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Down 67 pounds! Pics!

becbo22
Posts: 283 Member
Hey everyone! My name is Becca and I'm 23.
I've always been a bit overweight, but during college I battled with anxiety and depression and poor eating habits led to about 100 pounds of weight gain. In 2013, At the age of 20 I was 302 pounds and being put on blood pressure medication. The day I saw my weight hit 302 on the doctor's scale was the day I decided to change my life. I got a job that involved walking a lot and cut back on portion sizes. I began making small changes and educated myself on nutrition and exercise. I initially lost 50 pounds, then gained 10 back and got off track for about a year. I restarted in November 2015 and began using a food scale.
Fast forward to now, I am down 67 pounds and counting. I have found a passion for fitness and I have become a certified personal trainer so that I can help others on their journeys. Coming up in May, I will be participating in my first half marathon, which is something I have always dreamed of doing. I want you all to know that no matter how much you struggle, no matter how many times you fall down, if you keep pressing forward you will succeed. If I can fight my anxiety, depression, and binge-eating demons and find light at the end of the tunnel, so can you!
Here is a pic

Height 5'11"
Sw 302
Cw 235
Gw 180
The bandages on the left are from gallbladder surgery.
P.s. I had a tummy tuck to remove excess skin in September 2015
I've always been a bit overweight, but during college I battled with anxiety and depression and poor eating habits led to about 100 pounds of weight gain. In 2013, At the age of 20 I was 302 pounds and being put on blood pressure medication. The day I saw my weight hit 302 on the doctor's scale was the day I decided to change my life. I got a job that involved walking a lot and cut back on portion sizes. I began making small changes and educated myself on nutrition and exercise. I initially lost 50 pounds, then gained 10 back and got off track for about a year. I restarted in November 2015 and began using a food scale.
Fast forward to now, I am down 67 pounds and counting. I have found a passion for fitness and I have become a certified personal trainer so that I can help others on their journeys. Coming up in May, I will be participating in my first half marathon, which is something I have always dreamed of doing. I want you all to know that no matter how much you struggle, no matter how many times you fall down, if you keep pressing forward you will succeed. If I can fight my anxiety, depression, and binge-eating demons and find light at the end of the tunnel, so can you!
Here is a pic

Height 5'11"
Sw 302
Cw 235
Gw 180
The bandages on the left are from gallbladder surgery.
P.s. I had a tummy tuck to remove excess skin in September 2015
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Way to go! That takes more will power than I can even imagine0
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Very beautiful! Awesome work, and determination... Thanks so much for sharing, and being an inspiration..:)
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Killer job!! This is major progress, keep up the good work!0
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You are inspirational!0
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I have a few questions for you please. Could u tell me what it takes to become a personal trainer ? I am starting to get interested as well buy I'm still weighing 311 so have a ways to still go before considering also I would like to know about the tummy tuck about how much do they cost? I also have lose skin already in my thighs and arms tho I do weight lifting .0
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You are amazing! I also battled with anxiety and depression 2 years ago and gained 50 lbs. Now is the year I make my life better and to prove to myself that I can overcome anything. Thanks for being an inspiration!1
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babylovers wrote: »I have a few questions for you please. Could u tell me what it takes to become a personal trainer ? I am starting to get interested as well buy I'm still weighing 311 so have a ways to still go before considering also I would like to know about the tummy tuck about how much do they cost? I also have lose skin already in my thighs and arms tho I do weight lifting .
I got my personal training certification online through ISSA. The tummy tuck cost around 7000 and insurance usually does not cover it.0 -
Thanks for keeping it real! Great Job!!!0
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Amaze balls! Sorry I just couldn't help but use that term. So amazing!0
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Way to go girl! You look amazing. Congratulations on your journey.0
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Really great work!!!0
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Awesome!!0
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You look fabulous!0
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Wow just wow! You look amazing and very fit! Good for you for taking control of your life. You are an inspiration!1
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So amazing! Good for you!!1
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You look great! Fantastic job!1
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