I went from 270 to 125 within a year.

I really wish people would stop congratulating her. The more I look at her profile the more concerned I am for her health and well-being. Please, stop and look at what her food diary, profile, recent posts, and her goal weight is! Many people posting one off congratulations might be patting her on the back as she climbs into a hospital bed.

Exactly. Am I the only one who thinks she was prettier heavy? I know that is so bad to say on a fitness board lol... But I can't help but ask.

No, I agree.

You were a beauty at size 22 but you are gorgeous now!!! I am so happy for you. I am just starting out on this website and currently at 230. Can't even imagine what it would be like to weigh 140 again. You give me hope that I can do it. Thanks for sharing.

Don't go too far. You look lovely in your "before". Overweight, for sure, but nowhere near "obese". Since I read in your profile that your goal is to look "anorexic skinny" it seems that congratulations are in order - you do.
First thing I thought from the full-body-after pic was "Wow, she has a huge head!" Maybe it's the angle you took the picture at, that can be a bit awkward in the mirror - but maybe it is that your figure as such is nice but doesn't correspond to your height and proportions...
And I don't mean this in a mean way, but in a concerned way. Your BMI is currently 19.6, I checked. Below 19 is considered underweight, still you claim you want to lose 1-2 more sizes. Besides, honey, you say you yoyo. First thing to stop that would be to stop forcing the yoyo down as far as it will go.
You are thin, you are pretty, once you quit dieting so forcefully you hair won't fall out anymore. Three issues solved with one change. And start learning to love the big girl you were without becoming her again. Try and see her as a good old friend who was unhappy and compensated by eating.

Food for thought: Maybe if you (as her friend) had loved her more she wouldn't have needed to binge so much...

So maybe new you and old you can become friends and at one point merge emotionally?! I hope they will and wish you all the best for that! (Oh, and try not to give those two some more friends with balloony boobs and pouty lips!)

This was unnecessary.

What makes you say that?

To the contrary. It was VERY necessary. I am really glad that other people have posted in this thread afterwards who are also concerned.
The boobs and lips pun thing I added? Plans she made public in her profile for anyone who cared to look. I did - did you?

To the congratulators: I am the first who finds people inspiring who lose weight by becoming more active and eat more healthily.
Have you done the math, though?

1) I refer to the BMI calculation in my earlier posting - and don't give me the crap about it not being cut out for muscular types, combine amount of exercise with the kind of food se eats and her weight and you can tell she's not so muscle-heavy to get BMI contortions...

2) 145 lbs in one year. Have you troubled to consider why MFP won't allow you to set a more radical goal than 1 pound per week? BECAUSE IT'S BLOODY UNHEALTHY!!! And harder to maintain longterm. Especially with someone who says she has a penchant for yoyoing. Again: I am aware that people with a lot to lose may lose quickly in the beginning, much more than 1 pound a week. And I don't have problems with anyone doing a once-a-year fast or something like that to rid the body of toxins and things and I know that can knock off a lot in no time at all. As can certain illnesses (I hate tummy bugs...)
But here, we are not talking about a few weeks - she lost close to 3 (!!!) pounds per week for a whole year (since a year has 52 weeks, if you need reminding), so three times the recommended maximum.

If that makes you tell her it's wonderful and, even more absurd TO KEEP GOING at her current weight and frame of mind, then I am speechless for once. Have you lost weight or brains on your MFP journey? If the latter, I hope my disclaimer stops right where it's at.

@ OP: I'm am not ranting at you. I am mad at people who don't think and don't take time to form an opinion. I believe you need help to become happy rather than more weightloss. You have shown so much strength by getting rid of your excess weight, I sincerely hope you find the strength and courage to accept and love who you are - who happens to be a pretty girl with self-esteem issues that can be resolved in cooperation with a professional. Good luck on your journey.

Her daily calorie total (while not the best foods) doesnt seem unhealthy. She stated she consumed far more calories prior. Is losing weight on strickly calorie limitation such a bad thing?

Her daily calorie total (while not the best foods) doesnt seem unhealthy. She stated she consumed far more calories prior. Is losing weight on strickly calorie limitation such a bad thing?

My main cause of concern is that she's 5'7", weighs 125 pounds and has a goal to lose 24 more. When you add in how rapidly she lost the weight and the 'joke' about wanting to be anorexically thin it's all very concerning. She says in another thread she's afraid of eating healthy foods in combination with a vitamin because she might get toxic levels of a certain, but unspecified, nutrient so she sticks with junk and a vitamin. I think the blind encouragement is going to do her more harm than good in the long term.

Congratulations! You have done an amazing job! Thank you for sharing your success and inspiring me.

Guys look at her profile. She's still looking to lose another 24 lbs. She says she's struggled with eating disorders in the past. Honestly it seems like she is still struggling.

OP You're a beautiful girl. Talk to a dr and get to a registered dietician so they can help you continue to be beautiful and healthy as well. :-)

Please don't lose any more. It's very easy to swap overeating to undereating, both will lead to problems. Maybe now you can focus on building self esteem, so that you don't focus entirely on your looks.

And apologies for my last premature post i sent before reading the full thread and i've now learned my lesson! I jumped on the bandwagon and commented on how pretty you are (which is true), but this really isn't the most important thing!!! Your good health is for more important. I had a friend that sadly has lived a life of hell because of anorexia, please don't become another one of it's victims.

What do you consider to be the right amount of calories?

I think you look great right now, but honestly, losing more weight may put you in as much danger as being 270 would be. I got too skinny at one point a few years ago and almost died, so please be careful. You also say that you get treated better as you get skinnier, but at a certain point, that does start to reverse. I had people thinking that I had an eating disorder and constantly telling me how bad I looked (I was called a corpse several times).

I don't think that people are trying to be morons, just concerned for you and want you to realize that you are beautiful as is and that may change if you take it too far, regardless of what you think now.

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Thank you for all the kind comments.

I have no time to deal with the morons that know nothing about my life, trying to police me on here about being "unhealthy". Walking a lot everyday and eating the right amount of calories..................................vs me never leaving my bedroom & eating around 4k worth of calories (binge eating disorder). I'd do everything the same if given the chance to redo.

I assure you I'm not a moron. Please don't jump straight to defensive mode, and think about what these people are saying (the ones who took the time to read your profile and diary.) People are concerned for your health. That's what this board is all about.

^exactly!

People are just concerned for you based on the things you wrote down. It is cause for high alarm. Of course it is about being out and healthy and living your life. You have solved to extra weight for now, but clearly not what caused you to have it in the first place. I wish the best for you and your health.

Congratulations! a year well spent

You are looking fantastic but after seeing other people's comments I had a look at your diary, you are so young and this junk food can't be good for your body, you're not eating much at all and what you are eating isn't healthy. I'm not having a go at you, just concerned. I have only just started here, only been on 2 weeks but after many years of 'diets' that I have never been able to stick to, I have now decided to do it this way, by counting calories and trying to eat healthy. I am trying to eat so I don't ever go hungry and when I do go out (I love coffee & cake with my friends), I am trying to choose a healthier thing or just not finish the whole piece of cake.
I would totally fail if I had to give up everything I like (failed many times before).
Now that you are at a great weight and looking beautiful, maybe you could start looking at some more healthy eating to keep yourself slim and healthy.

You look fantastic!!

Congratulations.

Your story was touching. Thank you for sharing.

You are such a good inspiration for us all! Congrats on the weight loss and the good inner changes you have experienced also. May you always live a healthy, happy life! Thanks for the inspiration! You rock!