Finally! My Success Story! One Year Later! PICS
TaraMaria
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It took nearly one year for me to loose over 60 pounds and surpass my goal weight. My fitness pal is amazing! I am so grateful for it and the amazing people on this board! I also had the support of family and friends and I couldn't have done it without them either.
I set my goal as higher then I actually wanted since I had little faith in my ability to loose weight. And it was an uphill battle. I have several autoimmune issues that literally made every lost pound a gem. I would loose a pound every few weeks and it was incredibly discouraging. No matter what I did, it did not change how my body clung to every ounce. But I did stick to it. Even though I wasn't loosing weight, I knew that I was doing the right thing for my body eating healthy and it was the least I could do since my body was already so sick.
After SIX MONTHS counting calories I started loosing weight. Slowly. 5 pounds here. Then 10. Then 15. Before I knew it I had hit the 9 month mark of my new healthy lifestyle and hit my goal weight as well. Now I'm a month before my one year mark and 20 pounds below my goal weight. Never thought this would have ever happened with every obstacle I've had in the past year. I'm so grateful for a website like this especially since now, my husband is using it to participate in a work bet (who can loose the most weight before Christmas!) and hopes to get into a healthier lifestyle too!
Starting Weight: 185
Ending Weight: 116
Measurements: Bust - 35 Waist - 25 Hips - 34
I set my goal as higher then I actually wanted since I had little faith in my ability to loose weight. And it was an uphill battle. I have several autoimmune issues that literally made every lost pound a gem. I would loose a pound every few weeks and it was incredibly discouraging. No matter what I did, it did not change how my body clung to every ounce. But I did stick to it. Even though I wasn't loosing weight, I knew that I was doing the right thing for my body eating healthy and it was the least I could do since my body was already so sick.
After SIX MONTHS counting calories I started loosing weight. Slowly. 5 pounds here. Then 10. Then 15. Before I knew it I had hit the 9 month mark of my new healthy lifestyle and hit my goal weight as well. Now I'm a month before my one year mark and 20 pounds below my goal weight. Never thought this would have ever happened with every obstacle I've had in the past year. I'm so grateful for a website like this especially since now, my husband is using it to participate in a work bet (who can loose the most weight before Christmas!) and hopes to get into a healthier lifestyle too!
Starting Weight: 185
Ending Weight: 116
Measurements: Bust - 35 Waist - 25 Hips - 34
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Congrats Tara. You are just as beautiful as ever. But then again, you've always been beautiful in my eyes. Thank you for also helping me complete my journey. It was fun while it lasted.0
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Wow! You look great! You also look like a much happier person! Great job. I especially applaud you for not using your autoimmune issues as an excuse and just going for it! I'm in a similar situation and I just have to remind myself I have no excuses I am my own success!0
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Way to GO!!! Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing it with us! :flowerforyou:0
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Awesome job! An inspriation!0
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wow!! you look fantastic!! Your story was such an encouragement to me today!! Thanks so much for sharing!!0
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CONGRATULATIONS! You are an inspiration...0
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you look great. awesome job. congrats0
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GREAT JOB! you look awesome!0
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awesome job and a great inspriation!!!0
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great job! You look beautiful in both before and afters...but you look so much happier and healthier in the after shot!:flowerforyou:0
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Two thumbs up chica!0
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Fantastic! You look phenomenal!0
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Congrats, achieving your goals. You look great.0
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Congratulations..... I am speechless ...WOW0
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Wow! You are amazing! Great job. You are a great motivation to all.0
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That is sooo great! you are very much so an inspiration! Great job!0
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Nicely done! One day at a time and before you know it your goal in within reach. Congratulations..you look great!
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Congratulations! You look awesome! Thanks for sharing.0
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Inspiration!0
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Wow! You look amazing! Congratulations! Your story is very inspiring, keep up the good work!0
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Wow - you look great! So healthy! :flowerforyou:0
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CONGRATULATIONS! I BET YOU ARE SO PROUD OF YOURSELF. KEEP IT UP. I HOPE TO JOIN YOU SOON.0
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Great job, your story is so inspirational!0
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You are AMAZING!!! WAY TO GO!!!
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate it so much! Since I've gotten a few emails asking about tips or the secret (of which there really is none I assure you! lol!) I thought I would just post these five things I came up with!
1.) No snacking after dinner. If I am absolutely ravenous I make it an incredibly healthy snack which means it grows out of the ground and has a stem!
2.) I stopped all fast food. Even when I was in a hurry, I figured out ways to make fast meals healthy. There are always way around taco bells and Micky D's! Even counting calories and figuring it into my daily calories, I noticed a difference when I cut that junk out entirely.
3.) I LOVE baking. But I more excuses to bake for other people and less excuses to have things at home.
4.) Yoga and cardio dvds are my go to for exercise. I love the 10 minute solution DVDS since you do as much or as little as you want. My two favorites are: 10 Minute Solution Yoga and 10 Minute Solution Carb Burner. But they have other great ones like kick boxing, pilates and target toning that are awesome! If you have netflix and a wii you are set because they are all on your instant queue!
5.) Keep going. You are going to have bad moments. You are going to go over your calories, go under. Its life. Don't beat yourself up. I'm one to talk, but I got back up on the saddle. My body apparently despises me and does everything to self destruct. I have had 5 strokes and have multiple other health issues and this was the ONE thing I wanted back under control. Took a while, but its finally there. You can do it. Don't give up just because it takes time. Most things worth something take time...
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Thanks everyone! Feel free to email me if you want!) God bless! 0 -
Congratulations, you look absolutely amazing. Well done for sticking with it and never giving up! Take care.0
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Congrats!!! You look GREAT!!!0
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Tara -- you look gorgeous! You did great!0
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You look Amazing!! Good job girl!! Definatly an inspiration to me. I hope I get there!!0
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WOW...just WOW, you look GREAT! :flowerforyou:0
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