1 year on mfp with photos
TonyaBtrfly
Posts: 118 Member
It will be 1 year in two weeks that I started my EM2WL (Eat More to Weigh Less) weight loss journey. I was 191 pounds (5'1) I am now 155 lbs so I still have about 25 or so pounds to go but I will get there and I wont be starving myself to get there. Even though a year ago I thought I would be further down on the scale than I am now I am amazed at the results I have had and my body has changed in so many ways. I was in a size 18 jeans now I am wearing 12's and they are not tight. Ive gone from a 44 DD bra to a 34 DD. I feel amazing, I have some good self esteem. I have learned enormous amounts about food and nutrition and how to eat to fuel my body instead of the old tried and true starve yourself methods everyone has been tricked into believing by the diet products industry. I have gotten here by eating between 1800 -2000 calories everyday. I have a bad knee injury so I don't get alot of exercise aside from my daily routine. I cant lift weights (even though I want to more than anything ) Due to a bladder sling surgery I had a few years back. But I have still been able to make amazing progress just eating good food and not dropping my calories below my BMR. I have eaten like crazy at holidays and special occasions and I don't worry about those things anymore. EM2WL saved me. I couldn't imagine being happier than I am today. Thank you to all my friends who have supported me along the way!
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Great job!0
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That's great! Well done! You look great, i can see such a difference!!0
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Wow you look great! Good job!0
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awesome0
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What a change! Congrats on your awesomeness!0
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great job!0
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You look great! Keep up the good work.0
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Well done! I also started a year ago and it has changed my life!0
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Get it momma! You look great!0
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You look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job!!0
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Great job Tonya! You look great! You are such an inspiration, I am glad to have you as a friend here.
Can't wait to see what the next year brings for you. 0 -
You look great! Keep it up.0
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Awesome job! This is very inspiring. We have a similar body type, so seeing you looking as good as you do is very exciting. (:0
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WOW!! What a change! Love!!!0
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You inspire me every day with your amazing transformation,healthy eating, and your dedication to NEVER quitting! I am PROUD to have you on my friend list.
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such a GREAT inspiration! I'm 5'1" too but i'm starting at a heavier weight. Friend request sent
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Wow!!! Great job!0
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Great job, you look awesome!0
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Great job!! Keep it up! :-)0
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That's a great success. What type of exercises have you been doing? Did you gain a lot on holidays, or just a few pounds that were lost within a few weeks?0
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You look great - very inspirational!0
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That is encouraging since I cannot exercise much either. Good on you! I am totally stalled though and can't seem to get below a certain threshold that is still obese. I would just like to be overweight rather than obese. I was doing fine for the first 39 pounds on EM2WL. What did you use to calculate your BMR? Since the deficits are not great I am just overeating enough to maintain ( which culd be worse, am glad I am hovering just a ew pounds over where I stalled) over these last 7 months. I feel out of control & desparate anf not sure what to do. EM2WL has not helped with the desire to overeat like I hoped it might.0
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You look so great!!! You have such an amazing attitude! Keep it up!0
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I love reading success stories like yours. You totally understand success comes from dedication, not starvation and torture. This is not meant to take away from your efforts. Its obvious you put in the work and took the time to gain knowledge to make this something that you can live with day to day long term. Taking charge of your health is not a 6 month quick fix and you have proven that in a most inspirational way. I hope everyone that struggles reads your story and sees getting healthy is not a punishment, but a betterment. You look great!0
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That is encouraging since I cannot exercise much either. Good on you! I am totally stalled though and can't seem to get below a certain threshold that is still obese. I would just like to be overweight rather than obese. I was doing fine for the first 39 pounds on EM2WL. What did you use to calculate your BMR? Since the deficits are not great I am just overeating enough to maintain ( which culd be worse, am glad I am hovering just a ew pounds over where I stalled) over these last 7 months. I feel out of control & desparate anf not sure what to do. EM2WL has not helped with the desire to overeat like I hoped it might.
You may want to start your own thread, describe what you have been doing, stats, and open your diary temporarily so people can help you.
For BMR, try
http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/0 -
Wow! Huge difference. You look great! Congrats!0
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Great job!!!0
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Such an inspiration. Thanks for posting!0
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You rock Lady! :happy:0
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Good Job!!!! I am following your lead, just know your story has inspired many lady!0
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