A New Low :)

Ding724
Ding724 Posts: 791 Member
edited September 25 in Success Stories
Today I am at my lowest weight ever...or should I say my lowest HEALTHY weight ever...

Backstory: When I was a freshmen in College I didn't eat for 3 months & managed to lose 25lbs, going from 165 to 140. Being a little over 5'9 with a medium and very athletic build, that was too small for me. I looked sickly and unhealthy. I was lucky enough to have supportive friends and family who helped me to overcome the issues I was having with my body.

HOWEVER, then after gaining the weight back and getting into the groove of liking my body, I met a boy, dated that boy, got engaged to that boy, and then married that boy! (I suppose he'd prefer to be called a MAN! lol anyways...). And between the day I met him & our 1 year wedding anniversary I managed to gain a whopping 40 lbs!!! YIKES!

About 1/2 of the weight gain was caused by starting implanon birth control, but the other 1/2 was due to just plain laziness and being too comfortable in our relationship. I ate like a man and I ate OFTEN. I am also a self-proclaimed emotional eater, and ate when I was happy, sad, nervous, excited, etc...not to mention when I was bored...

So anyways, back to today.

My weight today is 162.4 :smile: A total loss of 42.4lbs since last July...

That is that lowest that I have been since the age of 17 that is HEALTHY for me & I am super proud of myself. My goal weight is 157 (maintain between 155-159) and I can't believe how close I am! I can't wait to be at my goal!

My current body fat is 25.5% & My Bmi is a very healthy 23.8 :happy:

Let's just say, I'm having a good day!!!! This low is giving me a high!!! haha
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  • nickyevans
    nickyevans Posts: 216 Member
    Well done :)
  • Arynamber
    Arynamber Posts: 162 Member
    You should be very proud! So very happy for you.
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  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    way to go! i can't wait until i can say the same =)
  • Melis25Fit
    Melis25Fit Posts: 811 Member
    Proud of you Mandie. It's so odd how bodies operate! But glad you're starting to figure yours out! ::o) You're doing well and I'm glad to have you as a MFP friend!
  • kbdelarosa
    kbdelarosa Posts: 183 Member
    Awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Treadly
    Treadly Posts: 17
    Congrats and keep up the good effort!!!
  • JPayne53
    JPayne53 Posts: 235 Member
    Awesome... I've had problems with eating disorders in the past and you have been a huge inspiration to me. Thanks!
  • tmogs
    tmogs Posts: 287 Member
    your totally awesome great motivation!
  • greeneyed84
    greeneyed84 Posts: 427 Member
    Awesome!! Congrats to you!!
  • Christyp123
    Christyp123 Posts: 12
    Way to go! Love that you are healthy again! Congrats.
  • sandram82
    sandram82 Posts: 615 Member
    WTG!!! So glad your healthy and happy!!! You should be super proud!!! Great job!
  • maconk22
    maconk22 Posts: 18
    Amazing....nice story!! Very proud of you!! :-)
  • waverly9876
    waverly9876 Posts: 605 Member
    Awesome111
  • chilipeppers
    chilipeppers Posts: 119
    great job! sounds like you really know your body and that's something most people can't say for themselves!
  • tonedover
    tonedover Posts: 30 Member
    Ya look great! good job
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    Way to go! So proud of you!
  • sk4399
    sk4399 Posts: 96
    Way to go!!!
  • edyarn
    edyarn Posts: 12
    That's GREAT!!! :)
  • mamareese
    mamareese Posts: 1,573 Member
    Great job! Way to get at it in a healthy way!! :smile:
  • kickboxer74
    kickboxer74 Posts: 31
    Very inspiring! A job well done!
  • caitlinclock
    caitlinclock Posts: 528 Member
    I am so proud of you, Mandie!!
    I am honoured to be your MFP friend.
    It has been so inspiring to see this part of your journey.
    :flowerforyou:
  • marisa_munches
    marisa_munches Posts: 30
    Great job!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Yay Mandie! I'm so proud of you !! :flowerforyou: You rock!

    :heart: ya!
  • arwamya
    arwamya Posts: 304
    Wow that's great !! well done you
  • yumcheese
    yumcheese Posts: 30 Member
    Way to go! That's awesome!
    I can relate about relationship weight. I just found an old gym notebook of mine where I wrote down my weight and measurements back before I met my now-fiance. I was 120 lbs and fit, working out all the time and eating well. Fast-forward almost 4 years and I gained over 30 pounds!! That's a lot for my 5'3" frame. So I started MFP and am down to 139. I don't need to go all the way down to pre-relationship, but another 10 pounds would be awesome.

    You've inspired me to keep up the good work! Congrats on your success.
  • PercyPig
    PercyPig Posts: 318
    You're awesome, Mandie!!!!
  • golfbrew_matt
    golfbrew_matt Posts: 240 Member
    Great success story, very funny and very motivating! Way to go!
  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    Fantastic! You are not alone in gaining weight after marriage--apparently most people gain about 15 pounds. The same goes for freshman year in college! LOL Glad you are having a good scale day....but don't be afraid to put it away! The last few pounds come off quite slowly--don't let that throw you and you'll be in maintenance soon enough :)
  • Treadly
    Treadly Posts: 17
    Great job & keep up the good work!
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