116lbs in a Year
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lovemehobo
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Okay so I didn't really think I'd ever do one of these but today I thought "what the hell lets go with it"
It starts kind of weird, nearly a year ago I needed to buy more underwear and when I got home and tried to wear them they didn't fit. That was a real low point, I can't even fit in my underwear. So instead of admitting my size and buying a larger pair I decided to get off my a** and do something about it.
I started off at 113 kg (253lbs) thinking I was a hopeless case, I'd come on the MFP forums every day looking at everyone's success stories and feel motivated, "If they can do it so can I" and that I am hoping that maybe just one person will get that same motivation by my story.
There isn't much more to it. I was already a vegetarian, but I did start eating healthier I suppose. I did 40 minutes a day on the treadmill, and then eventually I peaked at 140 minutes a day on an exercise bike. Along the way, I picked up some bad habits and I picked up some great habits, my whole personality changed... I went from crippling shyness to bubbly confidence. All that fun stuff.
Now I exercise an hour and a half a day I am hoping to drop back to an hour when I reach my 'official' goal
I still eat what ever I want, but as long as it's within reason, I do have a few bad days where I will eat a little too much chocolate but every day is an new day and you can't focus on what you have done, but what you're going to do.
TL;DR
I felt sorry for myself and did something about it
I am unsure of how to do pictures so I hope this works, other wise, just click my profile and go through there
It starts kind of weird, nearly a year ago I needed to buy more underwear and when I got home and tried to wear them they didn't fit. That was a real low point, I can't even fit in my underwear. So instead of admitting my size and buying a larger pair I decided to get off my a** and do something about it.
I started off at 113 kg (253lbs) thinking I was a hopeless case, I'd come on the MFP forums every day looking at everyone's success stories and feel motivated, "If they can do it so can I" and that I am hoping that maybe just one person will get that same motivation by my story.
There isn't much more to it. I was already a vegetarian, but I did start eating healthier I suppose. I did 40 minutes a day on the treadmill, and then eventually I peaked at 140 minutes a day on an exercise bike. Along the way, I picked up some bad habits and I picked up some great habits, my whole personality changed... I went from crippling shyness to bubbly confidence. All that fun stuff.
Now I exercise an hour and a half a day I am hoping to drop back to an hour when I reach my 'official' goal
I still eat what ever I want, but as long as it's within reason, I do have a few bad days where I will eat a little too much chocolate but every day is an new day and you can't focus on what you have done, but what you're going to do.
TL;DR
I felt sorry for myself and did something about it
I am unsure of how to do pictures so I hope this works, other wise, just click my profile and go through there
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! :drinker:0
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AMAZING!!! GREAT MOTIVATION!!0
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What a beauty you have created! The sky is the limit
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Omg! A huge years transformation. You look great.0
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You are absolutely beautiful. what an inspiration! Great job 0
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Wow! congrats! I'm starting around the same weight as when you started. I'm looking to lose over a 100lbs . You truly inspire me!0
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Wow. Congratulations on saving your own life.
You are beautiful.0 -
Well done you! Well done!0
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Wow....impressive! Congrats.0
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Congrats!0
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Amazing!
You make me feel like I can do this!0 -
Congratulations, you have a lot to be proud of and good for you that you took action before your body suffered long term damage to your organs and joints. You look fantastic and are an inspiration to so many others. Thanks for sharing your personal story, I like when someone allows us to see the personal side of their story. Thank goodness for underwear that won't fit right?0
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You look absolutely amazing. Congrats0
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What a great story, I had the same, not with buying underwear but I just had enough all of a sudden. Never was motivated to loose weight before but I suddenly had. Been doing it for 3 weeks now and my motivation grows on a daily base.0
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You are INCREDIBLE! WELL DONE! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!:flowerforyou:0
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Amazing transformation- very inspiring!0
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Congrats..you look fabulous and beautiful!!!!!0
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Okay so I didn't really think I'd ever do one of these but today I thought "what the hell lets go with it"
It starts kind of weird, nearly a year ago I needed to buy more underwear and when I got home and tried to wear them they didn't fit. That was a real low point, I can't even fit in my underwear. So instead of admitting my size and buying a larger pair I decided to get off my a** and do something about it.
I started off at 113 kg (253lbs) thinking I was a hopeless case, I'd come on the MFP forums every day looking at everyone's success stories and feel motivated, "If they can do it so can I" and that I am hoping that maybe just one person will get that same motivation by my story.
There isn't much more to it. I was already a vegetarian, but I did start eating healthier I suppose. I did 40 minutes a day on the treadmill, and then eventually I peaked at 140 minutes a day on an exercise bike. Along the way, I picked up some bad habits and I picked up some great habits, my whole personality changed... I went from crippling shyness to bubbly confidence. All that fun stuff.
Now I exercise an hour and a half a day I am hoping to drop back to an hour when I reach my 'official' goal
I still eat what ever I want, but as long as it's within reason, I do have a few bad days where I will eat a little too much chocolate but every day is an new day and you can't focus on what you have done, but what you're going to do.
TL;DR
I felt sorry for myself and did something about it
I am unsure of how to do pictures so I hope this works, other wise, just click my profile and go through there
You look amazing! Well done and congrats!!
Also, your 2013 picture on the bottom right looks like Jessica Capshaw (AKA Arizona Robbins from Grey's Anatomy) -- gorgeous!0 -
You looks amazing and you are definately inspiring! You have to be so proud of what you have done! Great work!!! :drinker:0
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CONGRATS!! You look so happy! 0
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