one year later and 81lbs lighter!! Thanks MFP
curlysue06
Posts: 98 Member
*s/n: This is a short note. Once I reach my goal, I’ll write in more detail about my journey!
“The difference between try and triumph is that little umph”.
It took me 365 days to go from 250lb to 163lbs, from pant size 22-24 to 10-11, from shirt size xxl to size M. It took just 365 days of sweat, tears, motivation, faith and love to change my life for the better. Boy, I thought I would never make it!
“It’s supposed to take 21 days before doing something constantly becomes a habit. Just think: 21 days without binging can become a lifetime. 21 days of going to the gym will make you not even think twice about going anymore. 21 days of saying ‘no, thank you’ to sugary treats. All it takes it 21 days. Why not start now?” The very first words I read when I decided to change my life into a healthier and better one. I remember just sitting there & thinking, "Ok, Amanda. All you have to do is make it through the first month and it'll become a little easier." And here I am, 365 days later a whole new person.
I’ve been big all my life. Unhealthy all my life. It never bothered me because I carried myself with such high confidence that being overweight didn’t seem to be a problem. Until last year, when I reached my heaviest of 250lbs. I was drinking, eating out all of the time, not exercising, depressed etc. So on July 16th, 2011 when I was out of breath from just walking to check the mail I then realized ' ENOUGH'. I went to the mirror and stared at myself for a few mins and then I said, "I love you. For far too long, you have been hurting yourself. For far too long, you’ve been treating the one sure thing you have in this life (your body) like a waste basket. Again, I love you, but it’s time to be a better you."
And from that moment on I haven't looked back...
If you were ask what was easier, college or losing weight!? Id answer college. This indeed has been the hardest endeavor, both physically and emotionally, I’ve ever done. The physical being of me was expected to change. I knew I was going to lose weight and that my body was going to change for the better. What I did NOT expect was how my spiritual and emotional being would change. I’ve learned to listen to me more instead of all the static noise that surrounds me. I’ve learned to share what is bothering me more instead of oppressing it and then binge eating. I’ve learned to handle stress in a healthier manner rather fixating on food. I’ve learned that I have determination and control. On days that were really tough, I pushed through it and kept working out & eating right. Because of this, I found strength I never knew I had.
I was taught to love who i am and to always be strong and confident. And I believe I’ve always lived in such a way. However, this whole weight loss journey made me realize I wasn’t always strong and confident. Through this journey of mine, I’ve learned to truly be with confidence and strength. I’ve found my true voice. A voice that was deep within, locked up, and it has officially been found. I mean what a miraculous thing to have happen by just making the decision to live healthier.
“In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”
One of the greatest thing to come out of this new lifestyle of mine is the appreciation and love of people… I am so thankful for the people I’ve met along the way. I honestly don’t think I would have made it this far if I didn’t have so many people standing by my side. Through the ramblings, the bad days and the successes you all have been there. A lot of people contacted me (whether it be: strangers who have heard of my journey, old high school friends or simply close friends & family) about how I have helped them to start their own healthy way of living. And though I’m happy that this journey of mine has been able to make an impact that I never thought was possible, the truth is, you all were the ones who motivated & changed my life. I’ll never be able to pay you back for all the love and support you’ve given me. I am more grateful than you’ll ever know…ever.
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”
I have never been as high off of life as I currently am… This year everything changed for the good, starting with losing weight. My journey isn’t over. I still have roughly 30 lbs to lose and some more spiritual and emotional healing to do. But to be honest, once I reach my goal weight, I don’t think this journey will end there. That pleases me because, I never want to stop/lose the will to grow and evolve into a better version of me than I was the day before…
I’m looking forward to this coming year. Thank you everyone, for coming along for the ride And I hope you continue to ride beside me.
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
“The difference between try and triumph is that little umph”.
It took me 365 days to go from 250lb to 163lbs, from pant size 22-24 to 10-11, from shirt size xxl to size M. It took just 365 days of sweat, tears, motivation, faith and love to change my life for the better. Boy, I thought I would never make it!
