Down 125lbs! If I can do it, you CAN DO IT! Thanks myfitnesspal!!

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  • Posts: 54 Member
    k4tie82 wrote: »
    I’ve decided to share my weight loss story in hopes that it will help someone who is struggling with their weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

    In the last 3 ½ years I have lost 125 lbs. Before starting my journey I was 270 pounds, almost type 2 diabetic, and I was morbidly obese. I was depressed and miserable in my own skin, self-soothing with food and candy. My weight and lifestyle were slowly killing me. I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be happy again, and I wanted to be the wife and mother my family deserved. Those things combined gave me the final push I needed to change my lifestyle.

    I didn’t follow a specific program or go through weight loss surgery. I swapped all my sugar loaded drinks for water, started tracking my food using myfitnesspal, and added exercise into my daily routine. I wanted to change my lifestyle so this would become a permanent way of life. I started with small, achievable goals so I didn’t get overwhelmed with how much weight I still had to lose. I have had amazing success with myfitnesspal! I love that you can share your diary with friends, encourage one another to make healthy choices, and it’s not a specific diet plan! If you choose you can look at all your nutritional value for the day, which has been extremely helpful for me.
    I joined a local gym and I discovered a whole new passion for fitness. I reached out and found other ladies to work out with at the gym. We encourage each other, hold each other accountable, and have fun! When one of us struggles, we help each other. I started personal training and improved my strength, lost more weight, and melted away body fat. Myfitnesspal has helped me track my protein so I could build muscle, as well as my fiber so I can keep things moving ;) I have been able to accomplish things I never thought possible, and I have learned to believe in myself! Please know that weight loss is a journey and it takes time. If I can do this, you can do this! I finally have my life back and I feel great! Thank you myfitnesspal for being part of my journey!
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  • Posts: 54 Member
    Wow!!! That's so awesome!!
  • Posts: 66 Member
    edited January 2015
    Truly inspirational! I loved how you wrote that 'you believed in you' - < this! (touched me the most). Sometimes we look to others to believe in us, if only we would believe in ourselves. Thanks for sharing.
  • Posts: 1,842 Member
    Incredible!!
  • Posts: 335 Member
    Thanks for your story, you look great. It's nice to know that it can be done. I am really enjoying all the people on mfp, it's very encouraging here.
  • Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you :) and thanks for letting me share!
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  • Posts: 19
    Impressive! congrats.
  • Posts: 687 Member
    Congratulations! (*)
  • Posts: 257 Member
    Great job thank you
  • Posts: 315 Member
    Thank-you! :)
  • Posts: 211 Member
    Oh my wow!!! You look awesome!! Great job!!!
  • Posts: 315 Member
    @Cherese1983‌ thank you so much!!
  • Posts: 218 Member
    SIMPLY AMAZING ... THANKS FOR SHARING
  • Posts: 159 Member
    You look fabulous!
  • Posts: 5 Member
    Wow! You look amazing!
  • Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you!! :)
  • k4tie82 wrote: »
    I’ve decided to share my weight loss story in hopes that it will help someone who is struggling with their weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

    In the last 3 ½ years I have lost 125 lbs. Before starting my journey I was 270 pounds, almost type 2 diabetic, and I was morbidly obese. I was depressed and miserable in my own skin, self-soothing with food and candy. My weight and lifestyle were slowly killing me. I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be happy again, and I wanted to be the wife and mother my family deserved. Those things combined gave me the final push I needed to change my lifestyle.

    I didn’t follow a specific program or go through weight loss surgery. I swapped all my sugar loaded drinks for water, started tracking my food using myfitnesspal, and added exercise into my daily routine. I wanted to change my lifestyle so this would become a permanent way of life. I started with small, achievable goals so I didn’t get overwhelmed with how much weight I still had to lose. I have had amazing success with myfitnesspal! I love that you can share your diary with friends, encourage one another to make healthy choices, and it’s not a specific diet plan! If you choose you can look at all your nutritional value for the day, which has been extremely helpful for me.
    I joined a local gym and I discovered a whole new passion for fitness. I reached out and found other ladies to work out with at the gym. We encourage each other, hold each other accountable, and have fun! When one of us struggles, we help each other. I started personal training and improved my strength, lost more weight, and melted away body fat. Myfitnesspal has helped me track my protein so I could build muscle, as well as my fiber so I can keep things moving ;) I have been able to accomplish things I never thought possible, and I have learned to believe in myself! Please know that weight loss is a journey and it takes time. If I can do this, you can do this! I finally have my life back and I feel great! Thank you myfitnesspal for being part of my journey!
    xmwtn3rwiv0i.jpg

  • Posts: 56 Member
    Thank you for taking the time to share. We all need constant motivation & I use these success stories when times get tough. I'm a believer with 120 to lose.
  • That is a wonderful achievement - well done you!
    - It's official - you are in my top 10 MFP inspiring role models. Go you!
  • Posts: 24 Member
    edited January 2015
    I am still looking like 'former you' at the moment...but although I won't look like after it was great to see you.

    Looking again...I think I am larger than you..so I would like to be former too!
  • Posts: 321 Member
    you look fantastic! thanks for sharing :smiley:
  • Posts: 1 Member
    Amazing transformation! Thanks for sharing your story:).
  • Posts: 315 Member
    @Sunshine1337 and @Boffykins‌ - You ladies CAN do this! :) Let me know if I can help... I'm happy to answer questions for you or try and guide you along the way! :)
  • Posts: 181 Member
    That is an unbelievable transformation! Very inspiring :)
  • Posts: 1,541 Member
    great job
  • Posts: 1,018 Member
    I am so inspired by your strength, inside and out. Thank you for sharing both!
  • Posts: 18 Member
    AWESOME. You look GREAT and thanks for the encouragement.
  • Posts: 164 Member
    WOW, what an awesome story and transformation. So inspirational. I'm so happy for you and for your family.
  • Posts: 16 Member
    Awesome story! You look amazing!!!
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