My 50 lb weight loss story

Good morning everyone!

During my weight loss journey I would read success stories to keep me motivated. TODAY I get to write one of my own.

Here is my story, what I did and what I thought helped me succeed.

I'm Linda. 39 yrs old. Work full time as a nurse. Mother of active 5yr old, coparent my 2 neices (12&10) with sister who is a recent widow, and take care of my aging mother....so I'm busy!!
After my brother n law passed away from unhealthy living last year I decided to make a change and get healthy again for myself and especially for my son!
Today is a year since i started my weight loss journey. I had a 55lb weight loss goal. I am only 3.5 lbs short of my goal! 51.5lbs isn't too bad.
This is an amazing app to keep track of intake. I'm always surprised at how fast calories add up. If you log in everyday good or bad you will see a difference. Also find fun things to do to keep yourself active. I started off exercises 3 x week and now up to 5-6x a week. I am constantly finding different things to do alone or with my son and nieces. Those calories burned ALSO add up.

I focused more on my health and how i felt after i worked out or ate well.
I also focused on 10lbs at a time, that seemed to keep me encouraged and motivated.

My heaviest:

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Current weight:



Advice:
I find that when I allowed myself 1 day of extra calories it curbs my desire to eat extra during the week.
If I didn't do that I know I would of lost more weight along the way but I also know I wouldn't of lasted this long.
It's all about finding what's going to work for you. Allow yourself time to do that, remember it's a working progress.
If you are craving treats. Preplan a treat each day. This will prevent you from feelings deprived.
If you are hungry later in the night and you already went through your calories, eat something but have it be high in protein. Better to eat 100 extra calories to feel satisfied then be frustrated you are always hungry at night.
Really don't worry about it so much, just try each day and know you are not only trying to lose weight but also trying to change habits.
And in the long run you will be better for it and the weight will come off. Maybe not as fast as you'd like but it will!!!!

My heaviest:


My heav
After 50lb weight loss: