The reason I HAD TO LOSE WEIGHT.

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ChinaLove23
ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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I'm looking for new pals to stay motivated.
A little about me. I had the weight loss surgery and now I'm working out to get to my goal of 200 lbs. I was almost 400 lbs when I started this journey. But now I want to help motivate others while maintaining my motivation.
I pretty much decided it was time for a change when I went to Europe. Everyone looked so fit. And here I was 21 almost 400lbs and African American in a foreign country. Not a good look.
Working out at home didn't work for me as well. I had to remove myself from where I ate, drank and slept. Honestly, I know you hate the gym but in all honesty it will motivate you more. At the gym no one is there truly judging you. At least I hope not. If they are, excuse my language *kitten* them. You are there working on you and that's what's important. Be you and workout. Working out at home is a battle. But once u get to that gym, the atmosphere, the sweat it's all worth it. Let home be home where u relax.
I do work out about 4-5 times a week. For an 30minutes to an 1hr. I have a personal trainer and she is a beast. Lol a little joke, I call her my Dom and I'm the sub.

Please add me! =]
Also u can add me on Instagram @imjustapoet

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    Fabulous and gorgeous! Congratulations! I am glad you found what works for you.
  • laylabronx
    laylabronx Posts: 8 Member
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    good for you, look amazing
  • weavingtheweb
    weavingtheweb Posts: 135 Member
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    Wow, you look marvelous!
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Fabulous and gorgeous! Congratulations! I am glad you found what works for you.


    Thank u so much. It's still a battle but I enjoy winning!! I hope it can be some type of motivation for you. You can do it.
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    laylabronx wrote: »
    good for you, look amazing


    Thanks love!! I appreciate that
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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    Awesome job China!!!!
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    Topsking2010 wrote: »
    Awesome job China!!!!


    Thank you!!! I'm getting my life on track and it feels great!!
  • MomTo3Lovez
    MomTo3Lovez Posts: 800 Member
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    Congrats! You look amazing!
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    weavingtheweb wrote: »
    Wow, you look marvelous!

    Thank you so much!! who would have thought I was hiding all of that.

  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    MomTo3Lovez wrote: »
    Congrats! You look amazing!

    Thank you Love!!
  • 365andstillalive
    365andstillalive Posts: 663 Member
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    You look incredible already at 235 (you were likely gorgeous at 390 too, but you're not smiling in that pic)!

    Good on you for all that commitment and way to go on your loss! Good luck with the rest of your journey!
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
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    Holy gorgeous! Can I ask how tall you are? Because at 235 you look very slim!
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    365andstillalive wrote: »
    You look incredible already at 235 (you were likely gorgeous at 390 too, but you're not smiling in that pic)!

    Good on you for all that commitment and way to go on your loss! Good luck with the rest of your journey!

    And the picture at 390 was on my birthday. The picture in blue was my parents anniversary party I threw.
    I never realized how unhappy I was until you pointed out.
  • prettygirlstorm1
    prettygirlstorm1 Posts: 722 Member
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    You look great!!! Congrats!!!
  • brynnsmom
    brynnsmom Posts: 945 Member
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    You are beautiful!
  • MissLexiS
    MissLexiS Posts: 22 Member
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    AHMAZING GIRL!! YOU ROCK!! I'M GOING TO ADD YOU ON MFP & INSTAGRAM :)
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    paulawatkins1974 wrote: »
    Holy gorgeous! Can I ask how tall you are? Because at 235 you look very slim!

    I'm only 5'7 but I carry weight well in the right areas. Apparently. But thank you. My mother jokes said I'll look uhh crackhead skinny. Lol.
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    vada44 wrote: »
    You look great!!! Congrats!!!

    Thank you. I appreciate that.
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
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    LOL! Well done!
  • ChinaLove23
    ChinaLove23 Posts: 46 Member
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    paulawatkins1974 wrote: »
    LOL! Well done!

    My mother is quite a character

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