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firef1y72
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So I started this journey back in November weighing in at 289.5lb, refusing to allow anyone to photograph me at that point. At that point I could hardly walk, (I have hypermobility syndrome), was on painkillers 4x a day, couldn't get out of the bath on my own, couldn't sit at tables with fixed chairs and could barely manage 3000 steps a day.
Rather than following any faddy diets, I decided that I would try simply eating less and moving more and so started tracking what I ate on here and bought myself a Fitbit to track activity. I refused to ban any food, instead saying to myself that as long as it was within my calorie allowance I could eat it and if it wasn't and I really wanted it I'd walk until it was.
By the 1st of January I was 32lb down and finally allowed my photo to be taken and decided to start creating a montage of progress pics, showing how my body changed. Starting with monthly pictures and then adding in pics when I hit one of my mini targets.
Today I broke what was (to me at least) a big target and I am under 225lb for the first time in well over 4 years.
Next target is 210lb which I hope to hit by the end of May, but in the meantime I've reduced my pain meds by half, can get in and out of the bath on my own, go to the gym 3-5 times a week, am on week 4 of C25K and walk 20000-30000 steps a day.
Rather than following any faddy diets, I decided that I would try simply eating less and moving more and so started tracking what I ate on here and bought myself a Fitbit to track activity. I refused to ban any food, instead saying to myself that as long as it was within my calorie allowance I could eat it and if it wasn't and I really wanted it I'd walk until it was.
By the 1st of January I was 32lb down and finally allowed my photo to be taken and decided to start creating a montage of progress pics, showing how my body changed. Starting with monthly pictures and then adding in pics when I hit one of my mini targets.
Today I broke what was (to me at least) a big target and I am under 225lb for the first time in well over 4 years.
Next target is 210lb which I hope to hit by the end of May, but in the meantime I've reduced my pain meds by half, can get in and out of the bath on my own, go to the gym 3-5 times a week, am on week 4 of C25K and walk 20000-30000 steps a day.
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Wonderful job! You not only look great, it sounds like you are feeling so much better. Congratulations!1
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Awesome job!!! You are doing great!! And looking good!!1
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WOW! I can't begin to tell you how happy I am for you. Fabulous change in your weight and appearance, but the ability to be mobile with less pain - fabulous. The happier look on your face says much1
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Amazing Job!! Great work and You are inspiration for newbies like me!! All the best for the goal!! You are looking good.0
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Absolutely terrific change! Keep up the great effort and you'll reach your goals for sure!0
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WOW! I can't begin to tell you how happy I am for you. Fabulous change in your weight and appearance, but the ability to be mobile with less pain - fabulous. The happier look on your face says much
Thank you. I am much happier with being able to do more for myself. Still see myself as the woman in the first picture though, I seriously struggle with self image. But the photos don't lie and they're helping me see the difference in my body.
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Those are fantastic achievements, well done to you!
All the best!0 -
Great Job!0
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Awesome job! Keep trudging through. You'll make it.
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Had a really horrid week as far as the scales are concerned last week, despite being in deficit and dropping a couple of pound at the beginning of the week I ended up 0.4lb heavier come Saturday. Thankfully I knew why and didn't get too stressed, I'd worked out really hard over 4 days, pushing myself with resistance levels, speeds, inclines and weights for a total of 8 hours over the 4 days. Ended up putting on a heck of a lot of water weight (2lb+) that I've lost over the last couple of days.
The good thing is I'm now 0.4lb down on the lower weight at the beginning of last week and even better I bought myself some size 20 (UK) tops yesterday and they fit!!!! It was only in November that 24 was starting to get too tight. Hopefully I'll be in an 18 by the summer.5 -
Thank you for sharing, you are an inspiration! I began my journey last month and you are an encouragement to me.0
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Yeah!!!! Sounds great. Congratulations.0
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Great goal setting! You really followed through well like walking until u could eat what u wanted. I really admire you!0
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Waiting for the bus it hit me just how much progress I've made over the last 6 months.
When I first stepped on those scales back in November and saw the horrifying 289.5llb displayed I knew I had to do something before I became completely immobile. So I started this weight loss journey and as part of that tried to become more active. Only I could barely walk, heck I couldn't even get out of the bath on my own, my daily step total was barely 3000.
