Down 105 lbs!! :)
faustinog
Posts: 4 Member
Hi everyone !!! I started using my fitness pal on may 14, 2019. I was born missing both of my legs above the knee and I had my two babies back to back (they are 17 months apart) while working full time as a teacher and going to grad school to get my masters - I let my weight get totally out of control because I left zero time to take care of myself - reaching 242 pounds (at my heaviest 258) - I currently weigh 138 and the last three months i have bounced from 136-142 and can’t seem to get any lower. I also had back surgery October 12 which has definitely been a challenge keeping the weight off since I was ordered to have basically no activity level - but I did my best to keep the weight off. I haven’t been the best on my food choices but have still tried to stay under 1200 calories. I am being fitted for new prosthetics next week which I am so excited about because I haven’t walked in so long. My ideal goal would be to get to about 125/120 lbs - i don’t have too much to go but definitely need to restart my motivation in being more strict about what I eat and my activity level! Just wanted to share out because if anyone else feels like they’ve hit a bit of a plateau or have fallen off the wagon a bit - to forgive yourself and to start new every day!! Anyone who wants a partner to be held accountable with please reach out!! weight loss can be so difficult and it’s such an emotional process which I was not expecting! It helps having a group to connect with for sure! hope everyone has a beautiful day!
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Wow! Your story is truly inspiring!! Like you, I was working full time and going to school to finish my degree and totally let my weight go. I got to 296 (I was 98lbs before I had my 1st son... talk about tripling my size!). I have since lost 41 pounds and have a bit to go yet. But I would love to connect with you. I need more positivity and motivation to help me keep going. You are a true rock star!! You look great and I can imagine you feel amazing! I know I feel good with just 41 pounds off of my body, I cannot wait to get to that 100lb mark, too!!20
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Girl, you are my new hero! Incredible job!10
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Thank you for being vulnerable, candid, and encouraging! Your story is inspirational and deserves praise. YOU DID THAT! I wish you the best as you go into another step of your journey. Would love to connect and keep each uplifted. Let's end out this year with some scale losses and personal gains.9
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You are straight up incredible. Hell of a job! 👍💪
Really excited for you and the potential legs too!!! WOot Woot!
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Wow! What a difference. I’m really impressed with your maintenance even if you are not at your goal weight. Keep up your commitment. ❤️2
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wow, you dont let anything hold you back. Very inspiring. Children, masters degree, lost the weight, you could have felt sorry for yourself and did nothing in life. Love this!
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You are amazing. Great job.3
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What an inspiration you are. Congratulations on the advanced degree, the babies, the weight loss, and good luck with the new prosthetics.4
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Wow. Very inspiring. You’re a true hero. I would love to connect.2
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You rock and are an inspiration. Congrats!2
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Are you ever amazing! And you look absolutely incredible.4
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You are looking great. Sounds to me like you've got what it takes to reach your goals.2
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You look absolutely stunning! You have definitely got what it takes to reach your final goal! You're my hero! I would love to connect and be friends on here.2
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amazing job!2
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Congratulations! You've worked hard and it shows. Best of luck for your future. Enjoy those first steps.2
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Motivating story, thank you for sharing!1
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Amazing commitment. Wonderful and motivating story.👏👍🔥😊1
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wow! that's all I've got: WOW!!!!!!2
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wow - total smokeshow Seriously, great job! And impressive being able to do it with all the other things you have going on!2
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wow! you inspire me to do more. congrats on your weight loss I know you will get to your goal soon.2
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WOW, WOW, WOW! YOU look amazing and have come so far, considering all that has been going on in your life. You are truly inspiring and make me see with a lot of work and determination, one can achieve any goal they set out after. Congrats on such a wonderful achievement. You are truly beautiful inside and out.1
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damn pretty - I admire your focused way of getting everything done2
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Truly an inspiration and proof that we can all do it! We all make excuses but if we focus and work towards our goals, they are achievable! Keep kicking butt and taking names!2
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Keep it going!2
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You are such an inspiration! Congratulations on all your achievements.0
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I don’t even feel worthy of commenting, because you’re like stratospheric special, and agree with everyone single post here.0
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Oh wow, that is so cool!!! Way to go, so very inspiring!0
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Thanks for the inspiration! You look great and have accomplished so much.0
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your an inspiration.. 😍💋💋0
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Wow!! So inspiring!!! You go girl! You got this!! Just keep on keeping on, one day at a time and you will get there!0
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