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90 POUNDS DOWN IN ONE YEAR!

tkjenkins95
Posts: 3 Member
Yes yes yes, I'm aware 90 pounds can be way easier for someone to lose in a WAYYY shorter amount of time then what I did. BUT I did this the best way for me!
So in the beginning of 2016, I knew it was my year. I seriously had a gut feeling, and nothing was stoping or holding me back. I started 2016 at 5'5, 285 pounds. The heaviest I have ever been in my life. I ate like a pig, junk food/fast food constantly entering my body. I never exercised. I just didn't care about my health or body. But I felt so lazy and awful about myself. My friends were so fit & energetic and I wanted something like that.. so I decided to make a change!
I first off downloaded My Fitness Pal. I've consistently used this app for over a year now. I promise you I wouldn't have lost the weight without it. I also joined Planet Fitness and did cardio 4-5 times a week for 45 minutes. I also drank half my body weight in ounces of water everyday. That made the world of difference. I cut out junk food, fast food and pop. Once you get past two weeks without it, I promise you won't look back.
And that's it. That's all I did. I didn't take diet pills, I didn't starve myself & I didn't do anything to put myself or my body in harm! I simply began eating right and exercising. And by the end of 2016, I was 90 pounds lighter! I still have at least 40 pounds to go to get where I will happily be but it's possible you guys!!
I went from a 2x shirt to a Medium/Large. And I went from a 20 size pants to 10! Literally cut my body in half! Insane! Just be CONSISTENT.


So in the beginning of 2016, I knew it was my year. I seriously had a gut feeling, and nothing was stoping or holding me back. I started 2016 at 5'5, 285 pounds. The heaviest I have ever been in my life. I ate like a pig, junk food/fast food constantly entering my body. I never exercised. I just didn't care about my health or body. But I felt so lazy and awful about myself. My friends were so fit & energetic and I wanted something like that.. so I decided to make a change!
I first off downloaded My Fitness Pal. I've consistently used this app for over a year now. I promise you I wouldn't have lost the weight without it. I also joined Planet Fitness and did cardio 4-5 times a week for 45 minutes. I also drank half my body weight in ounces of water everyday. That made the world of difference. I cut out junk food, fast food and pop. Once you get past two weeks without it, I promise you won't look back.
And that's it. That's all I did. I didn't take diet pills, I didn't starve myself & I didn't do anything to put myself or my body in harm! I simply began eating right and exercising. And by the end of 2016, I was 90 pounds lighter! I still have at least 40 pounds to go to get where I will happily be but it's possible you guys!!
I went from a 2x shirt to a Medium/Large. And I went from a 20 size pants to 10! Literally cut my body in half! Insane! Just be CONSISTENT.



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Nice work and outstanding success! You look fantastic!0
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Way to go.1
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You are adorable then and now! The important thing is that now you are healthier and stronger. Great job! Keep up the great work!4
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You were the height and weight that I am now. Very inspiring!2
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You look taller too!0
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you rock! Awesome job, keep it up!0
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Well done TK
You'll be at your desired weight all ready for summer. Congratulations again!0 -
Great work!!0
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Congrats!!!1
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tkjenkins95 wrote: »Yes yes yes, I'm aware 90 pounds can be way easier for someone to lose in a WAYYY shorter amount of time then what I did. BUT I did this the best way for me!
Trust me, no one is going to read your story and go "pfff, she's a slacker. I coulda done it quicker"That's nearly 1.75lbs a week, and I call that a totally awesomesauce job. 90lbs down is 90lbs down!
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Wow amazing you look great !!!0
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Great job!0
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Super job; keep it up!0
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Wooooooooow, that truly is a rocking transformation! Congratulations to all the effort and commitment you put in it. It's all worth it! I am at a similar place now, with about 40 lbs to go. I hope it is okay if I send you a friend request, you totally inspired me today so thanks a lot for posting0
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That's fantastic progress! Well done!0
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Brilliant! Your story hits home for me :)I'd love to be your friend!0
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Amazing, thank you for sharing your story. You look fantastic!0
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You did a great job! 90 pounds in a year is awesome. Do you mind sharing what calorie count you did?0
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good job!!!!! I'm at half a year and just 17 pounds so I think 90 lbs in a year is GREAT!!!0
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GREAT JOB! You look fantastic!0
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Your confidence is shining through in the current pictures! Fantastic accomplishment! Thank you for my morning cup of inspiration :-)0
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Great job you look amazing0
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You rock, sister! You're an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story.0
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Great job!
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Fantastic story -- thanks for posting!0
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Congratulations on a job well done. You worked hard and it paid off. You look beautiful.0
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Fantastic! You should be very proud that all your patience and hard work paid off. Congratulations!0
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Congratulation! you look amazing! Enjoy the ride and stay strong!0
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You look so much happier in the "after" photo's. Good for you. Amazing job and thank you for sharing.0
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You look amazing!! Congrats!
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