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    2013 to now... my transformation from over 240 lbs!

    Posts: 94 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
    I have been on and off of this site since July 25th 2013. On that day I saw a photo of myself in a bathing suit and I hit the floor yes its the one below.The last pic is my most recent. I put on most of my weight with my first pregnancy like most of us mommies and never lost it. Then my daughter was diagnosed with Cancer (she is now in remission) and I was depressed and eating and self loathing.
    I saw that picture and decided to make a change. Found this site the next morning online and knew it was time to be accountable. I wanted to be there for my daughter and my son. Over 70 lbs later I still have a few lbs to go, but at this point I have started to weight lift and am trying to body sculpt to get over that final plateau. I am proud to say that I lost the weight with diet and exercise exclusively... no pill will give you good health in the long run...Good luck to you all!
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    • Posts: 52 Member
      wow pretty lady! good work! what an inspiration!
    • Posts: 43 Member
      Wow! That's amazing! What kind of diet did you do? I really struggle with dieting and feel like I might need pills to help :(
    • Posts: 1,136 Member
      Wow you look stunning congrats
    • Posts: 94 Member
      d2othev wrote: »
      Wow! That's amazing! What kind of diet did you do? I really struggle with dieting and feel like I might need pills to help :(

      I have to say that I am not a trainer or nutritionist and everyone's body is different but what I did was I started by cutting carbs and sugar.This alone will get you losing weight right away I lost most of my weight the first 3 months of my new eating habits. My fav meal is breakfast so I would have whole grain toast and a huge egg white omelette you can mix in one yolk to start getting used to the taste of the whites and lots of veggies this will fill you...a sample lunch would be grilled chicken salad, olives a little avocado and balsamic or rice vinegar for dressing..dinner was homemade turkey meatball soup or chicken soup. Soups are filling (again lots of veggies) and throw in a little brown rice in the soup to fill you. Snacks would be peanut butter or almond butter and celery or rice cakes and fruit, or cheese low-fat 1 oz.. I love cheese lol. I followed the recommended caloric content of this site for the most part and watched my portions.
      There should be a small amount of discomfort but you should NEVER be starving.
      Drinks are iced tea and water mostly ..no sodas no carbonated beverages this was easy because I don't like soda much anyway but if your a soda fan try to go for diet and cut back if you can to eventually eliminate it.

      Eventually I became accustomed to my new eating habits and my cravings eased up. I totally understand the temptation for the pills its fast and easy. I used to do pills for years and would yo-yo diet. I tried all of them they made my heart race and I would lose weight just to gain it right back like a few weeks later I would pack back on 15-20 lbs. I also hear they also do a lot of damage to your metabolism. In my OPINION you will see lasting healthier results with low carb and moderate exercise.

      I also started walking ..start slow... I could not walk more than half a mile at first without getting winded ,now I run 7 so HANG in there progress will come. And if you slip just get right back on track don't let a bump deter you WE ALL SLIP its what you do after that matters. = )
    • Posts: 94 Member
      rebeccaEsmith wrote: »
      Wow you look stunning congrats

      thank you = )
    • Posts: 107 Member
      Beautiful story with a beautiful little "inspiration" <3 !!! Congratulations on your success :)
    • Posts: 51 Member
      You look FANTASTIC!!!! Great inspirational story!
    • Posts: 2,447 Member
      wow. great transformation. I'm also glad to hear your daughter is in remission. There is nothing scarier as a parent than seeing your child sick.
    • Posts: 33 Member
      Congratulations, you look amazing!
    • Posts: 4,366 Member
      Congrats! And thanks for inspiring others by sharing your success!
    • Posts: 1,730 Member
      Such a beautiful transformation, for such a beautiful little inspiration. Hope she is doing well. Love the healthy way you lost it and will be able to keep it off. Congrats!!
    • Posts: 81 Member
      edited August 2015
      Amazing :)
    • Posts: 919 Member
      Your results are amazing! Thanks for sharing and including the great advise. Nothing beats eating right and some exercise.
    • Posts: 79 Member
      atiana19 wrote: »
      show previous quotes

      I have to say that I am not a trainer or nutritionist and everyone's body is different but what I did was I started by cutting carbs and sugar.This alone will get you losing weight right away I lost most of my weight the first 3 months of my new eating habits. My fav meal is breakfast so I would have whole grain toast and a huge egg white omelette you can mix in one yolk to start getting used to the taste of the whites and lots of veggies this will fill you...a sample lunch would be grilled chicken salad, olives a little avocado and balsamic or rice vinegar for dressing..dinner was homemade turkey meatball soup or chicken soup. Soups are filling (again lots of veggies) and throw in a little brown rice in the soup to fill you. Snacks would be peanut butter or almond butter and celery or rice cakes and fruit, or cheese low-fat 1 oz.. I love cheese lol. I followed the recommended caloric content of this site for the most part and watched my portions.
      There should be a small amount of discomfort but you should NEVER be starving.
      Drinks are iced tea and water mostly ..no sodas no carbonated beverages this was easy because I don't like soda much anyway but if your a soda fan try to go for diet and cut back if you can to eventually eliminate it.

      Eventually I became accustomed to my new eating habits and my cravings eased up. I totally understand the temptation for the pills its fast and easy. I used to do pills for years and would yo-yo diet. I tried all of them they made my heart race and I would lose weight just to gain it right back like a few weeks later I would pack back on 15-20 lbs. I also hear they also do a lot of damage to your metabolism. In my OPINION you will see lasting healthier results with low carb and moderate exercise.

      I also started walking ..start slow... I could not walk more than half a mile at first without getting winded ,now I run 7 so HANG in there progress will come. And if you slip just get right back on track don't let a bump deter you WE ALL SLIP its what you do after that matters. = )
      Thank-you that was well said. Thank-you for sharing
    • Posts: 128 Member
      your before is my after! I'm sitting at about 240 now...(down from 315)... but I would love to eventually make it to where you are. You look amazing! and after kids! way to go!!
    • Posts: 1,639 Member
      You look fantastic!! You should be so proud. way to go!
    • Posts: 94 Member
      thank you for the kinds words everyone they are greatly appreciated
    • Posts: 242 Member
      Great job! Beautiful!
    • Posts: 480 Member
      I'm glad ur little girl is better and U look fabulous.
    • Posts: 3,685 Member
      edited August 2015
      Congratulations! You should talk to the one poster doing the all milk/water liquid diet! :/

      So glad your daughter is doing better!
    • Posts: 5 Member
      You look fantastic, lady! Great job!!!
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Absolutely amazing, hope all goes well with your daughter. Thanks for sharing, you prove we can all do this, if we put our mind to it.
    • Posts: 96 Member
      Wow. Truly amazing!
    • Posts: 725 Member
      You look incredible...adorable little angel looking on in the background. Well done you!!!!
    • Posts: 538 Member
      First of all, I wish the best to your daughter and thanks for sharing your story. You look great and much happier. I hope everything goes well for you both. x
    • Posts: 73 Member
      You are SUCH an inspiration ... as a mother I can only imagine the journey you have had caring for your daughter. May you and yours be well and incredibly proud of all that you have achieved!! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Thank you for sharing and giving us motivation to keep at it! Way to go!
    • Posts: 42 Member

      Thank you for sharing, amazing achievement picking yourself up and getting healthy during such a stressful time is a real mark of your bravery. So happy your wee girl is doing well.
    • Posts: 94 Member
      Thanks everyone...I am happy if I am able to motivate and inspire and it helps even one person that is a blessing = )
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