60 pounds in 2 years!

lizzyb83

So my computer is being wonky, and won't let me post my pictures in the post, but you can see it in my profile picture.

To some, 60 pounds in 2 years may not seem like a lot. When you break it down, it's only 2.5 pounds a month. I have seen that a lot of posters are looking drop so much more so much faster.

When I started my journey, I did it all wrong! 2-3 hours every night in the gym, starving myself! I dropped a lot of weight fast! But I felt TERRIBLE! And I gained it back!

Once I found the right workout for me (my soul mate workout, really!), a good nutrition plan, and an amazing support and accountability group (coolest group of moms I ever met!) every thing changed for me! I lost the weight slower, but it has STAYED off in those 2 years! Now, I had times I was stuck for weeks at the same weight (mostly bc of my eating!) and there were times it might have gone up a couple pounds instead of down (again, diet!!) I have stayed steady! I made a lifestyle change that I will have no problem keeping up forever! I still eat junk, candy, bread, wine, beer, whatever! But I have learned to do it in moderation, and how to fill me meals with healthy options!

I really hope more people can look at this as a journey, not a race! It can be done, and you don't have to starve or be a slave to the gym! Enjoy your life, enjoy being healthy!

Jamcnair

You're right! Slow and steady can win the race Congrats!

Daysednconfused

You look awesome. Congratulations!

sozisfitnow

Fantastic and it should stay off!:flowerforyou:

JesterMFP

Love your attitude, and you look fantastic! Really well done. :flowerforyou:

lizzyb83

Thanks, everyone! I know we all have our gimmicks and tricks to losing weight. I just hope more can learn that we can do it right, healthy, and make it last forever!

lewcompton

Nice job!

dym123

Great job. I too have found my "soul mate" workout

bhb301

Glad you found out what works for you. You look awesome!