Ladies who are 5'9 and up how long did it take you to..

My trip to Onederland...

I am 33, 5'9", Starting weight in November 2012 was 225, size 16 jeans (tight)

Ate an average of 1400 cals per day, LOTS OF PROTEIN, very little carbs & sugars, lots of smoothies, eggs, and chicken. Went to the gym maybe 10x TOTAL LOL but I spent my breaks at work almost every day WALKING!

Lost about 10 lbs a month for 3 months and got down to 195. I've maintained this weight for over a year (even throiugh the holidays!) but my ultimate goal is still 150 (just haven't buckled down yet)

I am in size 13 jeans which I can slide on and off without un buttoning.... The first 30 fell off quick but I know the rest won't be as easy.... Keep picturing your goal body, log your food & remember every day is a fresh start!!!!

I'm still working on it. I started at 280lbs. I'm hoping to be to one-derland by the end of this year.
Feel free (anyone) to add me as a friend if you're interested.

I had a crazy ride getting to onederland...

I'm 5'1l and started at 255/size 20/22. It took me about 6 months to get to 199. My weight came off really fast in the beginning. Then my weight stalled a little when I began lifting heavier weights, but I was still shrinking and losing inches and I was liking what I saw so I had to put the scale away for a little while!

I took my measurements and focused on getting fit not the number on the scale. I bounced between 194 - 188 for months, but I was not willing to lower my calories so I just rode the wave and I eventually reached my goal which is a size 8/10.

Going on a diet was not going to be sustainable for me so I taught myself proper portion control and ate my regular foods. After eating healthy for a while I no longer had the cravings I once had.

After writing down everything ate everyday, I learned so much about my eating habits. For example my trigger foods and I learned that eating small items throughout the day was not for me. Eating 2 larger meals and a snack on really active days works better and I stay satisfied. I make sure I get enough protein, healthy fats and fiber. Also I stopped drinking my calories such as pop, store-bought juices and alcohol (I do make fresh fruit and veggie smoothies/drinks often) and mainly drink water and all kinds of loose leaf hot and cold teas.

I workout entirely at home (and outside when it's warmer) and I do a variety of workouts such as workout dvd's, YouTube videos and bodyweight exercises. I slowly built up a home gym equipped with a variety of handweights and resistance bands, weight bench with barbell, stepper, a jump rope, a weighted hula hoop, exercise/medicine balls, yoga mat and bricks, a mini-stepper, a Pilates Reformer machine etc.

The main tip I can offer is be patient and stay consistent. You are so close to seeing that 199 (it was an AMAZING feeling to see a 1 on the scale!) so hang in there!!