80lbs lost - progress photos inside!!
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SuperHero_Girl
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I am 9 months into my second attempt at losing weight. In that time, I've lost 66.4lbs. I'm down 80.7 pounds from my highest known weight, I only started taking progress photos about a month into this second attempt, so the weight difference between the following photos is only 53.6 pounds, but it's still a significantly huge difference.
I never could have imagined that I was capable of losing such a large amount of weight, nor that I would be on the side of progress that I have less weight to lose than I've already lost. I'm not sure if I'm going to go all the way to my GW, but if I do, I still only have 44lbs to go.
I feel a million times better having so much weight off my body, I have almost too much energy, (to the point where it's almost an issue because I often forget how to relax), I've started running, which I never thought I'd ever be capable of, let alone want to do. In fact, I'm running my first 5K in a week.
If anyone who sees this post ever feels discouraged or like giving up, I promise you, it is worth getting over those hurdles to keep going and you are more than capable, even if you think you aren't.
For the record, I am not on a diet, I've completely changed how I eat for the rest of my life. I also do not do deprivation, (in fact, I had a Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger tonight and went over my allotted calories as a result, but tomorrow is a new day and, more often than not, I am under my calories). I eat 1600-1730 calories per day and I make sure to get plenty of protein. I go to the gym at least 3 times a week, (but no more than 4), and I do a half hour of cardio followed by a half hour of strength training. On Thursdays, I do my half hour of cardio and then a half hour of person training which varies from weight lifting to boxing.
So that's my story so far, thanks for letting me share!
I never could have imagined that I was capable of losing such a large amount of weight, nor that I would be on the side of progress that I have less weight to lose than I've already lost. I'm not sure if I'm going to go all the way to my GW, but if I do, I still only have 44lbs to go.
I feel a million times better having so much weight off my body, I have almost too much energy, (to the point where it's almost an issue because I often forget how to relax), I've started running, which I never thought I'd ever be capable of, let alone want to do. In fact, I'm running my first 5K in a week.
If anyone who sees this post ever feels discouraged or like giving up, I promise you, it is worth getting over those hurdles to keep going and you are more than capable, even if you think you aren't.
For the record, I am not on a diet, I've completely changed how I eat for the rest of my life. I also do not do deprivation, (in fact, I had a Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger tonight and went over my allotted calories as a result, but tomorrow is a new day and, more often than not, I am under my calories). I eat 1600-1730 calories per day and I make sure to get plenty of protein. I go to the gym at least 3 times a week, (but no more than 4), and I do a half hour of cardio followed by a half hour of strength training. On Thursdays, I do my half hour of cardio and then a half hour of person training which varies from weight lifting to boxing.
So that's my story so far, thanks for letting me share!
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What a difference, you look great! Very inspiring! Congratulations!0
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Wow! Such a difference. Your hard work is definitely paying off!
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Awesome! Even the color of your skin looks so much healthier and full of vitality! Keep it up :flowerforyou: :drinker:0
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that is wonderful..... I just started a raw vegan juicing smoothie thing ... for life.... only my 5th day but u r a great motivator... ty... I hope the lbs keep melting off for u.... best to u always0
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Wow. What a difference. Congratulations to you!!!0
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What huge difference! It looks like much more than 50some pounds. Great job, girl!0
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Amazing. I can see a huge difference. Awesome job !0
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You look amazing! I bet you feel amazing too! Nice dedication and great results!0
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thats amazing! congratulations!0
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Wow!!!0
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I am very proud of you and what you are accomplishing ! Thank you for the inspiration ! Great Job !!0
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thank you for sharing your pictures !! you are right what an amazing change!!! Great work!!0
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Good for you! Was feeling discouraged that I have not lost any weight in two weeks...thanks for the inspiration! You look great!0
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You look great! Congrats on the loss so far, inspiring! Best of luck on the continued journey0
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This is SO GREAT and so inspiring!!! Congratulations to you!!!!! Keep the momentum going!!0
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Wow!
Well done to YOU!!
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That's AWESOME!!! Way to go doesn't it feel great?!0
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You are fabulous! AND inspirational.:flowerforyou:0
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Such a difference! Definitely inspirational! You look wonderful!!0
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Wow, well done. So inspiring!0
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