20 lbs down!!

I've only lost about 1/3 of the total weight I want to lose, but I'm still very excited about the accomplishment! What I'm more excited about is the physical changes that I've seen in the past three months. I've lost over 17 inches along with the 20 pounds (holy crap!).

Last year I was mostly bedridden due to my on-going battle with Fibromyalgia. Doing things like walking or basic chores would cause me intense and debilitating pain. Sometimes the pressure of clothing would cause me pain. It's something I wouldn't wish on anyone, ever.

Earlier this year my doctor and I tried an unconventional medication regime and amazingly it worked. However, during the two years I was sick I gained 50 lbs from the inability to move, poor diet, and side effects from medications. Even though the pain was mostly gone my mobility and strength had dropped significantly. At first I couldn't even walk half a mile. But I made myself work out at least 3 times a week, even if only for 20 minutes, and kept pushing through the physical hurdles. I started to keep track of the food I ate and logged everything. I realized that what I considered to be a portion of food was significantly off, and that I really wasn't getting the right amounts or kind of nutrients.

Now, I'm aware of what I eat and that not all calories are equal. I don't starve myself or make anything "off-limits", but I do have certain foods in moderation. My workouts last for an hour or more, I can walk 4-5 miles without stopping, jog for over a 1 mile without stopping, and countless other milestones. I've begun strength training to build up muscles while I continue losing weight, and while the amount I can lift now is low, it's getting better as time progresses.

It. Is. Awesome.



Right Arm: 16"
Ribs: 41"
Waist: 42"
Hips: 47.5"
Right Thigh: 28.5"
Right Calf: 18"



Right Arm: 15"
Ribs: 38"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 45.5"
Right Thigh: 26.75"
Right Calf: 17"



Right Arm: 14.75"
Ribs: 37.25"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 44.75"
Right Thigh: 26"
Right Calf: 16.5"