51 pounds!

ruth369
ruth369 Posts: 38
edited September 19 in Success Stories
Whooo! I'm finally past the 50 pounds lost mark! I weighed in today at 119, I'm so excited!
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  • ruth369
    ruth369 Posts: 38
    Whooo! I'm finally past the 50 pounds lost mark! I weighed in today at 119, I'm so excited!
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    Thats awesome. Good job.:flowerforyou:
  • GIGINATOR
    GIGINATOR Posts: 355 Member
    Congrats to you!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    How about some before and after pictures. Those always inspire me, and I could use some insparation.
  • CasperO
    CasperO Posts: 2,913 Member
    Outstanding, great, keep it up!
  • MrsTomy
    MrsTomy Posts: 504 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!
  • LisaZaugg1976
    LisaZaugg1976 Posts: 1,144 Member
    that is wondeful what accomplishment!!!
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    Congrats.
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    congrats. I have a similar goal!
  • ruth369
    ruth369 Posts: 38
    I have some horrible before pictures, but I don't have a scanner to get them on the computer, hmm I wonder if I can take a picture of a picture.
  • SHOPPINGDIVA
    SHOPPINGDIVA Posts: 139
    if you dont mind me asking, how much did you start off at?
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    yeh please post before and after pics. It will really inspire me.
  • MissNova
    MissNova Posts: 563 Member
    :drinker: Hooray!! Congrats!
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    YaaaaaaY!!!!!
    Congrats. :laugh:
  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    Congrats! :drinker:
  • Coach2010
    Coach2010 Posts: 209
    Excellent!!!! Congratulations!!!

    Any insights, or lessons learned that you can share with the Crew?

    Cheers!!! :drinker:
  • ma9321
    ma9321 Posts: 227 Member
    Way to go!!!! You can take a pic of a pic... i've done it before!! :smile:
  • ruth369
    ruth369 Posts: 38
    I started at 170, but my highest weight was 185,.I lost 15 pounds in the space of 2 weeks because I got pneumonia (so not fun). I didn't really start trying to lose weight until 6 months later. I think that the biggest reason I finally did it this time around was actually understanding the concept of counting calories, I did a test run here with what I used to eat on a normal basis and it came to over 4000 calories,and that was usually all at night seeing as I usually skipped breakfast and lunch!
    I get the " How did you do it?" question alot now, and my answer is always, eat less and more often and exercise more.
  • SHOPPINGDIVA
    SHOPPINGDIVA Posts: 139
    WOW THATS AN INSPIRATION!
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    Great job!!
  • AmyNVegas
    AmyNVegas Posts: 2,215 Member
    WooHoo I am doing a really big happy dance for you that is fantastic!!!!:flowerforyou: :drinker:

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  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
    GREAT STORY on the value of counting calories.
    Congrats.
  • siriusciel
    siriusciel Posts: 234 Member
    Wow, great job!!! :noway:

    What are some good tips you have for us? Stuff that helped you and motivation that kept you going? Did you have weeks where you didn't lose and fell like it was going to take light years to happen :ohwell:
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    Congratulations. You must be very proud of yourself. I can't wait for that day!
  • kirstina_23
    kirstina_23 Posts: 448 Member
    Way to go i love to hear people losing the healthy way cause it proves it really does work.
  • Chellekk
    Chellekk Posts: 421 Member
    Way to change your life around and o nlosing 50 pounds!!!
  • cab2424
    cab2424 Posts: 122 Member
    CONGRATS, I can't wait until I can say that! Great Job:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • Jelybe
    Jelybe Posts: 266 Member
    Oh wow! Congratulations!
  • ruth369
    ruth369 Posts: 38
    Yeah, I had weeks where I didn't lose and even weeks where I gained, but for the most part it's been pretty consistent with me losing 1 to 2 pounds a week. The first week I lost 5, after that the most I lost in a week was probably 3. The thing is I went in with a mindset that even though I didn't lose or I had a bad week, I wasn't going to stress about it. Ok, I did stress a little, but not like I used to in the past where I would have one bad day and give up after that.I also told myself everyday that I didn't care if it took forever, at least I was doing the right thing and if it happens it happens. I struggled for years to lose weight, and I was always trying to do it the unhealthy way like not eating for two weeks or even going as far as throwing up. I really believe that I was on the edge of an eating disorder, I like eating better:wink:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    wow, congrats. Keep up the great work.
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