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Approaching 50 lbs Lost. Progress Pictures Included!

Sailatsorf
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So, about two years ago, I started watching what I ate and exercising because I was over 200 pounds, and I really didn't want to be that way anymore. I honestly don't know what made me really want to start getting into shape except that I do enjoy taking walks, and some new acquaintances of mine decided they wanted to start doing just that. So I offered to join them. Little exercise couldn't hurt, right?
Two years and a lot of trial and error later, I have now lost 47 pounds. I know it's not quite 50, but 3 pounds won't make that huge of a difference, and I can't contain my excitement anymore! Okay, on to the pictures...
That's me on the far left. This was taken a few years ago at my heaviest - 214 pounds!

And this is me now, at 167!

(Horrible phone picture, sorry!)
As of now, what I'm doing is keeping to a 1200-1300 calorie diet (I have a slow metabolism, so yes, this works for me. I do not feel tired/hungry/etc. It is perfect for me.) I also make sure to keep track of the following macros: Carbs, Fat, Protein, Saturated Fat, Sodium. I walk for an hour (3mph, essentially 3 miles) every day that the weather permits, and I go to the gym and use the weight machines 2-3 times a week.
I still have about 27 more pounds that I absolutely need to lose to be at a healthy BMI. I also have a lot more body sculpting I want to do, especially with my thighs and arms. But I am very pleased with my progress! Sometimes I'll look at myself in the mirror and not feel any smaller at all. But then all I need to do is look at that first picture and know that I am making progress!
Two years and a lot of trial and error later, I have now lost 47 pounds. I know it's not quite 50, but 3 pounds won't make that huge of a difference, and I can't contain my excitement anymore! Okay, on to the pictures...
That's me on the far left. This was taken a few years ago at my heaviest - 214 pounds!

And this is me now, at 167!

(Horrible phone picture, sorry!)
As of now, what I'm doing is keeping to a 1200-1300 calorie diet (I have a slow metabolism, so yes, this works for me. I do not feel tired/hungry/etc. It is perfect for me.) I also make sure to keep track of the following macros: Carbs, Fat, Protein, Saturated Fat, Sodium. I walk for an hour (3mph, essentially 3 miles) every day that the weather permits, and I go to the gym and use the weight machines 2-3 times a week.
I still have about 27 more pounds that I absolutely need to lose to be at a healthy BMI. I also have a lot more body sculpting I want to do, especially with my thighs and arms. But I am very pleased with my progress! Sometimes I'll look at myself in the mirror and not feel any smaller at all. But then all I need to do is look at that first picture and know that I am making progress!
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So, about two years ago, I started watching what I ate and exercising because I was over 200 pounds, and I really didn't want to be that way anymore. I honestly don't know what made me really want to start getting into shape except that I do enjoy taking walks, and some new acquaintances of mine decided they wanted to start doing just that. So I offered to join them. Little exercise couldn't hurt, right?
Two years and a lot of trial and error later, I have now lost 47 pounds. I know it's not quite 50, but 3 pounds won't make that huge of a difference, and I can't contain my excitement anymore! Okay, on to the pictures...
That's me on the far left. This was taken a few years ago at my heaviest - 214 pounds!
And this is me now, at 167!
(Horrible phone picture, sorry!)
As of now, what I'm doing is keeping to a 1200-1300 calorie diet (I have a slow metabolism, so yes, this works for me. I do not feel tired/hungry/etc. It is perfect for me.) I also make sure to keep track of the following macros: Carbs, Fat, Protein, Saturated Fat, Sodium. I walk for an hour (3mph, essentially 3 miles) every day that the weather permits, and I go to the gym and use the weight machines 2-3 times a week.
I still have about 27 more pounds that I absolutely need to lose to be at a healthy BMI. I also have a lot more body sculpting I want to do, especially with my thighs and arms. But I am very pleased with my progress! Sometimes I'll look at myself in the mirror and not feel any smaller at all. But then all I need to do is look at that first picture and know that I am making progress!
Wow! Thats a lot of hard work right there! You look wonderful! Awesome job! Keep it up.0 -
Great job!0
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Great job!
Off topic, but I can't help but ask. What is that large white thing in the background of your "before" pic. A windmill of some sort?0 -
Great job!
Off topic, but I can't help but ask. What is that large white thing in the background of your "before" pic. A windmill of some sort?
It's the NRAO Radio Astronomy Satellite. Biggest one in the nation. We went there on a field trip for our astronomy class.0 -
Amazing results! Great job!!0
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You look great! Awesome job!!0
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Thanks, everyone!0
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Amazing work!!! You look fantastic!0
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Amazing work!!! You look fantastic!0
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Great job!
Off topic, but I can't help but ask. What is that large white thing in the background of your "before" pic. A windmill of some sort?
It's the NRAO Radio Astronomy Satellite. Biggest one in the nation. We went there on a field trip for our astronomy class.
Is that the one in Greenbank, WV?0 -
Is that the one in Greenbank, WV?
Yes, it is!0
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