Posting My "Befores"...
MyOptimalLife
Posts: 51 Member
Hi all! Not necessarily new to MyFitnessPal, but have created a new account as I embark on this new weight loss journey more determined than ever.
So, this is probably one of the scariest things I've done, especially because I've been mocked and teased about my weight online on various sites in the past. You're looking at my before photos. If you know me (& well, that's nobody here! ha!), I never wear short sleeves or shorts because of how self conscious I am... especially of those areas. While I could definitely feel a change in my body's physical capabilities, I didn't realize how really BIG I had gotten. This is incredibly eye opening and saddening. But it also makes me feel hopeful that I won't ever be back to this place. Forge ahead! I've decided to embark on my journey to becoming and maintaining a healthier lifestyle, by first participating in a year-long medically supervised weight loss program. So here's to me posting my before and to me starting my journey to posting my progress photos in the months and years to come so I can see how hard I've worked to achieve My Optimal Life! Feel free to add me if you'd like to follow along. I'd love to add any of you who are also on this journey and documenting along the way! Day 4 of the rest of my life!
So, this is probably one of the scariest things I've done, especially because I've been mocked and teased about my weight online on various sites in the past. You're looking at my before photos. If you know me (& well, that's nobody here! ha!), I never wear short sleeves or shorts because of how self conscious I am... especially of those areas. While I could definitely feel a change in my body's physical capabilities, I didn't realize how really BIG I had gotten. This is incredibly eye opening and saddening. But it also makes me feel hopeful that I won't ever be back to this place. Forge ahead! I've decided to embark on my journey to becoming and maintaining a healthier lifestyle, by first participating in a year-long medically supervised weight loss program. So here's to me posting my before and to me starting my journey to posting my progress photos in the months and years to come so I can see how hard I've worked to achieve My Optimal Life! Feel free to add me if you'd like to follow along. I'd love to add any of you who are also on this journey and documenting along the way! Day 4 of the rest of my life!
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Threw you a request. Congratulations on starting your journey.2
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Good luck on your journey. You are very pretty!5
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You've got this! We both do! I just joined a gym last week and have noticed I am making some better choices with my eating habits. I knew I had gained weight again, but really didn't realize that I was only 3 lbs less than my heaviest weight until last week when I joined the gym. How did I not realize how much weight I had packed on? Anyway... I just joined here last week also (my first time) and I love it. I log my water, food, exercise and all. I started at 260 and my goal weight is currently 175. Starting 10 days ago, I have lost 11lbs so far. I am certain most of that has been water weight and I know the loss is going to slow down... but I will take what I can get ya know?3
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Awesome, You can do this
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I'm here with you on this journey, sent u a friend request.1
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Feel free to add me 0
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You got this girl!! When picking food choices always read labels! Don't assume something is healthy just because it is in the health or organic section! Try to stay away from added sugars! That was huge for me just learning what is healthy and what is not!! Feel free to add me!! #kicksomea$$1
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love that you called it your 'transformation' journey - all the best to you 3
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Welcome to the rest of your life
Joining MFP was the best thing I've ever done! Coming back again for round two after letting go through some personal junk. I'd lost 50lbs before and regained 30lbs of that. I'm going to get down to my goal weight this time and keep it off.
(Please read the following in the kindest tone possible. That's how it's meant)
I took a glance through your diary and saw no actual food? Optifast everything plus some broth and vitamins... I can understand if you're just wanting to give yourself a kick start. I also wanted to let you know that you can do this with regular food. It's going to work better, be more sustainable and help you to keep the weight off if you lose it with food. Learning to properly proportion (via the use of a food scale), how to balance "good" food (nutritiously dense) with "bad" food (less nutritious but oh so yummy) is one of the great advantages of this program, in my opinion. ETA: I just caught the part of the year long medical weight loss program. Oops.
I'm sending a friend request and hope to watch as you and I both shrink down to where we want to be!5 -
You have my support. I promise I won't mock or tease you. We have confidence in you and we look forward to your new future transformation. 2
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MellowRobot wrote: »Threw you a request. Congratulations on starting your journey.
Awesome! Excited to support each other along the way!2 -
harley17quinn wrote: »Good luck on your journey. You are very pretty!
Thanks for the luck! Will be lots of hard-work and determination, for sure. You're so sweet - thank you.1 -
ChelleDee07 wrote: »You've got this! We both do! I just joined a gym last week and have noticed I am making some better choices with my eating habits. I knew I had gained weight again, but really didn't realize that I was only 3 lbs less than my heaviest weight until last week when I joined the gym. How did I not realize how much weight I had packed on? Anyway... I just joined here last week also (my first time) and I love it. I log my water, food, exercise and all. I started at 260 and my goal weight is currently 175. Starting 10 days ago, I have lost 11lbs so far. I am certain most of that has been water weight and I know the loss is going to slow down... but I will take what I can get ya know?
