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If I can do it you can.

gember85
gember85 Posts: 114 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
Hi all just thought I would share my story. Last September I decided to change my weight after being unhappy for ages and just had enough of being fat. I joined MFP and stuck with the calories it told me. I started using a treadmill and did that 4-5 times a week.
I never changed the foods I enjoy eating I just reduced my portions and got a food scale which I weigh everything on and swear by now.
I stuck with 1200 calories a day to start with but soon realised I needed more and went up to 1500. Every night I would save myself some calories to enjoy a treat every night and it really helped me stuck to it as it gave me something to look forward to.
Last few months I got a fitbit as well and increased my activity more I love walking and always make sure I try and get at least 15,000 steps a day. I'm currently maintaining and eating 1,900 a day and still trying to find the right number to stop losing and stay the same.
So my advice to you all is eat less and move more and weigh everything and get yourself in the right frame of mind. You have to work hard to get the results you want.
I'm 5 foot 1 and 31 years old and went from a dress size 20 to a dress size 10 and I'm 1 pound of a 5 stone loss x 54o1te9wm1ar.jpg
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  • nadinestrother
    nadinestrother Posts: 11 Member
    Great job!
  • yasef13
    yasef13 Posts: 63 Member
    Aaaamazing
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Thank you x
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Wow-fantastic job!! Big difference-you look amazing!! Thank you for sharing :)
  • RegainFiks
    RegainFiks Posts: 180 Member
    Amazing, well done!!!
  • BlendaBrenda
    BlendaBrenda Posts: 75 Member
    Amazing!! So inspiring!
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Thanks all
  • magicsd
    magicsd Posts: 99 Member
    A-MAZING! :)
  • solieco1
    solieco1 Posts: 1,559 Member
    Just incredible! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Super great progress! Nice job
  • mpkanewske
    mpkanewske Posts: 28 Member
    Great progress! How long did it take you?
  • doesthisappmakemelookfat
    doesthisappmakemelookfat Posts: 103 Member
    Just amazing. Great work, and great story.
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    one word ....wow!!
  • vrojapu
    vrojapu Posts: 268 Member
    Very inspirational, @gember85, to lose about 32 kg and that too in just 9 months -- that's fantastic!! Thank you for sharing your story.
  • SilverSheWolf55
    SilverSheWolf55 Posts: 95 Member
    This is so inspiring. I am sure you are so proud of yourself and YOU SHOULD BE. What a great story and such dedication! Next step I need to do is get another scale! Thanks for sharing your success! :)
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Thanks everyone and yes defo get a food scale really has helped me x
  • pldavis10
    pldavis10 Posts: 67 Member
    What a great job you've done. You look fantastic! Very inspiring.
  • JudyCoventry39
    JudyCoventry39 Posts: 7 Member
    How many pounds is that?
    Congratulations you look wonderful! I bet you're so happy with yourself :-) Thank you for the simplistic description of how you did it and for just doing the basics. It's an inspiration to all of us who just want it simple.
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    69 pounds it is 1 pound of hitting 5 stone x
  • Taylorgo90
    Taylorgo90 Posts: 56 Member
    WOW
  • juliegilburd
    juliegilburd Posts: 145 Member
    Holy smokes! What a difference! AWESOME job!
  • momofamadhouse
    momofamadhouse Posts: 197 Member
    Amazing! <3
  • ForMe2No
    ForMe2No Posts: 235 Member
    That is awesome! You look great! Congratulations!
  • maggierenee88
    maggierenee88 Posts: 352 Member
    aww you look so great!!!!
  • STEVE142142
    STEVE142142 Posts: 867 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss you look fantastic and you did a great job. I totally agree with you with the scale and not giving up anything that you enjoy. Speaking for myself there are things I enjoy that I refused to give up its just incorporating them into my daily caloric count.
  • 12Sarah2015
    12Sarah2015 Posts: 1,117 Member
    Fantastic
  • mylifeisbeautiful
    mylifeisbeautiful Posts: 292 Member
    edited June 2016
    Great work- very well done. Thanks for showing us that a moderate attitude and positivity makes a huge difference. Definitely inspiring!
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    STEVE142142 wrote: »
    Congrats on the weight loss you look fantastic and you did a great job. I totally agree with you with the scale and not giving up anything that you enjoy. Speaking for myself there are things I enjoy that I refused to give up its just incorporating them into my daily caloric count.

    Yep defo you've got to do this for life and giving up foods you enjoy is the wrong way to do it. It's about balance and like you say when you fancy something just work it in your calories for the day x
  • pdxhak
    pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
    Great job!
  • gember85
    gember85 Posts: 114 Member
    Thank you x
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