100 lbs Lost and beating the odds

keeponkickin
keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
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I haven't posted in the forums for a while and thought I'd pop back in to encourage some of you. I've logged in 1550 consecutive days, that's over 4 years on MFP. By my one year anniversary on MFP I lost a whopping 100 pounds without surgery, starving myself or gimmics, just old fashioned diet and exercise. I've been maintaining that loss since then. During the past two years I've had some hard knocks. I had back to back hip surgery for FAI (hip impingement and labral tears), followed by a severe foot fracture that took me complete non weight bearing for 10 months and then a cancer scare and surgery for that. While all that was very tough, I'm so proud that I've maintained the weight loss during so much down time with activity and I didn't return to my old habits of eating during stressful events.

I'd really love some new pals here as so many have gone by the wayside during my stay here. I'm coming off maintenance and pushing hard to lose another 20 pounds. It's a LOT harder the closer you get to goal.

Before and after pics are in my profile.
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  • LuckyMe2017
    LuckyMe2017 Posts: 454 Member
    Great work!
  • cmsu64113
    cmsu64113 Posts: 474 Member
    Awesome!
  • Dynetha
    Dynetha Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks for sharing!
  • MrsMizart
    MrsMizart Posts: 1,275 Member
    What a run of bad luck but awesome dedication!
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Thanks. I call it life and not bad luck. The old me would eat during times of stress but it's so good to know I'm a truly changed person. Not only did I not stress eat but I adjusted calorie intake to take into account less activity and recovery. My hip issues still aren't the best but I "keep on kickin."
  • efrensgirl2015
    efrensgirl2015 Posts: 480 Member
    Congratulations on what you have accomplished.
  • lemonaid7
    lemonaid7 Posts: 156 Member
    WOW 1550 consecutive days of logging, that's awesome, & great job of staying strong during all your challenges!!! I'm just staring my journey of losing 50 pounds & I'd love to be your MFP pal
  • PB91765
    PB91765 Posts: 98 Member
    Way to go!
  • bainsworth1a
    bainsworth1a Posts: 313 Member
    FANTASTIC you are an inspiration to me. 1550 days lagging in is great. I am on day 80- this time around. I was up over 100 days but I had some sickness also and did not login in a few days.
    Good Luck with getting back you health and your goal weight
  • violet806
    violet806 Posts: 5 Member
    Dear KOK: What an inspirational post to read as I start my first week after many months being away from MFP. Life has also happened to me, and I've gained much of the weight back...I also have at least 100 lbs to lose, and as I said, I am so inspired by your story and your spirit. Keep it up!
  • vegaschick82
    vegaschick82 Posts: 22 Member
    Congrats. You're an inspiration :)
  • violet806
    violet806 Posts: 5 Member
    PS i would be more than happy to be a pal :)
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    violet806 wrote: »
    PS i would be more than happy to be a pal :)

    Thanks. Friend request sent.
  • tho2004_418
    tho2004_418 Posts: 19 Member
    Congrats on pulling through the tough times that you have endured! You are a strong woman and I admire you for it. I'm just basically starting my journey here on MFP and love reading these types of success stories, they push me to continue with my health goals.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    tho2004_418 wrote: »
    Congrats on pulling through the tough times that you have endured! You are a strong woman and I admire you for it. I'm just basically starting my journey here on MFP and love reading these types of success stories, they push me to continue with my health goals.

    Thanks ever so much.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Bump
  • duddyluke
    duddyluke Posts: 5 Member
    That's awesome! Very inspiring!
  • LeeAnn254
    LeeAnn254 Posts: 35 Member
    Perseverance at it's best. Add me!
  • maryjboom
    maryjboom Posts: 137 Member
    Very inspirational! I am just over 100days. I can't imagine 1500+.
    Add me if you want. I have about 20 more to go.
  • dliteb440
    dliteb440 Posts: 15 Member
    Congrats on your success! How many calories did u eat during your weight loss period?
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    dliteb440 wrote: »
    Congrats on your success! How many calories did u eat during your weight loss period?

    Thank you. My calories varied. I did a variety of calorie adjustments to keep the body guessing and not getting comfy. Spike dieting, zig zagging cals all work well for me.
  • LovingLife_Erin
    LovingLife_Erin Posts: 328 Member
    Fantastic! Great job, not just in the loss, but for maintaining it, especially during such hard times. You are an inspiration! :)
  • Suezyq47
    Suezyq47 Posts: 199 Member
    Wow, what great accomplishment! Losing weight is difficult but I am sure the hardest thing is to keep the weight off. I have been on here about 4 years too and my weight has gone up and down from 260 to about 215. I am about 230 right now, but afraid to step on the scale because I have been a little lazy lately and have not been eating right. I am still here and still trying. I hope to be under 200 lbs this year and am in the process of getting it together now lol. I will also send you a friend request:)
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Suezyq47 wrote: »
    Wow, what great accomplishment! Losing weight is difficult but I am sure the hardest thing is to keep the weight off. I have been on here about 4 years too and my weight has gone up and down from 260 to about 215. I am about 230 right now, but afraid to step on the scale because I have been a little lazy lately and have not been eating right. I am still here and still trying. I hope to be under 200 lbs this year and am in the process of getting it together now lol. I will also send you a friend request:)

    You can do this...If I can, I know you can. Looking forward being friends.

  • karensuegill
    karensuegill Posts: 67 Member
    I would love to be friends with you. I am very very close to my goal (About 2-3 pounds) and I am a little nervous about maintaining as I have never been successful at it. I do believe I have what it takes this time. Having someone like you to give some advice or encouragement would be great! You are an inspiration! 1500 days logging is incredible! And with so many reasons that you could have made excuses to not stay on track, but chose to not give in to excuses, but instead make adjustments is so SMART!!
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    karensuegill wrote: »
    I would love to be friends with you. I am very very close to my goal (About 2-3 pounds) and I am a little nervous about maintaining as I have never been successful at it. I do believe I have what it takes this time. Having someone like you to give some advice or encouragement would be great! You are an inspiration! 1500 days logging is incredible! And with so many reasons that you could have made excuses to not stay on track, but chose to not give in to excuses, but instead make adjustments is so SMART!!

    Thanks. Friend request on the way.
  • gynerr6
    gynerr6 Posts: 4 Member
    Wow, that certainly is a lot of bad luck, but you made it through! That is truly a great accomplishment and one I hope I can do also. I have a lot of weight to lose and have the same issue of eating when times are tough.
  • LastingHealth
    LastingHealth Posts: 18 Member
    Congratulations! On the amazing weight loss AND on maintaining even in the face of adversity. Would love to be friends.
  • wtgrey
    wtgrey Posts: 32 Member
    Congratulations! I have also lost (and kept off) 100 lbs, so I know how hard it is. I have been stuck around the 100 lb mark for awhile, and need to lose 22 lbs more. Feel free to add me!
  • ssflbelle2012
    ssflbelle2012 Posts: 322 Member
    Congratulations not only on the loss and maintaining but also on all the recoveries you had to go through. I am almost halfway to goal and still have a long journey ahead. Was hoping to get there by my 60th birthday but it doesn't look possible now. Maybe by the end of the 60th birthday. Keep going strong and if your interested in being friends let me know. I can use all the support I can get and I can also offer some support.

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