How I Have Kept 125 lbs off for 3 years
WatchJoshLift
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In 2012, I decided I needed to make a lifestyle change. I was 285 lbs, struggled with higher than normal blood pressure, ate a diet rich in fast food and soda's, and was beginning to suffer with knee pain due to carrying the extra weight.
I joined MFP under another account in February of 2012, and began to log faithfully. Every little bit of food that went into my mouth was first weighed, and then logged. I prepared meals in advance of days I knew I would not have time to cook, and if I couldn't prep a meal, I would do my best to eat at restaurants that provided nutritional information for their food.
I also joined a gym and started walking on a treadmill for 45 minutes a day. Soon, walking turned into running, and in June of 2012 I ran my first 5K. 5K's then turned to 10K's and the next thing I knew I was training for my first Half-Marathon. I ran my first Half in 1:53:00, and three months later I ran my second Half in 1:35:37.
By February of 2013 I was down to 160 lbs. This February will mark 3 years that I have successfully kept the weight off. While I am not so strict in logging, I do still log my food. I also exercise on a regular basis. MFP has taught me a lot about nutrition, calorie content, and what foods energize me and what foods make me feel sluggish. Most importantly, MFP has taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to.
If I can do this... you can too!
I joined MFP under another account in February of 2012, and began to log faithfully. Every little bit of food that went into my mouth was first weighed, and then logged. I prepared meals in advance of days I knew I would not have time to cook, and if I couldn't prep a meal, I would do my best to eat at restaurants that provided nutritional information for their food.
I also joined a gym and started walking on a treadmill for 45 minutes a day. Soon, walking turned into running, and in June of 2012 I ran my first 5K. 5K's then turned to 10K's and the next thing I knew I was training for my first Half-Marathon. I ran my first Half in 1:53:00, and three months later I ran my second Half in 1:35:37.
By February of 2013 I was down to 160 lbs. This February will mark 3 years that I have successfully kept the weight off. While I am not so strict in logging, I do still log my food. I also exercise on a regular basis. MFP has taught me a lot about nutrition, calorie content, and what foods energize me and what foods make me feel sluggish. Most importantly, MFP has taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to.
If I can do this... you can too!
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Great job keeping it off.0
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rileysowner wrote: »Great job keeping it off.
Thank you!0 -
Impressive!!! Congrats!0
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Impressive job0
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A great result-you reclaimed your health! Thanks for the inspiration.0
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BekahC1980 wrote: »Impressive job
Thank you!0 -
Your pictures are incredible! Well done!!!0
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I'm impressed by the weight loss but really impressed by the new lifestyle at maintenance
Excellent job changing your life0 -
I'm impressed by the weight loss but really impressed by the new lifestyle at maintenance
Excellent job changing your life
Thank you so much. I'll be honest, maintenance was more intimidating for me than the actual weigh-loss itself. It seems that maintenance is a slightly more difficult at first, almost like a new normal.0 -
That's quite a difference lad :-)0
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That is a great accomplishment. I find maintenance much harder than actual losing. But look at you! It can be done!! Congratulations on keeping it off and creating a new normal. You've added years to your life!0
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amazing!!0
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Thank you, everyone! It's been an amazing journey and one that I've enjoyed every step of the way. The great part is that it isn't over! There are always new hurdles to jump over, new obstacles to overcome, and new goals to set!0
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Congrats, dude.0
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A fantastic success story! Great work.0
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Well done, thank you for your inspiration!0
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You are an inspiration. You look awesome0
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Great job! Thanks for sharing your story!0
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You are a very fine looking fella. Thanks for coming back to the "scene of the crime" to report the payoff for hard work and diligence. I know you feel so much better and are happy with your greatly enhanced activity level.
I would like to improve my activity abilities without so much knee/joint pain. I'm joining the others. You're an inspiration!0 -
Amazing job, congratulations!0
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Thank you, everyone! I really appreciate all of your comments!0
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Great job! I'm curious, what's your height?0
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This February will mark 3 years that I have successfully kept the weight off.
Now, THIS is success in my book!0 -
Amazing!0
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Congrats on your journey!0
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Wow! And three years, eh? That is impressive!0
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