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56lbs lost... &fitness journey starts! (pictures)
myssjaxson
Posts: 89 Member
After a long nearly 2 years, I've (slowly, off and on) lost 56lbs through diet, exercise, but also a little from some stomach issues I had.
Now I'm trying to really get in shape and focus on fitness, so that will be a whole new journey in itself. Here is my before and after, looking at it now I never felt like I weighed as much as I did, I never realized how bad it and my health had gotten, I'm glad I made a change before I got older and it got worse. I'm still struggling with some cravings and such, but I can happily say I am so much happier with myself now, and other than the chronic health issues I have such as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Celiac's disease and Endometrosis along with severe anxiety and depression, I am considered healthy (blood pressure, heart function, organs other than my gallbladder has some sludge).
This is the me I want to be, this is the me I looked for in the mirror every day. I still have insecurities, I think everyone does, but from where I started I can say for the first time I am proud of me.
Now I'm trying to really get in shape and focus on fitness, so that will be a whole new journey in itself. Here is my before and after, looking at it now I never felt like I weighed as much as I did, I never realized how bad it and my health had gotten, I'm glad I made a change before I got older and it got worse. I'm still struggling with some cravings and such, but I can happily say I am so much happier with myself now, and other than the chronic health issues I have such as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Celiac's disease and Endometrosis along with severe anxiety and depression, I am considered healthy (blood pressure, heart function, organs other than my gallbladder has some sludge).
This is the me I want to be, this is the me I looked for in the mirror every day. I still have insecurities, I think everyone does, but from where I started I can say for the first time I am proud of me.
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Wow! You look incredible.0
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You look beautiful! Hope this is a peaceful and joyous year for you. Congratulations on your hard work and awesome results!!0
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You look beautiful! Congrats!0
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Beautiful in *both* pics but you look so much happier in the "after" !! Good for you!0
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Congrats on the loss!0
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You look great!!! How tall are you?0
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Thank you so much everyone
I am 5'5.
I didn't take proper measurements before I started losing, all I know is my waist was 46in before and it is 34in now. (still wanting to shred a few lbs in the stomach for my own self haha).0 -
Really great progress! You look super!
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You should be proud of a great accomplishment! You look wonderful!!0
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You look amazing. Thank you for sharing your pics!0
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You look so beautiful! And I think it's a huge feat that you've accomplished your goals under so many personal challenges. Bravo!0
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You look beautiful and healthy! You've done an amazing job, well done.
Oh, and is that Brendan Urie in your display photo??0 -
Thank you everyone it means a lot, it was a hard journey but I'm so happy I started it. The last few pounds I lost was from malnourishment (I'm sick often) but I gained most of them back after I started eating again. Now I am hoping to (healthily) lose about 10-15 more pounds (got that little tummy roll going on LOL) and build my health and strength back up. Its safe to say I spent the last 2-3 years laying in bed, no energy to move and no will to want to move anyway. On a personal note, I started SSRI's 6-7+ weeks ago and they've helped so much.
I'm just so excited to feel like I can make it for the first time in so long. Definitely glad I found MFP, I never realized how many calories were in everything I ate haha. My BMI has gone from 34.0 to 24.6. My doctors (all 6 of them, lol) are happy with my condition/weight, so now its time to start lifting cars, bahaha. Maybe start with puppies first, though.
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Jennasaur87 wrote: »You look beautiful and healthy! You've done an amazing job, well done.
Oh, and is that Brendan Urie in your display photo??
Haha yes it is! I saw him in Concert last month. Amazing
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Looking good girl keep up the good work0
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You look amazing! I went through the same thing as you! I had to change my diet because I was getting sick. Celiacs is the worst. I tell people I'm unintentionally healthy.0
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Congrats on your weight loss. Inspiring story. 0
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Thank you for sharing your story. You're strong both inside and out. And so pretty!@myssjaxson 0
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