story! 0 -
Amazing!!!! You have done such a great job!!!! You look so good, keep up the good work. 0
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awesome job !!!!!0
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Thanks so much!
I love reading through the success stories myself, they give me so much inspiration, especially when I feel I am struggling. When I hit 50 lbs, I thought it would be a good time to share one of my own.
I really appreciate all of the positive feedback. People on this site are so helpful, friendly, and SUPPORTIVE. Thank ALL OF YOU!0 -
Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!You are doing Fantastic, I love the pics of the old clothes its so hard for a person to see the weight loss themselves, you can see your clothes don't fit but its hard to see the chenges in your own body. Your doing Great keep up the good work and you'll reach your goal in no time............................0
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woohoo!
You're doing awesome! So excited for you 0 -
Fantastic job; you look wonderful!0
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That's amazing!! Keep up the good work! You look beautiful and SO HAPPY!!0
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So inspiring. Looking forward to my 50 pound weigh loss. You so wonderful.0
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you look amazing!!! keep up the good work!!! 0
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Good for you....Awesome...keep up the good work.....very inspiring....yes...WE can do this!0
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You are my inspiration! I do not know you but I too will count every calorie and want to become a success like you. My family go on vacation in September and I hope to be 50lbs lighter. I am 5'4' and 190lbs. I need to lose the weight too. I know its my eating because I exercise everyday. Love your story!0
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I hope to do my 50 lbs in 4 months, too! I have a similar story as yours, actually, but I have a driving force you didn't mention. My husband and I desperately want a baby! I lost 26.4 lbs in 8 weeks, so I'm hoping to make my 50 lb goal in the 16 week time period, BUT my main goal is 50 lbs by Christmas! (I need small, achievable goals or I will FAIL!) Great job, thus far and good luck on the rest of your journey!
xo,
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Congratulations on your weight loss!...You look awesome.0
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You're story is so close to mine! Even the weight is about the same. Unfortunately, I surpassed the 300 mark. I began my journey at 309 pounds. That was maybe a week and a half ago. KEEP IT UP! You're an inspiration!0
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I am so proud of you, Katie. Way to go. You look beautiful!0
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you look great keep up the great work, you are an inspiration because you are doing it! congrats0
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You look great! Well done! I am in almost the same place as you, I started January 1st. I have chucked my big jeans out as I don't want to risk growing back into them! ( just kept one pair to remind me why I don't want to grow back into them!)
Keep up the good work, look forward to seeing your 100lb pics!!0 -
Well done you look amazing!0
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