1 year progress, 80+ lb lost, PICS
sarahd150
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This is my one year progress post. I started this journey a year ago, on somewhat of a whim. I had just gotten a fancy new phone and decided that there must be "an app for that". I tried several and quickly settled on MFP. I never thought it would work, but I figured it couldn't hurt anything, so I gave it a try.
I have lost over 80 lbs since this time last year. I have lost roughly a foot off my waist and hips, and about 10 inches off my chest. I have dropped from a very forgiving size 22 to a 12. I have not starved myself, I am not hungry, and I don't have a personal trainer. I made small changes and worked on consistency. I haven't given up any foods, but I am now incredibly aware of serving sizes and labels. I never knew that a serving size of Doritos is about 6 chips. Who eats 6 chips?! I still eat junk food from time to time, but I always read the label. I watch what I eat and exercise. This is not groundbreaking stuff, but it still takes work and attention.
People have asked what my best advice is for losing weight, and I would say that for me, knowing how to cook is a must. I am amazed at how much extra "junk" is in packaged foods. Foods that could be fairly healthy for you become loaded with fat, sodium, sugar, and calories. Eating food I make myself is the only way I know how to get enough to eat and not feel hungry. I would rather eat an entire bowl of squash for lunch than 6 Doritos. Grilled chicken from a fast food place magically has twice the sodium of grilled chicken I make at home.
I know I am not an expert, and I know I have a ways to go. But I also know what has worked for me. I am posting this because I think people are chased away from healthy lifestyles by gimmicks and "special foods". I want people to see that losing weight and living healthier are not dependent on shakes or meal plans or 10-day cleanse diets. I want people to realize that even a small step in the right direction can make a difference. Feel free to ask me your questions.
Here are more pics, since I'm sure that's why you clicked on this in the first place.
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Wow! That is awesome! Good to know that the good old-fashioned way still works! Great Job0
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Amazing! You look fantastic!0
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Amazing work and dedication!!! Good for you!0
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you look effin awesome!!!!!!!0
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Amazing!! Congratulations on your success!0
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WOW - what a transformation - congrats....keep it up0
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This post is AWESOME.. I agree with you, Learning how to eat everything and not giving up is the best way to go. COngrats on your success.. You really help alot of people without even knowing it.0
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FABULOUS!0
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OMG - mega achievement - absolutely inspiring, thank you for sharing!0
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Thank you for sharing. Your realistic attitude and hardwork shines through, very inspirational! Congratulations!0
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Awesome!! And a nice way to put it.....nothing fancy, not special foods just cook....and watch portion control...you are looking fabulous!0
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Awesome job! Congrats!!!:drinker:0
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that is great!!!
Fantastic motivation!0 -
Congratulations on your loss! You look fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing! Very inspirational!0
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You've done a great job!! I'm almost at my one year mark too. I haven't done as well as you but I'm sure I've not been as committed as you have been. I'm still happy the scale is going down and not up!! HaHa!
Congrats again!! :flowerforyou:0 -
You've inspired me... Great job:flowerforyou: !0
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Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.0
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Incredible job!!! Be proud because you deserve it! :happy:0
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You are an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing your story. You look great.0
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Congrats and thanks for a dose of inspiration! Hopefully I'm in your shoes this time next year 0
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You look great! And you are right, who eats only 6 chips? Not me, lol, that is why I try not to open a bag. An open bag is an empty bag. You are an inspiration, and proof that it can be done! Applause!!0
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Great job!! You look wonderful!0
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I REALLY needed to see your post this morning, thanks so much for sharing!0
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Sound advice, very realistic also great progress, well done0
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Our starting weight/size was very similar and it's great to know what 80lbs lost will bring (I also have a total of 80 to lose). You look fantastic! Congratulations!0
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Awesome! You look fantastic!!!0
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You look amazing! Good job!0
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Great progress! Very inspirational, and your wise words are so true. Someone asked me this week what I was doing to lose weight. You should have seen the look on her face when I said "diet and exercise." (Though we all know it isn't really a "diet," but a lifestyle change.) It's straightforward and it works, as you have proved!0
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I don't know what I enjoy more, the pics, or the stories of how people make the mental shift and finally "get it".
Well done!!0 -
Amazing job.You should be very proud of yourself 0
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