25- Had Great Weight Loss, and Then Became Stagnant

DaFunklesteun
DaFunklesteun Posts: 1
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I am 25, and a recovering heroin addict (with almost a year clean and sober). I am 5'7 and when I kicked the drugs and alcohol I shot up to 210 pounds early this year (January 2013). The weight gain was unfortunately a normal part of getting clean. By doing nothing and eating garbage I still went down to 190 with no effort (April 2013). I stayed that weight until about June and began making major changes to the way I ate. Through better (not always healthier) eating choices I was able to drop down to 170 and look decent. I started working out about 3 weeks ago at 169 and am already down to 163.

I was a mess for years due to drug use, but I was able to transform my life from heroin, homelessness, and a terrible lifestyle; to gainful employment (actually a really great job), a great social life, and a new lease on life. The only thing missing is my confidence in my looks and weight.

I am not sure how this app/website works but I will be tracking my eating and exercise habits. Please provide any feedback that might help me on this journey.

The profile picture shows me in January of 2013 and December of 2013

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  • chris10_hi
    chris10_hi Posts: 33 Member
    wow, you congrats to being clean and motivated for a positive life!!! :)) This site helps me see what I eat and track the progress...it's also nice to see what other people are doing to stay healthy it keeps me motivated when I really need it! I'm sure since you've already started working out for 3 weeks that all you have to do is keep going, you've already hit the peek ...just don't stop until!! :)

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