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    A long way to go....but off to a good start!

    Posts: 9 Member
    edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
    I have 175 pounds left to lose...but I've gotten a great start at 78.8 lost! I just wanted to show some before and after pictures to show my current MFP friends and to encourage anyone who feels like they just have too much to lose. We CAN do this!e07rvar6usgb.jpg
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    • Posts: 39 Member
      Tell us more: how did you lose the weight, over what period of time, how you stay motivated?

      Thanks,

      S
    • Posts: 121 Member
      Well done!!!
    • Posts: 9 Member
      wow! Thanks for asking "S". I started August 17, 2015...so it's been roughly 6 months. I use Arbonne protein, fiber, and digestive plus. I drink a protein shake for breakfast and supper. My snacks and lunch are solid food. I try to eat only "clean" foods. (That doesn't always happen.) I eat a lot of lean protein, green veggies, and drink a lot of water. I seldom ever have sugar, gluten, or dairy. I exercise 30 minutes a day on the elliptical....I take a rest day on Mondays. I try to keep my calories between 1200-1300 a day. I do not eat my exercise calories. God has been my main motivator! My husband and son have been fantastic as well. When they are proud of me or excited for me - it gives me a real boost. Also, MFP friends are a HUGE motivator. There are days that I would love to skip my exercise...but I know that some of my friends would notice....I don't want to let them down.
    • Posts: 250 Member
      Congratulations!!!
    • Posts: 13 Member
      wow ... congrats :smiley:
    • Posts: 646 Member
      this is amazing. gj. ♥
    • Posts: 523 Member
      Great job! Thanks for posting, I need the motivation. I get so discouraged knowing I have so much weight to lose.
    • Posts: 7,088 Member
      I see a major difference!!!! Great job !!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Wow that is amazing you are doing great
    • Posts: 21 Member
      Amazing. I have over 140 lbs to lose. Your resolve and success is very motivating. Please keep succeeding and motivating us all.
    • Posts: 544 Member
      You're doing amazing, keep it up!
    • Posts: 8,736 Member
      Awesome! Great job!
    • Posts: 263 Member
      Amazing job! I would love to add you to watch you continue to grow! (Or in this case, shrink?)
    • Posts: 6 Member
      Amazing work! And glad to hear how supportive your family is, that's a HUGE factor in keeping the momentum.
    • Posts: 177 Member
      Way to go!
    • Posts: 5,240 Member
      You look fantastic! Very inspiring! Keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 34 Member
      Congratulations you are doing great. Keep up the good work. You are inspiring.
    • Posts: 77 Member
      aprilgernaat wrote: »
      wow! Thanks for asking "S". I started August 17, 2015...so it's been roughly 6 months. I use Arbonne protein, fiber, and digestive plus. I drink a protein shake for breakfast and supper. My snacks and lunch are solid food. I try to eat only "clean" foods. (That doesn't always happen.) I eat a lot of lean protein, green veggies, and drink a lot of water. I seldom ever have sugar, gluten, or dairy. I exercise 30 minutes a day on the elliptical....I take a rest day on Mondays. I try to keep my calories between 1200-1300 a day. I do not eat my exercise calories. God has been my main motivator! My husband and son have been fantastic as well. When they are proud of me or excited for me - it gives me a real boost. Also, MFP friends are a HUGE motivator. There are days that I would love to skip my exercise...but I know that some of my friends would notice....I don't want to let them down.

      Great job thanks for posting

    • Posts: 51 Member
      Did you start slow with exercise?
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Good job!
    • Posts: 98 Member
      April, you look fantastic. There is really a big difference between your pictures. Thank you so much for sharing what you are doing to lose the weight. Very inspiring, please keep us updated.
    • Posts: 9 Member
      mlays005 wrote: »
      Did you start slow with exercise?

      Yes!!! At first, I didn't exercise at all. Then I got on the elliptical for 7 minutes...and was working hard for that. I spent a few days at 7 minutes...then went to 8. I just continued to add until I got to 30. For about a week - I exercised 45 to 60 minutes each day....but my body didn't like that...the scale wasn't budging. So, I went back to 30 minutes...and I'll stay there for a while.
    • Posts: 9 Member
      fastfoodietofitcutie wrote: »
      Great job! Thanks for posting, I need the motivation. I get so discouraged knowing I have so much weight to lose.

      Trust me...I still get discouraged knowing how much I have left to lose! I just tell myself that each day is going to pass whether I eat healthy or not....I can let it pass and be mad and disappointed in myself or I can work towards being healthy. I pray a lot, too!
    • Posts: 10 Member
      Awesome accomplishment!!!!! Thanks for sharing. Add me for friend I'm always looking for new mfp help
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