My HECTIC weight loss journey, photo inside.
LovelyLathrop
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MY STORY.
From 190 pounds, hiding in my own body daily. Eating heavily because at the time, it was the only thing that made me happy. Living miserably and clearly ASKING for some major health issues in the near future. The weight brought on severe sleep apnea, triggered some very severe IBS, and worsened my asthma significantly. Being rejected from friends and family because of my weight, I was miserable! I only had one option and I needed to make the decision QUICK. Probably the hardest journey of my life, so far. Not only physically but mentally. It was time to put my bum into gear!
Simple changes was the way I started, nothing drastic or overwhelming. Stopped eating after 9PM. Limited my fast food to twice a week rather than every day. Cut down on the cake and cookies, ETC. Started walking my dogs daily and taking a horseback riding lesson once a week. Trying to find joy in the beauty of this world rather than food. It was definitely working! Slowly.......... but surely!
Seven months down, 30 pounds lost. Now standing at 5'4 160 pounds. Impatience came knocking at the door. I wanted to be skinny, & I wanted it NOW! So I did something drastic, I stopped eating. (worst decision of my life) I allowed getting skinny NOT GETTING HEALTHY to become my biggest and baddest addiction. At this point my diet included dry cereal, gum, and water. Running the neighborhood for hours in the evening to the point of passing out. Then in the late night hours doing the 3 miles walking video multiple times till I just couldn't do it ANY LONGER. I was again, miserable.
1 year down, standing at 5'4 weighing in at 75 pounds............. That's 115 pounds in one year OR 85 pounds in five short months. It was then, at my darkest moment in life.. I realized it's not about being SKINNY, not at all.. It's about being healthy. It's a lifestyle. It's a journey. It's not easy. There truly is no shortcuts. It's dedication.
After going through the denial stages of my skeleton like body and accepting where I was at and what I needed to; I was on a new adventure, gaining weight.. The right way! From nutrition classes to health & wellness coaches to rehab. It has taken me YEARS to get to where I am now. It has taken time and dedication. Here I am, weighing in at a whopping 110 pounds STILL standing at 5'4 (I think i'm done growing, DANG!) I have never felt healthier in my life. Full of energy, full of joy, full of LIFE, full of happiness. I thank my family, my friends, my Lord, my support groups, & of course ViSalus for helping me get to where I am TODAY.
Today I share my story with others struggling, in hope to inspire and give a new light.
From 190 pounds, hiding in my own body daily. Eating heavily because at the time, it was the only thing that made me happy. Living miserably and clearly ASKING for some major health issues in the near future. The weight brought on severe sleep apnea, triggered some very severe IBS, and worsened my asthma significantly. Being rejected from friends and family because of my weight, I was miserable! I only had one option and I needed to make the decision QUICK. Probably the hardest journey of my life, so far. Not only physically but mentally. It was time to put my bum into gear!
Simple changes was the way I started, nothing drastic or overwhelming. Stopped eating after 9PM. Limited my fast food to twice a week rather than every day. Cut down on the cake and cookies, ETC. Started walking my dogs daily and taking a horseback riding lesson once a week. Trying to find joy in the beauty of this world rather than food. It was definitely working! Slowly.......... but surely!
Seven months down, 30 pounds lost. Now standing at 5'4 160 pounds. Impatience came knocking at the door. I wanted to be skinny, & I wanted it NOW! So I did something drastic, I stopped eating. (worst decision of my life) I allowed getting skinny NOT GETTING HEALTHY to become my biggest and baddest addiction. At this point my diet included dry cereal, gum, and water. Running the neighborhood for hours in the evening to the point of passing out. Then in the late night hours doing the 3 miles walking video multiple times till I just couldn't do it ANY LONGER. I was again, miserable.
1 year down, standing at 5'4 weighing in at 75 pounds............. That's 115 pounds in one year OR 85 pounds in five short months. It was then, at my darkest moment in life.. I realized it's not about being SKINNY, not at all.. It's about being healthy. It's a lifestyle. It's a journey. It's not easy. There truly is no shortcuts. It's dedication.
