FINALLY FORTY!!!

AwesomelyAmber

I don't have pictures to post yet, but I am sooo elated right now I HAD to post!!!

I started this process the last Friday of July 2011 at 200 pounds. In the beginning I used the 17 day diet plan and followed that for about a month and a half. I didn't like being 'restricted' in the food department and branched off to do my own thing. In the last 16 months I have EATEN LESS and MOVED MORE... who would've thought that that was the answer?!?!

I keep my daily calories at around 1370 and usually do eat back some or all of my exercise calories. I try to exercise (walking, jogging, or stationary bike) at least 1/2 hour a day but try to push for an hour. Most times, with my busy crazy life, I do 10 or 15 minutes at a time. *Edited to add that I drink no less than 64oz of plain water a day too...

I set out to lose 20 pounds, wasn't happy with that so I shot for 30 and found that I wanted even more! Now, at 40 pounds lighter and a whole lot happier... I would love to see 150 before I 'finish'. If it takes a month or a year... it WILL HAPPEN!

~Never give up on a dream due to the time it takes to achieve it, the time will pass anyway!!!
Thank you sooo MUCH MFP!

Cranktastic

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justtodayjen333

Fantastic fantastic work! Congrats on all of the work and the great success!!! I bet your life has changes in sooo many ways!!!

MommaKit79

:flowerforyou: THAT IS AWESOME GIRL!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND YOU'LL GET THERE!!!!

WOO HOO!!! HAPPY DANCE! :bigsmile: HAPPY DANCE!:bigsmile:

lesita75

That is soooo great!!! I am so happy and excited for you!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

AwesomelyAmber

Thanks ladies!!! Couldn't have done it (or stuck with it) without all of you! :flowerforyou:

eileenchristine

Wonderful. I can't wait till I have 40 off! You go girl! Thanks so much for sharing. Love the successes. Keeps me so motivated (most days).