One year into my life change, 82 lbs lost

pdwhitlock
pdwhitlock Posts: 83 Member
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I started my journey at 6'00" tall 250 lbs and over 42 % body fat. As of Saturday, I am 168,4 lbs and 24.8 % body fat! I wasn't able to upload pictures to my post, but see my profile picture for before (right) and after (left) pictures. My only secret was consistency, logging foods and an exercise routine 3-5 days a week. For the first time in my life, I am no longer overweight. I'm going to try to hold this weight and switch to the maintenance and focus on some heavy lifting and try to tone a bit. Thanks My Fitness Pal!!!!

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  • G0m3z
    G0m3z Posts: 2 Member
    WOWWWWW! Awesome lifestyle change. CONGRATS!
  • lindaburnett65
    lindaburnett65 Posts: 11 Member
    U inspire me......great job.......
  • juliegilburd
    juliegilburd Posts: 145 Member
    Very inspirational! Great job!!
  • c_o_n_n_i_e
    c_o_n_n_i_e Posts: 4 Member
    You look great. Congratulations!! :-)
  • RachelX04
    RachelX04 Posts: 1,123 Member
    Your dedication and hard work are paying off big time. Great work.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    Your smile says it all
    Congratulations!
  • Madux1818
    Madux1818 Posts: 307 Member
    What an inspiration!
  • pdwhitlock
    pdwhitlock Posts: 83 Member
    pdwhitlock wrote: »
    I started my journey at 6'00" tall 250 lbs and over 42 % body fat. As of Saturday, I am 168,4 lbs and 24.8 % body fat! I wasn't able to upload pictures to my post, but see my profile picture for before (right) and after (left) pictures. My only secret was consistency, logging foods and an exercise routine 3-5 days a week. For the first time in my life, I am no longer overweight. I'm going to try to hold this weight and switch to the maintenance and focus on some heavy lifting and try to tone a bit. Thanks My Fitness Pal!!!!
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    Maybe this will post my pics... This above one is before

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    ^^that one was me in May. A little over 180

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    ^^^^this was my first 5 k over a month ago. I've now run two 5ks and a year ago I couldn't run .2 miles!

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    ^^thats what (something I've never seen before), I look like at 6' 168.4 lbs


    It's been a year. Slow, aggravating, up and down, but I feel like a whole new person!
  • dsimmons107
    dsimmons107 Posts: 387 Member
    Freaking impressive!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
  • IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt
    IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt Posts: 695 Member
    Very inspiring, great work!
  • pdwhitlock
    pdwhitlock Posts: 83 Member
    ShellyBell999 wrote: »
    Your smile says it all
    Congratulations!
    It's easier to smile when I have the energy to do so. Thanks you guys
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Incredible work! Very inspiring!!
  • jmperry18
    jmperry18 Posts: 34 Member
    Very inspiring!! Awesome job!
  • TasnimEz
    TasnimEz Posts: 280 Member
    Awesome!! Congratulations! :smiley:
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    Ya look great! :)
  • Lifeisgood4
    Lifeisgood4 Posts: 120 Member
    You look so much happier! Great job!! :)
  • BrooksCrsy
    BrooksCrsy Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations! Nice job!
  • v_cowley
    v_cowley Posts: 70 Member
    edited October 2015
    You look incredible! What an amazing job :) I'm also 6ft, I was just wondering what your calories/typical food looks like? I'm 35lb down in a year but that's the part I'm struggling with! (My starting weight on here was 266)
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Awesome transformation! WTG!
  • klkarlen
    klkarlen Posts: 4,366 Member
    Congratulations! You look fantastic!
  • pislari_poljnamd
    pislari_poljnamd Posts: 45 Member
    Woooooooowwwwwwwww wow wow. Wow!!!! Jessus Christ girl!!! Wow!!!
    How how you did it?!?!? Wow!!!!!
    Congratulations!!!! Well done!!!

  • medlaura
    medlaura Posts: 282 Member
    Amazing. Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    And you look like a new person after a year of hard work. The health issues you have dodged are many as well. Best of continued success.
  • pdwhitlock
    pdwhitlock Posts: 83 Member
    v_cowley wrote: »
    You look incredible! What an amazing job :) I'm also 6ft, I was just wondering what your calories/typical food looks like? I'm 35lb down in a year but that's the part I'm struggling with! (My starting weight on here was 266)

    I eat LOTS of protein: eggs egg whites (to keep cholesterol low) ground turkey, chicken breasts, lean steaks, pork loins, trimmed pork chops....I weigh EVERYTHING. I make sure to include loads of fiber: sweet potato, broccoli, whole wheats, brown rice, quinoa, etc. green vegetables(fresh). I've screwed up, got off track and picked right back up. I never feel guilty for straying from my diet as long as the next day, I'm back on it. I'm in the gym at least 3 days sometimes 5 days a week.

    Keep going, if I did it, anyone can!
  • i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR
    i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR Posts: 3,315 Member
    You are phenomenal!!! Congrats on your achievements!! Both the lifestyle change and the running!!! You glow with happiness. Just beautiful!!!
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    Fantastic job! You look wonderful.
  • v_cowley
    v_cowley Posts: 70 Member
    pdwhitlock wrote: »
    v_cowley wrote: »
    You look incredible! What an amazing job :) I'm also 6ft, I was just wondering what your calories/typical food looks like? I'm 35lb down in a year but that's the part I'm struggling with! (My starting weight on here was 266)

    I eat LOTS of protein: eggs egg whites (to keep cholesterol low) ground turkey, chicken breasts, lean steaks, pork loins, trimmed pork chops....I weigh EVERYTHING. I make sure to include loads of fiber: sweet potato, broccoli, whole wheats, brown rice, quinoa, etc. green vegetables(fresh). I've screwed up, got off track and picked right back up. I never feel guilty for straying from my diet as long as the next day, I'm back on it. I'm in the gym at least 3 days sometimes 5 days a week.

    Keep going, if I did it, anyone can!

    That's so helpful! Thank you very much!

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