124lbs lost ♥
Running_Spirit
Posts: 32
Just wanted to share my story with you all~
I've always had weight issues.. from as long as I could remember. Looking back on photos from my childhood I could see that I was never "normal" as far as weight and I was on a constant roller coaster going up and down, but always was on the bigger side despite the fluctuations. I was content though. I may have been a "chubby" 170lbs (5'7) girl most of my adult life, but I was fine with that.
Fast forward to when I had my son. I gained a LOT during my pregnancy. I delivered him weighing 210lbs. A few short months later my weight went up another 20lbs. I joined weight watchers and was losing the weight very quickly.. thought I was just kicking booty! Turns out I had an auto-immune disease called "Grave's disease". It's an auto-immune thyroid disease. 3 weeks after the diagnosis they totally removed my thyroid.. and that's when my life changed. At the time I had a less than caring endocrinologist. She didn't check my levels very often and under dosed me on synthroid. The weight just kept piling on and I could HARDLY do anything besides lay in bed... I could hardly stay awake. Despite me hardly eating anything because I was too lethargic to put food into my body.. I gained and gained up till I reached my highest of 255lbs. I finally realized my "care" wasn't helping me and I searched for a new endo. I found out my TSH levels were over 60! I was VERY hypo... and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
After about a year with my new doctor my levels finally got to an "acceptable range". I started slowly going to the gym.. elliptical was the only thing I felt confident on. I hit a plateau and got myself a personal trainer. Learned a lot from him and stuck with him until I felt confident to continue on my own. I used myfitnesspal to track my food/exercise, a polar ft4 heart rate monitor to track my calories burned during exercise, and eased myself into running with a good c25k app. I ended up with a huge passion for running and I run 5ks as much as I can now with ease. Planning on training for a 10k soon...ultimate goal is to run marathons! I've lost 124lbs and I'm at goal. My health has never been better, even though I still have some issues now and then. It's been quite the journey. Thanks for listening. (By the way.. no longer have fibro issues and my IIH isn't as severe! )
Some random before's / progress photos
Before & After
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I've always had weight issues.. from as long as I could remember. Looking back on photos from my childhood I could see that I was never "normal" as far as weight and I was on a constant roller coaster going up and down, but always was on the bigger side despite the fluctuations. I was content though. I may have been a "chubby" 170lbs (5'7) girl most of my adult life, but I was fine with that.
Fast forward to when I had my son. I gained a LOT during my pregnancy. I delivered him weighing 210lbs. A few short months later my weight went up another 20lbs. I joined weight watchers and was losing the weight very quickly.. thought I was just kicking booty! Turns out I had an auto-immune disease called "Grave's disease". It's an auto-immune thyroid disease. 3 weeks after the diagnosis they totally removed my thyroid.. and that's when my life changed. At the time I had a less than caring endocrinologist. She didn't check my levels very often and under dosed me on synthroid. The weight just kept piling on and I could HARDLY do anything besides lay in bed... I could hardly stay awake. Despite me hardly eating anything because I was too lethargic to put food into my body.. I gained and gained up till I reached my highest of 255lbs. I finally realized my "care" wasn't helping me and I searched for a new endo. I found out my TSH levels were over 60! I was VERY hypo... and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
After about a year with my new doctor my levels finally got to an "acceptable range". I started slowly going to the gym.. elliptical was the only thing I felt confident on. I hit a plateau and got myself a personal trainer. Learned a lot from him and stuck with him until I felt confident to continue on my own. I used myfitnesspal to track my food/exercise, a polar ft4 heart rate monitor to track my calories burned during exercise, and eased myself into running with a good c25k app. I ended up with a huge passion for running and I run 5ks as much as I can now with ease. Planning on training for a 10k soon...ultimate goal is to run marathons! I've lost 124lbs and I'm at goal. My health has never been better, even though I still have some issues now and then. It's been quite the journey. Thanks for listening. (By the way.. no longer have fibro issues and my IIH isn't as severe! )
Some random before's / progress photos
Before & After
:flowerforyou:
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You look amazing. Well done0
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Awesome. Way to go!0
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You look Fabulous. Congrats!0
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Thats amazing. great job.0
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Thank you for sharing your journey. Job well done!!0
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Wow! You look amazing. Keep up the good work. Really inspiring!0
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You look incredible! Thank you for sharing your story.0
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Amazing story of pulling through even with some serious health problems!0
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WOW!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: You look GREAT! This inspires me! :happy:0
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This is fantastic. You overcame a lot to achieve this and should be so proud of yourself!0
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Congrats!!! Glad you were able to find a doctor who cares0
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Thanks for sharing I love reading the success of others it always inspires me. So thank you and you look amazing!0
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Wowzers! You look great. And I'm glad to hear your getting healthier.
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Love your green linen shirt!!! I want one
But you do look amazing in your current photos. Well done!!0 -
You look stunning! Thanks for sharing your story.0
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GREAT - AMAZING!!0
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Grats on the success, love your WoW shirt0
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Fabulous!0
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Beautiful lady!
I love that blue striped skirt!0 -
You are incredible! It takes a lot of effort and determination to do what you have. Congratulations!
Re-starting my weight loss journey today--I have about as much to lose as you just shed. I hope I can follow your lead and be as successful. Thank you for sharing your story.0 -
WOW!!!!!
Congratulations
you are unrecognisable.
Be proud of yourself, I'm proud of you and don't even know you but I beaming with pride for you looking at your pics!0 -
Amazing! You look stunning, well done!0
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Great Job!!!!0
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Incredible transformation. Huge congratulations. Thanks for posting it. It inspired me for sure. You look wonderful.0
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Wow you look amazing. Great job!0
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You look Amazing!!!!0
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Congratulations you look fantastic! I can relate to the health issues and to lose 124lb with all that going on is just amazing! Be proud of yourself you have achieved so much and inspired me to carry on. Thank you for sharing :flowerforyou:0
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Very inspiring! Way to go!0
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THANK YOU for sharing your story! It has helped me tremendously today!!!!!! You were beautiful before but it a great feeling to be beautiful AND healthy!!!!! CONGRATS again!0
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Wow! What a wonderful transformation! You are such an inspiration. Great work and congrats big time!0
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