50+ lbs in just over 5 months

bazarn
bazarn Posts: 80 Member
in Success Stories
My profile picture documents the change pretty adequately. Also, I lost 6 lbs before joining MFP so my "ticker" is off by that much.

Some changes I've noticed:
1. I'm not in constant pain from carrying around my weight anymore. Arthritis? Gone.
2. I actually enjoy, and look forward to, working out. It really helps with my stress levels/anxiety/depression. No meds needed! Lol.
3. I was borderline prediabetic (at just 27 years of age no less...talk about a health scare!) when I started this journey, and now my blood sugar levels are normal. Can I get a what what?!?
4. I feel really good because I'm eating (mostly - I have my off days mind you) foods that give me nutrition like fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, etc.
5. It's weird to have all these new goals, like I wanna get strong through weightlifting, be able to run a 5k this October, etc.
6. Life is awesome!

I'm not really one for talking about myself but I know the posts in these threads have helped keep me going when times got tough...so I'd like to pass that on :)
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  • SwampWitch75
    SwampWitch75 Posts: 98 Member
    Good for you!
  • I_Golf
    I_Golf Posts: 15 Member
    Congrats and thank you! Your success is inspiring!
  • bazarn
    bazarn Posts: 80 Member
    Thank you :)
  • lsloper
    lsloper Posts: 17 Member
    My profile picture documents the change pretty adequately. Also, I lost 6 lbs before joining MFP so my "ticker" is off by that much.

    Some changes I've noticed:
    1. I'm not in constant pain from carrying around my weight anymore. Arthritis? Gone.
    2. I actually enjoy, and look forward to, working out. It really helps with my stress levels/anxiety/depression. No meds needed! Lol.
    3. I was borderline prediabetic (at just 27 years of age no less...talk about a health scare!) when I started this journey, and now my blood sugar levels are normal. Can I get a what what?!?
    4. I feel really good because I'm eating (mostly - I have my off days mind you) foods that give me nutrition like fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, etc.
    5. It's weird to have all these new goals, like I wanna get strong through weightlifting, be able to run a 5k this October, etc.
    6. Life is awesome!

    I'm not really one for talking about myself but I know the posts in these threads have helped keep me going when times got tough...so I'd like to pass that on :)

    WHAT WHAT!!!!!!!!!
  • 347Gigi
    347Gigi Posts: 99 Member
    Great job!!!
  • FrankNittyII
    FrankNittyII Posts: 5 Member
    Good Job! I'm on that same path and I lost 70 lbs since Jan 2014. The funny thing about it is, I didn't change the stuff I ate and with little to no workouts. I look at tv and laugh at the fools that is spending tons of money when it cost you nothing. Once you know the basics and how to eat, you're not not hungry at all. My hat is off to you, congrats!
  • RachelSteeners
    RachelSteeners Posts: 249 Member
    What! What!! WTG!!!
  • georgiagal1116
    georgiagal1116 Posts: 5 Member
    Love the inspiration...... Congrats and thx for sharing!
  • Sonshine1296
    Sonshine1296 Posts: 25 Member
    Way to go!! :)
  • bazarn
    bazarn Posts: 80 Member
    To all - Thank you so much!

    To FrankNitty - It's crazy how full I feel after eating like a 300-400 calorie meal that's all plants, lol. Like, if you're eating even 90% whole foods (and I'm definitely not that good but hope to be someday), it actually becomes difficult to overeat. And you feel much better! My husband actually got rid of his horrible constant allergies by eating like that. Crazy what a lifestyle change can do, I tell ya :)
  • DeeBerning
    DeeBerning Posts: 131 Member
    AMAZING.... you look amazing. Celebrate your victory, girl. You've earned it! :flowerforyou:
  • bazarn
    bazarn Posts: 80 Member
    Thank you Dee...and everyone else who commented! The positive vibes always help :)
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    Wonderful achievements! And really happy to hear how many health issues you've been able to resolve! :flowerforyou:
  • bear2303
    bear2303 Posts: 251 Member
    Awesome job!! I was also classified pre-diabetic at 27 and have to see the doc but I am pretty sure I should be getting good news soon!!!!

    Great job on your loss you look fantastic!
  • bazarn
    bazarn Posts: 80 Member
    Yes, every day I think how grateful I am that I don't have to suffer and worry about my health anymore :) And looking better is of course a side benefit ;)
  • amandzor
    amandzor Posts: 386 Member
    EXCELLENT!


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  • Hiker_Rob
    Hiker_Rob Posts: 5,547 Member
    Wow, that is great! I'll bet you are feeling so much better these days, with all the aches and pains gone and the other issues disappearing! Well done!
  • bazarn
    bazarn Posts: 80 Member
    Sure am! And thank you :)
  • BruceHedtke
    BruceHedtke Posts: 358 Member
    Congrats on the the 50in5! That's an awesome accomplishment! Keep up the great work!
  • Bobbs70
    Bobbs70 Posts: 4 Member
    What!! What!!! :drinker: What an accomplishment!
    Would you please share with us how you did it?
  • Teresa_3266
    Teresa_3266 Posts: 298 Member
    Thanks for sharing! Post like yours are inspiring to all of us!! :flowerforyou:
  • ejohnson_ar
    ejohnson_ar Posts: 36 Member
    You can fix your ticker:
    On your main page, click the scale like you're doing a weigh in. Down at the bottom of there is a link that says EDIT previous entries. Click that. At hte bottom of that page you can add a weigh in and date. Set the date to your starting date (or really any date prior to your first weigh in on MFP).

    Huge high five on your progress!!!
  • MEK1960
    MEK1960 Posts: 50 Member
    50 in 5 is incredibe! And you are so smart to take charge of your health at such a young age. I waited until I was 54, and I'm finally doing it, but I wonder how my life would have been different if I'd started at 27. YOU GO!
  • harleymamma63
    harleymamma63 Posts: 2 Member
    you go GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! goood job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smile:
  • dianesheart88
    dianesheart88 Posts: 111 Member
    Just AMAZING!! High Fives for taking control of your life & body!! 50 lbs in 5 months?!?! OMG!! It's obvisious you worked your butt off! Keep at it!
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    That is amazing. I will be at 50 pounds lost next week ( I hope) and its great to see others before and afters
  • bootygroove
    bootygroove Posts: 12 Member
    I totally admire you for sharing that. You help others by doing so. I just got started back for the 100th time. I've not failed because I have not quit. My doctors told me I am borderline diabetic also. My joints kill me when I shop too long, walk too long, sit too long..etc.. This year I started having problems with leg edema. I'm sick of this. I am finding what works for me, and I think normal clean eating without all the restrictions, and a workout plan that's fun for me, and gives me results.

    Thanks for the upfront and honest post! I needed to hear that this morning.:drinker:
  • carliekitty
    carliekitty Posts: 303 Member
    Congrats =)
  • laurelthistle
    laurelthistle Posts: 145 Member
    Congratulations! You've done a great job!
  • mommiejohnsonof6
    mommiejohnsonof6 Posts: 208 Member
    great job !!!!!!

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