By January I'd lost well over 20lb and started going to the gym. That first session included 10 minutes on a stationary bike (which I struggled to finish), a series of strength exercises including triceps curl (10lb), bellringer (10lb), pec fly (10kg), shoulder press (5kg), dumbell work (2kg) and assisted squats (using a swiss ball), oh and a 10 min cool down on the treadmill. This took under an hour and exhausted me, burning around 700 calories (thanks to my size).
Today I'm a total of 69.7lb down, just 2.7lb short of a quarter of my starting weight and I average around 25000 steps daily. Today's workout was cardio and leg based including 20 mins on the bike, 2.5km rowing machine, 20 mins treadmill (running and incline intervals), 18 mins elliptical, 6.5 mins stairmaster, unassisted squats (3x10), lunges, leg press (100lb). 1000 Calories burnt in 2 hours.
Tomorrow I'll be doing most of the same cardio, increasing the elliptical by 1 min and the stairmaster by 30 seconds. Plus I'll be doing arm work having upped from my original weights. Triceps + Bellringer 2 sets 40lb + 1 set 50lb, shoulder press 20kg, pec 20kg, dumbell 3kg.
When I started I was starting to find 24 too small, today I'm wearing size 20 and I've lost an impressive 18cm (7") off my waist.10 -
Wow! Great job! I'm sure you are not only looking great but feeling better too! You should be very proud of yourself!2
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You look so different and the stats don't lie either! Congrats to you to digging in and creating a solution!0
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Wow! You are doing so well. Well done and keep up the good work.0
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So I started this journey back in November weighing in at 289.5lb, refusing to allow anyone to photograph me at that point. At that point I could hardly walk, (I have hypermobility syndrome), was on painkillers 4x a day, couldn't get out of the bath on my own, couldn't sit at tables with fixed chairs and could barely manage 3000 steps a day.
Rather than following any faddy diets, I decided that I would try simply eating less and moving more and so started tracking what I ate on here and bought myself a Fitbit to track activity. I refused to ban any food, instead saying to myself that as long as it was within my calorie allowance I could eat it and if it wasn't and I really wanted it I'd walk until it was.
By the 1st of January I was 32lb down and finally allowed my photo to be taken and decided to start creating a montage of progress pics, showing how my body changed. Starting with monthly pictures and then adding in pics when I hit one of my mini targets.
Today I broke what was (to me at least) a big target and I am under 225lb for the first time in well over 4 years.
Next target is 210lb which I hope to hit by the end of May, but in the meantime I've reduced my pain meds by half, can get in and out of the bath on my own, go to the gym 3-5 times a week, am on week 4 of C25K and walk 20000-30000 steps a day.
Such an I spiraling to those of us on a similar journey:)1 -
So I started this journey back in November weighing in at 289.5lb, refusing to allow anyone to photograph me at that point. At that point I could hardly walk, (I have hypermobility syndrome), was on painkillers 4x a day, couldn't get out of the bath on my own, couldn't sit at tables with fixed chairs and could barely manage 3000 steps a day.
Rather than following any faddy diets, I decided that I would try simply eating less and moving more and so started tracking what I ate on here and bought myself a Fitbit to track activity. I refused to ban any food, instead saying to myself that as long as it was within my calorie allowance I could eat it and if it wasn't and I really wanted it I'd walk until it was.
By the 1st of January I was 32lb down and finally allowed my photo to be taken and decided to start creating a montage of progress pics, showing how my body changed. Starting with monthly pictures and then adding in pics when I hit one of my mini targets.
Today I broke what was (to me at least) a big target and I am under 225lb for the first time in well over 4 years.
Next target is 210lb which I hope to hit by the end of May, but in the meantime I've reduced my pain meds by half, can get in and out of the bath on my own, go to the gym 3-5 times a week, am on week 4 of C25K and walk 20000-30000 steps a day.
Such an I spiraling to those of us on a similar journey:)
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I have been committed to getting the weight off since the new year but have to admit I am wavering trying to stay on track and looking to grow my MFP buddy list so if anyone is looking to have and to give a little motivation please friend me!0
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