140lbs Down and Still Going

My name is Stacy, and when I started this journey in February of 2013 I weighed in at 350lbs. I have been heavy my entire life, and I tried/failed every diet you can think of. I had made myself into a recluse really only leaving the house to go to work, because I was embarrassed by how big I was. One day I was scrolling through Facebook seeing all my friends posts about getting married and/or having kids, and I started to lament about the lonely existence I was living, holed up in my house away from people. I thought to myself, I am going to be lonely forever, because I will never meet anyone staying locked up in my room. I had seen a couple of my friends has been doing TurboFire from Team Beachbody, and they had experienced a lot of success. I decided I would order it, but I hadn't put too much stock in a actually working, because nothing ever did. The day TurboFire arrived is the day my life changed forever. I have been exercising five to six days a week ever since. I also track all of my calories consumed using the MyFitnessPal app, and track my calories burned with my FitBit Flex. The apps communicate back and forth with each other, and make losing weight a snap. Of course you are going to have to put in some work. ;) As of today, I have lost 140lbs, and plan to continue this lifestyle for good. My purpose for this post is to let people who are struggling know that if I can do it anyone can. There are days I struggle, but I always look back at where I came from, and how much work I have put into this. I know that I never want to go back to that person. Now I hope with some new found self confidence I will one day meet someone to be with forever. :) If you want to add me as a friend on here I would love to meet more people like myself. I firmly believe you can never have enough people supporting you.~~~~Stacy

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  • catnorbury
    catnorbury Posts: 35 Member
    OMG that is amazing, a complete transformation, you are a wonder woman to have lost that much weight. I lost 90+lbs about 15 years ago so i understand the dedication it has taken you to loose so much more. I bet you feel like a new woman, congratulations and you look fantastic, keep up the good work x
  • Miasen
    Miasen Posts: 31
    Wow, that is really impressive!

    Thanks for sharing, it was very inspirational to read :)
  • You look fantastic! :happy: :drinker: :bigsmile:

    Were you able to do Turbo Fire at your highest weight?

    Are you still doing Turbo Fire?
  • gtdattitude
    gtdattitude Posts: 216 Member
    Amazing! Thank you for sharing, you look great!!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Yay! Another FitBit Flex user! Congrats on your success. :drinker:
  • Yes. They have a modified version. :)
  • walterm852
    walterm852 Posts: 409 Member
    fantastic ... really motivating and inspiration ...keep it up
  • Zombieinkpot
    Zombieinkpot Posts: 745 Member
    Wow! So impressed. You are an inspiration. Congratulations. :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • HannahLynn91
    HannahLynn91 Posts: 238 Member
    Wow, great job! I'm planning on getting a FitBit and this is confirming my choice even more :)
  • MyIdaho54
    MyIdaho54 Posts: 81 Member
    Awesome job, Stacy! You look great! Thanks for sharing your story! One of the takehomes from your story is find what works and keep working it. Turbo fire worked terrific for you and certainly worthy of consideration by others.
  • FierceLisa
    FierceLisa Posts: 38 Member
    :) What an inspiration. ~ Congrats ~
  • freedom403
    freedom403 Posts: 53 Member
    Congrats U look really great.
  • You are LITERALLY amazing! 140lbs lost in less than a year? What??? No lie, I had to keep re-reading your story to make sure I was reading it right. You are a wicked inspiration to everyone! Keep kicking *kitten*, girl :)
  • CandiesAndSweets
    CandiesAndSweets Posts: 167 Member
    AMAZING!!! Congratulations on your success :) I'll definitely take you up on the 'friend' offer :)
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    Love reading successes like this - congratulations! Keep up the good work!
  • bevfazio
    bevfazio Posts: 25 Member
    Amazing. Top Shelf!
  • spikesmom
    spikesmom Posts: 441 Member
    Great job! You look beautiful. I wish you much continued success :)
  • Rays_Wife
    Rays_Wife Posts: 1,173 Member
    Super! Good for you!! I wish more people would take charge of their health like you have. It's saddening to see those around me be so unhealthy and not even care. High five!! :drinker:
  • lynder64
    lynder64 Posts: 285 Member
    WOW!!! You've done AMAZING on your journey!!! CONGRATS!!!
  • WOW- huge congratulations to you!
    Posts like this give me hope.
    Makes me realise that what I am trying to do isn't impossible, that I can do this.
    Thankyou so much for posting
  • wendyg311
    wendyg311 Posts: 239 Member
    Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing!

    I was just surfing around looking for something to try as a workout at home. I am beginning at sedentary and feel so large and cumbersome. By saying the day your program arrived your life changed, I figure I might actually be able to DO the moves.

    It is wonderful that you helped yourself come out of your sadness. Not many people can do that.

    Best wishes to you on your journey
  • Sunshine2plus2
    Sunshine2plus2 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Congrats!
  • Kar3n84
    Kar3n84 Posts: 24 Member
    Amazing transformation! Congratulations. I'm exactly where you were 1 year ago. Thanks for the inspiration! :flowerforyou:
  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    congrats, thats awesome!
  • slimbettie
    slimbettie Posts: 686 Member
    a very big congrats to you. you worked hard and you reaped the benefits. Now for the second half!
  • andiechick
    andiechick Posts: 916 Member
    That's brilliant Stacy well done :flowerforyou:
  • Cal28
    Cal28 Posts: 514 Member
    You look fantastic!! I've never even heard of Turbofire so you've inspired me to look into it. Thanks for sharing your success :flowerforyou:
  • manishab7
    manishab7 Posts: 7 Member
    Wonderful :) Thanks so much for sharing. You really motivated me.
  • MollMoll821
    MollMoll821 Posts: 63 Member
    Amazing! Thanks for sharing. You are such an inspiration.
  • kizzyb1977
    kizzyb1977 Posts: 199 Member
    Fantastic job!!
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