One year on, nearly 60lbs down...(pic)

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  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    Amazing!!! I wanna trace your steps too jamie!! Thanks for sharing!!

    But one thing I'm curious about...while you were trying to lose weight did you still eat desserts and dairies like ice creams, sweets etc? because I'm quite addicted to these sort of food... did you count calories? I'm just wondering while I start eating healthily, I could still eat my favorite food, only that I have to keep calories under control? for example, can i eat things like fried rice, only that I divide them into portions throughout the day?

    Thanks!!

    Thankyou!! :) I did still eat things like that yeah, just made sure it fit into my calories/macros :) as long as it fits into your daily allowances, it's fine, and it's fine to go over these allowances every now and again! I wouldn't have been able to cope if I couldn't have a packet of crisps here and there or a cup of tea with sugar or a McDonalds or something similar, if restricting yourself is going to hinder you, don't restrict yourself, just exercise control over portions and keep an eye on your calories :)
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    you look awesome! great job. :)

    ETA: Jack <3

    Thankyou! :3 & Glad someone else appreciates Jack Barakat on here ;)
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    PS thanks everyone! :) Never thought I'd get such a nice response, was expecting people to be nasty :( thanks so much!
  • wattsywoo
    wattsywoo Posts: 22 Member
    You look AMAZING!

    Did you exercise every day?

    (and can you give me an idea of what a 'typical day' food intake was like?)

    You are an inspiration!
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    Looking great! Congrats!
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    You look AMAZING!

    Did you exercise every day?

    (and can you give me an idea of what a 'typical day' food intake was like?)

    You are an inspiration!

    Thanks so much!

    And not every single day though at the start I tried to exercise most days for at least half an hour but there were times when I'd go a whole week without excercising!

    A typical day would usually be a bowl of bran flakes for breakfast, I usually go without milk because I hate THE texture of soggy cornflakes! Sometimes would have an apple with that, a soup for lunch with a slice of brown bread or a brown roll, dinner would be a decent amount of brown rice with some chicken stock to liven it up, fresh white fish or lean chicken with lettuce and rocket, 8 glasses of water and green tea in between, a snack might be a pack of Quavers/Wotsits or an apple or coconut or grapes, but intake varied day to day depending on how busy I was, how hungry I was!
  • amammaa4
    amammaa4 Posts: 176 Member
    You look fabulous! My goal is to lose 60 pounds and I'm at 5' so it's great to see what it did for you!! Congratulations.
  • lighteningjeanne855
    lighteningjeanne855 Posts: 566 Member
    My dear, you look marvelous!
    Best wishes for Goal and Maintenance!
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    Thankyou so much guys :)
  • LucyGooseD
    LucyGooseD Posts: 39 Member
    Fantastic! You look great. Your post about your diet shows you did it eating very healthy meals and that is key. Best of luck to you. Enjoy your new fitness level!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Excellent work!
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    Thankyou both! :)
  • JaneE1967
    JaneE1967 Posts: 29 Member
    Well done! You look even more stunning now, thank you for sharing. :love:
  • GhostriderMav
    GhostriderMav Posts: 308 Member
    wow great job. You should be proud
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    Thanks guys! :) really appreciate the support!
  • ToBeAStrongerMan
    ToBeAStrongerMan Posts: 36 Member
    Girl... u've done awesome.!!! Don't let anyone say otherwise :) and keep it up u look great.
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    Thanks! :)
  • KnickersInATwist
    KnickersInATwist Posts: 237 Member
    You look fantastic! Be proud of yourself! X
  • Stephessor
    Stephessor Posts: 47 Member
    GREAT JOB!!! I'm 5'2" and started at 180. Thank you for sharing your story. It's an inspiration for me to remember to lose slowly and to remain committed to my goals.

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
  • rosebud233
    rosebud233 Posts: 25 Member
    Wow! What a transformation! Thanks for sharing!
  • emilyasdf
    emilyasdf Posts: 354 Member
    So tiny, that's awesome! Love your style, too! Do you get to wear fashion trends you never thought you could now that you've lost all that weight?
  • Nimroth
    Nimroth Posts: 18
    You look amazing. You must be so proud! You're an inspiration :)
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    Wow, thanks for the kind words guys!
  • jamiebxo
    jamiebxo Posts: 116
    So tiny, that's awesome! Love your style, too! Do you get to wear fashion trends you never thought you could now that you've lost all that weight?

    Thankyou so much!

    Yeah, beforehand I wore clothes that were just kind of boring and shapeless, I've always liked clothes that are a little bit different but felt too insecure to wear them, thinking that "different" clothes would just highlight how big I was even more! And it was always a nightmare when things like crop tops and stuff with "cut-out" bits were in fashion because I couldn't wear them but now I can! Clothes shopping and fashion is a lot more fun for me now :)
  • You look amazing!! And you have given me sooo much hope/motivation for myself. I am 5'2" and 183 lbs, so I really connected with your story. I love seeing the body I can *potentially* have. (Of course I realize we're all different and I shouldn't expect my journey to match yours completely, but it's still motivational!)

    I also love your dress. It's funny - I have a short-sleeved version sitting in my ModCloth.com shopping cart at this very moment. I was thinking of buying it for extra motivation. Seeing your pic sealed the deal! :D lol

    Thanks again!
  • Meikan
    Meikan Posts: 13 Member
    You are an inspiration...This is my first week actually doing what you did....I hope to see the results I see in you...Thanks for sharing:smile:
  • Marcus_Anthony
    Marcus_Anthony Posts: 50 Member
    LOVE this! Well done you look incredible - so sexy!
  • pkdscript
    pkdscript Posts: 28 Member
    That is just awesome and you look fabulous!!
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    Great job! You look terrific!
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    wow, it doesn't even look like you! amazing!!
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