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    From 285 to 208 with picture - 77lbs down!

    Posts: 1,326 Member
    edited January 25 in Success Stories
    I'm pretty shy, so wasn't sure I wanted to post this, but I'm so happy with my progress that I had to share and let all of you reading know that this is possible for you, too! I've been overweight my entire life and had a terrible relationship with food. I joined up in 2011, but never started logging my food until late July of 2012, so I've been at this almost a whole year now. My relationship with food is entirely different now. I still eat things that aren't good for me, but only occasionally, instead of every day. It has been a long journey with a lot of struggles, but I'm closing in on my initial goal of 200lbs (I'm 6'2) and probably down all the way to 185 ideally.

    What really helped me was eating more protein than MFP suggests. I had mine set to 30% instead of 15 % that MFP sets us all at. for a very long time. This made a HUGE difference. Protein makes you feel full longer and helps you maintain lean muscle as you lose weight. If you're struggling and not sure why it's not coming off...I would highly suggest upping your protein.

    Anyone who would like a mutually supportive and active friend, feel free to add me.

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    • Posts: 1,603 Member
      you look phenomenal - so proud of you
    • Posts: 47 Member
      Congrats! Keep up the good work. I've always had the best luck focusing on high protein, high fiber myself.
    • Posts: 146 Member
      Beautiful!
    • Posts: 246 Member
      Your weight loss is awesome! Keep up the good work. Your totally right about the protein. I know I don't eat enough of it, but when really miss out on the protein I feel like I could eat whatever is put in my sights. You have a great goal, keep it up! :)
    • Posts: 120 Member
      wow, you look fabulous!
    • Posts: 16
      That's amazing! Congratulations on your progress! Keep it up :)
    • Posts: 180 Member
      wow thats incredible! you look completely different!
    • Posts: 162 Member
      You should be proud. Excellent job.
    • Posts: 157 Member
      You look amazing and I can imagine feel so much better being 77 lbs down! You're an inspiration, well done!
    • Posts: 54 Member
      You look fantastic!!! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 761 Member
      great job!
    • Posts: 106 Member
      Awesome job!! You look great
    • Posts: 219 Member
      AWESOME !!! way to go !!!!
      you should be so proud of yourself !!
      I am always looking for motivational friends so feel free to add me !!
      Laura
    • Posts: 4 Member
      Thank you for sharing. You look amazing! I have struggled for years and was reluctant to begin again - have not followed through too many times before -. Your post has really inspired me.
    • Posts: 219 Member
      also !! can you tell me how you adjusted your protein intake on here ???
    • Posts: 1,326 Member
      also !! can you tell me how you adjusted your protein intake on here ???

      Sure, just go to My Home - Goals - Change Goals - Custom and from there you can change the percentage of each macro. I followed what top nutritionists recommend for losing weight, which is 40% carbs/30% protein/30% fat.

      It's tough initially, but I can help you if you need any easy recipes that are of similar macros. It keeps you from eating a lot of processed carbs, which are fast and easy, but not necessarily going to help you in your weight loss journey. It made a big difference for me.
    • Posts: 9,097 Member
      Your doing it & doing it well.

      Well did....
    • Posts: 917 Member
      Wow! What a difference a year makes, eh? You look fab!
    • Posts: 111 Member
      Great job,,,looking great is the benefit from being healthy
    • Posts: 308 Member
      You have achieved so much and are looking incredible. Friend request sent! xx
    • Posts: 200 Member
      Great job! You look amazing.
    • Posts: 4
      Wow, so amazing! What an encouragement! Keep up the good/hard work! I will keep you and your success in mind when i start to stray again!
    • Posts: 78 Member
      Awesome progress!
    • Posts: 83 Member
      WoW!!!! You look amazing and am sure you feel amazing also...Thanks for sharing your success with us :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 123
      amazing transformation! great job
    • Posts: 181 Member
      way to go! you did an amazing job! you should be so proud of yourself
    • Posts: 22 Member
      WHOOHOO!!! Keep it up!!! Great Job!!!
    • Posts: 199 Member
      Awesome job!! You look wonderful!
    • Posts: 208 Member
      You look amazing! Congratulations on your success.

      I totally agree re: the protein. I had less than my usual quota today and I was starving (and grumpy). :-)
    • Posts: 61
      You look incredible, girl!! You should be very very proud of yourself! :)
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