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    73 lbs down - only 14 more to go!!

    Posts: 157
    edited January 21 in Success Stories
    I started this journey on September 11th, 2012, weighing in at 232 lbs. I was not happy with myself - the way I looked, or felt. I hated going shopping, I hated trying on clothes...I just didn't like myself at all.

    So, I decided to do something about it. I started eating less and working out. I worked out 3-5 days a week, eating anywhere from 1300-1400 calories a day - counting the calories I ate and burned.

    I currently have stopped counting my calories and worry more about eating the right things, not about the counting of the calories that are being consumed. (I've actually been losing more again since stopping the counting calories).

    I weigh 159 lbs right now, and am hoping to get to 145, but I'd be happy with 150, too. I'm 5'5", so my healthy weight is 150. :)

    Here are the befores and afters.

    Before
    232 lbs

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    Current ---- 159 lbs

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    My advice for you all is to keep going! It's not always easy, but the end is going to be such a sweet reward. You will know that you accomplished something great. We ALL deserve the right to be healthy. So get out there and do something about it.

    Go...Be Healthy

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      :)
    • Posts: 48 Member
      Way to go. Did you exercise alot? and watch calories?
    • Posts: 157
      Way to go. Did you exercise alot? and watch calories?

      Thanks! :) I started out exercising 3-4 times a week, doing about 20-30 minutes of exercise. I currently work out usually 5-6 times a week, doing 45 minutes to an hour because now my body can handle a lot more than it could before. :) I love it, actually. It's become a habit and I hope that I never ever break it.
    • Posts: 20
      You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Weigh (ha!) to go!!! What a success story you are - you make me feel like I can do it too!! Thank you!:flowerforyou: :smile: :happy:
    • Posts: 157
      You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Weigh (ha!) to go!!! What a success story you are - you make me feel like I can do it too!! Thank you!:flowerforyou: :smile: :happy:

      Awww, no! Thank you! :) Your kind words made my day!! :)
    • Posts: 199 Member
      Great post! I am also 232 looking to get down to 145, keep posting when you hit your goal so I can see how I will turn out!!

      You look GREAT!! :-)
    • Posts: 344 Member
      You look awesome and so much happier!!
    • Posts: 82 Member
      GIRL!! You are so amazing. You inspire me daily. WAY TO ROCK IT!!!
    • Posts: 14
      Great job! You look amazing!
    • Posts: 157
      Thanks everyone!!! :D
    • Posts: 855 Member
      You look great, way to go on your achievement.
    • Posts: 157
      Thank you!!!
    • Posts: 3
      Hi, way to go, you are such an inspiration for those of us just starting out!

      Did "My Fitness Pal" help you the whole way? Also, did you encounter problems with loose, saggy skin?
    • Posts: 414 Member
      Congratulations..you look great!! :)
    • Posts: 214 Member
      Keep going... Your goal is waiting for you! Congratulations!!
    • Posts: 43 Member
      You look fantastic!! It's amazing how thin your face and neck area look. Keep it up, you're almost there. Just in time for summer too!!
    • Posts: 1,393 Member
      You look so amazing...Definitely keep doing what you doing...It is working!
    • Posts: 12 Member
      You look completely amazing and healthy! CONGRATULATIONS! So very well done!
    • Posts: 157
      Thanks ya'll!
    • Posts: 30 Member
      Thanks for sharing, you look amazing! Keep up the great work!
    • Posts: 235 Member
      Congrats! You look great!
    • Posts: 64
      You look awesome!!!!!!! way to motivate!!!! ♥ keep it up
    • Posts: 11 Member
      you look amazing, well done!!
    • Posts: 185
      You look great! My goal is to lose 72lbs in 7 months (222 -> 150) so I love seeing success stories of those who have done just that!
    • Posts: 3 Member
      You look really great! Congratulations!!!
    • Posts: 24
      You are me! I am 237 right now and 5'5 ... I am so excited to see how 150 looks on someone 5'5 !

      Way to go!! Thanks for the inspiration!
    • Posts: 158 Member
      Wow! You look great! Way to inspire those of us on our way.
    • Posts: 157
      Thanks everyone!!! :D
    • Posts: 9 Member
      Mega respect! Wow you have done so well. What an inspiration !
    • Posts: 230 Member
      This post gives me hope I used to weight 210-215 pounds and now I'm 154. :). My goal weight is 130 as of right now. Thanks for posting and congratulations!
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