100 pounds GONE FOREVER!!!

tmt2003

My story is typical of a lot of people here. I think the last time I was a normal weight, I was 5 years old. After years of yo-yo dieting, struggling with infertility, 2 rounds of IVF, a twin pregnancy and several major depressions I had reached 256 pounds (I’m 5’5”). I started in March of 2011 just trying to eat less and exercise. I was going at it blindly, I had no idea how much “less” to eat or how much exercise was “enough”. A friend introduced me to MFP and it just clicked. I never turned back!
Today I weighed in at 155 pounds!! I went from wearing a size 24 to a size 10!!



My whole lifestyle has changed and I will never go back to that person I was a year and a half ago. My family is healthier and happier. We are an active family now and my boys get to enjoy things like go swimming with their parents, bike rides, kayaking and hiking trips. My DH has been on this journey with me and has lost 72 pounds of his own. He is amazing and I love him so much and I am so proud of him too!!



It took me about 18 months. I had to change up what I was doing several times along the way. Right now I eat around my BMR and do 30 minutes of cardio 4 times a week and ST 2x a week. My daily diet is not perfect and I enjoy the occasional “free day,” but try not to go crazy. I hit “pause” and “reset” a few times, but I never, not once allowed myself to even consider giving up. Not for one second.

I’m just a regular person. I was overweight my whole life! I am a busy wife and mom, I work full-time. I love junk food and I still don’t particularly like exercise, but I am dedicated to a better life for myself and my family. I am 5 pounds away from “normal” and 15 pounds from my ultimate goal, something I never thought would be possible! Seriously, if I can do this anyone can! Don’t ever give up! Good luck to you all!!!

SMA1978

Congrats! You look amazing! I am just starting out on my journey. Your story inspires me to keep going to reach my goal. Hopefully I will be able to share a similar success story in the future!

Susan

SweetlyVague

You look absolutely fantastic! Good job!

candicejn

Amazing transformation, congratulations to your and your husband!

Findingmyathlete

You look amazing! What an accomplishment! Both you and your husband must be so proud of where you are now. Awesome!

banks89202

Awesome!! Love how your hubby and you did it together!

shyeban

Well done!!! You both look amazing! I could not be as successful as I'm being with my husband's support.

vtmoon

Great team work, congrats to both of you!

conure2

Congratulations! Very Inspiring!

Chris_2013

Both of you look fantastic! Congrats!

n2thenight24

You look absolutely amazing!!! We are the same height and weight, and may I say, I am super jealous of how you carry your weight!!!! I'm also struggling with infertility, and a long way off from being able to afford IVF. I'm on Femara this month, and largely contribute my weight gain to all the different hormones and things I have been taking , and my fear of exercising in the 2ww!

sweetandtenderhooligan

you should be so proud of yourself! you look gorgeous!! well done what an inspiration to others

zombilishious

Congratulations to both of you!!! What amazing changes you have made! You are a true inspiration!

PaprikaPrincess

You both look great!

indians1975

To all,
I am lucky to be the husband of this woman. She looks incredible and I want to thank her for the inspiration she has been to me. Congratulations I am so proud of you. She worked so hard to find foods that I like. I was strictly a meat and potatoes kind of guy. Vegetables were something I avoided. If you cook them with spices it makes them so much better. It took me a little while to get on board but it is totally worth it. I just know that there are days when it seems impossible or why should I continue. I am here to say the payoff in the end is worth it. I personally find that I am irritable or feel bad when I don't workout or make the correct choices in food. I think one of the reasons we have been successful is that there aren't any off limits foods. We just eat less of them and adjust throughout the day accordingly. MFP is an easy app and website to use. I mean the majority of us walk around with some sort of smart phone.

sam308lbs

awesome...love your story

Dcvanasse

You guys look amazing!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

kazhowe

Fantastic weight loss!!! Congratulations on your achievement and don't you both look wonderful ;p)

Rays_Wife

Congratulations that is amazing!! You both look great. It's so nice to see a husband and wife supporting each other

buzzcockgirl

What a great story! You are just like a lot of other people-- my self included. A "regular" person, wife, mom, worker, likes food...all that NORMAL stuff that helps put the pounds on! Your story inspires me to keep going....I'm about 5-6 months into my journey and I will not give up and wont ever go back. I still have about 20 or so to go... but seeing your story, I know I can do it.
Cheers!!

kmmpink

Congrats! You Both look great!!

sherrirb

You guys look fabulous!!

You are an inspiration to me. We are the same height and started at about the same weight so I know I can reach my goal just as you are!

Thank you for sharing!

26Nirak

Oh WOW...congratulations! What an accomplishment....and way to turn the wheels and go from an overweight couple to an active family!!

You are a role model for us all!

You look terrific...and hubby too!!!

Great inspirational read - thanks for sharing!!

yorkiemom0820

WOW AMAZING! YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND LOOK GREAT!!! CONGRATS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS!!!:flowerforyou:

Libelleak

TMT- I am so PROUD of you & the journey you have been on! Your successes are just beginning and I know this has started a new life for you! Congrats to you for hitting such a huge goal & to your DH for not only standing beside you, but running "next" to you as you travel this journey together for your family!
BTW- I LOVE LOVE LOVE the black dress on you!!

tmt2003

TMT- I am so PROUD of you & the journey you have been on! Your successes are just beginning and I know this has started a new life for you! Congrats to you for hitting such a huge goal & to your DH for not only standing beside you, but running "next" to you as you travel this journey together for your family!
BTW- I LOVE LOVE LOVE the black dress on you!!

AWWW thanks dear! that means so much!!!

mamasmaltz3

Thank you so much for sharing! It really is inspiring to see someone with my stats and weight loss goals achieving them. I love your attitude about it as well. Great job to you and your husband!

tmt2003

To all,
I am lucky to be the husband of this woman. She looks incredible and I want to thank her for the inspiration she has been to me. Congratulations I am so proud of you. She worked so hard to find foods that I like. I was strictly a meat and potatoes kind of guy. Vegetables were something I avoided. If you cook them with spices it makes them so much better. It took me a little while to get on board but it is totally worth it. I just know that there are days when it seems impossible or why should I continue. I am here to say the payoff in the end is worth it. I personally find that I am irritable or feel bad when I don't workout or make the correct choices in food. I think one of the reasons we have been successful is that there aren't any off limits foods. We just eat less of them and adjust throughout the day accordingly. MFP is an easy app and website to use. I mean the majority of us walk around with some sort of smart phone.

Thanks sweetie! I love you!!! Made me cry : )

I am one lucky woman!!

tmt2003

Thank you all. I cannot tell you how amazing this feels. I cried this morning when I saw the scale - yes 100 feels even better than 99, lol!!

joanlaxton

really, really inspiring! Great JOB!

gargisingh

Wow! This is such an inspiration.