1.5 million calories in 775 days.

happypath101

You are inspiring as always. I needed to hear this this week. I've had a weird one that included feeling on top of the world when I fit into a size 4 shirt and feeling like a whale when a friend's scale had me at 12 pounds higher than I thought I was (which was already a number I didn't like). And, ironically, I'm off to the dentist and for a long walk today. Apparently I'm being an adult. LOL!

mockchoc

You look fab! Hopefully someone starving themselves may take note that there is no need to. You ate lots and you're hot!!!

mdcjmom

Thanks for the reminder that my weights need to be a huge part of my life too! Your story was so inpspiring!

agadoogirl

What a fantastic job! You look amazing, all the side by side photos are such a great visual of the difference weights make

proudandprejudiced

great difference, and I love your hair in July 2012!

travlinjess

You are beyond amazing!! I love your story and sound advice. Also love how you have pics documenting everything....definitely helps illustrate your journey!!!

I'm ~10 years younger and hope to look as good as YOU one day. Truly inspiring!

extraordinary_machine

Thanks everybody! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

But...but...you mean you don't have to eat rice cakes and celery??:laugh:

Do Rice Krispy treats count? And I'll have celery when I'm having boneless wings.

As long as you eat the celery and wings with ranch!

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Great post!

Rogiefreida

Lorina, I freaking love you.

I wish that they could make every single MFPer read this post.

LorinaLynn

As long as you eat the celery and wings with ranch!

Is there any other way?!

a_vettestingray

I you Lorina! You are so inspiring and really show us that we don't have to be miserable to look good!

AllonsYtotheTardis

I you, Lorina.

TheMiddlePath

Awesome! Rock on! \m/

btw...did you ever drink during the losing period??

determinedbutlazy

You're a continuing inspiration, keep rocking it!

CoraGregoryCPA

You are awesome! You look healthy, fit and beautiful muscles!!! I loved reading your post! Thanks!

mdnic1

Finally someone just lays it all out like it's supposed to be! I loved your post. You've done so well and look great. Your advice was spot on. Good common sense and practical advice. What's your free weights program? Please share because it produced awesome results!

LorinaLynn

Finally someone just lays it all out like it's supposed to be! I loved your post. You've done so well and look great. Your advice was spot on. Good common sense and practical advice. What's your free weights program? Please share because it produced awesome results!

Thanks! I do Stronglifts 5x5. The group on here is awesome! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

LorinaLynn

Awesome! Rock on! \m/

btw...did you ever drink during the losing period??

Absolutely! I don't drink often, but if the opportunity arose, I imbibed.

After my niece's bachelorette party, where I logged everything, ate everything, drank everything, went over my calories and still lost weight that week, I decided to take one weekend day a week off from logging completely. I realized that even under completely debaucherous conditions, I still couldn't do enough "damage" in one day to undo the work I've done the rest of the week.

When I reached my goal weight, I took both weekend days off, as well as any holiday, vacation or birthday. And sometimes I just randomly stop logging for a week or two.

susanmarnold

You look great! And I love your message!!!

fishermanmatt

Awesome, awesome post. Thanks for laying it all out there like that.

BTW: Wear those plaid pants with pride.

Agirard25

i want to start lifting and am not exactly sure where to start! i read NRFLFW and found it kind of...confusing! I mean, we are talking, no idea about lifting.....where didyou start? BTW, totally inspiring story--love your advice and level headedness...pics are amazing!

AliciaC81

That's awesome! Great job and a real inspiration that the scale is NOT the only thing that matters!

DemonicWombat

Awesome Awesome Awesome! Way to go

Abi_bug04

Your posts are as amazing as ever!
Reading your story should be mandatory for any new MFP members!

Thanks for posting! You are absolutely awesome!! :flowerforyou:

Vailara

Bumping for inspiration - thank you for posting!

sherisse69

You are awesome! Thank you for sharing this!

Absonthebrain

I stay motivated daily because of your success believe it or not. I listen to you and I stopped weighing and started focusing more on strength. I appreciate YOU more than you know! :flowerforyou:

firedupfriend

Brilliant!!!!

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javi536

Love your post! As someone with zero movement on the scale over the past few months but seeing differences in the mirror, it's hard hearing people brag about weight loss week after week (and I would be too if it were me, I'm not hating on anyone here!) But this is exactly the kind of thing I needed to read today. Thank you x 100 for sharing!!

You look amazing, your dedication is definitely paying off!

RandiLandCHANGED

SO FANTASTIC!!!!!