60 punds lost on MFP and 80+ all together (294-213)
jess031988
Posts: 36 Member
So I started in 2013 as 290, I couldn't believe it.
I cried, I ate and I cried and ate some more. I don't know how I became motivated but one day I just wanted to loose weight. I had recently been diagnosed as having PCOS and piled 60+ pounds on in 1 year, my hair was falling out, my skin was disgusting and I was a moody beast.
Here is me at 290+, I remember thinking oh I don't look that big (very much I did look that big or bigger) I was very unhappy and drank two 2l sodas a day, ate numerous chocolate bars a day and every night had mcDonalds. I knew why I was fat, that's all I ate. In fact I was so embarrassed that I told coworkers that my medication was making me balloon up, unless my medication was ordered by Dr. McDonald and was a cheeseburger x2 seven days a week... I lied...Sorry coworkers I'm sure you knew I was fibbing anyways.
This is me now at 213, I'm nowhere near done. I haven't exercised yet but plan on toning up a lot. I have realized I may have hurt myself in the long run by not toning while I loose weight as you can tell by my bat wing (arm fat), but I would rather be flabby then look like that any day. I have changed A LOT, I give myself two days a week that I still count calories but have a treat (Fridays and Saturdays) all throughout the week I eat no bread (I'm ok with that), no juice and only a little diet pop. I always have a salad and veggies and I always mix up my meals so it doesn't get boring.
I am no where near done, I want to loose at least 60 more but I am for once proud. Thank you for all your support MFP!!
I cried, I ate and I cried and ate some more. I don't know how I became motivated but one day I just wanted to loose weight. I had recently been diagnosed as having PCOS and piled 60+ pounds on in 1 year, my hair was falling out, my skin was disgusting and I was a moody beast.
Here is me at 290+, I remember thinking oh I don't look that big (very much I did look that big or bigger) I was very unhappy and drank two 2l sodas a day, ate numerous chocolate bars a day and every night had mcDonalds. I knew why I was fat, that's all I ate. In fact I was so embarrassed that I told coworkers that my medication was making me balloon up, unless my medication was ordered by Dr. McDonald and was a cheeseburger x2 seven days a week... I lied...Sorry coworkers I'm sure you knew I was fibbing anyways.
This is me now at 213, I'm nowhere near done. I haven't exercised yet but plan on toning up a lot. I have realized I may have hurt myself in the long run by not toning while I loose weight as you can tell by my bat wing (arm fat), but I would rather be flabby then look like that any day. I have changed A LOT, I give myself two days a week that I still count calories but have a treat (Fridays and Saturdays) all throughout the week I eat no bread (I'm ok with that), no juice and only a little diet pop. I always have a salad and veggies and I always mix up my meals so it doesn't get boring.
I am no where near done, I want to loose at least 60 more but I am for once proud. Thank you for all your support MFP!!
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You are a very beautiful lady! Congrats on your awesome progress!0
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Very inspiring, keep up the good work you deserve it!0
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Great job, keep it up0
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You are strikingly pretty your face is really showing cheek bones and can't wait to see your toning and future posts great work keep on it it's working0
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Very good job! Not feeling the satanic tank top though! I love God...0
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Haha sorry I should have chosen a more appropriate top, really didn't think it would offend anyone. Sorry tho.0
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Haha sorry I should have chosen a more appropriate top, really didn't think it would offend anyone. Sorry tho.
Oh no I'm not offended... Its your soul lol...
Once you hit the gym, you'll see great progress! The new muscle added will further help your metabolism...0 -
great job! I highly recommend exercise to tone up, I wish I'd started mine a bit earlier. Bat wings can shrink - I still have them but they're much much improved and don't really bother me anymore. I'm sure a little strength training would help too.
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Wow!! well done!! Loved your post very funny! Good luck on the rest of your journey - we will get there:drinker:0
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Well Done you look Fab - Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Excellent !! Haha..mine would be Dr. Hershey. One a day.
I admire your ability to pull in the reigns on the junk. Something I am having such a hard time with.0 -
Wow, great results, what a difference!0
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Congratulations on your loss so far! Like I've said to my MFP friends, honesty is the best way forward.0
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You look amazing.... Great job and thank you so much for sharing!0
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You look fantastic Great work! Congrats0
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good job! You can do it!0
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You look fantastic!0
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Wow! You look amaze-balls. I started at 290 as well and these photots make me want to go work out right now.0
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You look amazing! Nice work! Also, thank you so much for that T-shirt. I laughed so hard, and I will now think about that every time I see my cats licking their butts. OMG.0
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That's bloody marvelous! Your face have changed a lot too you look so much happier! Very inspirational congratulations chick and keep going x0
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Awesome! You look great! There was a stranger hiding in you and now she's out! I can't wait to post my after pics. I just started a few days ago and I believe this is it, life changer. Thank you for giving us all that push that we need. Inspirational stories like yours keep me motivated and know that I can do it too. I started at 271, the heaviest I ever been. Can't wait for my ticker to start going up!0
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Congratulations on your progress! You are certainly an inspiration.0
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Awesome job...you look amazing!0
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Fantastic job so far! Lookiing good! And I'll wish you good luck on the rest of your journey, but you probably won't need it - you seem like you've got this down now. :flowerforyou:0
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Thank you everyone so much
I have to give a lot of credit to this board as all the success stories gave me more motivation. Some of the stories I have witnessed on here were what I was feeling to a T, so I knew I wasn't alone.
Thank you all again.0 -
Bravo! :flowerforyou:
You are an inspiration! Thanks for shraing your story.0 -
Thanks for the motivation! :happy:0
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awesome job so far! You look fantastic. Good luck on the rest of your journey.0
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Great job lady0
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