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bye bye 102 lbs. (w/ pics!!)

jjennasmithh
Posts: 96
Hey everyone.
I know you may have seen me on the message boards before! I have posted a couple of times. My name is Jenna, for those of you who don't know me! I'm 20 years old, and I have been obese all of my life.
All through high school, I was about 250 - 260lbs. At the age of 17, I took prescribed medications to help my depression, and the medication made me gain weight and over eat. I gained about 100 lbs, and found myself at 360lbs. At 360lbs, I somehow lost weight on my own, but then put my weightloss on the back burner.
This is me in ONLY 8th grade... I was very big even at this age!

After several months of bad eating, and hating myself, I contacted a friend who recently opened her own personal training studio, and told her I was ready to make a change in my life. I started with her, and found myself getting amazing results. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer (and friend!) I trained with her for 3 times a week, but then in August, I decided to only see her twice per week. I work out 6 times or more a week, twice with my personal trainer, and a couple of times on my own, and other classes like Zumba and etc.
I drink 14 glasses of water everyday. Sometimes less, sometimes more.
I am on a low carb diet. I eat 30 - 80g of carbs per day. Things with higher carbs like rice, potatoes, bread, pasta, fruit, and etc are not part of my diet. I eat chicken, fish, vegetables, and like to find new low carb recipes everyday so it doesn't get boring! I allow myself one cheat meal per week, preferably right after my weigh in.
Starting weight: 339.6lbs
Current weight: 237lbs
Here's my up to date progress pics!


Thanks for reading!
I know you may have seen me on the message boards before! I have posted a couple of times. My name is Jenna, for those of you who don't know me! I'm 20 years old, and I have been obese all of my life.
All through high school, I was about 250 - 260lbs. At the age of 17, I took prescribed medications to help my depression, and the medication made me gain weight and over eat. I gained about 100 lbs, and found myself at 360lbs. At 360lbs, I somehow lost weight on my own, but then put my weightloss on the back burner.
This is me in ONLY 8th grade... I was very big even at this age!

After several months of bad eating, and hating myself, I contacted a friend who recently opened her own personal training studio, and told her I was ready to make a change in my life. I started with her, and found myself getting amazing results. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer (and friend!) I trained with her for 3 times a week, but then in August, I decided to only see her twice per week. I work out 6 times or more a week, twice with my personal trainer, and a couple of times on my own, and other classes like Zumba and etc.
I drink 14 glasses of water everyday. Sometimes less, sometimes more.
I am on a low carb diet. I eat 30 - 80g of carbs per day. Things with higher carbs like rice, potatoes, bread, pasta, fruit, and etc are not part of my diet. I eat chicken, fish, vegetables, and like to find new low carb recipes everyday so it doesn't get boring! I allow myself one cheat meal per week, preferably right after my weigh in.
Starting weight: 339.6lbs
Current weight: 237lbs
Here's my up to date progress pics!


Thanks for reading!
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Great job! You look fantastic0
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Congrats u have done incredible!0
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Great job Jenna. You are doing AMAZING!0
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you are looking great Jenna! way to go girl! btw, that dress is sooo cute!0
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look at those legs!! good for you, keep up the good work!0
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You look amazing, and your progress is so inspirational. Keep up the hard work!0
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Fantastic job!!! Keep it up!:flowerforyou:0
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GREAT JOB!!! Keep it up!!!0
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Wow!!! Kudos
:):)
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Looking good!0
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Looking great girl! Congrats on your continued success!0
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inspiring!0
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GREAT JOB YOU GO GIRL!!! DON'T GIVE UP!!!!0
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You're amazing! You should be crazy proud of yourself!0
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Awesome and awe-inspiring. Really nice dedication! You look fantastic!0
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Freak'n amazing! Keep up the great work0
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:flowerforyou: Congrats on all of your hardwork! You look great!0
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FANTASTIC!!!!:drinker:0
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wow! Amazing!0
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Amazing!! Your doing a great job!!! Keep it up!!0
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You look amazing!!!! Congrats!!!0
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Great job! Congrats on your hard work and success! Keep it going!0
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Wow, I am so impressed by your will and determination. Congratulations. You look beautiful and your transformation is to be commended. I am so proud of you. Thanks for sharing your story and before and after pics. You are my inspiration for the day. Keep up the great work.0
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Great job, congrats0
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Jenna you look fantastic! Your story makes me so excited to be a personal trainer that helps people do these things, and seeing your confidence and excitement makes me so happy for you
Keep up the great work!
Love,
Megan:flowerforyou:0 -
Your face looks completely different, younger I would say (and happier!) Well done.0
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Maintain your mind set & keep on going! Congrats to you!0
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awesome0
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Awesome!! Great work - such an inspiration!0
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Fantastic job, Jenna!! You look awesome!0
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