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40 lbs lost to never be found again
bpwparents
Posts: 359 Member
Hello my fellow MFP'rs! Today was a wonderful day as I got on the scale 1st thing this morning and I saw 223! Officially 40 lbs lighter than my start on 5/18! I was very excited and decided that today I would finally post my before & during pictures. No crazy diet fads, just old fashioned portion control and staying within my allotted calories. I exercise when I can but am more active than I was 5 months ago. I usually get to the gym a couple of times a week and I now drink tons and tons of water. A big help has been planning my meals. For ex. I do well during the week while I'm at work and have my lunch, morning snack and afternoon snack only with me. Eating every few hours is key for me. I cannot let myself get hungry. I also started watching my sodium intake on here. It is amazing how many things are high in sodium. I've realized that with my body, high sodium intake = water retention = weight gain/stall. I'd like to thank all of my MFP friends, especially Wendy with your almost daily inspirational notes. Without the support of my friends I wouldn't have gotten this far. I have so much further to go but today was a 1/2 way mark to my 1st goal of 180 lbs.
Before: Approx. 260 lbs
During (today): 223
Before: Approx. 260 lbs
During (today): 223
I never thought that I could accomplish what I have. I would diet, lose 5 lbs and gain 10. With this new lifestyle, I don't consider it dieting. I consider it doing what I should to stay healthy. I don't want to end up like my Dad with type 2 diabetes and have the doctors threatening to cut my legs off!! Bottom line, if I can do this anyone can and slow and steady will win this race. I have such a long way to go but hopefully by next summer it will be two piece photos. And I'm not talking about a tankini!
Before: Approx. 260 lbs
During (today): 223
Before: Approx. 260 lbs
During (today): 223
I never thought that I could accomplish what I have. I would diet, lose 5 lbs and gain 10. With this new lifestyle, I don't consider it dieting. I consider it doing what I should to stay healthy. I don't want to end up like my Dad with type 2 diabetes and have the doctors threatening to cut my legs off!! Bottom line, if I can do this anyone can and slow and steady will win this race. I have such a long way to go but hopefully by next summer it will be two piece photos. And I'm not talking about a tankini!
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You look fantastic! There is a drastic difference in your belly area! Nicely done!!!0
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Congrats!!! I am so excited for you! Keep up the fantastic work you have already done!0
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Wow, that's fantastic! Well done! :flowerforyou:0
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Awesome ~ You can totally see the difference losing 40 lbs makes! Great work ~ you should be very proud of yourself...inspiring!!0
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WTG!!!!!you've done amazing!!!!!Keep up the hard work:flowerforyou:0
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Nice work and an amazing transformation! HAng in there and keep going! you look great!0
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Congrats to you! Well done.
Hope that you are feeling good about this amazing success.
Hard work paying off. Keep it up!0 -
great loss, you look great! keep it up!!
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Great job!!! You can see the difference! Keep up the good work.0
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WooHoo! Congrats on your success and results!0
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You go girl!!!!!!! You can really tell!!0
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Thanks everyone. It took a lot to get here.0
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You look beautiful!! Keep up the excellent work :-)0
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That's fantastic! Congratulations to you on this great achievement!! :flowerforyou: Thanks for sharing your pics and story! What type of lifestyle change did you make? how long did that 40lb loss take?
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You look great Good motivation I like the way u put that NEW LIFESTYLE ....NOW THATS THE WAY TO DO IT !!!! 0
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You're an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your photos--these success stories provide me with the little kick I need every day!0
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Whoop whoop! 40 pounds!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Congrats!!! Keep up the great work!!!0
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U look fantastic! Keep it up! 0
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Great job!!! Keep up the AMAZING work!0
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CONGRATS!0
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Incredible! And I love your attitude about it being a lifestyle adjustment instead of a diet! That's how I try to view it, too, otherwise I know it won't stick. Brava!0
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Great job, definitely see a difference. Keep up the good work. 0
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You go girl!!! You look awesome!0
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Keep up the good work!!!!!! Great job!0
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Woo hoo! Congrats to you. I admire your attitude...40 lbs lost to never be found again...wonderful!:happy:0
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congratulations that is awesome.0
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Congrats, can really see the change0
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I am so happy for u and you look great... Keep it up0
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I am also looking for people who can keep me going as I have my ups and downs..p,ease add me...thanks..I am hoping to lose 50 plus so far only been doing a week and down one pound..thanks0
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