55 Pounds Down! With Pics!
kmm7309
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I still have a long way to go, but I'm down to a weight I was almost 5 years ago...
Hello, my name is Kristena, and he's a summary of what's been going on:
I have PCOS and hypothyroidism. I take Metformin and Levoxyl to help treat these conditions. I am 5'2" tall and my starting weight was 269. Fifty-five pounds ago, my doctor told me that I wouldn't be able to have a child until I lost about 50 pounds due to my PCOS issues. About 30 pounds in, I started ovulating for the first time in my life. I know it was the first time because that crap hurts! Anyway, I always knew that the day I started ovulating, I would start trying for a baby. When I actually did start, I didn't start trying. I realized at 239lbs, I still wasn't healthy for giving birth. I've decided to stick it out until next March (a year from my beginning) and try to get around 160-170lbs for my health and my baby's health.
I guess once you realize your health is crap, you realize how important it is to improve it before you give life to someone who will need you to be healthy for them!
I am now 214.4 pounds. I've been ovulating for several months now, and I feel a lot better overall. I eat around 1200 calories a day, sometimes eat my exercise calories back, and *try* to exercise three times a week (though admittedly, recently, I've been coming short of that). Because of my insulin resistance, I try to engage in a lower carb diet. I eat roughly 80-140 carbs a day (depending on exercise). I still eat my pasta sometimes
I admit that I had given up for 2 months between August and September, and I'm only a month back into it. When I gave up though, I guess I didn't really give up. I weighed every day and adjusted my eating based on the scale. I guess I went to maintenance for awhile until my life straightened out. I recommend the same strategy for anyone who thinks they need to give up. I didn't gain the weight back in those two months-- only 1 pound!
Anyway, here's me before I started losing:
And here is me, earlier today:
(Please excuse the messy hair!)
I'm only 42% done with my weight loss, but as I get closer to one-derland (LOL), I appreciate the little changes more and more. I hope this inspires you to continue your journey on this dreary day.
Hello, my name is Kristena, and he's a summary of what's been going on:
I have PCOS and hypothyroidism. I take Metformin and Levoxyl to help treat these conditions. I am 5'2" tall and my starting weight was 269. Fifty-five pounds ago, my doctor told me that I wouldn't be able to have a child until I lost about 50 pounds due to my PCOS issues. About 30 pounds in, I started ovulating for the first time in my life. I know it was the first time because that crap hurts! Anyway, I always knew that the day I started ovulating, I would start trying for a baby. When I actually did start, I didn't start trying. I realized at 239lbs, I still wasn't healthy for giving birth. I've decided to stick it out until next March (a year from my beginning) and try to get around 160-170lbs for my health and my baby's health.
I guess once you realize your health is crap, you realize how important it is to improve it before you give life to someone who will need you to be healthy for them!
I am now 214.4 pounds. I've been ovulating for several months now, and I feel a lot better overall. I eat around 1200 calories a day, sometimes eat my exercise calories back, and *try* to exercise three times a week (though admittedly, recently, I've been coming short of that). Because of my insulin resistance, I try to engage in a lower carb diet. I eat roughly 80-140 carbs a day (depending on exercise). I still eat my pasta sometimes
I admit that I had given up for 2 months between August and September, and I'm only a month back into it. When I gave up though, I guess I didn't really give up. I weighed every day and adjusted my eating based on the scale. I guess I went to maintenance for awhile until my life straightened out. I recommend the same strategy for anyone who thinks they need to give up. I didn't gain the weight back in those two months-- only 1 pound!Anyway, here's me before I started losing:
And here is me, earlier today:
(Please excuse the messy hair!)
I'm only 42% done with my weight loss, but as I get closer to one-derland (LOL), I appreciate the little changes more and more. I hope this inspires you to continue your journey on this dreary day.
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Great job! Keep up the fabulous work!
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You look great! Congrats on your success! Keep up the good work 0
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Thank you all! I'm so excited! :happy:0
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I have the same two medical conditions - PCOS and low thyroid - and started at almost exactly the same weight. Am also trying to keep carbs moderate while eating in the 1200 cal range. Just discovered something you might like as a substitute for pasta. So-called "miracle noodles" are a zero calorie, zero-carb plant-based food that is a bit strange at first but takes up flavors very well and has a texture like soft pasta. Here's a description: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirataki_noodles
I ordered it from amazon.com and just tried it for the first time today, under a ratatouille I made myself. I thought it was terrific.
You are already looking wonderful and I see you are only going to get better and better. Best wishes for a happy experience starting a family.0 -
You are so beautiful!!! What a wonderful accomplishment! I look forward to your next set of pics! 0
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You look great, girl! There's a big change there, and your face looks radiant and happy! Keep up the awesome work. 0
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Wow! Congratulations! You look terrific!0
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You are such a pretty girl - and you look so much prettier with that weight off you. Congratulations on your achievement so far and I am sure you will succeed. I hope you have the babies that you want when the time is right for you ;p)0
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Wow! I just joined Myfitneespal and your success is definitely already helping me and making me feel inspired! And look at that beautiful face!0
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Awesome! You look great!! Keep it up - you are an inspiration! 0
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Great progress keep it up 0
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How exciting! Tremendous results and you look wonderful! Certainly hope you continue your success and are able to have as many children as you hope for! You are beautiful!! :flowerforyou:0
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Aww you guys made me cry!
happy tears though These pictures really brought it home for me. 0 -
You look superb! I have PCOS and Gluten Intolerance... until I put the two together, I couldn't lose the weight no matter how hard I tried, but now that I'm Gluten free, low carb, I've been able to start losing weight. I hope to have results like you. You truly look amazing! Keep going, you can do it!0
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you look beautiful!0
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You look great. A++ job!0
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u look awesome way to go!0
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You are doing so well!! You are beautiful! And you can really see the difference! NIce work!0
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Congratulations! I also have pcos and don't ovulate regular. Its so hard to go threw it all. I can't wait to lose the weight to be regular again! You look great 0
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Thats a great story. Im so pleased you decided to think of your unborn child as many dont! Your doing fabulous so far and im sure you'll be at your goal weight in time plus your looking great. Congrats on ovulating ha ha never thought id say that0
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Thats a great story. Im so pleased you decided to think of your unborn child as many dont! Your doing fabulous so far and im sure you'll be at your goal weight in time plus your looking great. Congrats on ovulating ha ha never thought id say that
Yeah I never thought I would receive congratulations on a bodily function lol
I think that being a mom starts before the baby comes out. For most, it starts with the positive pregnancy test. For me, it started March 2012 when I made the decision and started taking the steps to make it happen. It sucks to be 23 and have to even worry about taking steps to get pregnant (most of my friends had it accidentally happen by now!) but maybe more people should have to do it this way.0 -
Great job! You will be a wonderful mother! already just by working so hard to get healthy and preparing for a healthy pregnancy is the best gift you can give. I wish you the best of luck on your journey0
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Congratulations on your success, and keep up the great work! You look adorable in today''s pictures! And best of luck with your baby plans! :flowerforyou:0
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Wow! All that hard work is paying off!0
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amazing!!!! keep it up girl!0
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