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stefizzle9109
stefizzle9109 Posts: 26
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Hello everyone,
Im Stephanie and its weird to think Ive been on this journey since October 2011. I have been relatively heavy my whole life, but when I stepped on the scale at 240lbs I nearly died. I decided right then and there I was done. I counted my calories and lost 40lbs. I then plateaued from March to June. With the help of my doctor I lost 5lbs doing cardio 6 times a week for an hour. Since then I have got a new job and started school back up. Really hard to maintain my cardio. So I found a product called Body By Vi, shakes for meal replacement (here we go with the skeptics). I dont recommend this for people starting off, I believe pills and other scams arent worth it. But it was either give this a shot or start taking weight loss pills from my doctor. Its just helpful to maintain my carbs and sugar (Im a carb monster). ANYWAYS. Im down 43lbs as of right now and I still have about 37 to go! I really need some friends that are willing to provide support and vice versa! Feel free to add me! :)

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  • Stephanie_Autry
    Stephanie_Autry Posts: 228 Member
    You are doing a really great job! Would like to be you friend & help with the motivation. :flowerforyou:
  • WABeachWalker
    WABeachWalker Posts: 133 Member
    I have 79 pounds to lose and your story is an inspiration to me. I would love to know what being past that halfway mark feels like! Something clicked in the doctor's office for me, too. Cholesterol 220, up from the year before. It's time to live a healthier life! Add me if you'd like! :smile:
  • stefizzle9109
    stefizzle9109 Posts: 26
    Its the best feeling in the world looking back at old pictures and knowing you look so much better AND healthier! But at the same time its motivation to keep going and do even better.
  • kdchick99
    kdchick99 Posts: 104 Member
    I agree with the whole looking back at pictures and seeing a different you. I also like the comments from friends and family I have not seen of "Wow you have lost weight!" Feel free to add me too!
  • filming_ghosts
    filming_ghosts Posts: 81
    Awesome progress so far. :) Friend request sent!
  • nmwhitney12
    nmwhitney12 Posts: 239 Member
    You sound like you are doing great! It can be hard to maintain/ loss weight when we get busy but keep it up girl! Friend request sent!
  • dianarileywoodward
    dianarileywoodward Posts: 14
    You are an inspiration!!! congrats on your accomplishment!
    I have been logging calories for about 3 months now. in the beginning it was great! i lost 10 lbs in the first 5 weeks! hooray!!!!
    But that was the end. not a single lb or inch since!!! If this is my plateau it's been going on forever!!! and i've got so far to go!
    i lowered my calorie intake, especially carbs to the lowest safely allowed, and upped my cardio by 10 minutes a day, but still nothing.
    Friend request sent!
    I sure could use some support...... we all could!
    kudos to you!
  • Stinaa91
    Stinaa91 Posts: 199 Member
    you're doing great! and we both started off about the same and have the same goal, feel free to add me! :]
  • kevie1021
    kevie1021 Posts: 543 Member
    43 lbs down! Excellent job! Id love to get there myself and look back at pics of me now and smile at how much I've lost. Feel free to add me!
  • stefizzle9109
    stefizzle9109 Posts: 26
    I love how much motivation everyone has. We can do this!!! :)

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