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My -65 lbs Transformation (4'10")
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After battling multiple eating disorders (a low weight of 85 lbs when I was in high school due to starvation/excessive exercise and later a high weight of 185 lbs due to binge eating) I woke up one day in December 2011 and decided I needed to change my life. I was tired of feeling sick all of the time and tired of being unhappy.
I started my journey at 185 lbs and dropped the first 50 lbs in a year as a result of healthy eating, counting calories, and cardio/strength training 5-6 days a week.
It took me another year and a half to lose an additional 15 lbs. I would like to lose another 5 lbs but the number on the scale doesn't matter that much to me anymore. I'm focusing on balancing my macros and building muscle. My body fat went from over 40% to 20%, although my ideal body weight is between 16-18%.
If I can do it, anyone can! It is definitely a more difficult battle with your brain than it is with your body.
I started my journey at 185 lbs and dropped the first 50 lbs in a year as a result of healthy eating, counting calories, and cardio/strength training 5-6 days a week.
It took me another year and a half to lose an additional 15 lbs. I would like to lose another 5 lbs but the number on the scale doesn't matter that much to me anymore. I'm focusing on balancing my macros and building muscle. My body fat went from over 40% to 20%, although my ideal body weight is between 16-18%.
If I can do it, anyone can! It is definitely a more difficult battle with your brain than it is with your body.
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You look so good!! Congrats.0
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This might sound super weird but I think I saw your results on tumblr too!
You look amazing!0 -
Congratulations! what an amazing change!0
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Congrats!! You look amazing!
I have a question. What is this building macros thing I see people here talking about? What does that mean?0 -
Thank you! :happy:0
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Macros = macronutrients = carbohydrates, fats, proteins. It's more of balancing them to meet your needs rather than "building." For example, for my goals I should be aiming for 60% carbs, 25% proteins, 15% fats...although I'm having a hard time getting my carbs up and my fats down!0
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Congrats!! You look amazing!
I have a question. What is this building macros thing I see people here talking about? What does that mean?
Macros = macronutrients = carbohydrates, fats, proteins. It's more of balancing them to meet your needs rather than "building." For example, for my goals I should be aiming for 60% carbs, 25% proteins, 15% fats...although I'm having a hard time getting my carbs up and my fats down!0 -
Thank you so much for posting this story!!! I'm also short too (5' flat) and obese and it's amazing to see a transformation like this! You are amazing!!!!0
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Hot mama! You look great!0
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ayee i seen you on tumblr! these results are awesome. im 4'11 and started at 177 now im 139 and cant wait til i get to 120 thats my goal weight. im starting to count my macros but its hard for me getting my carbs up too cause i dont eat breads or potatoes0
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Ah, you're so slim in your side shot! Your tats looked good before and they look even better now. Congratulations!!0
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Amazing transformation.
You look incredible.0 -
You look fantastic. And I love all your tats
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Amazing job! :flowerforyou:0
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Awesome!!0
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omg you look amazing, and I can tell its really you, it gave me hope I almost had surgery until I found this and its helping soo much thanks for sharing:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: brenda0
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Wow - you look fantastic!!0
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Wow, absolutely incredible transformation! You were gorgeous before and even more beautiful now! 0
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omg you look amazing, and I can tell its really you, it gave me hope I almost had surgery until I found this and its helping soo much thanks for sharing:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: brenda
You can totally do it without the stress/cost of surgery!! So glad I can help Just remember it takes time, baby steps! 0 -
Wow, absolutely incredible transformation! You were gorgeous before and even more beautiful now!
Aww thanks so much, I am flattered :flowerforyou:0 -
Amazing job! :flowerforyou:
Thank you! Wow, 191! That's incredible, congrats!0 -
Awesome job. A 65lbs reduction at 4'10" is huge.0
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Very inspirational and great work!
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You look fantastic so inspiring to us all0
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really pretty!! thanks for inspiration!0
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Amazing change! Wow!!! Congrats!0
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You're awesome! And AWESOME ink! Love it love it!0
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WOW! You look incredible!0
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Congrats!0
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WOW. Stunning. Love the ink.
You were beautiful before and look amazing now.
Thank you for sharing. Your such a great inspiration to all of us. Given me hope to carry on knowing i can.
Well done :flowerforyou:0
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