Halfway there! 50 pounds gone!

cgendebien5
cgendebien5 Posts: 26 Member
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Here is my first set of before and afters. I am 5'7. I weighed 242 in my before and am at 192 in my after. I have another 50 pounds to go but I'm happy to say I'm halfway there!upoype2ostrd.jpg
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  • deceived1
    deceived1 Posts: 281 Member
    Great job!
  • ldtamika31
    ldtamika31 Posts: 205 Member
    Good job so whats your routine do u work out?
  • cgendebien5
    cgendebien5 Posts: 26 Member
    I have been focusing mostly on my eating and keeping my macros in check. I try to eat about 50% carbs 40% protein and only about 10% fat. I am planning on starting the couch to 5k soon though! :)
  • meaghan2008
    meaghan2008 Posts: 401 Member
    You look great ! :) Totally inspirational!
  • forgivensins
    forgivensins Posts: 90 Member
    Congrats! How long did it take you to get 50 lbs off?
  • sammyantics
    sammyantics Posts: 191 Member
    cgendebien5 wrote: »
    I am planning on starting the couch to 5k soon though! :)

    OMG me too! Like, legit downloaded the app yesterday and was gonna start tomorrow. Wanna do it together?

    Also, you look amazing. congrats on your success so far!

  • frankysgurl
    frankysgurl Posts: 51 Member
    Great job!
  • meli_209
    meli_209 Posts: 7 Member
    you look great!!! How long did it take you?
  • cgendebien5
    cgendebien5 Posts: 26 Member
    It has taken me well over a year. I went through periods of being really good, losing weight, and then just giving up on myself and I would gain a bunch back. I felt like I had such a far way to go that it was impossible. I have had to work on my mind set more than anything else through this journey so far. Even though it has taken me longer than I would have liked I am happy to finally see results and I am sticking with it until the end this time around.
  • notfbam
    notfbam Posts: 45 Member
    Way to go! All the hard work you've done really shows!
  • IILikeToMoveItMoveIt
    IILikeToMoveItMoveIt Posts: 1,172 Member
    Great job! Our stats are similar so thanks for the pics, it's something I can kinda gauge myself by. I am 1 lb away from 50 lb loss but I started in the 270's. I've got 27 lbs to onederland and now I have a better idea of how that is gonna look. Not bad, Not bad!
  • sbrookes9
    sbrookes9 Posts: 445 Member
    Great job!
  • gonettie2015
    gonettie2015 Posts: 52 Member
    progress looks good!
  • muggle_mom
    muggle_mom Posts: 20 Member
    You look awesome! Keep it up!
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,579 Member
    Fantabulous accomplishment! We have the same body type and height but you look much better! LOL!
  • Gska17
    Gska17 Posts: 752 Member
    Dramatic change, way to go! Good luck with the rest of your journey! :)
  • lindaloo1213
    lindaloo1213 Posts: 283 Member
    Nice work!
  • ajsmommy824
    ajsmommy824 Posts: 29 Member
    great progress!!!
  • lavenderannie
    lavenderannie Posts: 31 Member
    Great job, you're doing brilliantly! Well done!
  • elvensnow
    elvensnow Posts: 154 Member
    Looking great! I started at similar stats, though a little shorter, and I have about the same goal so I feel you there! One thing I always like in these progress pics is how much better everyone's posture always is :smile:

    And as for the rest, you can do it!
  • littlecrystal
    littlecrystal Posts: 110 Member
    Looking amazing! I am 5'7 have just started at 239. You are my inspiration!
  • ItsFinallyHappening
    ItsFinallyHappening Posts: 65 Member
    Congratulations! Quite the accomplishment!
  • Chaos_And_Butterflies
    Chaos_And_Butterflies Posts: 20 Member
    Thanks for sharing!! I have close to the same starting stats, and so it's very encouraging to see such great results :smiley: Congrats on your success ~ your hard work is definitely paying off!!
  • craigheon
    craigheon Posts: 167 Member
    I would bring your carb ratio down a bit if you aren't weightlifting. Up your fat intake a bit. Fat is essential for hormone production. Go to like a 40/40/30 ratio instead of having 50% of your calories coming from carbs. I mean, it's working for you, but you don't need that many carbs if you are focusing strictly on diet. It will make you plateau eventually. Congrats on your success though!!
  • cgendebien5
    cgendebien5 Posts: 26 Member
    craigheon wrote: »
    I would bring your carb ratio down a bit if you aren't weightlifting. Up your fat intake a bit. Fat is essential for hormone production. Go to like a 40/40/30 ratio instead of having 50% of your calories coming from carbs. I mean, it's working for you, but you don't need that many carbs if you are focusing strictly on diet. It will make you plateau eventually. Congrats on your success though!!

    I have really been working on that! I try to just chose one main carb a day, either Brown rice or a sweet potato. I seem to get a decent amount from my fruit too though. Always a work in progress. Thanks for the advice! :)
  • craigheon
    craigheon Posts: 167 Member
    cgendebien5 wrote: »
    craigheon wrote: »
    I would bring your carb ratio down a bit if you aren't weightlifting. Up your fat intake a bit. Fat is essential for hormone production. Go to like a 40/40/30 ratio instead of having 50% of your calories coming from carbs. I mean, it's working for you, but you don't need that many carbs if you are focusing strictly on diet. It will make you plateau eventually. Congrats on your success though!!

    I have really been working on that! I try to just chose one main carb a day, either Brown rice or a sweet potato. I seem to get a decent amount from my fruit too though. Always a work in progress. Thanks for the advice! :)

    At least you are being smart with your carbs though... and it's not like bagels and chips and stuff! Everything you are eating sounds to be good! I'm sure you'll do fine on the rest of your journey!
  • jules6669mfp
    jules6669mfp Posts: 446 Member
    Awesome, congratulations!!
  • Demi928
    Demi928 Posts: 14 Member
    Awesomeness!! Great job!
  • minkky
    minkky Posts: 73 Member
    You look fantastic!!
  • LisaPrust
    LisaPrust Posts: 93 Member
    FABULOUS!! Thank you so much for sharing your info and pix, SUCH an inspiration!! Hoping to be sharing mine soon! Keep on going-you CAN DO IT!!

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