We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
Long Difficult Road from 270-155
mhoilett21
Posts: 7 Member
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.
Before:
After:
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.
Before:
After:
121
Replies
-
Congrats - it may have been a long and hard journey but it is worth it
1 -
This content has been removed.
-
Well done! You look amazing.1
-
WOAH!! That's amazing! Big congratulations to you 0
-
That's awesome. Congratulations!0
-
Well done!!!1
-
Thank all of you I do appreciate it. Lots of hard work.0
-
Congrats! You look great!0
-
You look amazing. 👏🏿0
-
Great job! You’ll do whatever you need to accomplish this next goal. Congrats!0
-
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!3 -
Awesome job👍0
-
Amazing!!!0
-
What were your biggest challenges?
By the way....you changed your life and look like a different person! Wow!!!0 -
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!3
-
You look fantastic!!0
-
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!1 -
Great job! Very inspiring. I started around the same weight. What is your height?1
-
Outstanding. You look like you feel wonderful, too.1
-
Fantastic!!! You look amazing! I’m interested in your struggles as well—and how you fought back. You have done great things!1
-
You look amazing! Good job!0
-
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.2 -
-
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. 😢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!
1 -
mhoilett21 wrote: »
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. 😢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!
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?!
2 -
Where can we access your blog?1
-
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!1
-
Congrats!!!0
-
Wow - you look amazing! I just got back on the wagon today. Starting at 270...goal is 150...you are inspiring!0
-
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.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.4K Introduce Yourself
- 44K Getting Started
- 260.5K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 392 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.7K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.2K MyFitnessPal Information
- 22 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.7K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!