11 months and 70 pounds :D
Grumpsandwich
Posts: 368 Member
Im 40 this year, I have been obese since I was 20 
I have been struggling with polycystic ovarian syndrome that caused infertility,severe hormonal and metabolic issues. If that wasnt enough I also have hashimotos hypothyroid and spinal birth defects that left me in a back brace (corset with shaped steel reinforced bars down the back ) for nearly a decade ( from early teens to young adult for scoloisis, spina bifida occulta and various other mal formations and pars defects, honestly to this day i dont know what they hell they were talking bout with pars defects? Whats a pars defect? lol They wanted to do spinal fusion when i was a kid but my parents declined the OP, glad they did because i made it through just fine)
I avoid heavy weights for obvious reasons but i do reps with light 5 lb dumb bells, work out on the elliptical and my savior and my main exercise is belly dancing
Its so much fun that its motivated me to do drills regularly ( purchased videos on amazon.com )and now I have joined a studio for proper classes ( You cant imagine what a big step this has been )
I did the whole 1200 calorie diet for most of my journey ( And before you jump down my throat :P) I was given my diet by my endocrinologist in conjunction with a nutritionist at the local hospital. I do eat my calories back but the first 3 months I hadn't as I didn't know about it and it was before I joined MFP.
As i don't have many friends in the real world I've come to share my progress with you lot ( Sorry if I rambled, i tend to do that a lot hehe)
10 pounds from final goal
I have been struggling with polycystic ovarian syndrome that caused infertility,severe hormonal and metabolic issues. If that wasnt enough I also have hashimotos hypothyroid and spinal birth defects that left me in a back brace (corset with shaped steel reinforced bars down the back ) for nearly a decade ( from early teens to young adult for scoloisis, spina bifida occulta and various other mal formations and pars defects, honestly to this day i dont know what they hell they were talking bout with pars defects? Whats a pars defect? lol They wanted to do spinal fusion when i was a kid but my parents declined the OP, glad they did because i made it through just fine)I avoid heavy weights for obvious reasons but i do reps with light 5 lb dumb bells, work out on the elliptical and my savior and my main exercise is belly dancing
Its so much fun that its motivated me to do drills regularly ( purchased videos on amazon.com )and now I have joined a studio for proper classes ( You cant imagine what a big step this has been )I did the whole 1200 calorie diet for most of my journey ( And before you jump down my throat :P) I was given my diet by my endocrinologist in conjunction with a nutritionist at the local hospital. I do eat my calories back but the first 3 months I hadn't as I didn't know about it and it was before I joined MFP.
As i don't have many friends in the real world I've come to share my progress with you lot ( Sorry if I rambled, i tend to do that a lot hehe)
10 pounds from final goal
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Wonderful job!! You look amazing!!0
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AMAZING!!!
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Very inspriring, way to overcome your obstacles and not make excuses!0
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Stunning transformation! Congratulations!0
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Wow. go YOU! 0
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Great job! I'm curious, did the endrocinologist tell you to reduce your fructose intake?0
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Wow you have done so good. Well done you! Definitely motivation to keep going.0
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Im 40 this year, I have been obese since I was 20 I have been struggling with polycystic ovarian syndrome that caused infertility,severe hormonal and metabolic issues. If that wasnt enough I also have hashimotos hypothyroid and spinal birth defects that left me in a back brace (corset with shaped steel reinforced bars down the back ) for nearly a decade ( from early teens to young adult for scoloisis, spina bifida occulta and various other mal formations and pars defects, honestly to this day i dont know what they hell they were talking bout with pars defects? Whats a pars defect? lol They wanted to do spinal fusion when i was a kid but my parents declined the OP, glad they did because i made it through just fine)
I avoid heavy weights for obvious reasons but i do reps with light 5 lb dumb bells, work out on the elliptical and my savior and my main exercise is belly dancing Its so much fun that its motivated me to do drills regularly ( purchased videos on amazon.com )and now I have joined a studio for proper classes ( You cant imagine what a big step this has been )
I did the whole 1200 calorie diet for most of my journey ( And before you jump down my throat :P) I was given my diet by my endocrinologist in conjunction with a nutritionist at the local hospital. I do eat my calories back but the first 3 months I hadn't as I didn't know about it and it was before I joined MFP.
As i don't have many friends in the real world I've come to share my progress with you lot ( Sorry if I rambled, i tend to do that a lot hehe)
10 pounds from final goal
Good job. :flowerforyou:0 -
Wow! You look so healthy and beautiful! Amazing transformation!0
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Very inspriring, way to overcome your obstacles and not make excuses!
She said exactly what I wanted to say. Great job!!!0 -
Very inspriring, way to overcome your obstacles and not make excuses!
She said exactly what I wanted to say. Great job!!!
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Great job! I'm curious, did the endrocinologist tell you to reduce your fructose intake?
I was given the exact same diet basically that is given to diabetics. 1200 calories, 135g of carbs and NO fruit juice and to limit my fruit intake. No more than half a banana, and more or less I can go wild with berries ( moderation of course) I had given up sugar for splenda ( except for the occasional donut/icecream/chocolate rewards) Whole grains in place of enriched flours, sweet potato instead of white potato ect 0 -
Your super amazing!! So inspirational and motivating!! Good Job!!0
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You look great! Very inspiring! ANd now I want to belly dance! 0
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WOW is all I can say!! You've done major work!0
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Congratulations! My little one has spina bifida and I often worry what the future will hold for her, but way to rock it and be healthy! 0
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Wow!0
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Amazing!0
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Wanted to add. Your arms are amazing for 5 lb dumb bells0
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Awesome! That's my goal too. Glad you are conquering your health. You're an inspiration for us all.0
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Thanks! Its the pcos. It causes fairly high tesosterone in women. I take meds to reduce the production (aldactone) but thats the only side effect i dont mind lolWanted to add. Your arms are amazing for 5 lb dumb bells0 -
Wow! Great job! You look awesome!0
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Very inspriring, way to overcome your obstacles and not make excuses!
Agreed and thank you. I was just feeling a little discouraged today. Your story is just what I needed to re-motivate me.0 -
Wow, you have just proved beyond a shadow-of-a-doubt that ANYBODY else's excuse for not losing weight is c__p! Great Work! :happy:0
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:flowerforyou: So inspiring! You look fantastic!0
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Awesome job!!!!0
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Wow! Congrats!
That's a very sexy result!0 -
Thank you
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Fantastic progress!!! I have PCOS, too, so I know how that works against you, but to overcome that along with your other hurdles...Truly amazing!!!! 0
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You are a true inspiration! Keep up the wonderful work!:flowerforyou:0
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