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83.7 kilos/184 pounds lost

kazsjourney

I wanted to share my weight loss pics. (Some may have seem them before under a slightly different username but this is my username now.

I started at 173.1 kilos (380 pounds) in August 2006. I initially joined weight watchers and eventually started counting calories and then eventually discoverred MFP (best counting calorie app around by far!) I have PCOS (altho not insulin resistant) and it really has been a struggle...I think I have more struggles then success at times, but step by step I managed to get the losses strung together to where I have now lost 83.7 kilos/184 pounds. I still want to lose another 20-40 pounds. I have tried nearly everything to get past this point...and while I may have moments where I want to "settle" at this weight I dont feel that I can yet.

For those wondering most of my weightloss I did via eating 1800 calories a day, calorie cycling (yes I know lots dont believe in it but it really seemed to work well for my body) and I limited processed foods (I do eat some but try and limit it). I also did a lot of cardio with one to two resistance session per weeks, a lot of my exercise was Les Mills classes. I had a DEXA scan done about a year ago and I am about 27-28% body fat and as he stated "you have one of the highest amounts of muscle mass I have seen on a female"

Thruout this journey I have dealt with PCOS, discovering my ankle bone (cannot remember the name) is too long and hits one of my other bones causing pain, had plantar fastisis, a broken wrist, discoverred i had low iron, went thru the passing of my mum and also one of my good friends. Life happens and so do injuries....we can always work around them and no matter what just don't give up cos this is do-able. Trust me I have days where I want to give up (which is why the slightly different usernames....I spat it about 10 days ago and was ready to give up...that lasted a day or so and I am now back and more determined then ever!) Ive included some pics, I am also more then happy to take any friend requests

Before - 173.1 kilos/380 pounds

Current - 89.4 kilos/197 pounds

kaz

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betterthanbefpre

Wow! That's so impressive!!

MrsGriffin67

That is amazing Kaz. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.

In total I want to lose about 70 kgs so your pics really motivated me more.

Can I ask? No need to answer if its too personal.

How have you found your skin afterwards? I started out at 150kgs and I am worried that when I get down, my skin is going to look bad

I have excess skin on my tummy and thighs and a little on my arms. I am not going to have any surgically removed. I dont find it much of a issue. When bigger....i had such little choices in clothes...I still cannot wear all (like shorts for example) but thats okay I still have a much bigger range of clothes I can wear. The skin is aesthetic...I am so fit and healthy now....while the skin annoys me at times...its really not the end of the world

I've heard that heavy lifting will help with the loose skin. I've read so many stories that support this theory.

FindingMyself24

Wow!! You look GREAT!!....Awesome work!! Keep up the amazing work!

azenitram

WOW! CONGRATS! YOU LOOK WONDERFUL! KEEP IT UP

77tes

Wow! :happy:

Congratulations!:drinker:

Thanks for the inspiration! :flowerforyou:

TinkerBelly65

amazing ! good job :O) so inspirational

hmoffatt

Awesome work Karen.

primalkiwi

What an incredible transformation! Congratulations on sticking with it through the tough times - super inspiring. I also have PCOS so know how difficult it is :-)

twhite4550

wow, that is beyond incredible. way to go!

I agree! Beyond incredible indeed!

NoelleS85

HOLY GUAC!!! What an accomplishment!! Congrats!

ms_leanne

What a great result! This is an immense amount of weight loss and you really should be proud.

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msjames1999

Wow!! Congratulations!!

kazsjourney

thank you all

LearnFromTheRed

Fantastic - wow!!

ajb464

Absolutely fantastic work, well done! I've lost 126 lbs over two years so I know how much dedication and discipline it takes - hats off to you. PS - I also have a bit of loose skin here and there but nothing I'd suffer surgery for that's for sure! Keep on going in your quest, the last bit definitely seems to be the slowest doesn't it....

shmatichka

You are truly an inspiration!
Thank you for sharing, for those of us at the beginning of their journey it's a great motivator.

Hodgie12345

Truly magnificent. A testimony to humankind itself. Never mind putting a rocket into space - you beat all the giant steps. My warmest congratulations Karen. Hodgie x

fatburnd2012

WOW! That's a brilliant loss! You look like a different person, you should be so proud of yourself!

debralekicsummers

wow, you need to be super proud of yourself, i also have pcos and know how hard it is to loose , so you are truly amazing !:flowerforyou:

Lupercalia

I'm so glad you're back at it and have returned to MFP, Kaz. :flowerforyou:

oohmercyme

Congratulations! What a beautiful transformation

Nicolee_2014

Awesome transformation :flowerforyou:

Waynes_World

Awesome job! Proud of you!!!

CassieReannan

Holy wow!! I weigh 82.2kg, you've lost a me and more!! Well done that is so inspiring and fantastic!

Twisted_sista

Two words for you. YOU ROCK!!

(Anyone can feel free to add me :-) I have about 70kg to lose, I log and comment daily)

:-)

annsanslim

wow....amazing and obviously a fab person inside and out thanks for inspiring me and many others

FLSunshine9

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!! WAY TO GO!!!

vikkij12

you are awe inspiring. thanks for sharing

jennimc13

AMAZING!!!! you should be very proud of yourself

Chocaree

Wow, well done! You're looking great