Over 130 pounds lost...about 60-65 to go!
chixyb
Posts: 107 Member
This is my first time posting in here so hopefully I did this right. I am (almost) 5'5, 26 years old, and started back in September of 2011 at over 330 lbs and a size 26. I am now at 198.6 and a size 14. I'm currently in butt-kicking mode as I'm preparing to join the U.S. Army (once I get down to an acceptable weight for MEPS). I'm loving my new lifestyle, loving my workouts, and loving that I'm finally confident enough to go for my dreams!
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[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/chixyb/Way back when/016.jpg[/img]
Now:
Before:
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/chixyb/Way back when/016.jpg[/img]
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Wow you have done amazing - I bet you are so pleased with the slimmer new you0
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CONGRATS!!! you look great... Basic training is going to be a BREEZE for you0
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What was your routine and diet like at first and how did it progress as you lost weight?0
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Heck yes! Amazing job, beautiful lady!0
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Wow you look great!0
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You look fantastic!!! Great job, you're an inspiration!0
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Great job! You look fantastic!0
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oh wow u look amazing! well done. such an inspiration. x0
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You look Fantastic and I can just see the confidence you have. Good Luck you seem very driven I'm sure you can do it!!0
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Standing Ovation!???????????? You look beautiful!:flowerforyou:0
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Amazing transformation! All your hardwork is obviously paying off! Best of luck in the military! :drinker:0
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Great Job! You should be very proud.0
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What was your routine and diet like at first and how did it progress as you lost weight?
I started out JUST counting calories and watching portion sizes, aiming for the low MFP recommendations. I didn't even try exercising until I'd say May or June of 2012. In the beginning it was still a lot of processed foods. Around August 2012 I decided to start cooking from scratch more. I found everything so much more enjoyable when I was making great tasting foods that were also healthy. I just try and make sure my dishes are colorful (using produce). I haven't cut anything out of my diet and I don't believe in cheat days. If I want something, I have it, but it has to be worth it for me. So sometimes I'll eat 1 heavy meal a week, sometimes I won't. It all depends on what I'm craving.
I have since increased my calories as I'm working out twice a day most days (cardio and strength split between AM and PM). I actually just recently increased them again, I am now aiming for around 1700-1800 a day.
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Fantastic job!!! Stay focused and keep at it.0
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Yow look A M A Z I N G, Taken 10 years off your face, You look like a different person!!! Very well done. I love the progress piccys. Makes me want to get off my *kitten* nd exercise!!!0
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You look amazing!0
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That is incredible! You are so beautiful :flowerforyou:0
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Absolutely gorgeous! You should be so proud!0
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Holy Cow!!!! YOu go girl! YOu look amazing! You look so much better!!! What an AWESOME Accomplishment!!!0
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Very inspiring!! Thank you for sharing and congrats! You look fantastic!!!0
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Nice work !!! you look awesome0
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Great job, most people lose about 10-20 lbs in boot so, that's just a heads up you may want to go in at a higher weight.0
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Great job. You're looking fantastic!0
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You are so gorgeous! Congrats, you must feel amazing
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You look Great! I am so encouraged I am at the beginnning of my weight loss venture and I seemed to be starting off like you with watching my calorie intake. I enjoy cooking and have began trying new healthy receipes and revamping some of my old ones. I am increasing my walking with the awareness of my FitBit. Thanks for your post it is truly inspiring!0
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Great job, most people lose about 10-20 lbs in boot so, that's just a heads up you may want to go in at a higher weight.
Thank you! I'm kind of hoping I have that experience as I am planning on adding mass (gaining muscle) once I'm all settled in, right now I'm just focusing on cutting fat/losing weight.
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You look Great! I am so encouraged I am at the beginnning of my weight loss venture and I seemed to be starting off like you with watching my calorie intake. I enjoy cooking and have began trying new healthy receipes and revamping some of my old ones. I am increasing my walking with the awareness of my FitBit. Thanks for your post it is truly inspiring!
I love cooking and my favorite part is trying new recipes! When I did finally start exercising, I too did walking. It's really a great way to start, you will do wonderful!
If you are ever in need of recipe ideas, let me know! I store all of mine on pinterest and follow a few blogs (Skinny Taste and Kalyn's Kitchen are my favorites!) as well. Good luck!0 -
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!0
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Wowza. Great job!0
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You are beautiful and an inspiration to me.0
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