PICS! 54F 5'8" finally finds Onederland!! 60 pounds down, 40 to go :)
bibimazoon
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This is one of the braver things I've done Posting full body pics on an Internet forum with my story
54 yo female, post menopausal, fat my whole life, chronic pain, arthritis, bilateral knee replacements 2015
I work night shift ICU nurse and believed the cards were stacked against me
Highest weight 278 pounds 2013 (foot reconstruction surgery)
Starting weight 258 on February 27 2015
Current weight 198.4
Goal weight 158
Calories generally 1200-1500, occ 1800
Various cardio 6 days a week, very little weight training at this time because it all feels awkward and I just don't like it...hoping to consult a trainer soon. I also LOVE my Fitbit!
I read these success stories every day and they truly helped motivate and inspire me to keep chugging away...so here's my Story so far. I never imagined I'd see Onederland again. It CAN be done!! Don't stop, if you fall off the wagon, just climb back aboard! We got this!!
54 yo female, post menopausal, fat my whole life, chronic pain, arthritis, bilateral knee replacements 2015
I work night shift ICU nurse and believed the cards were stacked against me
Highest weight 278 pounds 2013 (foot reconstruction surgery)
Starting weight 258 on February 27 2015
Current weight 198.4
Goal weight 158
Calories generally 1200-1500, occ 1800
Various cardio 6 days a week, very little weight training at this time because it all feels awkward and I just don't like it...hoping to consult a trainer soon. I also LOVE my Fitbit!
I read these success stories every day and they truly helped motivate and inspire me to keep chugging away...so here's my Story so far. I never imagined I'd see Onederland again. It CAN be done!! Don't stop, if you fall off the wagon, just climb back aboard! We got this!!
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Looking good! Very motivating.0
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Congratulations on your success so far! Keep at it and you will reach your goal!0
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Super job!0
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Great journey! I'd guess you are more comfortable now working on your feet than you were, nursing is not for sissies! This story is very motivating, thank you.0
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Super work right there!
Also would like to say that I think your tats are wicked awesome0 -
mangrothian wrote: »Super work right there!
Also would like to say that I think your tats are wicked awesome
Ditto!
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Congrats!! I got to Onederland at the end of May, and it felt sooooo good! Keep up the good work.0
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Still working toward Onederland, but I would love to have a good look at your ink! Bloody fabulous from what I can see. :-D0
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Thank you all for the kind words I started collecting tattoos seriously about 10 years ago...and it snowballed0
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Way to go!!! Success stories help me too. Thanks for sharing yours! Yes, we can do this if we never give up! (Also, beautiful ink!)0
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Congrats! I'm getting close to Onederland and am losing at a slightly slower rate than you. We have similar body types and I am a little older than you. I have health issues that restrict cardio to a faily low level, but I have been working with a trainer on some light to moderate weights & resistance machines (can't do heavy weights). I highly recommend starting weights, as it really helped me change my shape and tighten everything up as the weight came off. A decent trainer can get you started with proper form & technique and a structured plan of progression, as well as giving motivation & accountability to continue. I find weights challenging as I am always trying to best my previous weights or reps by a little bit. You'll be amazed at what a difference even lighter weights can make in your body composition and strength in a fairly short period of time. I really like the resistance machines because they are easier on the joints, and once you learn how to use them, they are so versatile.0
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Congratulations! - great work - hoping to get to Onederland soon myself and your story has helped with my motivation.0
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45 year old, labor and delivery nurse, weekend nights.....the struggle is real! lol. feel free to add me. keep up the great work! and give lifting a chance. i've been doing it for a little over 2 yrs now and love it!!! it's actually the one activity that doesn't hurt my knee. it's done more good than it has harm that's for sure.0
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Whoa! Doing great! Love all of your ink Thanks for sharing!0
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