One year progress - Size 20 to 10
onematch
Posts: 241 Member
I'm still a work in progress, but since it's my "anniversary", I feel like I should celebrate how far I've come.
One year ago, I decided I would not approach my 50s at over 200 lbs. At 5'4", I was 230 lbs. I was 46 years old and have two young daughters. I was prediabetic and had no energy. Something had to change. I started with diet only, and didn't start working out until several months in.
One year later, I am 149 lbs. Just a few lbs from goal. The below pic is at about 160. My ultimate goal is 145, which will put me at a healthy BMI. Even if I never get there, I feel amazing, and am so happy that I tried 'just one more time'.
One year ago, I decided I would not approach my 50s at over 200 lbs. At 5'4", I was 230 lbs. I was 46 years old and have two young daughters. I was prediabetic and had no energy. Something had to change. I started with diet only, and didn't start working out until several months in.
One year later, I am 149 lbs. Just a few lbs from goal. The below pic is at about 160. My ultimate goal is 145, which will put me at a healthy BMI. Even if I never get there, I feel amazing, and am so happy that I tried 'just one more time'.
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Amazing. Congratulations- you have done brilliantly!!0
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Congratulations you look awesome! We have very similar stats so I was wondering if you have a lot of hanging skin? I am so afraid I will have a lot of it everywhere.3
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And you look amazing. You should be proud!!
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Amazing!!0
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Fantastic ☺0
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nice job - congratulations!0
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michelledalton wrote: »Congratulations you look awesome! We have very similar stats so I was wondering if you have a lot of hanging skin? I am so afraid I will have a lot of it everywhere.
I have similar stats too, so I’m thinking about the same thing.
But many congratulations!! You look awesome!!
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Amazing transformation! Well done!1
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Cath_Taylor wrote: »michelledalton wrote: »Congratulations you look awesome! We have very similar stats so I was wondering if you have a lot of hanging skin? I am so afraid I will have a lot of it everywhere.
I have similar stats too, so I’m thinking about the same thing.
But many congratulations!! You look awesome!!
It's not too bad, actually. I have some batwings under my arms, but I don't think my stomach is too bad. The worst is my neck. I have a turkey neck now. A facelift is definitely in my future!
I think most of this is genetic. My great aunts all had the flabby under arms, and turkey necks too.
It's still better than being obese.13 -
Wow you look amazing and you should feel proud of how far youve come0
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I love your story. Congrats on your success!0
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What a great gift you've given your daughters.
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You look fantastic! Great job!!!0
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Wow congrats!0
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Impressive!0
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You look fantastic!0
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Amazing. Well done. I hope I have a similar story in a year’s time.0
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Woooow. Awesome. You look good.0
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Fantastic!0
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Wonderful job- you are an inspiration!0
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You look great!! Curious how much did you lose on diet alone? And what change did you see after starting to exercise?1
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You totally rock! I imagine your family is very proud of your commitment. Best of luck in reaching--and setting--new goals.0
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Awesome Job!1
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Congratulations. Your strengtht of character and determination is amazing. You should be very proud of yourself 😃0
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You look great, congratulations on all your hard work. I'm close to your starting point so this gives me more hope.0
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This is so inspiring. Also similar stats here. What type of foods or which diet/ lifestyle plan did you follow?0
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Love, love, love! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations!!!0
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Great job!! That ONE MORE TIME paid off and then some!! Congratulations!!0
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You look great!! Curious how much did you lose on diet alone? And what change did you see after starting to exercise?
I lost the first 30 pounds by diet alone, and it came off quickly.
Once I started exercising I had more energy, slept better, and was more motivated to eat better to fuel my workouts.
I also started out slow - just talking walks, then doing cardio only at the gym, on the eliptical mostly. I didn't start weights until I was more than 50 pounds down.2
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