“It’s supposed to take 21 days before doing something constantly becomes a habit. Just think: 21 days without binging can become a lifetime. 21 days of going to the gym will make you not even think twice about going anymore. 21 days of saying ‘no, thank you’ to sugary treats. All it takes it 21 days. Why not start now?” The very first words I read when I decided to change my life into a healthier and better one. I remember just sitting there & thinking, "Ok, Amanda. All you have to do is make it through the first month and it'll become a little easier." And here I am, 365 days later a whole new person.
I’ve been big all my life. Unhealthy all my life. It never bothered me because I carried myself with such high confidence that being overweight didn’t seem to be a problem. Until last year, when I reached my heaviest of 250lbs. I was drinking, eating out all of the time, not exercising, depressed etc. So on July 16th, 2011 when I was out of breath from just walking to check the mail I then realized ' ENOUGH'. I went to the mirror and stared at myself for a few mins and then I said, "I love you. For far too long, you have been hurting yourself. For far too long, you’ve been treating the one sure thing you have in this life (your body) like a waste basket. Again, I love you, but it’s time to be a better you."
And from that moment on I haven't looked back...
If you were ask what was easier, college or losing weight!? Id answer college. This indeed has been the hardest endeavor, both physically and emotionally, I’ve ever done. The physical being of me was expected to change. I knew I was going to lose weight and that my body was going to change for the better. What I did NOT expect was how my spiritual and emotional being would change. I’ve learned to listen to me more instead of all the static noise that surrounds me. I’ve learned to share what is bothering me more instead of oppressing it and then binge eating. I’ve learned to handle stress in a healthier manner rather fixating on food. I’ve learned that I have determination and control. On days that were really tough, I pushed through it and kept working out & eating right. Because of this, I found strength I never knew I had.
I was taught to love who i am and to always be strong and confident. And I believe I’ve always lived in such a way. However, this whole weight loss journey made me realize I wasn’t always strong and confident. Through this journey of mine, I’ve learned to truly be with confidence and strength. I’ve found my true voice. A voice that was deep within, locked up, and it has officially been found. I mean what a miraculous thing to have happen by just making the decision to live healthier.
“In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”
One of the greatest thing to come out of this new lifestyle of mine is the appreciation and love of people… I am so thankful for the people I’ve met along the way. I honestly don’t think I would have made it this far if I didn’t have so many people standing by my side. Through the ramblings, the bad days and the successes you all have been there. A lot of people contacted me (whether it be: strangers who have heard of my journey, old high school friends or simply close friends & family) about how I have helped them to start their own healthy way of living. And though I’m happy that this journey of mine has been able to make an impact that I never thought was possible, the truth is, you all were the ones who motivated & changed my life. I’ll never be able to pay you back for all the love and support you’ve given me. I am more grateful than you’ll ever know…ever.
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”
I have never been as high off of life as I currently am… This year everything changed for the good, starting with losing weight. My journey isn’t over. I still have roughly 30 lbs to lose and some more spiritual and emotional healing to do. But to be honest, once I reach my goal weight, I don’t think this journey will end there. That pleases me because, I never want to stop/lose the will to grow and evolve into a better version of me than I was the day before…
I’m looking forward to this coming year. Thank you everyone, for coming along for the ride And I hope you continue to ride beside me.
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
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You have done AMAZINGLY well! People on here like you really inspire those who have only just started the race
Damm right you should be pleased with yourself! Loved reading your story and can't wait to here more when you get to goal. By the way, what is your goal? And do you mind if i ask your height? x 0 -
You look absolutely fantastic!0
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Congratulations, and thank you so much for sharing! Well done))) 0
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thanks so much. I remember starting out looking at all the success stories and thinking, "i hope i make it." and here i am!! I seriously wouldnt have made it this far without MFP. Thank you for taking the time to read my story! I am 5'2 and my goal is to be 135.0
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Yay for you! You look beautiful!0
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You are amazing! Great job!0
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Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh...you look fabulous! Thank you for sharing you're story!
