Lost 100 pounds in a year!

misssmadalyn
misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
edited November 27 in Success Stories
I'm 5'4, my starting weight was 250, I am currently 150. My starting shirt size was 2x now I am size small, pant size 18 now I am size 6! The key to my weight loss was eating normally but in portions, no starving, no overworking myself, I did not cut out junk food. I allow myself to enjoy food still but in a responsible way. I started by replacing & reducing my fast food with healthier choices. Example: serving of chips instead of fries, dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate, etc... There was a time in my life that I cut everything out & I could never lose weight. I found the technique I used most effective since I eat normal & im able to maintain weight! Any questions ask!!!!
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  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
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  • justynegil
    justynegil Posts: 13 Member
    This is amazing and so inspiring! I would love to do what you did! Congrats!
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    justynegil wrote: »
    This is amazing and so inspiring! I would love to do what you did! Congrats!
    Thank you! :)

  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,518 Member
    Congrats on a spectacular weight loss. You look great!
  • KpopGrad92
    KpopGrad92 Posts: 93 Member
    Awesome job!!!! You look beautiful!
  • sayevil
    sayevil Posts: 3 Member

    Wow how amazing! Not to mentioned you look extreamly beautiful and healthy most importantly. Don't lose sight of your accomplishments and maintain it, best wishes
    maddywarden wrote: »
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  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    IWTBFCIN3 wrote: »
    Congrats on a spectacular weight loss. You look great!
    KpopGrad92 wrote: »
    Awesome job!!!! You look beautiful!

    Thank you both :) ❤️
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    sayevil wrote: »
    Wow how amazing! Not to mentioned you look extreamly beautiful and healthy most importantly. Don't lose sight of your accomplishments and maintain it, best wishes
    maddywarden wrote: »
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    Thank you for your encouraging words :) !
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    Wow, you look Amazing, way to go. I'm just starting again after 10mths of not counting etc, and having snapped my Achilles in September so you can imagine the weight piled on! Any tips?
  • hfzimmerman
    hfzimmerman Posts: 200 Member
    You were about where I'm at and you are where I want to be :) You look great!! How long did it take you to lose? Did you do any exercising?
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    Imcharmed wrote: »
    Wow, you look Amazing, way to go. I'm just starting again after 10mths of not counting etc, and having snapped my Achilles in September so you can imagine the weight piled on! Any tips?

    Thanks!!! I would do exercises the are low impact on your Achilles. Look up on google! Also a huge huge part of weight loss is not just exercise but the way you eat! If you balance out your fats carbs & sugars then you could lose weight just by that. Make sure to give yourself food you enjoy!!! Weight loss is NOT a punishment! ❤️ best of luck xoxoxo
  • rebeccaj822
    rebeccaj822 Posts: 92 Member
    You look awesome and I appreciate your insights. Congrats on your major accomplishment! It's truly impressive and inspirational!!
  • kiddiebqueen17
    kiddiebqueen17 Posts: 100 Member
    Wow. Congrats. That is amazing.
    How long has it been since you reached your desired weight? And what will you do to maintain it???
  • socrmommy
    socrmommy Posts: 31 Member
    You look amazing!! How many calories a day average ? Exercise regimen?
  • chelsiequijas
    chelsiequijas Posts: 11 Member
    Any tips???
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    hfzimmerman wrote: »
    You were about where I'm at and you are where I want to be :) You look great!! How long did it take you to lose? Did you do any exercising?
    It has been a year exactly for me! I always tell ppl to eat in a way they can eat for the rest of their lives. If you eat in a way that you can't forever then you will gain weight when you're finished losing. Keep that in mind :) . Stay as active as possible even if it's taking more time to clean the house, organize a closet . Track your food!!!

