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Over 100lbs Lost - My Story.

MsSquatAlot
Posts: 238 Member
I don't really ever remember not being the chubby girl growing up. I have been overweight since probably 3rd grade and I am now 25. I am a mother to 2 wonderful children and have been happily married to an amateur bodybuilder for years now. I never felt pressured to lose weight because I figured if my husband didn't complain, then who cares anyway?
Over the summer it all came crashing down. I was too fat to ride a roller coaster and I was so embarrassed I cried as people moaned and complained about being held up on the ride. I really took a look at myself in the mirror that night - fully nude - for the first time in many years.
I was disgusted. Not so much at how I looked but at myself for allowing my weight to get this out of control. I was over 300lbs. That was it, I had it with myself and completely overhauled my life. I began to prep my meals and immediately gave up coffee, soda and fast-food. I didn't cheat on my diet until I hit 50lbs lost because I was terrified I would end up binging.
I am SO proud to say that since May I have lost 116lbs and continue losing steadily. Now my results may seem drastic to many people but the reason they are so drastic is because I made drastic changes.
I admittedly don't do as much cardio as I should - pretty much walk my dog once a day and that's about it. I lift heavy and train hard 6 days a week - I even plan to compete in a few powerlifting meets next year!
I plan to keep updating this post with results and to answer any questions. No surgery, no shakes, no gimmicks. Hard work.
This is possible and you can do this, I promise.
Over the summer it all came crashing down. I was too fat to ride a roller coaster and I was so embarrassed I cried as people moaned and complained about being held up on the ride. I really took a look at myself in the mirror that night - fully nude - for the first time in many years.
I was disgusted. Not so much at how I looked but at myself for allowing my weight to get this out of control. I was over 300lbs. That was it, I had it with myself and completely overhauled my life. I began to prep my meals and immediately gave up coffee, soda and fast-food. I didn't cheat on my diet until I hit 50lbs lost because I was terrified I would end up binging.
I am SO proud to say that since May I have lost 116lbs and continue losing steadily. Now my results may seem drastic to many people but the reason they are so drastic is because I made drastic changes.
I admittedly don't do as much cardio as I should - pretty much walk my dog once a day and that's about it. I lift heavy and train hard 6 days a week - I even plan to compete in a few powerlifting meets next year!
I plan to keep updating this post with results and to answer any questions. No surgery, no shakes, no gimmicks. Hard work.
This is possible and you can do this, I promise.
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Well done! And YAY for women that lift!!!0
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I started 5x5 two weeks ago. I have about 33% body fat and don't know what to expect from this program.
Did you eat at a deficit/maintenance/surplus? How many calories/day?
Did you incorporate cardio? How much per day/week?
I am VERY impressed with your results. Congrats!
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This woman is such an inspiration! Seriously you have fought hard for each pound shed! You go girl! So happy you put your story up here!0
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I know you've put in a lot of hard work! You are awesome and an inspiration! Congratulations.0
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You've done an amazing job. Plus, your posts are hilarious! Every time I read one, I bust up (gloves, etc.).
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You are awesome! The pictures show how hard you worked.
Keep taking care of yourself.0 -
Awesome job!0
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AWESOEME JOB!!!! Hard work really does pay off.
I've been scrolling through the success stories and your progress really inspired me to keep going!0 -
Congrats!0
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Great job! You should be proud...keep up the good work!0
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nail_polish wrote: »I started 5x5 two weeks ago. I have about 33% body fat and don't know what to expect from this program.
Did you eat at a deficit/maintenance/surplus? How many calories/day?
Did you incorporate cardio? How much per day/week?
I am VERY impressed with your results. Congrats!
I focus on high protein, moderate carbs and low fat - try to stay under 1600/1700 calories. Cardio happens on occasion to be honest, haha. I walk my dog for about 30/45 minutes a day. I do intend to start upping the cardio soon though.0 -
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Well done, you look great!0
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I was just wondering if you have a totally strict diet??0
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Wow!!!!!! Just amazing!0
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BL_Courtney15 wrote: »I was just wondering if you have a totally strict diet??
I would say so, to be completely honest. I have absolutely sucked at logging but I'm going to log right now. Everyday is pretty much the same thing though. No fast-food, soda, coffee, etc.0 -
Awesome work!!0
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Congratulations! Your face photos-before and after-seem like mother-daugther, that's how much younger you look. I hope others follow your lead.0
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You go! Awesome job!!!0
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Amazing job! You are such an inspiration!0
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snowflake954 wrote: »Congratulations! Your face photos-before and after-seem like mother-daugther, that's how much younger you look. I hope others follow your lead.
Thank you so much!!0 -
Holy freakin' smokes. 116lbs lost in 8 months?? holy crap. Phenomenal work ethic!
Curious about the coffee - why did you cut it out? Does that mean you also don't take any preworkout supplements?0 -
Holy freakin' smokes. 116lbs lost in 8 months?? holy crap. Phenomenal work ethic!
Curious about the coffee - why did you cut it out? Does that mean you also don't take any preworkout supplements?
The coffee thing was a personal choice because as I started to eat better, I started noticing coffee was giving me really bad heartburn. I went to a GI specialist to rule out any ulcers or internal issues. She suggested cutting the coffee - a few days without it and I was heartburn free!
I do take preworkout! I am currently using Dust V2 by Blackstone Labs along with an intra-workout because I'm usually in the gym 90mins or so.0 -
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Great dedication! Thank you for the inspiration.0
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amazing job! did you get a butt like that from squats? i have tried squatting but even if i just do 20 i can't walk for days lol i get so sore!0
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