How Wrong I Was! 600 Days of MFP. Lotsa pics.

LuluProteinFueled

You are an absolute inspiration! I am following in your footsteps... day 65 of heavy lifting and plenty of food.... can't wait for my day 600!!! Thank you so much for sharing

tigletcann

Inspiring! Your story has really upped my enthusiasm towards this! You look amazing!

calund06

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story and all the pictures. You really look great

SilverStormi

Amazing. Just what I needed before starting my P90X today. I hope I look that good after day 600

CoriWv176

You look amazing! You also gave me hope that one day my butt can look as good as yours, lol.

GrayBbee

Congratulations! You are an inspiration because you did what works - cardio, strength training and moderation in eating without deprivation and starvation. This post clearly shows the difference between HEALTH and simply losing weight. You chose the path of health which is always far better than a number on a scale. Woo Hoo!!!

mistywhitem1975

wow !!! you look amazing and you have inspired me . I just started a few weeks ago and I just recenlty stared logging in . I have long ways to go and I know I can get there . I lost 89.9 pounds with weight watchers 7 yrs ago and I felt great . I just have let my self go and really have my work cut out for me . '( but that being said it is my fault I'm back where I started 7 yrs ago . Day one and moving forward !!!!! thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures .

Linda_Darlene

You are an inspiration!

coopersmom2006

Bravo and well said!

tanya_roberts

Brilliantly said. You look great!!

walkermom58

You are so inspiring!!! Congratulations on all you have done. You look great!
I like that this is a lifestyle change not a diet that is temporary. I'm going to work on lifting weights along with regular walking for exercise. Thanks for sharing!

amberleighM04

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

You look amazing! Way to go!

catintheshell

you are incredible. what a fun post and such a great inspiration.

i hope all my friends on MFP who follow me will read this!

ladyfingers73

Look at your butt! Looks amazing! yes, I was lookin'...can't help it. You look great, what an accomplishment!

beatoks

well done, lovely post and thanks for sharing

Lbekah72

I just adore the post race doughnut photo!!! lol... great stuff

loved this! thank you for sharing!

Amabuela

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

miame22

Congrats! So if my BMR is 1680, I need to eat under 1680 to lose weight( around 1400 calories)?I lift weights (2x a week with hubby) and do cardio a 4x a week.Eating the right amount of food is always the tricky part.

Appreciate any tips

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I stopped measuring (as in cups, spoons, grams, ounces) my food.
protein = the palm of my hand
carb (complex not simple) = my fist - or 2 slices of sprouted bread
veg = two open hands cupped together
fruit = 1 piece 3 times a day (or for berries, cut up stuff like pineapple & watermelon I use 1 cupped hand)

Eat every 3 to 4 hours
I aim for 60 to 90 grams of protein and track EVERYTHING.
Lift weights, do cardio (intervals are great as they help you burn more while increasing strength)

Strong IS beautiful!

ChristyU74

You are awesome. You might be my new favorite person!!

Krissy366

What a wonderful post! Thank you so much for sharing it. I particularly loved this:

Keep muscle, lose fat, and you’ll reach your goal body before your goal weight.

Great photos and amazing work! Well done.

WilliamsPeggy

Well done! Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring.

LorinaLynn

Congrats! So if my BMR is 1680, I need to eat under 1680 to lose weight( around 1400 calories)?I lift weights (2x a week with hubby) and do cardio a 4x a week.Eating the right amount of food is always the tricky part.

You don't need to eat under your BMR. You need to eat under your TDEE, which is BMR *plus* your normal daily activity *plus* exercise.

My BMR is only around 1250-1300. I'm eating 1600 plus exercise calories to very slowly lose a little bit more (about one pound a month, if that). Maintenance for me is about 1750-1800 plus exercise calories, but I don't log on weekends.

taekwondomom1961

What an inspiration! Thanks for the story.

Haylz_ish

You look fantabulous!! Amazing work, you should be very proud!

katierechgomez

I love this!!! You look so amazing and I truly appreciate you sharing your story!!! I am so inspired by you and your pics!! If I may ask, how long/how many times per week were you doing weight lifting?

LorinaLynn

Now that I have a bench & weights at home (best investment ever, because I really hated driving to the gym), I typically lift 2-3 times a week, and between a half hour and an hour.

Ideally while watching Ellen. :laugh:

ACleverName

Great post. A must read for all. Inspiring.

katierechgomez

Wow!! That is just amazing!!! I am definitely going to start lifting now!!! Thank you for sharing your story with all of us and proving that our goals are within reach!! And I agree--screw the scale!!!! Heck if I had a body like you I wouldn't need a scale to tell me how good I looked!! Way to go and thanks again:)

kimama01

Great story!

texjenn

Thanks for being honest! This is the way that I'm doing it this time and it has made a big difference. I eat my calories and just watch my portions. You have done an awesome job.