Down nearly 50 pounds!!

gf320
gf320 Posts: 13
edited September 29 in Success Stories
So I have always been bigger, but by the end of 2009/beginning of 2010, I peaked at nearly 300 pounds, which was my breaking point. I have PCOS, insulin resistance, and I am gluten intolerant. All of these issues make weight loss difficult, and if anything, essential.
I managed to lose 5-10 pounds here and there, but starting in August of 2010, I started to work out and eat better, and really kicked things into gear this May. Now I'm down a bit more than 48 pounds. I took this a few days ago, now I'm around 246 pounds, this is about 2 pounds ago.

http://i53.tinypic.com/4g3d6b.jpg < Before and Now!

I was having a hard time seeing the results until I put this together, but now I can see them. It's not much, and I have a long way to go. I'd LOVE to get down to 140 pounds eventually, but around the 170 range would be great, just to get out of the obese range, and the start working on building even more muscle. Right now, I'm just eating around 1200-1500 calories a day, low carb, high protein, and doing light cardio. I don't have access to a gym until my student status is reinstated (between undergrad and grad school right now). So once that happens in late August, I should be good to go!
Thank you for your inspiration!

TL;DR: Still fat, but better!

Replies

  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    You look great so far. Keep it up!
  • KeshiaV
    KeshiaV Posts: 187 Member
    Congrats! What an accomplishment :) I have PCOS too, so I know how difficult it can be to lose weight. Give yourself a massive pat on the back because you are rockin it!
  • be_kris
    be_kris Posts: 47
    Congrats!! You look fantastic! Keep it up!
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    YES! You are on your way! Keep on truckin'!! :happy:
  • cjjones007
    cjjones007 Posts: 602
    Fantastic work - you are doing great - :) I absolutely love seeing people post these topics!!!!!
  • dddttt
    dddttt Posts: 39 Member
    Getting into shape alright! Awesome job! I love it how adequate after photo t-shirt is. :D
  • sauerkrautpolka
    sauerkrautpolka Posts: 266 Member
    Fantastic progress! I have PCOS also and these pictures are so inspirational and give me hope. Thank you for sharing!
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