Only lost 26 lbs (pic)

I say I've only lost 26 lbs because I have so much to go, but even I, someone who can't see my own success can see it in this picture. I have been trying to lose weight for the last 4 months, and I just expected it to come off faster, but the scale will spend weeks not budging. I have tried multiple ways of eating, and the one that works for me is a higher protein/no grain diet. I still eat carbs (I love potatoes both white and sweet) but if I stop eating grains I feel awesome. Every time I go back to grains I get depressed (like to the point of feeling suicidal) and bloated and my weight stalls for awhile. The one thing I attribute my success to is exercise. I don't exercise in the typical way--my family has a farm and I turn everything into a workout. I used to use a 4 wheeler to move hay from one pasture to the other and now I carry them. I jump at the chance to unload a truckload of wood because I know it's a great workout. Instead of waiting for someone to split wood with the log splitter machine, I use a splitting maul to do it myself. I walk around the farm everyday checking fences for a little extra "cardio" where before I wouldn't worry about fences until an animal actually got out. I truly feel my success so far has come from small changes and I can't wait for more to come! For anyone who is curious, I weighed 311 in the first picture and 285 in the second.


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  • xoeva
    xoeva Posts: 209 Member
    congrats.... everyone one here started by losing one pound then 2 then 3 then 26.... keep up the good work
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    Very smart with the added exercise. I see a tremendous difference in the photos. Great job!

    Yay, you fixed the photos. Your hard work really shows.
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    From one country girl to another congrats. You are well under way and know you can do this...
  • sasu27
    sasu27 Posts: 51
    I fixed the picture!
  • weightedfootsteps
    weightedfootsteps Posts: 4,349 Member
    Congrats!!! That is an awesome difference girl!!! You are well on your way! :) Keep up the awesome!
  • chesnity3
    chesnity3 Posts: 960 Member
    Awesome! Great exercise ideas!
  • imamyurdumb
    imamyurdumb Posts: 17 Member
    You look amazing and just think where you'll be in a year if you keep going! If you stop or give up now or get frustrated and binge, you'll have to start over. Keep going! Don't give up and be proud of your weight loss. You should be cause its fantastic! Buy yourself something to reward it. A bracelet, a massage, something to show that you did a great job. I myself have rewards at each milestone I reach. go go go girlie! :)
  • SusanL222
    SusanL222 Posts: 585 Member
    Wow! What a difference 26 pounds makes!! I love how you've made your workouts do double duty! That the energy you're expending is accomplishing something very tangible and useful! Your family must be thrilled that you are rocking those farm chores! Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • garyrahman
    garyrahman Posts: 1 Member
    You are doing great keep it up, 26lbs is a lot in four months. That equals out to 6.5lbs a month. Looking at the pictures it also looks like you have lost several inches. When working out muscle weighs more than fat so you may have lost more fat and gain muscle. The muscle will help you in losing weight so keep doing what you are doing. Can't wait to see your pics in your two piece once you reach your goal.
  • LenaNc
    LenaNc Posts: 4 Member
    Way to go!! You look great, keep up that work and forget what that scale says, the pictures say it all!! By the way, you mentioned you feel cruddy when you eat the grains, could you have a gluten intolerance? My brother started eating gluten free as part of a diet plan he was on, and within a month went from 3 blood pressure meds to 1... His body is not tolerant of the gluten and he can definitely tell if he indulges in something with gluten in it... He ate gluten free and did his DDP Yoga and lost 60 lbs in less than 4 months..and continues to maintain the loss. The gluten is definitely worth paying attention to...
  • cnugent9
    cnugent9 Posts: 2
    What on earth are you talking about only lost 26 pounds. I recently started due to them telling me I was type 2 diabeties. I have lost 171/2 pounds since Feb. 25 and I feell awesome so should you. I also joined Silver Sneakers at my rec center and started a slow step arobic class for us older people and am doing the trend mill and recumbent bike to step up my game. Believe you me those pictures are drastic keep it up!!!
  • nmpx
    nmpx Posts: 76
    That's undeniable results, great work! I see a really big difference in your legs (and obviously your tummy!).
  • Pusarah
    Pusarah Posts: 124 Member
    Great difference! You should be so proud! Can't wait to see more as you continue to a healthier you :)
  • angel5561
    angel5561 Posts: 142 Member
    Wow ! What an amazing difference 26lbs makes :) this is inspiring
  • 100toloose
    100toloose Posts: 151 Member
    You look great and I totally understand your frustration... I didnt loose the weight I expected either .
    I lost 23 pounds so far and now I have been yo-yoing.... 2-3 pounds since begining of february.
    By the way you look like you lost so much more then 20 pounds or so.... Keep it up!
  • Fiercely_Me
    Fiercely_Me Posts: 481 Member
    "Only 26 lbs"?? That is a big accomplishment, don't minimize it. Hell, losing 5 lbs ain't easy. Amazing progress and keep up the good work :)
  • AbsoluteLM
    AbsoluteLM Posts: 22 Member
    Wow, you look great and you have a great attitude! Way to go!
  • angel_of_harmony
    angel_of_harmony Posts: 188 Member
    Awesome! Keep up the good work. :)
  • brettgosa
    brettgosa Posts: 3 Member
    I've been battling my weight for years and years, and have yet to be able to say I've lost 26lbs! Only now have I become more serious about my health, so I say YOU GO GIRL!!
  • Emi1974
    Emi1974 Posts: 522 Member
    In a few more months you will say: Only lost 50 lbs... Great work, keep at it as it works for you. :flowerforyou:
  • inky16
    inky16 Posts: 113 Member
    I recently found a quote floating about that says,

    "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell

    The exercise choices you described reminded me of it. Great work - be proud!
  • jcp4139
    jcp4139 Posts: 3 Member
    u look great!
  • FlyersGirlrc
    FlyersGirlrc Posts: 31 Member
    Awesome! Keep it up, you look great. : )
  • lynnewhitmore14
    lynnewhitmore14 Posts: 3 Member
    Wow. That is great, you look so much different in the weight loss photo. Unbelieveable that a 26 pound weight loss could look so amazing. You look great. Keep up the good work. How long did it take you to lose the weight?
  • frankysgurl
    frankysgurl Posts: 51 Member
    Great work! Keep it up :smile:
  • linz_husker
    linz_husker Posts: 2 Member
    Great job! Keep up the good work!
  • FitMommy_91
    FitMommy_91 Posts: 23 Member
    Awsome work girl 26 pounds is a lot be proud!!
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    I recently found a quote floating about that says,

    "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell

    The exercise choices you described reminded me of it. Great work - be proud!
    This^^^
    You are a success!
  • cowgirlslikeus86
    cowgirlslikeus86 Posts: 597 Member
    Great work! Those little opportunities that present themselves every day add up to serious calories burned. I was on vacation recently and I would work out in the gym at the resort. When I was done I would take the elevator to the 9th floor where our room was. One day I said "Self, lets take the stairs and see how many calories it burns". 60 calories later, according to my HRM, I decided to take the stairs every time I came and went. Small changes to our lazy behaviors really make a difference.
  • sjbtiger
    sjbtiger Posts: 105 Member
    That's a fantastic accomplishment! Congrats.
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