YA'LL I'VE MAINTAINED MY 160 WEIGHT LOSS FOR 10 YEARS! + PICS
eels4peels00
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It's very weird that I've hit this milestone. In 2010 after being large my entire life, I got my heart broken and decided that I wasn't happy with myself. I just wanted to be able to shop at Hot Topic and be a hot ALT MOD with tons of tattoos and a septum ring and purple hair. I worked at a very toxic place and I remember telling a co-worker that I wanted to drop a few lbs and this nasty nasty lady told me that she didn't think I could because I had been big all my life.
Well I decided to prove her wrong, make my ex regret cheating on me, and finally be able to shop at Hot Topic without just buying guy's xxl band tees.
Feast your eyes on these fantastic pictures from my youth and early 20s
I went from 320 lbs to 170 and stayed there for several years. I got to express my inner "ALT MOD", I'm being totally sarcastic, and get tattoos and dye my hair and pierce my septum. Yes, I most def could have done these things while being heavier, but confidence didn't start showing up until I lost the weight. It was something completely different than I had ever felt. I had been a size 24w in women's since I hit puberty in the 6th grade.
Here's when I went through my pin up stage, cause ya know ya girl has to go through one.
Coming into my 30s I dropped a bit more weight when I found my rad partner and he taught me how to ride a bike. I didn't realize that cycling was the actual fountain of youth, I mean even Bill Nye does it. Finding myself in a super active relationship and genuinely happy for the first time in a while I was able to hit the 150s. THAT WAS WILD. For the first time I had lost more weight than I weighed.
Oh did you want to see pictures of me on bike adventures?
It wasn't until Chicago winter hit that I realized that the lower 150s is def a peak race weight for cycling and not what I can easily maintain with the amount of food that I choose to eat. With that being said the last couple of years I've bounced between 155 and 165 depending on the time of year it is. I consider this maintenance for myself and I'm so so so so very okay with this. This month I turn 32 and I have maintained my weight loss for 10 freaking years.
This is me today celebrating on a snowy day in Chicago weighing in at 163 pounds.
Thanks for reading!
Amber
Well I decided to prove her wrong, make my ex regret cheating on me, and finally be able to shop at Hot Topic without just buying guy's xxl band tees.
Feast your eyes on these fantastic pictures from my youth and early 20s
I went from 320 lbs to 170 and stayed there for several years. I got to express my inner "ALT MOD", I'm being totally sarcastic, and get tattoos and dye my hair and pierce my septum. Yes, I most def could have done these things while being heavier, but confidence didn't start showing up until I lost the weight. It was something completely different than I had ever felt. I had been a size 24w in women's since I hit puberty in the 6th grade.
Here's when I went through my pin up stage, cause ya know ya girl has to go through one.
Coming into my 30s I dropped a bit more weight when I found my rad partner and he taught me how to ride a bike. I didn't realize that cycling was the actual fountain of youth, I mean even Bill Nye does it. Finding myself in a super active relationship and genuinely happy for the first time in a while I was able to hit the 150s. THAT WAS WILD. For the first time I had lost more weight than I weighed.
Oh did you want to see pictures of me on bike adventures?
It wasn't until Chicago winter hit that I realized that the lower 150s is def a peak race weight for cycling and not what I can easily maintain with the amount of food that I choose to eat. With that being said the last couple of years I've bounced between 155 and 165 depending on the time of year it is. I consider this maintenance for myself and I'm so so so so very okay with this. This month I turn 32 and I have maintained my weight loss for 10 freaking years.
This is me today celebrating on a snowy day in Chicago weighing in at 163 pounds.
Thanks for reading!
Amber
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Thanks for sharing! You look great and it is great that you have maintained for 10 years.1
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First, you look fantastic! Thank you for the encouraging words. So often we hear about people who lose only to gain it right back and it's so great to know that doesn't have to be the case. If you could name one or two things you do to maintain, what would that be?5
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Congrats! You look amazing and like you’re loving life and having fun, so inspiring!
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Awesome post! Definitely inspiring!1
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You look fantastic, so gorgeous (I'm rather reminded of Betty Page in one of your pinup photos) and most importantly, so happy. This is what life should be - full of joy and adventure. Thank you for sharing your story!3
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LisaGetsMoving wrote: »First, you look fantastic! Thank you for the encouraging words. So often we hear about people who lose only to gain it right back and it's so great to know that doesn't have to be the case. If you could name one or two things you do to maintain, what would that be?
