Long Difficult Road from 270-155

mhoilett21
mhoilett21 Posts: 7 Member
edited July 2018 in Success Stories
Hello all,

It was a long difficult journey and one that I constantly struggle with. I have a blog that has become very therapeutic because I get to write about my struggles and successes and all things related to my journey, emotional, physical, and mental. Now I'm just really looking to discuss with other people who share the same struggles, successes, and goals that I had and have.

Now I'm trying to gain muscle to get rid of some excess skin and it's one big mind warp, because I need to eat more, but mentally don't want to.

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  • motivatedmartha
    motivatedmartha Posts: 1,108 Member
    Congrats - it may have been a long and hard journey but it is worth it :)
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  • GOT_Obsessed
    GOT_Obsessed Posts: 817 Member
    Well done! You look amazing.
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    WOAH!! That's amazing! Big congratulations to you :)
  • ttippie2000
    ttippie2000 Posts: 412 Member
    That's awesome. Congratulations!
  • etfan
    etfan Posts: 133 Member
    Well done!!!
  • mhoilett21
    mhoilett21 Posts: 7 Member
    Thank all of you I do appreciate it. Lots of hard work.
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Congrats! You look great!
  • flyygal
    flyygal Posts: 37 Member
    You look amazing. 👏🏿
  • bobbimrn
    bobbimrn Posts: 75 Member
    Great job! You’ll do whatever you need to accomplish this next goal. Congrats!
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Wow! Congrats on an amazing transformation!

    I know what you mean about not wanting to eat more when you reached your goal. What worked for me was slowing increasing my calories, not moving from my deficit to maintenance overnight. That seemed to help me with my transition mentally. I just didn't want all the weight to come back!

    Wishing you continued success!
  • shedsports10
    shedsports10 Posts: 39 Member
    Awesome job👍
  • hellonew2015
    hellonew2015 Posts: 327 Member
    Amazing!!!
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    What were your biggest challenges?
    By the way....you changed your life and look like a different person! Wow!!!
  • lantana411
    lantana411 Posts: 99 Member
    Good for you! You must feel proud to know you stayed with your healthy lifestyle thru holidays and other occasions when some people abandon their 's. I know it's a one-day-at-a-time approach and looking at your pics its evident you're walking the journey of 10000 steps one at a time. Wtg!!! Keep on keeping on!
  • lolly2414
    lolly2414 Posts: 186 Member
    You look fantastic!!
  • refugeefromkekistan
    refugeefromkekistan Posts: 48 Member
    mhoilett21 wrote: »
    I need to eat more, but mentally don't want to.

    Isn't that an amazing part of the journey, the shift in thinking, in outlook and your daily living? Inspiring transformation!
  • jbuck1326
    jbuck1326 Posts: 3 Member
    Great job! Very inspiring. I started around the same weight. What is your height?
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    Outstanding. You look like you feel wonderful, too.
  • LoreeBelle
    LoreeBelle Posts: 196 Member
    Fantastic!!! You look amazing! I’m interested in your struggles as well—and how you fought back. You have done great things!
  • desg1218
    desg1218 Posts: 78 Member
    You look amazing! Good job!
  • mhoilett21
    mhoilett21 Posts: 7 Member
    edited July 2018
    LoreeBelle wrote: »
    Fantastic!!! You look amazing! I’m interested in your struggles as well—and how you fought back. You have dongreat things!

    Thanks Loree! [edited by mods]

    However my biggest issue was emotional eating. I realized that my weight gain and failed attempts at weight loss had more to do with the underlying issues of self acceptance than anything else. I had to really embrace myself before I was able to make my transition.
  • mhoilett21
    mhoilett21 Posts: 7 Member
    jbuck1326 wrote: »
    Great job! Very inspiring. I started around the same weight. What is your height?

    Hey! Thanks. My height is 5’6
  • mhoilett21
    mhoilett21 Posts: 7 Member
    rainbow198 wrote: »
    Wow! Congrats on an amazing transformation!

    I know what you mean about not wanting to eat more when you reached your goal. What worked for me was slowing increasing my calories, not moving from my deficit to maintenance overnight. That seemed to help me with my transition mentally. I just didn't want all the weight to come back!

    Wishing you continued success!
    thats my current struggle. The belief that if I don’t eat the way I did while losing weight that all the weight will immediately routine. 😢

  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    mhoilett21 wrote: »
    rainbow198 wrote: »
    Wow! Congrats on an amazing transformation!

    I know what you mean about not wanting to eat more when you reached your goal. What worked for me was slowing increasing my calories, not moving from my deficit to maintenance overnight. That seemed to help me with my transition mentally. I just didn't want all the weight to come back!

    Wishing you continued success!
    thats my current struggle. The belief that if I don’t eat the way I did while losing weight that all the weight will immediately routine. 😢

    What was before you started this transformation is gone. I realize that what I did and ate before has to be gone.
    I must be a different person and will have to log forever to keep me in check. Lifestyle change is what called.......true?!
  • telecasterbrooks
    telecasterbrooks Posts: 5 Member
    Where can we access your blog?
  • Sharonsize8
    Sharonsize8 Posts: 5 Member
    Wow! Great job! You are an inspiration. I am only a month in to my journey and have another 40 to 50 pounds to lose. You are proof it CAN be done! Thank you for sharing this!
  • debbieocasio19
    debbieocasio19 Posts: 2 Member
    Congrats!!!
  • lovemytwosweetkids
    lovemytwosweetkids Posts: 9 Member
    edited July 2018
    Wow - you look amazing! I just got back on the wagon today. Starting at 270...goal is 150...you are inspiring!
  • cozaldo
    cozaldo Posts: 3 Member
    Amazing does not even come close to describing your transformation. U look wonderful and your pictures alone are an inspiration to others. Trust what has already made you great, you WILL certainly overcome.
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