I'm Genitically Unable to Lose weight

gilsoncj
gilsoncj Posts: 18
in Success Stories
That was my favorite excuse.... Everyone in my family is big... I'm meant to be big. That was me 1 year ago. I made a major change, and I finally in my life did something for me. My breaking point was seeing stretch marks on my body like I was pregnant... (Nothing against you moms). I didn't even look like I belonged to my mom's side of the family "The fit side" (I'll post some pics). I was so fed up with making excuses for myself and finally a close friend said... prove it... prove that all these "excuses" are true. So I said "FINE" for one month I'll do it right and when I don't lose weight I'll say "HA it is genetic". Well let's just say I lost that bet... after losing 10 lbs the first month. I kept going... and going... and going. Eventually the stretch marks from fat turned into stretch marks from muscle... and 10lbs turned into 30... which turned into 60... which is now 90 lbs in less than 1 year. 264 to now 172 in 10 months. I am proudly living proof that anybody can do this. I owe a lot of this to MFP for giving me a guidance and direction on what to eat and how much to eat.

Feel Free to add me to see what I do on a daily basis. It's not a very crazy diet but you will see that every day I stay under the calorie intake suggested. That's what it's all about... calories in... calories out... and I don't EVER eat dinner after 7:00 pm. I go to gym about 5 times a week and changed my laziness into activeness. It's that simple. I look forward to talking to more people and hopefully reaching out to those struggling and provide some motivation and support.

Me at Best Friends Wedding At my Heaviest

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Me with my "Fit Side" of the Family
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Me after with my Closest Friends
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Before and After Side by Side
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  • sarantonio
    sarantonio Posts: 880 Member
    You're awesome, I was about to yell at you for the title..lol
  • Tootce01
    Tootce01 Posts: 184
    Incredible! Keep up the great work!!!
  • gilsoncj
    gilsoncj Posts: 18
    Thanks... ladies
  • phy40
    phy40 Posts: 260 Member
    Well done! Keep up the great work.
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    wow you are amazing, great job.
  • Katy_G2013
    Katy_G2013 Posts: 70 Member
    Excellent! I love the title! I was like ohhh this is gonna be good...and it was AMAZING! Congrats on the loss!!!
  • kkmonroe79
    kkmonroe79 Posts: 71 Member
    Great job! :) Very inspiring.
  • curejenn
    curejenn Posts: 70 Member
    Seriously amazing!!! *Inspired*
  • frankrca
    frankrca Posts: 6 Member
    Super Super story and way you have just kept up the routine to a full life.
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    Aw. You're a cutie. Congrats on all your hard work and most importantly - YAY for overcoming genetics. :P
  • wnbrice
    wnbrice Posts: 244 Member
    Its amazing how people confuse environment with genetics. Good on you for breaking away from that mentality
  • MurphysLawTD
    MurphysLawTD Posts: 310 Member
    That's awesome...and it's THAT easy! Yes, it is harder based on genetics for some to lose weight, but not IMPOSSIBLE. You're an inspiration!! :drinker:
  • gilsoncj
    gilsoncj Posts: 18
    Its amazing how people confuse environment with genetics. Good on you for breaking away from that mentality

    I used to listen and relate to people that were "Large" because we all used the same reasons... Bad knees, Bad Back... but the funny thing is that one month after starting my change it all disappeared.. No more knee or back problems. While I used to relate to the excuses and reasons... now I'm almost annoyed by people who say "They Cant" or "It's impossible".
  • rocket_ace
    rocket_ace Posts: 380 Member
    well done!!!
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    You're awesome, I was about to yell at you for the title..lol

    I also came here to yell at you, haha. But awesome job! It's great to prove yourself wrong, isn't it?
  • gimpygramma
    gimpygramma Posts: 383 Member
    You look so much younger too.:flowerforyou:
  • bootsandfros
    bootsandfros Posts: 81 Member
    wow you look great! it took years off of your looks!
  • jenns1964
    jenns1964 Posts: 384 Member
    I've got bad knees, hips, back, and shoulders.....but I am doing it and I feel so much better!
  • gilsoncj
    gilsoncj Posts: 18
    You're awesome, I was about to yell at you for the title..lol

    I also came here to yell at you, haha. But awesome job! It's great to prove yourself wrong, isn't it?
    I thought it might gain some attention... lol. And yes it feels so great to prove myself wrong...
  • Elif84
    Elif84 Posts: 287 Member
    You look incredible!! Great job on your hard work!!
  • steflbrown
    steflbrown Posts: 168
    You look great!!! Congrats and keep up the great work!
  • gilsoncj
    gilsoncj Posts: 18
    I've got bad knees, hips, back, and shoulders.....but I am doing it and I feel so much better!
    It took losing quite a bit for my knees to be comfortable again. I know see why my knees and back were bad... They were carrying around WAY to much weight.
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    You look fantastic! Love your story!!!
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    Wow!!! Wow! Wow! Wow! You are an inspiration and should be so proud! Congratulations! You look fantastic!
  • Tuala42
    Tuala42 Posts: 274 Member
    So awesome, congratulations! Thank you for sharing.
  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    nice 'head fake' on the title! I was about to hop on my soap box!

    Wow! nice work! Take a moment and celebrate. Clearly the summation of lots of commitment and hard work!

    Congrats!
  • KarinFit4Life
    KarinFit4Life Posts: 424 Member
    Wow! Just wow! You look Awesome!
    So much dedication and you sound very proud which you are most definitely entitled to!
    :happy:

    Welcome to the "fit" side of ure family I Guess?! :drinker:
  • princessd84
    princessd84 Posts: 121 Member
    Wow! I couldn't even tell which one was you in the "after" pic with your friends, had to look really hard at it! You look great, you're a completely new person. Well done :)
  • Panamajen
    Panamajen Posts: 5 Member
    Way to go!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    CONGRATS!!!!!!! :happy:

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