After going through the denial stages of my skeleton like body and accepting where I was at and what I needed to; I was on a new adventure, gaining weight.. The right way! From nutrition classes to health & wellness coaches to rehab. It has taken me YEARS to get to where I am now. It has taken time and dedication. Here I am, weighing in at a whopping 110 pounds STILL standing at 5'4 (I think i'm done growing, DANG!) I have never felt healthier in my life. Full of energy, full of joy, full of LIFE, full of happiness. I thank my family, my friends, my Lord, my support groups, & of course ViSalus for helping me get to where I am TODAY.
Today I share my story with others struggling, in hope to inspire and give a new light.
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Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so happy that you decided to get healthy. You look great
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My pleasure, thank you! :-)0
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Lovei...love u! Do u hve befores!? I think your story is amazing!0
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That is a crazy story! So glad to hear you got back on track with your fitness and health! It is so scary to think about what so many people do in the name of weight-loss and I am glad you got things under control! Good work!0
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Lovei...love u! Do u hve befores!? I think your story is amazing!
I do! I need to scan some! I will update this and add a photo of me before ASAP..0 -
That is a crazy story! So glad to hear you got back on track with your fitness and health! It is so scary to think about what so many people do in the name of weight-loss and I am glad you got things under control! Good work!
It is very scary! Thank you0 -
Thanks for sharing, you look great...I sometimes struggle too with thoughts of maybe if I just stopped eating and kept exercising I'd be where I want to be. Then I go back to my usual thinking of "I've always been huge, gross, ugly, I'm always going to be huge gross ugly" then I just eat like crazy its tough to stay on the right path so good for you you should be proud! I'd love to see before and after comparisons!0
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xoxoxo Love you inside and out girl! You are one of the Beautiful People!! You look amazing and are a sweetheart to boot! Congrats on being strong and courageous and changing your life.
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xoxoxo Love you inside and out girl! You are one of the Beautiful People!! You look amazing and are a sweetheart to boot! Congrats on being strong and courageous and changing your life.
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You're AWESOME. I am so glad we're friends on here now :-) Have missed talking to ya! Thanks for being YOU! xoxo0 -
do you have any before pics?0
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Thanks for sharing, you look great...I sometimes struggle too with thoughts of maybe if I just stopped eating and kept exercising I'd be where I want to be. Then I go back to my usual thinking of "I've always been huge, gross, ugly, I'm always going to be huge gross ugly" then I just eat like crazy its tough to stay on the right path so good for you you should be proud! I'd love to see before and after comparisons!
It is a tough path! But you CAN DO IT. Dedication! Realizing that it's not going to be easy and it's not going to happen over night. Set your heart to it! It's a LIFESTYLE. It's an every day routine. If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to write me!!! I will upload before photos ASAP.0 -
do you have any before pics?
Yes, i'm going to upload ASAP0 -
Wow!! What a journey you've been through. I'm so glad you were able to see that you had a problem before it was too late. You look amazing and glad you're healthy. God Bless.:flowerforyou:0
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What a journey Lovei. Glad you're on the right track to a healthy happy life you look amazing girl. Xo 0
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Absolutely amazing story!! So incredibly inspiring! It's funny because I just posted on someone elses post about switching my thinking from losing scale weight to clean eating, exercising, and healthy body fat levels. There is a HUGE difference between being skinny (scale weight) and eating as healthy as possible by getting rid of all the processed foods and sugars we overconsume and lifting weights and cardio for heart and health benefits.
Kudos to you for finding that balance!!0 -
The fact that you went from heavy to super skinny and was able to acknowledge that and change your ways to lead a more healthy lifestyle is very impressive. Looks like it paid off! Keep up the good work. Very inspirational.0
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Im so happy that youre healthy and turned things around and got HEALTHY, not SKINNY. you're an inspiration!0
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I saw that you thanked Vialuses. Did you do Body by Vi?? Tell me about it if you did!!! (: Thanks!0
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congratulations on your bravery and honesty and getting healthy! your story is extremely illuminating. also, your boobs are unreal! rock that bikini!0
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That is a crazy story! Shows how easy it happens. You are lucky and smart that you took control before it was out of control. 110 pounds suits you, you are looking good! Keep on lifting!0
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You are a living testimony to what God can do!!0
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