“fat-anniversary”
ravenforest3009
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Yesterday was my 10 year “fat-anniversary”.
In 2006 I dragged myself into a german hospital and was diagnosed as “severely morbidly obese”, weighing 150.4kg (approx.23.5 stone or 330lbs). Being tall and wearing baggy clothes did disguise some of the fat, but let’s face it I was huge, flabby and extremely miserably.
It took me 7 years to reach an acceptable weight (around the 80kg (12.5stone or 175lbs)), which I am very happy to have maintained over the last 3 years (with the usual ups and downs).
I fit into a UK size 12/14 (instead of a 32/34), can run for hours (without dying after 100yards), lift heavy weights (without having to ask somebody to carry my shopping), fit into my own bathtub (without getting struck), use an airplane seat (without having to ask for an extension seat belt) and bend down to tie my own shoes (without embarrassingly having to ask for help) and my medical record are “normal”
So, if you want to get rid of 5lbs, 15lbs or 50lbs – it’s never too late to start and the benefits outweigh any pizza you will ever eat.
Just do yourself one huge favor: DO NOT GO ON A DIET!
They do NOT work (and I have tried them ALL!) and you cannot loose several stone in 3 months and expect them never to come back!!! (Please do not ruin your metabolism doing this).
How to do it?
• Make small but constant changes towards a healthy and balanced lifestyle (Vegetables are your friends!)
• Find a group which will support you when times are tough (and are happy with you when times are good
• Exercise/Moving around has to be part of your daily life
• Take your time losing the weight while getting healthier and leaner (you did not gain a lot of weight in just weeks – so don’t expect weight to come off in weeks and stay off).
• Never ever beat yourself up after a “bad day or week” – refocus and keep going. What’s the point in looking backwards? You are not going there anyway, so keep looking forward.
Have a happy & healthy future and to quote my favorite nutritionist: “eat something good for me today”
In 2006 I dragged myself into a german hospital and was diagnosed as “severely morbidly obese”, weighing 150.4kg (approx.23.5 stone or 330lbs). Being tall and wearing baggy clothes did disguise some of the fat, but let’s face it I was huge, flabby and extremely miserably.
It took me 7 years to reach an acceptable weight (around the 80kg (12.5stone or 175lbs)), which I am very happy to have maintained over the last 3 years (with the usual ups and downs).
I fit into a UK size 12/14 (instead of a 32/34), can run for hours (without dying after 100yards), lift heavy weights (without having to ask somebody to carry my shopping), fit into my own bathtub (without getting struck), use an airplane seat (without having to ask for an extension seat belt) and bend down to tie my own shoes (without embarrassingly having to ask for help) and my medical record are “normal”
So, if you want to get rid of 5lbs, 15lbs or 50lbs – it’s never too late to start and the benefits outweigh any pizza you will ever eat.
Just do yourself one huge favor: DO NOT GO ON A DIET!
They do NOT work (and I have tried them ALL!) and you cannot loose several stone in 3 months and expect them never to come back!!! (Please do not ruin your metabolism doing this).
How to do it?
• Make small but constant changes towards a healthy and balanced lifestyle (Vegetables are your friends!)
• Find a group which will support you when times are tough (and are happy with you when times are good
• Exercise/Moving around has to be part of your daily life
• Take your time losing the weight while getting healthier and leaner (you did not gain a lot of weight in just weeks – so don’t expect weight to come off in weeks and stay off).
• Never ever beat yourself up after a “bad day or week” – refocus and keep going. What’s the point in looking backwards? You are not going there anyway, so keep looking forward.
Have a happy & healthy future and to quote my favorite nutritionist: “eat something good for me today”
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Good for you and good for us receiving your wisdom.3
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You still lost 10kg / year! That is amazing and inspiring. I have nowhere near what you had to lose as I started at 106kg and am now just under 90kg most days. That has taken 4 years, so I'm only going at 4kg / year.
Like you I don't stave myself and most of my changes are slow and study. I'm pecking away at it. Mostly I'm trying to replace the fat with muscle and lose a bit more. That is kind of working too as I did 144 pushups today. I could do more but I want keep beating it for a while.
Anyway I really like your approach! Hats off to you.1 -
You look marvelous!!
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Thank you so much for being so inspiring and motivating1
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Thank you so much for posting. Was getting discouraged after only losing .7 in two weeks but you are right - it will take time to do it right! Thanks for keeping me motivated.2
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Great job! Great attitude!1
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Great job1
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Amazing! Congrats! How tall are you?0
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5'0
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5'11" or 181cm1
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Woooooo!1
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Fantastic! I love that you took your time. For me that is the most difficult! I want to see changes now but I am learning that sticking to it is more important than giving up because I am disappointed. You have given me much inspiration - thank you!2
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I love your advice! It's exactly what I tell people that ask me what I'm doing. Congrats on not only losing the weight but keeping it off!!1
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Congrats! You are an inspiration to many!1
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Congratulations you did a fantastic job. Great words of wisdom eloquently said1
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My favorite part was "Don't look backward. You're not going there anyway."
Thank you for sharing your story. It was moving and insightful. You look so much happier now, and your radiance really shines through. I sent you a friend request. Feel free to accept or deny as you feel comfortable with. Best wishes on the rest of your journey.1 -
Wow girl great job1
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You were always very pretty, from the photos I see here. But did it surprise you how cute you really are without the weight? Don't be shy about it!1
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Thanks for sharing that advice and your experience. It is great to hear from someone who has lost and maintained because ultimately that's what we're all aiming for.
Btw.....you look amazing!1 -
This is fantastic! Great advice and you look great
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Congratulations on all your achievements, well done to you! Everything shared here in Success Stories is truly wonderful to see and read, but this one of my favorites
Thank you for sharing!1 -
WOW! Impressive! Congrats!1
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Beautiful! And I mean you and your message! Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration!1
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Congrats0
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RainaProske wrote: »You showed me yours; I'll show you mine:
That's just incredible - way to go2 -
Such good advice and so true! It is hard to not get impatient and just get that hot body already but I find for every 10 lbs lost I have to give myself an adjustment period. First adjusting to maintain that weight and then further adjustments to lose at the new lower weight. My average is only about 30 lbs per year which is laughably slow BUT it's been 2 years and as I come upon my 3rd year of this journey if I continue with my trends I will hit my goal weight at the end of the 3rd year. And I will know how to maintain my weight, how to lose any extra pounds that creep up as time moves on and I get older. It's a marathon for sure and while I'm certainly not winning any races I WILL finish the marathon. Cheers to slow and steady!
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tigerlilly24 wrote: »Such good advice and so true! It is hard to not get impatient and just get that hot body already but I find for every 10 lbs lost I have to give myself an adjustment period. First adjusting to maintain that weight and then further adjustments to lose at the new lower weight. My average is only about 30 lbs per year which is laughably slow BUT it's been 2 years and as I come upon my 3rd year of this journey if I continue with my trends I will hit my goal weight at the end of the 3rd year. And I will know how to maintain my weight, how to lose any extra pounds that creep up as time moves on and I get older. It's a marathon for sure and while I'm certainly not winning any races I WILL finish the marathon. Cheers to slow and steady!
I think that is the key. Most people that lose weight quickly over six months often gain it all back. By going slow and steady we are also learning on how to maintain our weight. In some ways keeping the weight off may be harder than losing it.
@RainaProske - totally humbled by your success.1 -
Oh, thank you, @dykask . 0
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Great work! Love your positive thinking too!0
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