1 year and 90 lbs down! (pics)
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kaitiebeth89
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I joined MFP last January 17th. I was deteremined to follow through with my news years resolution to lose weight once and for all. I lost about 15 pounds and gained all of back except for 2 by April. Feeling discouraged, my mom and I decided to try Weight Watchers for the accountability. Of course I couldn't give up MFP so I continued to log my food and exercise and browse the forums for info. Fast forward to today, and I am down 90 pounds. I reached my goal of 135 this morning, actually weighing in at 134.7
It's been quite the journey. I never had weight problems until I was about 13. I was diagosed with PCOS when I was 19. I pretty much lived on fast food and carb loaded foods such as chips, pizza, pasta, and little debbies. Once I hit college, I was quite depressed and I would binge. Once or twice a week I would go to my favorite mexican restaurant and order a big beef quesdilla and a full bag of chips and salsa, and I would take it home and eat it all, making myself so full I was miserable. I will say this though, changing my eating habits wasn't as hard as I expected. Once I started eating better, I in turn felt much better. I think my hardest thing was giving up diet coke actually. Once I had set my mind up that I needed to lose weight, then something just clicked in me and I stopped making myself so full and miserable. I don't ever want to feel that way again.
I haven't been perfect through all this. I eat fast food once a week. I'm just smarter about it now. I aimed for 1200 calories a day. When I went a little less or more I didn't beat myself up about it. I also never plateaued, which is surprising to me. I work-out everyday for at least an hour. Usually it's one of my Leslie Sansones dvds and then I take my dog on a walk. I aslo like to swim, do wii Zumba, and bike for exercise. I don't have a gym membership, and don't plan on getting one. I listen to my body and if it says I need a rest day, then I take a rest day. Now I have to move forward with maintenece, excited and nervous at the same time!
Stats:
SW: 225
CW: 135
GW:134.7
Height: 5'3
Ok, now for some pics!
Dec. 2011
Feb. 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012 face is looking smaller!
Sept. 2012
Oct. 2012 A close-up!
Nov. 2012 My mom and I have lost weight together!
Today!
It's been quite the journey. I never had weight problems until I was about 13. I was diagosed with PCOS when I was 19. I pretty much lived on fast food and carb loaded foods such as chips, pizza, pasta, and little debbies. Once I hit college, I was quite depressed and I would binge. Once or twice a week I would go to my favorite mexican restaurant and order a big beef quesdilla and a full bag of chips and salsa, and I would take it home and eat it all, making myself so full I was miserable. I will say this though, changing my eating habits wasn't as hard as I expected. Once I started eating better, I in turn felt much better. I think my hardest thing was giving up diet coke actually. Once I had set my mind up that I needed to lose weight, then something just clicked in me and I stopped making myself so full and miserable. I don't ever want to feel that way again.
I haven't been perfect through all this. I eat fast food once a week. I'm just smarter about it now. I aimed for 1200 calories a day. When I went a little less or more I didn't beat myself up about it. I also never plateaued, which is surprising to me. I work-out everyday for at least an hour. Usually it's one of my Leslie Sansones dvds and then I take my dog on a walk. I aslo like to swim, do wii Zumba, and bike for exercise. I don't have a gym membership, and don't plan on getting one. I listen to my body and if it says I need a rest day, then I take a rest day. Now I have to move forward with maintenece, excited and nervous at the same time!
Stats:
SW: 225
CW: 135
GW:134.7
Height: 5'3
Ok, now for some pics!
Dec. 2011
Feb. 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012 face is looking smaller!
Sept. 2012
Oct. 2012 A close-up!
Nov. 2012 My mom and I have lost weight together!
Today!
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Awesome job! you look great!0
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Awesome! You look fabulous!0
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Those are terrific before-and-after photos. I love how you wore the same outfit in the same spot.
Congratulations on your success -- and for the mother-and-daughter teamwork!0 -
Congratulations on your success! You look stunning! (love the black and white dress!)0
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You look amazing! Congratulations on all of your hard work. :flowerforyou:0
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Great job, and the pics are so inspiring! You look great!0
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wow you look amazing!!!0
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You don't even look like the same person and how awesome that you and your Mom did it together! You are very inspirational, congrats!0
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Great work! You look beautiful and so inspiring to see you and your mom doing it together!0
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Wow, you're such an inspiration!! You look amazing, congrats0
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Awesome Job! You are such an inspiration!0
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Wow you look amazing..what a great success story you have. Congrats to you and your momma you both look beautiful.0
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Wow, you look gorgeous.0
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WONDERFUL! What a great inspiration! Weight Watchers can be great help, but you did the work. AMAZING!0
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wow! you look great!0
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Ack! So cute! What a great smile. Way to go!0
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You look amazing.0
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Amazing, so happy for you! You look great! Thanks for sharing.0
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Amazing job! Congrats on your hard work and success!0
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What a fantastic job...you look wonderful, happy and most importantly....healthy!!!0
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