How Do You Lose 100 Pounds? My story, a work in progress!

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radiosilents
radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
edited August 2015 in Success Stories
Hi everyone,

I have been waiting to post my story, trying to decide whether to wait until I am all done, or share a major milestone in the meantime. Recently, I hit the 100 pounds lost mark and I feel great.

Since I was recently asked to answer a few questions about my journey so far, and it's posted on Dr. Sherry Pagoto's website as part of her "Real Biggest Loser" feature, I thought I would share it here. It was an honor to be asked, and it also provides a neat go-to place for anyone who would like to read about my story so far. fudiet.com/2015/08/how-do-you-lose-100-pounds/

By the way, I'm 45, 5' 8", started at 372 pounds, and currently ~272, plus or minus at the moment. Still going strong, slowly but surely! I'm definitely in it for the long haul.

I also have a blog where I chronicle everything, including my avid love of running and all its challenges, and my most recent sporty thing, tennis! amytenpercent.blogspot.com

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Before, November 2013

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Now

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August 2014, on our first hike, about 30 pounds down

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September 2014

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Just the other day! 100 pounds lost! (Unfortunate chin action while looking down, grr)
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  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,104 Member
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    That's amazing. I'm checking out the article/interview and blog link, but this is definitely something to be proud of. Way to go!
  • KarlaH9801
    KarlaH9801 Posts: 362 Member
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    Great work!
  • ElisaJtsu
    ElisaJtsu Posts: 97 Member
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    Marvelous work! You look absolutely smashing! Thanks for sharing, this is so motivational. Your teeth are also incredible by the way!!!
  • radiosilents
    radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
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    ElisaJtsu wrote: »
    Marvelous work! You look absolutely smashing! Thanks for sharing, this is so motivational. Your teeth are also incredible by the way!!!

    Thank you! I get a lot of comments about my smile in real life. :)

  • radiosilents
    radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
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    KnitOrMiss wrote: »
    That's amazing. I'm checking out the article/interview and blog link, but this is definitely something to be proud of. Way to go!
    KarlaH9801 wrote: »
    Great work!

    Thanks to you both! I still have a long ways to go, but know that I can get there! And I will!
  • scurley7
    scurley7 Posts: 7 Member
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    Well done you look incredible. Any tips? X
  • 50andfabu
    50andfabu Posts: 112 Member
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    Major congratulations! Remarkable achievement so far!
  • mnshn
    mnshn Posts: 4 Member
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    That is awesome! Quite inspiring.
  • radiosilents
    radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
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    scurley7 wrote: »
    Well done you look incredible. Any tips? X

    My biggest tips are:

    Start with small changes that are sustainable.

    GO SLOW. This is not a race.

    Don't beat yourself up when you're not perfect. There was one month when I only lost a pound. I didn't give up.

    Find exercise you like to do.

    DON'T GIVE UP.

  • radiosilents
    radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
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    50andfabu wrote: »
    Major congratulations! Remarkable achievement so far!
    mnshn wrote: »
    That is awesome! Quite inspiring.

    Thank you both!

  • jessiruthica
    jessiruthica Posts: 412 Member
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    I think I like the in progress stories even more than the reached-goal stories. You have a come such a long way and by posting you're showing you're willing to keep going. Good on you!
  • TheSatinPumpkin
    TheSatinPumpkin Posts: 948 Member
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    Rockstar!!!! Congrats on hitting 100lb milestone. One day and lb at a time.
  • radiosilents
    radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
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    jessiruthica wrote: »
    I think I like the in progress stories even more than the reached-goal stories. You have a come such a long way and by posting you're showing you're willing to keep going. Good on you!
    TheSatinPumpkin wrote: »
    Rockstar!!!! Congrats on hitting 100lb milestone. One day and lb at a time.

    Thank you both! Yes, totally – one day at a time is the only way to do it.
  • Ohwhynot
    Ohwhynot Posts: 356 Member
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    Congrats, and also - BEST GLASSES EVER!
  • topathemorning
    topathemorning Posts: 346 Member
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    wowzy! thanks for the inspiration!
  • khadijah178
    khadijah178 Posts: 16 Member
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    Just wowww!!!!really inspiring! :)
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
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    Awesome, very well done! :smile:
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
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    WOW Congrats keep up the good work
  • MiliOm
    MiliOm Posts: 134 Member
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    Well done, you look fantastic!! ;)
  • totaloblivia
    totaloblivia Posts: 1,164 Member
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    I loved the FUDiet article it was really helpful - wish all success stories had as much great detail. Many congratulations to you - you are awesome with your "no excuses" lifestyle - well done!!!

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