  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    hfzimmerman wrote: »
    You were about where I'm at and you are where I want to be :) You look great!! How long did it take you to lose? Did you do any exercising?
    And yes I exercise! I love cardio & I do weights - not too heavy but something to get me shaped up
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    rebeccaj822 wrote: »
    You look awesome and I appreciate your insights. Congrats on your major accomplishment! It's truly impressive and inspirational!!
    Thank you honey! ❤️

  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    kiddiebqueen17 wrote: »
    Wow. Congrats. That is amazing.
    How long has it been since you reached your desired weight? And what will you do to maintain it???
    I reached my goal weight 3 months ago, to maintain I will eat the way I've been eating my whole weight loss :) . I eat normally; breakfast, lunch , dinner; snacks in between. I like cereals, peanut butter toast, cheese, pizza, dark chocolate almonds, veggies, fruits :)
    I stay active still. I really enjoy the gym.
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    socrmommy wrote: »
    You look amazing!! How many calories a day average ? Exercise regimen?

    I eat roughly 1,800-2,200 calories a day. I work off 600 & eat back 200-300 :)
    To lose weight I did lots & lots of cardio. I suggest doing free weights from the beginning , I really wish I would have done it but it's okay! :)
    Best of luck ❤️
  • GemimaFitzTed
    GemimaFitzTed Posts: 260 Member
    Wow! You look great! Your story is a great motivation for me - I'm about the same height and have about the same starting weight.

    Again, great work!
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    GemimaFitzTed wrote: »
    Wow! You look great! Your story is a great motivation for me - I'm about the same height and have about the same starting weight.

    Again, great work!

    Thank you! Good luck to you! You can do it!!!!

  • Omoe11
    Omoe11 Posts: 235 Member
    Very inspiring! Great job!
  • wagnsm28
    wagnsm28 Posts: 1 Member
    Wow!! Your success story is absolutely amazing AND inspiring. I am where you were a year ago. I weight 227 and desperately need to lose at least 100 lbs. How did you learn the proper portions for your food intake?? Any help or advice you can offer is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
  • Cathscottage
    Cathscottage Posts: 75 Member
    I started with MFP end of October and have lost 16 pounds. Just walk 30 minutes a day around my neighbourhood. Eat breakfast lunch and dinner and snacks. Just smaller portion sizes. Eating healthier than ever before and never feeling hungry. It is so easy once you have it in your head. I also log the calories but I also keep low on the carbs. I learnt that rice was high in carbohydrates so I only have small portion of that. In each meal I have protein, small portion of fat and carbohydrate with some live food like salad. I think Maddy is a really wonderful example of what we can all do. As long as it is sustainable. My walking 30 minutes a day and doing stretches afterwards in the local park is quite sustainable for me until I am 99. My loss is slow compared to some but it is more a healthy choices lifestyle. Diets just don't work long term. Your body and mind don't like to be deprived. Good luck.
  • ImOneStepCloser
    ImOneStepCloser Posts: 334 Member
    You look outstanding.
  • misssmadalyn
    misssmadalyn Posts: 360 Member
    Cathscottage wrote: »
    I started with MFP end of October and have lost 16 pounds. Just walk 30 minutes a day around my neighbourhood. Eat breakfast lunch and dinner and snacks. Just smaller portion sizes. Eating healthier than ever before and never feeling hungry. It is so easy once you have it in your head. I also log the calories but I also keep low on the carbs. I learnt that rice was high in carbohydrates so I only have small portion of that. In each meal I have protein, small portion of fat and carbohydrate with some live food like salad. I think Maddy is a really wonderful example of what we can all do. As long as it is sustainable. My walking 30 minutes a day and doing stretches afterwards in the local park is quite sustainable for me until I am 99. My loss is slow compared to some but it is more a healthy choices lifestyle. Diets just don't work long term. Your body and mind don't like to be deprived. Good luck.

    Yessss!! Slow & steady wins the race! You go girl! Even though mine was pretty fast I did it in a realistic healthy way, considering the fact that I'm 20 I am able to do higher impact exercises. You just keep doing what you're doing! ❤️❤️
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Fantastic commitment and dedication....well done! You look great :)
  • flatlndr
    flatlndr Posts: 713 Member
    Well done! Keep up the great work!
  • lynder64
    lynder64 Posts: 285 Member
    I love that you figured it out early in life... congratulations on a job well done!!!
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