Finally broke my plateau! 108lb gone!
cajunchicla2
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I'm super pumped! I had been at a plateau for 6 months and was just about to give up and decided to change things one last time. I'm so excited, as of this morning I broke through my plateau and I am down 108.6!!!! If I can do this anyone can! And these pictures are truly so embarrassing for me and I'm still not where I want to be but if it helps and encourages anyone at all then it's worth it! I'm still on a mission to lose about 50 more! If you want to friend me I'd love to have you there! I'll root you on! It's full steam ahead now!!!!
The first picture to the left is me at my heaviest and while I hate looking at this pic, it's a constant reminder of where I'll never go back to! The middle pic was my half way point and still so unhappy! The last one was take this morning!
The first picture to the left is me at my heaviest and while I hate looking at this pic, it's a constant reminder of where I'll never go back to! The middle pic was my half way point and still so unhappy! The last one was take this morning!
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Wow!!! You're flipping killing it!!! Awesome!! Mucho high fives for you!!!4
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Thank you!!!!0
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Totally amazing, and well done for not giving up!!2
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I can't see the photos for some reason, but your progress inspires me to keep going. I had Gastric Bypass surgery in 2009. I lost 135 lbs in just over a year. I felt great in all kinds of ways, simple things like I could cross my legs again, I could lay my new baby grandson on my lap (I hadn't had a lap in years LOL), I fit in any chair anywhere, I could go buy jeans in size 14 and take them home knowing they would fit. But then life happened, losses of loved ones, job stress, depression, anxiety etc. So I grazed my way through it using my old coping skill of comforting myself with food. Life got worse, depression got worse so I just kept eating. I've gained 100 lbs back over a 4 year course. For what? For that momentary feel good meal. Now here I am still recovering from the worst depressive episode I've ever had. So this is the first time that I've even entertained the idea of eating healthier, portion control & exercise. But I'm doing it! Today I got discouraged, feeling very much alone in this and even considered throwing in the towel. With tears in my eyes, I somehow stumbled onto your post. Thank you for taking the time to encourage people like me.
Laura Fisk
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You are very courageous to put yourself all out there. I've only taken a headshot so far. I'm just trying to grasp the concept that I'm in control of my body. I have over 100 pounds to lose, but it's great to see people such as yourself sharing your journey to show anything is possible. Thank you. Crystal3
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You go girl!1
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Great job working through it.2
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Thanks everyone!0
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You are fabulous- thanks for helping us to see it is possible!1
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Good for you and way to keep the faith. You look fantastic!1
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You trusted the process and didn't give up and you weathered the "storm" and came out the other side so much better for it. This is truly inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing. Seeing your transformation gives me hope. Wishing you continued success on your journey.
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Thanks so much everyone! I'm thankful that my store can be an inspiration to you all! Y'all can do this if I can!!! Your goals are reachable and can be obtained with dedication and hard work!!!!2
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Dang Girl! Way to go!1
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Awesome!! The fact you kept at it for 6 months even while not losing shows your determination.1
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That is so amazing! Congratulations!1
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Your doing great you can add me I would love to have support do you eat anything with you calories1
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Please tell me how!!! I've been at a plateau for ab 4 months!!!! And it's driving me craaaaaaaaaazy! I've tried switching things up, NOTHING!1
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Inspiring ! Thank you for sharing.
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Good job! Hopefully I can do the same XD1
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Fantastc! I'm interested in what changes you made to break thru the plateau? I've been sitting on one for a couple months.2
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Thanks everyone for the kind words! For the ones asking what i did to get out of the plateau...
I went into beast mode! I was tired of seeing what I had left to do in the mirror and I got fed up. So here's my routine! I know some will think it's crazy, but this is what has worked for me:
Every morning I go to the gym on an empty stomach and do 30-60 min of cardio. If I do 30 min I do HIIT and if I do 60 min I just intervals on the treadmill of hill training. I do cardio 7 days a week because I crave it! It's my outlet for stress. Then 5 days a week I do weight training. I'm following the arold program right now. As far as diet: immediately following my morning routine I have a protein shake, for breakfast I eat oatmeal with 3 egg whites and a whole egg, for mid morning snack I'll either have another protein shake or some nuts, for lunch I'll have a carb with protein and veggie, mid afternoon snack is usually same as mid morning snack, then for dinner I'll have protein and veggie and if I'm hungry I'll have a protein shake for dinner. I stay between 1500-1800 cals and I eat my weight in grams of protein. On the weekends I'll usually do 1200 cals because I'm not doing weights.