You are always so supportive and motivational and you really inspire me!
Well done you look beautiful
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This is amazing! You have definitely inspired me to walk away from the break-room donuts this morning lol. You're beautiful and should be so proud of yourself. Heck, I'm proud for you! Great job 0
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You've done amazing and look fantastic well done!!
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I love your story!0
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you look great! congrats0
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awe inspiring !0
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awe inspiring and very emotional. You have every right to be so very proud of youself!0
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Beautifuly written and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey!!!0
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Amazing! Thank you for sharing your story!! You look so happy and healthy! 0
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Awesome & Inspirational! You look good.0
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Your story is so encouraging and I was surprise to see in your pictures how young you are. Thanks for sharing and for being an inspiration to the rest of us.0
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My biggest thing is sweets, but your right 21 days to form a habit... I need to keep a countdown calender with me and try to use this method for not eating sweets. Good story btw :-)0
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You look awesome! And I really enjoyed your story :happy:0
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You are sooo darn adorable...congratulations and thanks for all your support and inspiration.....:flowerforyou:0
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Your post made me cry! I am so happy for you and I think you are a very smart girl to start this journey early in your life as opposed to waiting till you are in your 40's to try to change your life. Thank you for helping to inspire me today!0
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I wish MFP had some of the features as facebook such as liking comments and personally responding to each one. Thank you so much for the support and kind words. Thanks for taking the time to read my story! I PROMISE this is possible! you can do it. A year ago i thought id never be posting in the success forum but here i am. It wont be easy as. a matter of fact, losing weight is going to be the hardest thing youll have to do but you will be successful!
Create a healthy eating plan- remember youre doing this to be healthy NOT skinny. I say that because many believe you have to go on a crazy diet. NO. If you cook and eat healthier, youll drop the weight fast. **Once you have your goal weight in mind, calculate and figure out how many calories youre supposed to be eating if you were at that healthy weight... for instance: my goal is to be 135lb... since ive started ive been consuming 1580 calories (for the most part ive stucked pretty close to it!!) Ive lost weight and im not starving myself... Most importantly i get to enjoy food and not some crazy diet fad food.
Exercise- You must be active. i at least try to workout 3-5 days a week. It just depends on what i have going on... but on the days im not working out. Im still moving. I dont sit all day! So just get your body moving. Youll find how much your body loves to move!
keep in mind, losing weight is 70% eating right and 30 % working out.
there will be times you will goof up and have a bad day... but remember: it's just that, a bad day! Nothing more. So don't let that bad day ruin your overall progress. get up the next day and try again...
Lastly, remind yourself on a daily basis that youre amazing and deserve to be the best you can be... not what the world tells you or what your own little negative angel is telling you. You are worth so much to this world.
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“The difference between try and triumph is that little umph”.
Love this! Your story as absolutely motivating. Our stories are very parallel in that our height and goal weight are the same as well as some of the emotional and spiritual aspects of the weight loss process. Although I am only 20 pounds into that I need to lose, I have made great strides in developing new habits and kicking some bad ones. I look forward to my birthday to see how far I have come (this is my goal to have lost all but 10 pounds of what I need to lose which is March 2). Congratulations on your success and I look forward to being able to share my own success story.
Beautifully written by the way!0 -
WOW great job!!!!0
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Awesome! Well done. You look great!0
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you look amazing! congratulations :flowerforyou:0
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Amazing job!!! You really look great 0
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You are so inspiring!! Amazing job!0
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Excellent!! You are wise beyond your years! I have no doubt that you will succeed and we will see your final transformation soon!! You are a delight! 0
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You are a beautiful person both inside and out!!! I'm so glad you have made this succesful journey...i see big things in your future!! Thank you for expressing what you went through so well and inspiring the rest of us to keep moving forward!!:flowerforyou:0
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