Half way to goal! -70 lbs
K1Teacher
Posts: 324 Member
I made it to my half way there point today :bigsmile:
I started my journey on January 3rd and haven't looked back. I've learned and tweaked along the way (thanks to this site and the wonderful members who share what has worked for them) and have found that what works best for me, at this point, is:
1. Food choices: My macros are set to 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat. I eat a 1200 calorie diet and do not eat my exercise calories back. I can create such a large deficit, at this time, because I still have so much to lose. This may change when I get closer to goal...we'll see.
2. Exercise: My routine right now is...
Monday: 3 mile walk/jog, ChaLEAN Extreme Push 1 & abs
Tuesday: Turbo Jam & Flexibility
Wednesday: 3 mile walk/jog, ChaLEAN Extreme Push 2 & abs
Thursday: 30 min walk, ChaLEAN Extreme Burn Intervals, & abs
Friday: 3 mile walk/jog, ChaLEAN Extreme Push 3 & abs
Saturday: ChaLEAN Extreme Burn it Off, Flexibility, & abs
Sunday: REST!!
I switch it up every month to keep my body guessing but always include cardio, strength training, & flexibility training
3. Very, very few "cheats". When I do decide I want something specific (very few and far between), I plan it out and make it work within my limits. Eliminating sugar (except from fruit) has curbed my appetite for it considerably - I don't even crave it any more.
I am determined to reach my goals and then exceed them! I thank all my weight loss buddies here on MFP for your unwavering support. You have made it possible and I thank you all from the bottom of my
Fall of 2009 - not even at my heaviest (I had a hard time finding a pic) I probably gained another 20 or so after this pic
Today - still a long way to go but very pleased with my progress. 70 lbs in less than 5 months is not too shabby!
I started my journey on January 3rd and haven't looked back. I've learned and tweaked along the way (thanks to this site and the wonderful members who share what has worked for them) and have found that what works best for me, at this point, is:
1. Food choices: My macros are set to 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat. I eat a 1200 calorie diet and do not eat my exercise calories back. I can create such a large deficit, at this time, because I still have so much to lose. This may change when I get closer to goal...we'll see.
2. Exercise: My routine right now is...
Monday: 3 mile walk/jog, ChaLEAN Extreme Push 1 & abs
Tuesday: Turbo Jam & Flexibility
Wednesday: 3 mile walk/jog, ChaLEAN Extreme Push 2 & abs
Thursday: 30 min walk, ChaLEAN Extreme Burn Intervals, & abs
Friday: 3 mile walk/jog, ChaLEAN Extreme Push 3 & abs
Saturday: ChaLEAN Extreme Burn it Off, Flexibility, & abs
Sunday: REST!!
I switch it up every month to keep my body guessing but always include cardio, strength training, & flexibility training
3. Very, very few "cheats". When I do decide I want something specific (very few and far between), I plan it out and make it work within my limits. Eliminating sugar (except from fruit) has curbed my appetite for it considerably - I don't even crave it any more.
I am determined to reach my goals and then exceed them! I thank all my weight loss buddies here on MFP for your unwavering support. You have made it possible and I thank you all from the bottom of my
Fall of 2009 - not even at my heaviest (I had a hard time finding a pic) I probably gained another 20 or so after this pic
Today - still a long way to go but very pleased with my progress. 70 lbs in less than 5 months is not too shabby!
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You look amazing and are doing great!!!! You inspire me every day whether you know it or not!!!!!!0
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Fantastic job!!! You look wonderful! Great work!0
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awesome job...so inspirational!! Sounds like you'e got it figured out
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You look awesome! I love that you have a plan, that's so important in this journey. Good luck, I know you'll reach your goal!0
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Great job. Thanks for proving (once again) that a balanced diet including carbs, increased exercise, and patience equals weight loss.0
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Amazing! You are so inspirational! Look how big those pants are on you! That's an amazing feeling huh :happy:0
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wow amazing congrats and all I can send with that you are terrific
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Look at you! I'm beyond proud of you and SO glad to be along on the journey. WE ROCK!! 0
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Great job! Amazing story. Thanks for sharing your success!0
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That's great progress!!! You look wonderul.0
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Awesome pics. You look marvelous. Congratulations on your dedication, motivation, and strength. To see this weight loss journey thru to the end...though we all know it's just the beginning of a great journey to finding the best within us!!0
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Amazing!0
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You look awesome! You're so inspiring!! Your dedication has truly shown, great job!0
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Great job!!!!!0
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WOW you look amazing, way to go!0
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amazing job!!!! you look fabulous!0
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what an inspiration!!! You look amazing! Congrats! Keep going!!!! 0
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you look great0
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Amazing!!! Keep up the good work!0
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Shanna you are doing absolutely amazing. You are such an inspiration and such a sweetheart too. Thank you so much for being a friend a showing me and every1 else just how possible this all is!!! 0
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You are looking fabulous! What an inspiration!!0
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Thank you everyone! Big hugs to you all! :flowerforyou:0
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Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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From one teacher to another....A++++!
You look amazing and are truly inspiring! Way to go!0 -
You look Great!! Keep up the good work.0
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wow you have done amazing work, keep it up x0
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Unbelievable!! So inspiring!! Keep it up sweetie!! :flowerforyou:0
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SHANNA!!!!!!!!!! You look AWESOME!!! Even my husband peeked my way and said "she looks so much younger now! " when I squealed at my laptop. I am SO proud of you!!!
Also I cannot put into words what it has mean sharing this journey with you on MFP. You are an amazing source of inspiration and encouragement and I am so honored to have you as a friend. Keep up the amazing work! 0 -
thats amazing! 70lbs in less thank 5 months! You go girl! Great example for the kiddos too! 0
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You look great!! Congrats on half way and good luck on the next half!0
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