83 lbs down, 20 to go & experiencing a 6 month plateau.

BPayton27
BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
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I posted pictures when I hit 50 lbs lost. I was arrogant and thought that I would shed this weight with no real road blocks. Then came July 2012. My work ethic and eating have not changed, but my weight loss has significantly slowed down, er...uh, stopped. Completely.

During these past 6 months, I've learned that the number on the scale does not define who I am or how hard I work. I've learned to accept and love myself as I am in this moment. I've realized that chasing progress is much easier than chasing perfection. Most importantly, this is not a race. I will be working on this for the rest of me life.

Ideally, I'd like to lose another 20 and get some serious toning in. One pound at a time, right? I found some old pictures of me at my heaviest (250) and decided to do some comparisons. I wanted to share them here because I know there are people out there suffering through long plateaus and are ready to throw in the towel. Please don't. Keep going because you deserve to be your best.

I joined MFP 470+ days ago. Not a single day has been easy but you keep going.

Thanks for looking. ;)

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Sept '11, 250 | Jan '13, 166

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Sept '10, 250 | Jan '13, 166

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Sept '10, 250 | Jan '13, 166
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  • mauibound2
    mauibound2 Posts: 46 Member
    AWESOME JOB You go girl you look amazing :)
  • supercrushh
    supercrushh Posts: 3
    You have done amazing and you look amazing !!! :) What kind of work out routine do you follow? And what kind of foods are you eating?
  • deansters
    deansters Posts: 59 Member
    You look amazing!
    I dropped about 51lbs so far and ive also been at this plateau for the longest time.
  • hpound
    hpound Posts: 6
    Gorgeous B. You'll be the same gorgeousness when you are 20 lbs lighter too. Your dedication is something to be proud of. Love how far you've come and the fact that you don't give up!
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    You are looking amazing!
  • momjmd
    momjmd Posts: 296 Member
    You look amazing !!!! Love seeing the before and after pictures- so inspirational!!!!!! Good luck with the last 20 lb! You have come so far-- you can do it!!!! Congrats!
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    Such a great story! Congrats to you!!!
  • BigRedgw2010
    BigRedgw2010 Posts: 127 Member
    Congrats. You look amazing.
  • OMG_Twinkies
    OMG_Twinkies Posts: 215 Member
    You are AMAZING :heart:
  • BPayton27
    BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
    You have done amazing and you look amazing !!! :) What kind of work out routine do you follow? And what kind of foods are you eating?

    I prefer cardio over strength, but definitely need to start working more on that. Maybe that would finally put an end to this plateau. I am working on increasing the time I do it. At the gym I spend a lot of time on the arc trainer, spin bike, in the pool, and on the treadmill. All of my cardio is "hiit" which helps keep my interest. I have knee issues so the pool is also a big one for me. At home I do DVDs when I can. 30 Day Shred. Biggest Loser Bootcamp, Bob Harper's Total Body Transformation are favorites.

    As for diet - nothing special. I am diabetic and the nutritionist I saw temporarily suggested 15g carb per snack and 40-60g carb per meal spread amongst 3-4 items. I try to follow that. I've upped my protein here recently and definitely feel more energized.

    Thanks all!
  • jjmnet
    jjmnet Posts: 110
    Great work! You look fantastic! Your transformation is inspiring!
  • Lonasue32
    Lonasue32 Posts: 109 Member
    You look beautiful thank you for the encouraging words. I have only begun and the goal seems so far away it's so encouraging to read about others who have been down the road and succeeded and good job about stepping back and loving yourself and not being hard on yourself.
  • Ghette
    Ghette Posts: 350 Member
    You look great! You'll break through that plateau soon, your body is just testing you.:drinker:
  • CloneSN
    CloneSN Posts: 42 Member
    wow! Congrats!!!! Keep goin'!!!!!
  • poesch77
    poesch77 Posts: 1,005 Member
    I, too, am at a serious plateau for the last year! The first year I lost 50lbs fast.....last year gained and lost the same 10-15lbs.....total weightloss 60lbs but I still have 35 more lbs to go. I have tried everything.
  • anitaplus4
    anitaplus4 Posts: 3,338 Member
    Awesome job!! You look amazing!
  • shellsrenee01
    shellsrenee01 Posts: 357 Member
    I'm so very proud of you! I definitely understand your frustration at the plateau! I'm playing around with mine now in the hopes of breaking it for good! We shall both make it happen in 2013! Keep it up!
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Great progress and commitment...well done! :smile:
  • amberlynnsinspired
    amberlynnsinspired Posts: 438 Member
    Wow. You have come so far. That is fantastic! Great job. If you are worried about a plateau, I'd go off of the healthy lifestyle for about a week. Yes, you'd gain a few pounds but then once you start back into the healthy lifestyle you will lose those few pounds and even more. Your body is probably just use to what you have been doing to it since the beginning of you losing weight. Hope this could help.
  • jody0726
    jody0726 Posts: 34 Member
    Girlfriend, I am SO stinking proud of you!!! You ARE a success, and successes share THROUGHOUT their journey. THANK YOU for being a solid block of a support system to so many!! Hugs to you!!!
  • gabi_texanmom
    gabi_texanmom Posts: 201 Member
    you look great!! i dream of the day i see my collar bones again :) you are a great inspiration!
  • CathyMW813
    CathyMW813 Posts: 23 Member
    You said: "I've realized that chasing progress is much easier than chasing perfection."

    As a recovering perfectionist, I will have to remember that. Thanks for sharing your story and pics. What a change--especially in your face. You look great!

    I'm still early on in this journey (in week 11), so I haven't hit a plateau yet. I will have to remember your approach when it does happen.
  • Luandanielle1979
    Luandanielle1979 Posts: 747 Member
    You look fantastic. I have reached a bit of a blip and cant seem to get going again. I have gained 10lbs in a couple of months and still have 18 to go I was right near my target and your right when you look at old pictures it really inspires you to continue. Well you have deffo inspired me thats for sure honey xx
  • sisierra
    sisierra Posts: 659 Member
    you look gorgeous girlfriend!! I think you would look really cute with a pixie hair cut!
  • tooliebell
    tooliebell Posts: 177 Member
    What a great transformation! Your legs look great. That is what I am waiting for good looking legs!!! I love your dress in your after pictures.

    Congratulations on a well fought battle! Keep going strong!
  • Redheadllena
    Redheadllena Posts: 353 Member
    I feel you girl. Amazing job so far, keep it up! :)
  • Girl_Bomb
    Girl_Bomb Posts: 195
    Gorgeous, I was plateaued for almost a year and I looked into paleo, it's been 4 days and I'm down 2lbs
  • luckyjuls
    luckyjuls Posts: 505 Member
    You look incredibleeee.
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Oh, man, I'm only at week 3 of a plateau. Am hoping it doesn't last 6 months. You look great and I love your freckles!
  • hanniejong
    hanniejong Posts: 556 Member
    Platau's are not a nice t6hing I have been on one for 6 months too, but have changed the exercise I do and am doin more strenth training and it my weight has slighlty moved, I pray it for you it moves again too. You look great. Cngrats on your loss so far.

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