1 year, almost 50 lbs lost (168 to 120)
MoTownSweat
Posts: 26 Member
5'6" 168 to 120
Now working on strength goals and maintenance!
I've learned so much from this community- thank you!
What I've learned:
-I feel best when I get protein in every meal (including nuts and eggs) and don't eat many simple carbs without protein.
-1 lb per week is doable. I was surprised when I reached my goal weight because it was a manageable process.
-I feel more energetic without the extra weight.
-I am loved at any size.
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Awesome,
way to go. You look great 
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Awesome well done! I have around 50lbs to loose, how did you do it? And I love that you are loved at any size! I'm currently finding it hard to love myself the size I currently am but know my other half loves me.4
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You look wonderful! Congratulations 1
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Congratulations!!! Being loved at any size helps tremendously!! I love that you took it at a reasonable pace!! 1
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Thank you!!
CICO was my main strategy but upping my (previously very low) protein intake helped with satiation. No foods are off limits but I tend to eat nutrient-dense foods (and I like to cook everyday, so that probably helps too).
I do a HIIT workout 1x/week, plus chasing kids 24/7.
Lots of saggy skin from child-bearing (my tummy is a wreck) but like I said, I'm loved at any size so I'm going to try a gentle recomp to see if change is possible, and shrug it off if my skin doesn't firm up with more muscle mass. More muscle = higher metabolism, which sounds good to me!
Best wishes!
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Congrats!!1
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Love your blacked out eyes....would never recognize you in a crowd 2
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Good job!
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50 lbs is my goal too - at least my first goal. Thanks for your tips!1
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Awesome work!!! So inspiring. :-)1
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WTG. You look amazing. I’m in the same boat with loose skin and like you, plan to recomp to try and get some improvement. Happy New Year (and new you).1
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Beautiful! Thanks for the great tips that led to your success.2
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Relative anonymity
I ate between 1200-1500 day depending on exercise. Now I'm shifting into maintenance, which means eating more often at 1500 on rest days. I ate whenever I wanted except that I don't eat after dinner.0 -
You look great! Well done! 1
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Congratulations! Awesome job! 1
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