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    11 months and 70 pounds :D

    Posts: 368 Member
    edited February 23 in Success Stories
    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 :D 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)

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    10 pounds from final goal :D

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    • Posts: 276 Member
      Wonderful job!! You look amazing!!
    • Posts: 86 Member
      AMAZING!!! :)
    • Posts: 25 Member
      Very inspriring, way to overcome your obstacles and not make excuses!
    • Posts: 149 Member
      Stunning transformation! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 20,316 MFP Moderator
      Wow. go YOU! :)
    • Posts: 834 Member
      Great job! I'm curious, did the endrocinologist tell you to reduce your fructose intake?
    • Posts: 41 Member
      Wow you have done so good. Well done you! Definitely motivation to keep going.
    • Posts: 2,168 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 :D 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)

      70.jpg

      10 pounds from final goal :D

      Good job. :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 1,126 Member
      Wow! You look so healthy and beautiful! Amazing transformation!
    • Posts: 81 Member
      Very inspriring, way to overcome your obstacles and not make excuses!

      She said exactly what I wanted to say. Great job!!!
    • Posts: 212 Member
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      She said exactly what I wanted to say. Great job!!!

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    • Posts: 368 Member
      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 :D ( 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
    • Posts: 35 Member
      Your super amazing!! So inspirational and motivating!! Good Job!!
    • Posts: 39 Member
      You look great! Very inspiring! ANd now I want to belly dance! :)
    • Posts: 1,393 Member
      WOW is all I can say!! You've done major work!
    • Posts: 365 Member
      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! :)
    • Posts: 140 Member
      Wow!
    • Posts: 720 Member
      Amazing!
    • Posts: 720 Member
      Wanted to add. Your arms are amazing for 5 lb dumb bells
    • Posts: 1
      Awesome! That's my goal too. Glad you are conquering your health. You're an inspiration for us all.
    • Posts: 368 Member
      Wanted to add. Your arms are amazing for 5 lb dumb bells
      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 lol
    • Posts: 37
      Wow! Great job! You look awesome!
    • Posts: 233 Member
      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.
    • Posts: 81 Member
      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:
    • Posts: 117 Member
      :flowerforyou: So inspiring! You look fantastic!
    • Posts: 187 Member
      Awesome job!!!!
    • Posts: 154 Member
      Wow! Congrats!
      That's a very sexy result!
    • Posts: 368 Member
      Thank you :D:D:D

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    • Posts: 494 Member
      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!!!! :)
    • Posts: 470 Member
      You are a true inspiration! Keep up the wonderful work!:flowerforyou:
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