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One year progress - Size 20 to 10

onematch
onematch Posts: 241 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
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.

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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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  • vickyhi1964
    vickyhi1964 Posts: 1 Member
    Amazing. Congratulations- you have done brilliantly!!
  • michelledalton
    michelledalton Posts: 5 Member
    edited May 2018
    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.
  • blwelch1
    blwelch1 Posts: 81 Member
    And you look amazing. You should be proud!!
  • dhiammarath
    dhiammarath Posts: 834 Member
    Amazing!!
  • George8383
    George8383 Posts: 70 Member
    Fantastic ☺
  • krael65
    krael65 Posts: 306 Member
    nice job - congratulations!
  • Cath_Taylor
    Cath_Taylor Posts: 104 Member
    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!!
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Amazing transformation! Well done!
  • sexybug6
    sexybug6 Posts: 156 Member
    Wow you look amazing and you should feel proud of how far youve come
  • LuvUbutGoodbyeCarbs
    LuvUbutGoodbyeCarbs Posts: 23 Member
    I love your story. Congrats on your success!
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    What a great gift you've given your daughters.
  • Aplant77
    Aplant77 Posts: 112 Member
    You look fantastic! Great job!!!
  • melaniehubbard
    melaniehubbard Posts: 121 Member
    Wow congrats!
  • NewOR2015
    NewOR2015 Posts: 1,018 Member
    Impressive!
  • sclady21
    sclady21 Posts: 42 Member
    You look fantastic!
  • TheRedQueen1981
    TheRedQueen1981 Posts: 258 Member
    Amazing. Well done. I hope I have a similar story in a year’s time. :)
  • glorian13vazquez498
    glorian13vazquez498 Posts: 29 Member
    Woooow. Awesome. You look good.
  • DonnaDTW
    DonnaDTW Posts: 75 Member
    Fantastic!
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    Wonderful job- you are an inspiration!
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    <3<3<3
  • adc31707
    adc31707 Posts: 6 Member
    You look great!! Curious how much did you lose on diet alone? And what change did you see after starting to exercise?
  • mkculs
    mkculs Posts: 316 Member
    You totally rock! I imagine your family is very proud of your commitment. Best of luck in reaching--and setting--new goals.
  • AprilMLowe
    AprilMLowe Posts: 447 Member
    Awesome Job!
  • Wjames43
    Wjames43 Posts: 16 Member
    Congratulations. Your strengtht of character and determination is amazing. You should be very proud of yourself 😃
  • reflectionofme
    reflectionofme Posts: 310 Member
    You look great, congratulations on all your hard work. I'm close to your starting point so this gives me more hope.
  • jogami
    jogami Posts: 31 Member
    This is so inspiring. Also similar stats here. What type of foods or which diet/ lifestyle plan did you follow?
  • suzievv
    suzievv Posts: 410 Member
    Love, love, love! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations!!!
  • ChelleDee07
    ChelleDee07 Posts: 396 Member
    Great job!! That ONE MORE TIME paid off and then some!! Congratulations!!
  • onematch
    onematch Posts: 241 Member
    adc31707 wrote: »
    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.
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