I know this sounds insane, but I can see a drastic difference in just 3 weeks since I've been doing it and I've dropped a pant size! I've been on this journey for 3 years and was ready to up the pace! I've done my research and spoken to many personal trainers and a nutritionist before i took this on! I'm not saying it's for everyone, but it's working for me! I hope this helps 8 -
What an amazing journey, you look great!1
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Thank you!0
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Love that Cheshire Cat grin in the last pic! You look great. (I tell myself my goal is to lose 50# but truly I need to lose 110#, I just can't ever see myself achieving that! Thanks for sharing to show me it is possible! )0
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seramachickens wrote: »Love that Cheshire Cat grin in the last pic! You look great. (I tell myself my goal is to lose 50# but truly I need to lose 110#, I just can't ever see myself achieving that! Thanks for sharing to show me it is possible! )
It is very much possible!!!! You've got this 0 -
You're so inspirational! Thanks for sharing
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Wow, amazing job!! I'm just 4 weeks into my journey with a long way to go, and seeing posts like yours helps keep me focused and motivated! Thank you for sharing!2
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daphni72022 wrote: »I can't see the photos for some reason, but your progress inspires me to keep going. I had Gastric Bypass surgery in 2009. I lost 135 lbs in just over a year. I felt great in all kinds of ways, simple things like I could cross my legs again, I could lay my new baby grandson on my lap (I hadn't had a lap in years LOL), I fit in any chair anywhere, I could go buy jeans in size 14 and take them home knowing they would fit. But then life happened, losses of loved ones, job stress, depression, anxiety etc. So I grazed my way through it using my old coping skill of comforting myself with food. Life got worse, depression got worse so I just kept eating. I've gained 100 lbs back over a 4 year course. For what? For that momentary feel good meal. Now here I am still recovering from the worst depressive episode I've ever had. So this is the first time that I've even entertained the idea of eating healthier, portion control & exercise. But I'm doing it! Today I got discouraged, feeling very much alone in this and even considered throwing in the towel. With tears in my eyes, I somehow stumbled onto your post. Thank you for taking the time to encourage people like me.
Laura Fisk
Arkansasdaphni72022 wrote: »I can't see the photos for some reason, but your progress inspires me to keep going. I had Gastric Bypass surgery in 2009. I lost 135 lbs in just over a year. I felt great in all kinds of ways, simple things like I could cross my legs again, I could lay my new baby grandson on my lap (I hadn't had a lap in years LOL), I fit in any chair anywhere, I could go buy jeans in size 14 and take them home knowing they would fit. But then life happened, losses of loved ones, job stress, depression, anxiety etc. So I grazed my way through it using my old coping skill of comforting myself with food. Life got worse, depression got worse so I just kept eating. I've gained 100 lbs back over a 4 year course. For what? For that momentary feel good meal. Now here I am still recovering from the worst depressive episode I've ever had. So this is the first time that I've even entertained the idea of eating healthier, portion control & exercise. But I'm doing it! Today I got discouraged, feeling very much alone in this and even considered throwing in the towel. With tears in my eyes, I somehow stumbled onto your post. Thank you for taking the time to encourage people like me.
Laura Fisk
Arkansasdaphni72022 wrote: »I can't see the photos for some reason, but your progress inspires me to keep going. I had Gastric Bypass surgery in 2009. I lost 135 lbs in just over a year. I felt great in all kinds of ways, simple things like I could cross my legs again, I could lay my new baby grandson on my lap (I hadn't had a lap in years LOL), I fit in any chair anywhere, I could go buy jeans in size 14 and take them home knowing they would fit. But then life happened, losses of loved ones, job stress, depression, anxiety etc. So I grazed my way through it using my old coping skill of comforting myself with food. Life got worse, depression got worse so I just kept eating. I've gained 100 lbs back over a 4 year course. For what? For that momentary feel good meal. Now here I am still recovering from the worst depressive episode I've ever had. So this is the first time that I've even entertained the idea of eating healthier, portion control & exercise. But I'm doing it! Today I got discouraged, feeling very much alone in this and even considered throwing in the towel. With tears in my eyes, I somehow stumbled onto your post. Thank you for taking the time to encourage people like me.
Laura Fisk
Arkansasdaphni72022 wrote: »I can't see the photos for some reason, but your progress inspires me to keep going. I had Gastric Bypass surgery in 2009. I lost 135 lbs in just over a year. I felt great in all kinds of ways, simple things like I could cross my legs again, I could lay my new baby grandson on my lap (I hadn't had a lap in years LOL), I fit in any chair anywhere, I could go buy jeans in size 14 and take them home knowing they would fit. But then life happened, losses of loved ones, job stress, depression, anxiety etc. So I grazed my way through it using my old coping skill of comforting myself with food. Life got worse, depression got worse so I just kept eating. I've gained 100 lbs back over a 4 year course. For what? For that momentary feel good meal. Now here I am still recovering from the worst depressive episode I've ever had. So this is the first time that I've even entertained the idea of eating healthier, portion control & exercise. But I'm doing it! Today I got discouraged, feeling very much alone in this and even considered throwing in the towel. With tears in my eyes, I somehow stumbled onto your post. Thank you for taking the time to encourage people like me.
Laura Fisk
Arkansas
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Can definitely relate to the emotional eating. I am the same way. Over the past 4years I gained 80 pounds. Divorce. Death of parents. Then a llove relationship gone bad. Have started doing points on weight watchers but now also thinking about watching calories. Haven't started exercising but hoping to at least start moving more. Walking a little. Have been a hermit and won't allow old friends see me. So embarrassed by my fatness. So you are not alone. Maybe we can both get back on track. Although I did not have surgery my daughter did and she is also struggling.1
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