My 365th day.....87lbs gone

mistresstomato

That is great! It can be done- I've seen it firsthand with my husband.
It's so great to see so many inspiring stories on here from so many people.
I hope you can reach your final goal and are happy with with you accomplished!

cathers_

One year ago, I woke up 87lbs heavier than I woke up this morning. 87lbs. That is almost the combined weight of my 2 sons....unbelievable!

People ask me what I’ve done to be successful and I say diet and exercise, but it’s been so much more. This is a life change. When I first started out, I just counted calories. I learned what exactly portion control was all about. What I thought was a single portion was often 2-3 times as much. A couple weeks later, I incorporated exercise. At first, I could barely last 10 minutes on the elliptical and forget about walking on the treadmill….my calves burned like mad! But I just kept plugging and I didn’t give up. Sure there have been “bad days”, but I still keep going. In the first few months, I often wanted to quit. Being fat was sure as hell easier than losing weight….I’m sure I have said this to my friends and family more than I even care to know! But I kept seeing the scale drop into the numbers I haven’t seen for 10+ years. I made little goals for myself and achieved them. I have plateaued quite a few times and even though I would get unbelievably discouraged, I still kept my eye on the prize.

I’ve had to do a lot of trial and error as well. What worked in the beginning doesn’t work now. What works now will not work in 6 months from now. Currently I am sitting at 44lbs away from where I want to be but I may not be done at that point. I've got my end goal at 64lbs more, but we'll see what I feel like when I get there.

I’m not putting these photos out there because I am fishing for comments and compliments…I am putting these up so that people who struggle with their weight can see that it CAN be done. I hope the one person that thinks there’s nothing they can do to lose weight can be inspired.

So inspiring, well done!

Millie2045

Well done you you are proof that determination pays off & the
Pain is all worth it. You look great & are an inspiration to us all
Newbies. I started jan 02 2013 lost 7lb so far

cupcakesnomore

I love when people post their journey. I have started on mine and the biggest thing I have found so far is what you said: when measuring my portions I have been shocked at the amount. I was eating well before but way too much. Thank you for sharing. I have not even got the guts to take before pics. I am sure I can find some but not ones that I had taken on purpose, that is for sure.

Enjoy the rest of your journey

I am SOOOO embarrassed of those before pictures that I cringe even putting them up (and I put them on FB EEEEEEEK!!!!) but to get the fire lit under my butt last year, I had to take it. Every drop of sweat, every sore muscle, every pound gone was 1 step further away from that fat girl. I still feel some days like I am that size still, but to me that's a good thing. It'll never let me forget where I came from.

cupcakesnomore

Well done you you are proof that determination pays off & the
Pain is all worth it. You look great & are an inspiration to us all
Newbies. I started jan 02 2013 lost 7lb so far

Oh that is FABULOUS!!! Keep on going!!!

Lifeisgood2008

Congratulations. What an inspiring story. I'm so frustrated with myself it isn't even funny... You've given me hope

mrsna

Congrats on the success of all of your hard work! Outstanding results here! Stay strong!

smithfive

Awesome! you message is EXACTLY the message I needed to hear TODAY! I am 'recomitting' for the 6th time today. I don't have a much to lose,but like you said, being fat is easire - but it is also a pretty awful feeling inside. thanks, you made my day!:bigsmile:

Clemsonlkg

We share the same MFP "birthday!" I am here one year today as well! 83 pounds lighter and much much happier! If I can do this, anyone can!

MrsHoback

Amazing job! Thank you for posting! Very inspiring!

Chris5138

AWESOME!!! Keep up the great work. YOUR WORTH IT!!!

jc501

You look great!!!

katattak73

Awesome thanks for the encouragement

jweisshoff

Wow! What a great year you have had....be proud of that accomplishment!

cupcakesnomore

Awesome! you message is EXACTLY the message I needed to hear TODAY! I am 'recomitting' for the 6th time today. I don't have a much to lose,but like you said, being fat is easire - but it is also a pretty awful feeling inside. thanks, you made my day!:bigsmile:

You are so right!! Being fat isn't just an outward appearance, its inward, too. You want to be invisible, you have low self esteem and worth...the list goes on. I poured my everything into my 3 kids and last year I woke up and decided I wanted better...I deserved better, my husband deserved better, my kids deserved better. Not only have I lost weight, my whole inner self has improved and I am going back to school to become a nutritionist. I want to help people feel the way I do!

brandylynnjudd

Wow! You look great! I can't see you needing to lose much more! I wish I could get motivated here. I had a baby 6 months ago and have not lost a pound. Like you said, it is MUCH easier being fat.

optionalsourcewins

You look FABULOUS!!! Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your story and explaining that your process has changed throughout your journey.

Classyandra

AMAZING! You look amazing!

Tamz2013

such and inspiration, thank you!!

wendrz

You look amazing and great determination! 87lbs gone!! you joke about that being the combined wieght of your sons.... I do the same. I tell people that I have to loose a elementary child (95lbs). seems daunting, but with stories like yours a year to turn around your life isn't much time at all....... THANK YOU!!!

alphabetsoup2013

You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you for sharing your photos and your story. xo

FRIESENS

You go girl!!! You look fantastic! Keep up the good work!

irjeffb

Even your camera got smaller!

NinaBunni

You look inrcredible!!! Thank you for inspiring me and reminding me that I can be successful! Your story encourages me to carry on! Keep up the great work.

cargilb

thta is great. I plan to lose about the same amount. see at minus 87 lbs soon.

SexyLovinmeCook

Love the story and you look amazing...Congrats on the 365th

cupcakesnomore

Even your camera got smaller!

HA!! One of my friends on FB said that!!

maryhworley

That is Awsome! Great Job! Keep up the good work

blizzardsmom

thanks for posting. You look awesome.

angiemarie_xo

What an amazing transformation! I'm grateful for your post because it reminds me to keep going! No matter what life throws at me, I just need to try my best and keep going!!

Congratulations on your weight loss and best wishes for even more success to come!