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words!
I can give you 3 things that personally helped me.
*I quit drinking, hangovers were killing me and way too many calories
*I found an exercise that's just fun to me. Plus I have a cycling network that keeps me somewhat active and motivated
*I got a dog. I have to walk my dog, so I'm at least getting steps in daily16 -
What a great telling of a beautiful journey of hard work and joy. Thank you for sharing! You look fabulous - and happy!4
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Wow, you are amazing! Brilliant work 3
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Amazing! Congratulations!2
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That is so great! Way to go, and I'm loving that mandalorian dress on you!!2
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What an amazing job you did!! I love your taste in fashion, too!
Reading about you wanting to fit into Hot Topic clothing very much reminded me of myself. I didn't get to fully live out my emo scene phase to the fullest as a teen due to my weight and low-self esteem. Might I ask how many years it took you to go from 320lbs to 170lbs? And what exercises did you do during that timeframe in your 20s? 2 -
Wow...with the great bod you discovered after losing weight it's no wonder you're a bit of a fashionista. You really rock your clothes!3
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You rock!! Thank you for sharing your adventure. Never stop the ride!!! 1
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eels4peels00 wrote: »
Thanks for reading!
Amber
First and foremost, congrats on such hard disciplined work. You deserve every accolade for keeping it off.
Second. I said I would never get married again. But I see you are wearing a Bobe Fett dress. So what do you say?
Again, awesome work!1 -
Wow, you are amazing! Congratulation, you look beautiful.1
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Hi!MightyMariella wrote: »Might I ask how many years it took you to go from 320lbs to 170lbs? And what exercises did you do during that timeframe in your 20s?
It took me a year maybe a year and 2 months to reach 170 from 320. Not going to lie, it was a ton of work. I originally used Spark People to log my food everyday, not sure if I knew about MFP until after my weight loss. I had to teach myself everything. I didn't even know how calories worked when I started. But it was very rewarding when I started to lose and it really kept me motivated.
Exercise wise I totally started out doing Richard Simmons aerobics in my living room because I was too embarrassed and had too much anxiety to try and go to a gym. I also started using the elliptical in my apartments "gym" during off times so no one would be there to watch me. I lost the first 40 pounds doing this and then I joined a fitness studio that had 2 classes a day 5 days a week. I went everyday they were open for each class. One class would be yoga or strength training and one would be aerobic like kickboxing or step. These classes helped me reach my goal weight.
Hope that helps!8 -
that is amazing, how tall are you? You look great, not flabby at all, maybe because you look so young. I know you are proud of yourself, yes good revenge on that boyfriend! I seen 156 one time but found it hard to maintain, so I stay about 163, 160 in summer, 165 in winter.0
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Congrats you are amazing!0
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brenn24179 wrote: »that is amazing, how tall are you? You look great, not flabby at all, maybe because you look so young. I know you are proud of yourself, yes good revenge on that boyfriend! I seen 156 one time but found it hard to maintain, so I stay about 163, 160 in summer, 165 in winter.
I'm 5'7!
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Amazing story, you look great!1
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Thanks for sharing! Amazing progress!1
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Thank you for sharing with us. I can't wait to have my pinup phase! And an active relationship Your life looks wonderfullly full. 1
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rosethemiddleagedwitch wrote: »Thank you for sharing with us. I can't wait to have my pinup phase! And an active relationship Your life looks wonderfullly full.
Everyone should have a pin up phase! I still have a stock of red lipstick hahaha3 -
Love your story - you look great and like you're loving life! Go after it with all you got!1
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This is wonderful! 10 years?!? You're amazing!1
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Amber, those tatts though way to go! 2
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I love your ink Congrats on the 10 year! 2
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Great, inspiring journey. Thank you for sharing your story. It's so important for those of us who have alot of weight to lose to see the progression of your experience and be reminded that this is possible. You look fantastic!1
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Nice tattoos! Great job maintaining a healthy lifestyle and thanks for the inspirational story!1
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What a journey you have made to not only being happy in your own skin, but what you have done and continue to do for your health. As you age, you will be very satisfied with your very smart choices for your health with thank you! Congratulations on your wellness journey! Stay Proud!2
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