51.8 pounds down in 4 months
AlyssaP1987
Posts: 268 Member
This is so extremely hard for me to post. I hid from the public for years. I have yo yo dieted my whole life. I even battled anorexia at age 19. 4 months ago I turned 31 and I was at my highest weight in my life. I decided I was sick of hating myself. I had gained 80 pounds in a 3 year period due to stress of work and the stress of my ex husband who 10 years after me leaving him due to him being abusive, still hurt me by using my son against me.
I decided enough was enough. I needed to change. I found Keto and haven't looked back. 3 days in and I was hooked. I never felt so good in my entire life. I realized I have been addicted to carbs my whole life. As soon as they left my body, I felt better, slept better, lost all cravings, stopped having constant stomach aches and so much more. I started 4 months ago TODAY! Down 51.8 pounds, 3 pant sizes and 3 shirt sizes. Crazy! I am still 30 pounds away from my goal weight, but the best thing that has came from this is that finally the after 31 years of life, finally have learned to love myself. That speaks volumes for me, at 120 pounds I still thought I was morbidly obese, so for me to love myself now, when I am not even close to that says so much for me. I realized no matter what weight I have ever been, I have stayed me. I am a loving mother, a great wife, a dedicated worker, a smart woman with a degree in Psychology and a loving 4th grade teacher who has dedicated my life helping kids to grow up learning to love themselves and not let bullies get to them like I did(I was bullied my whole childhood which is what led to my prior anorexia). My weight has only ever mattered to me (oh and my abusive ex husband). But I am never ever letting it hold me back again. I am never going back to eating how I did before. I plan on staying keto for life. I truly have never felt so good and truly do not miss those foods. I have found so many new keto approved foods I love. Whatever works for you, stick to it. The most important thing is willpower and making a personal choice not to cheat. Its all in your head. โก So proud of me!
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you look great, way to go!! I know it was hard leaving from an abusive relationship, so did I 10 years ago! It was the best choice I could have ever have made for me and my son. I got counseling, support groups and went back to school and got my associate degree. Now, if I could just loose these 60 pounds I've packed on over the years! Hearing your story gives me hope. Maybe I will look into the Keto too, I've heard about it but haven't given it much thought. Hugs to you!!!5
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You are beautiful. Way to go! I look forward to loving myself, thank you for posting this.2
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Congratulations that's great! You look wonderful!0
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An amazing loss in that time! Glad happiness is now yours0
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You look fantastic - and I absolutely love that dress!0
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You look fantastic! I commend you for changing your life in so many positive ways, wishing you all the best!1
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Great job!0
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You look awesome!! This is SO motivating. I started Keto 11 days ago and am 11 lbs down as of now. I would like to lose 50-55 lbs and this is so amazing to see. You look great and I'm glad that you are learning to love yourself during this process. Best of luck to you1
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You did AMAZING and look good! I'm also seriously in love with your top and want one myself.1
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You are an amazing role model to all of us. You look so beautiful and should love yourself. I to had an abusive exhusband that contributed to me not liking myself and overeating. So proud of you I would love to be friends if its cool with you.1
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You look amazing! Congratulations!!!1
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your journey. You've made incredible progress.0
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That is an amazing transformation!!0
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You look amazing great weight loss in that time any tips?0
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wonderful job- well done- congrats0
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You look wonderful - like a completely different person. You must be so pleased with yourself, since you took control and did something about your weight. Congratulations.0
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Amazing job!!0
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You've smashed it. Go you! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ1
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Awesome job. You look great0
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Keto is different for everybody. I have been doing it for 5 months and have lost only 15 lbs, but I am older with other health issues. Everybody is different and others shouldn't except the same results.
You have done great job, you should be proud of yourself and love yourself even more!1 -
Woww....mwomen you inspire us.
And you look amazing.
Keep going.1
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