I'm down 50lbs and looking to help others.

MarcelinoRiley
MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
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Quick background: About a year and a half ago I was the biggest I had ever been in my life at 250lbs. I was fairly thin all my life but got married, had a kid and you know the rest. I didn't feel comfortable in my body, and I could barely recognize myself in the mirror. I went on like this for a few years until I got sick and reached my breaking point.

Long story short, I took control of my health through eating right, getting adequate sleep and also reducing stress. It came down to me envisioning the life I wanted to live and how I wanted to feel. Once I did that I started to implement healthy habits in my life and lost over 50lbs.

This app will help because it gives you a level of accountability especially when you have other people there to remind you of your goals. I'm new to this community but would love to help in any way I can, so feel free to add me and lets keep each other motivated.

Here's my transformation pic:

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  • cassandrag93
    cassandrag93 Posts: 825 Member
    Amazing results!
  • MarcelinoRiley
    MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
    Thank you! @cassandrag93
  • wanabefit2016
    wanabefit2016 Posts: 187 Member
    Wow incredible transformation, well done
  • lholmes1985
    lholmes1985 Posts: 77 Member
    Wow! That's incredible and so inspiring!!
  • IrenaKaraman
    IrenaKaraman Posts: 42 Member
    Great story! Congrats! I can relate to this in so many ways. Keep going & never give up!
  • lynnandmichelle
    lynnandmichelle Posts: 7 Member
    That's awesome . This is day oneffor me. I havea vveryllongwwayto go
  • muggle_mom
    muggle_mom Posts: 20 Member
    Great job! Congrats!
  • jpe54
    jpe54 Posts: 10 Member
    Amazing progress, congratulations. I need that motivation, 100 pounds to lose, serious health issues and still having trouble getting motivated
  • ddoerr57
    ddoerr57 Posts: 27 Member
    Great effort! My congratulations to you!!
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    Fantastic job!
  • InsanityForMe
    InsanityForMe Posts: 73 Member
    Congrats! You look amazing!
  • jasminel99
    jasminel99 Posts: 6 Member
    You look great! Congrats!
  • PalakSehgal
    PalakSehgal Posts: 2 Member
    That's amazing! I need some motivation too..
  • kellan813
    kellan813 Posts: 28 Member
    Congrats! You look great!
  • devahmooch
    devahmooch Posts: 3 Member
    Looking good
  • pninatopham
    pninatopham Posts: 5 Member
    Bravo! Hard work pays off!
  • mzcaro95
    mzcaro95 Posts: 3 Member
    Congrats! It's hard work but anything is possible if you really want it
  • MsPican
    MsPican Posts: 46 Member
    It's good you lose weight gradually and don't look like you use to be overweight.
  • cassandrag93
    cassandrag93 Posts: 825 Member
    MarcelinoRiley wrote: »
    Thank you! @cassandrag93

    You're very welcome! Keep up the great work :)
  • MarcelinoRiley
    MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
    WanaBeFit2015 wrote: »
    Wow incredible transformation, well done
    Thank you and wish you much success!
  • flamingblades
    flamingblades Posts: 311 Member
    Awesome job! Please look into the thread I started about "caloric needs and metabolism" and give me some wisdom, please. I can use all the advice I can get.
  • MarcelinoRiley
    MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
    flamingblades wrote: »
    Awesome job! Please look into the thread I started about "caloric needs and metabolism" and give me some wisdom, please. I can use all the advice I can get.

    Thank you! I definitely will do that. Which category is your discussion under?
  • MarcelinoRiley
    MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
    lholmes1985 wrote: »
    Wow! That's incredible and so inspiring!!

    Thank you and wish you much success!
  • MarcelinoRiley
    MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
    IrenaKaraman wrote: »
    Great story! Congrats! I can relate to this in so many ways. Keep going & never give up!

    Awesome pics! I see you were also able to stick with it and achieve your goals. Keep it going!
  • jasonfisher77
    jasonfisher77 Posts: 12 Member
    Awesome job man . Im 6'3 was at my all time high of 261lbs I've started eating right doing focus T25 workouts every day . Im on my fourth week and have dropped to 242lbs so far . I feel the change more than I see right now . Feel free to add
  • MarcelinoRiley
    MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
    lynnandmichelle wrote: »
    That's awesome . This is day oneffor me. I havea vveryllongwwayto go

    Try not to stress out by how far you have to go. It's all about winning the smaller daily battles rather than focusing on the war. It will take time, but you should look to make a lifestyle change rather than following some fad or trendy "yo-yo" diet. In time, as the weight starts to drop, you will begin to embrace the journey and your entire life will be enhanced. Much success!
  • MarcelinoRiley
    MarcelinoRiley Posts: 9 Member
    jasonfisher77 wrote: »
    Awesome job man . Im 6'3 was at my all time high of 261lbs I've started eating right doing focus T25 workouts every day . Im on my fourth week and have dropped to 242lbs so far . I feel the change more than I see right now . Feel free to add

    Thank you! I'm also 6'3 and started at about 250lbs and now at 188lbs which is what I weighed in high school only I'm a lot stronger lol. Anyhow, 20lbs in a month is awesome, just continue to stick it out. There may be some plateaus along the way, but don't get discouraged when it happens, just take it up another notch. That's what I did, I floated around 215 to 220 for a few months without being able to lose anymore weight. I thought it may have been it for my weight loss journey and almost settled in. I then read a book about metabolic typing and I started to pay more attention on specific foods and how they made me feel. It was more than just calories in calories out. I took my diet up another level and switch up my fitness routine and boom! Much success to you!
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    Inspirational ... Add meeeee...
  • vividii
    vividii Posts: 29 Member
    Great job! You look like a totally different person.
    I'm looking to lose between 20-25lbs and need all the advice & accountability I can get. Feel free to add me as a friend. Thanks!
  • Blacknubian
    Blacknubian Posts: 7 Member
    Good job. I would definitely like as much tips n encouragement!

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