Lisa Meets Onederland! Lots of pics...
Lisah8969
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I finally did it! On my 345th day on MFP, I had my official Thursday weigh in at 199.2! Here are just a few of the changes in 345 days...
BMI - from 38.4 - 29.4 (wow...happy to only be overweight now!)
Weight - from 260 to 199.2
Clothing size - from 20/XXL to 14/L
A little background...I am 5'9". I didn't get any proper "before" pics and measurements b/c when I started this, I thought it would be like everything else and wouldn't work. I have never been so happy to be so wrong before! And to know it is as easy as everyone says. I have made modifications to my eating just to make everything I eat a little healthier. I have a turkey burger instead of a real burger. I eat less of pretty much everything.I wasn't really big on fast food before (though I was on pizza delivery!) and find that I truly don't want it that often any more. The one key thing I have found is that I don't deny myself anything. If I really want something...I have it! I do my best to make it fit my calories and macros for the day, but there is nothing that is off limits. I haven't felt deprived at all!
I exercise a lot now and truly enjoy it. I had done 4 half marathons before starting this, but had walked most of them. I finished my fifth half last month and while running some of it, took 26 minutes off my previous best time! I workout b/t 7 - 10 hours a week (depending on my training schedule) and it's very rare that the little voice in my head tries to tell me just to skip it! And the few times I do hear it, I don't listen. I just added weight lifting into my routine about a week ago and love the new feeling of soreness that I get from it.
Here are some before and during pics. I still have a way to go. I picked as my goal the weight to take my BMI out of "overweight" and into "healthy." Right now, it's just a number and once I get closer, I am sure I will re-evaluate. For now, it's a good goal.
Right before MFP at 260...
At the end of September probably around 225 or so...
And yesterday at MFP day 345 and 199.2...
I did buy this dress! Love clearance stuff!!! LOL!
Sorry for posting so many pics...I just can't put into words how long it has been since I didn't cringe looking at myself in a picture.
Lastly, I need to thank the awesome MFP family! I have made a lot of new friends on this site and gotten so much good advice (and humor) from the forums. I couldn't have done it without all of you!
BMI - from 38.4 - 29.4 (wow...happy to only be overweight now!)
Weight - from 260 to 199.2
Clothing size - from 20/XXL to 14/L
A little background...I am 5'9". I didn't get any proper "before" pics and measurements b/c when I started this, I thought it would be like everything else and wouldn't work. I have never been so happy to be so wrong before! And to know it is as easy as everyone says. I have made modifications to my eating just to make everything I eat a little healthier. I have a turkey burger instead of a real burger. I eat less of pretty much everything.I wasn't really big on fast food before (though I was on pizza delivery!) and find that I truly don't want it that often any more. The one key thing I have found is that I don't deny myself anything. If I really want something...I have it! I do my best to make it fit my calories and macros for the day, but there is nothing that is off limits. I haven't felt deprived at all!
I exercise a lot now and truly enjoy it. I had done 4 half marathons before starting this, but had walked most of them. I finished my fifth half last month and while running some of it, took 26 minutes off my previous best time! I workout b/t 7 - 10 hours a week (depending on my training schedule) and it's very rare that the little voice in my head tries to tell me just to skip it! And the few times I do hear it, I don't listen. I just added weight lifting into my routine about a week ago and love the new feeling of soreness that I get from it.
Here are some before and during pics. I still have a way to go. I picked as my goal the weight to take my BMI out of "overweight" and into "healthy." Right now, it's just a number and once I get closer, I am sure I will re-evaluate. For now, it's a good goal.
Right before MFP at 260...
At the end of September probably around 225 or so...
And yesterday at MFP day 345 and 199.2...
I did buy this dress! Love clearance stuff!!! LOL!
Sorry for posting so many pics...I just can't put into words how long it has been since I didn't cringe looking at myself in a picture.
Lastly, I need to thank the awesome MFP family! I have made a lot of new friends on this site and gotten so much good advice (and humor) from the forums. I couldn't have done it without all of you!
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Congratulations!! You are doing great!0
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Awesome!0
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Well done Lisa - you have done so darn well!!
and I am glad you bought that dress - it looks amazing on you and you will still be able to get away with it even if you drop more weight by cinching the waist in with a tighter belt.
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Congrats. You encourage me!0
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Simply amazing!! COngratz on your accomplishments. Your efforts have clearly paid off.. and good for you for not giving up. The weight didnt come on over night so it sure wasnt going to come off over night. Great persistence 0
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You look fantastic! I am looking forward to being able to post pictures of myself in onederland. You are quite the inspiration!!0
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Congratulations!! Welcome to Onderland!
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Congratulations. I hit Onderland on Tuesday just in time for my birthday, so I know exactly how you feel. BTW I loooove clearance stuff also.0
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That's awesome , Good for YOU.. Thanks for posting , it's so inspiring to look at , and keep the rest of us motivated.:)
Keep up the great work..0 -
this is amazing, great job, and thanks for sharing your pics 0
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Your new dress looks amazing on your. great job!! all your hard work will keep paying off.0
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Awesome job! You look great. Also a great motivation story 0
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that's awesome!!0
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Great job! Congratulations!0
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Awesome! You look amazing! and love the dress! Keep up the good work!0
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Well done...that's great progress!0
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Be proud! you have done amazing and will continue to do so!! I'm still waiting on onederland and you've shown me it can be achieved!!0
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congrats!
you must be soo very proud of yourself
thanks for sharing for wonderful story 0 -
congratulations and thank you for sharing your success.0
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Wow!!! Congratulations!! You are such an inspiration. Great job and keep up the amazing work!0
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That's terrific. Keep up the good work.0
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Congratulations to you and continued success!0
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You look awesome. You are a great friend. Thank you for pushing me to be my best. I am really proud of you!0
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Great job! you look great!0
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I can't see the pics at work, so bumping for later, but I can tell by your stats that you have done a wonderful, amazing job!! way to go! I can't wait until I can see the pics...0
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you make 199 look GOOD0
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You look awesome! Congratulations on your success!0
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You look amazing! Wonderful job lady!!!0
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You look amazing- don't ever feel sorry for posting pics- you deserve to brag and show off! Keep up the good work!0
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I know I will be spending all day coming back here and reading and re-reading and re-re-reading all these comments! Thanks everyone!!!
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