Wow! ChelleDee - Congrats! 11 pounds is a lot. It sounds like you're really determined and are already seeing some changes. I'd love to stay connected to witness each other achieving our goals! 1 -
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treva5182017 wrote: »I'm here with you on this journey, sent u a friend request.
Thanks, Treva! I've accepted!0 -
Good for you!! That's awesome and inspirational2
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kmusgrave62 wrote: »You got this girl!! When picking food choices always read labels! Don't assume something is healthy just because it is in the health or organic section! Try to stay away from added sugars! That was huge for me just learning what is healthy and what is not!! Feel free to add me!! #kicksomea$$
Thanks so much for the advice. My first 12 weeks of my medically supervised program I have no choice - which is really nice. We'll slowly starting adding back in real, healthy, good-for-me foods! It's crazy because food is in EVERYTHING!!!0 -
You got this ..... just be patient ... it has taken me a lil over 2 years to lose 91 lbs ..You are welcome to add me ..wishing you nothing but the best on your journey 3
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chickpeas62 wrote: »love that you called it your 'transformation' journey - all the best to you
Thanks so much, chickpea! My journey is being "kick-started" with a year-long medically supervised weight loss program, but I know that this will last much longer than just a year or two. It's really going to be a lifestyle change that will take years for me to fully grasp and understand to it's fullest.0 -
serindipte wrote: »Welcome to the rest of your life
Joining MFP was the best thing I've ever done! Coming back again for round two after letting go through some personal junk. I'd lost 50lbs before and regained 30lbs of that. I'm going to get down to my goal weight this time and keep it off.
(Please read the following in the kindest tone possible. That's how it's meant)
I took a glance through your diary and saw no actual food? Optifast everything plus some broth and vitamins... I can understand if you're just wanting to give yourself a kick start. I also wanted to let you know that you can do this with regular food. It's going to work better, be more sustainable and help you to keep the weight off if you lose it with food. Learning to properly proportion (via the use of a food scale), how to balance "good" food (nutritiously dense) with "bad" food (less nutritious but oh so yummy) is one of the great advantages of this program, in my opinion. ETA: I just caught the part of the year long medical weight loss program. Oops.
I'm sending a friend request and hope to watch as you and I both shrink down to where we want to be!
Hi Serindipte, Congrats on the previous weight loss - I'm sure you can do it again!! I've had a hard time losing weight my entire life. So many people turn to weight loss surgery at this point, which - I have no judgement against! I just am afraid of going under the knife and figured I would try this plan before ever thinking about doing that. The nice thing about this plan is it is very comprehensive, so it includes meeting with a doctor, medical assistant, nutritionist, fitness trainer, etc. every week! I think so much of the time when we struggle with our weight, especially when it's your entire life, there are deep mental issues also at work. This just felt like the right path for me.
Fingers crossed for both of our success. Excited to follow your progress as well!1 -
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Congrats on starting your journey to a healthier fitter you! You got this! I'll second what Harley said... You have a great smile and beautiful eyes. Very pretty. And tall!! lol Good Luck. Add me if you like. I'll never make fun of anyone. Brings back to many memories of being made fun of as an overweight teen.1
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Very similar story! I sent you a request, I hope we can be friends and encourage each other! If anyone else sees this post and would like a friend who is committed to the journey, please hit me Up!1
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em_keith10 wrote: »Good for you!! That's awesome and inspirational
Thanks, em_keith! Would love to stay connected!0 -
Congrats on starting your journey to a healthier fitter you! You got this! I'll second what Harley said... You have a great smile and beautiful eyes. Very pretty. And tall!! lol Good Luck. Add me if you like. I'll never make fun of anyone. Brings back to many memories of being made fun of as an overweight teen.
LHDad - Thanks so much. I appreciate the support. It's never fun being teased about weight, so I can certainly appreciate that.0 -
AnsleyAdams97 wrote: »Very similar story! I sent you a request, I hope we can be friends and encourage each other! If anyone else sees this post and would like a friend who is committed to the journey, please hit me Up!
Absolutely, AnsleyAdams! I've accepted!0 -
Rootin for ya1
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very excited for you! adding so I can follow your journey and sponge off of your motivation!! very proud of you!0
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ms_smartypants wrote: »You got this ..... just be patient ... it has taken me a lil over 2 years to lose 91 lbs ..You are welcome to add me ..wishing you nothing but the best on your journey
91 lbs?! That's awesome! Congrats on your success!!0
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