-45lbs and officially have a 'healthy' BMI
KrisiAnnH
Posts: 352 Member
The point of this post is really to show people that it is possible! When I started my weight loss journey (before joining MFP) it seemed like an impossible task, but seeing the success stories on this site made me realise that losing weight is not as complicated as everyone makes it out to be.
So I joined MFP on May 28th 2015. I've been overweight pretty much my entire adult life. At 17 I lost 2 stone and dropped down to somewhere between 10-11stone (a 'healthy' BMI) by cutting out 'bad' foods and running every evening. This was before I discovered MFP and knew what calorie counting was. Probably to no one here's surprise, I gained it all back plus more once I'd hit my 'goal weight', because the habits I'd developed weren't sustainable.
So in May this year I was 14 stone 5 and at 5"7 that gave me a BMI of 32. I decided I really needed to do something because at 21, I was having to hold my breath to bend over to tie my shoes.
5 months on, and I've lost 45lbs. At 159.6 lbs I now have a BMI of 25. I did this all through meeting my calorie goal; no 'gimmicks' or fad diets, no low carb/keto etc, just eating what I wanted within my goals.
TLDR; SW 204, CW 160. BMI 32/ BMI 25, Neck -1.5 inches, Waist -7 inches, Hips -6 inches.
Now on to losing the next 25lbs and getting to the middle of the healthy BMI range
So I joined MFP on May 28th 2015. I've been overweight pretty much my entire adult life. At 17 I lost 2 stone and dropped down to somewhere between 10-11stone (a 'healthy' BMI) by cutting out 'bad' foods and running every evening. This was before I discovered MFP and knew what calorie counting was. Probably to no one here's surprise, I gained it all back plus more once I'd hit my 'goal weight', because the habits I'd developed weren't sustainable.
So in May this year I was 14 stone 5 and at 5"7 that gave me a BMI of 32. I decided I really needed to do something because at 21, I was having to hold my breath to bend over to tie my shoes.
5 months on, and I've lost 45lbs. At 159.6 lbs I now have a BMI of 25. I did this all through meeting my calorie goal; no 'gimmicks' or fad diets, no low carb/keto etc, just eating what I wanted within my goals.
TLDR; SW 204, CW 160. BMI 32/ BMI 25, Neck -1.5 inches, Waist -7 inches, Hips -6 inches.
Now on to losing the next 25lbs and getting to the middle of the healthy BMI range
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Congrats!! You look very beautiful in your dress :-)0
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Way to GOOOOOOOO!!!! So happy for and proud of Y O U !!!!0
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Looking good girl!0
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Great work! You go girl!! Your pictures are really good I liked the way you posted three different views. Very motivating.0
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Fantastic!!! I think you look amazing....and must feel wonderful too!0
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Awesome0
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You've done such an amazing job! Thank you for sharing your story, it's very encouraging.0
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Congratulations! Great work!0
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Hi KrisiAnnH.
Congratulations for your achievement! I am amazed by it.
Did you do any weight training to reduce your stomach fat? Or was it just calorie control and running?0 -
You look gorgeous! Well done to you, amazing job!0
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well done two thumbs up0
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congrats! you look great.did u do any exercises?if so was it cardio mainly or strength?0
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Thanks everyone!
@sreejithbabu @aniqa109 I didn't do any weight training or running, my results are mostly due to calorie control. I did workout 5 times a week for 20-60 minutes in the first 2 months or so, but as I started at a relatively active part time job, that dropped down to 1 or 2 times a week. My workouts were all cardio- no running or strength training, as they were done at home using Fitnessblender Over the last 3 months I've only worked out very occasionally, but in that time I still managed to lose 20lbs 0 -
Congrats! You look great!! 0
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thanks for replying krisiAnnH.thats very helpful0
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What a huge step- great way to get healthy! Keep it up!0
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Awesome job. Where is that calculator you used?0
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Yay!!!! Good for you !!!!!0
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What website did you use for the last part of your post?0
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You look GREAT!! What an accomplishment! Thanks for sharing.0
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You're so pretty! (In your before and after pics =p) I just absolutely love your style.
*cough* Anywhos! Great job on how far you have come! =D I truly look up to you. Since we are the same height, I can catch a little glimpse of what I could look like when I'm smaller.
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You look like a doll.. wonderful job losing the weight.0
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Thanks for all the support everyone! It's so amazing knowing that I may be helping to encourage others or keep them motivated on their weight loss journeythanks for replying krisiAnnH.thats very helpful
No problem at all as I said before my focus was mostly calorie counting (but I do want to say it's important to allow yourself treats and not to restrict too much )
@madhatter2013 @Watch_Me_Rise Calculator can be found here (scroll down a little)0 -
Amazing! !! Great job 0
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Great Job!!! You look amazing!0
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You look fantastic!0
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