1 Year Transformation/ Testimonials!!!

In this beginning, I focus far less on "clean" or low carb eating, macros (or any of it, really) and instead focus solely on calories in-calories out. Cut your portions so that you can stay in a calorie deficit, and don't worry so much right now about diets, healthy recipes, etc. Getting started is the hardest part, and once you've got a few pounds off, and you feel more comfortable with your portions, you can begin to experiment here and there with healthier eating. Small changes will produce the biggest results long term. When you feel good about portion control, add in a couple days a week of manageable workouts. Don't overwhelm yourself. Once you have some exercise, add in a few more fruits and veggies and a few less carbs. Honestly, this isn't an all or nothing journey. I forget that sometimes and have to be reminded that sustainability is what matters.[/quote]

Thank for this. This is very insightful. I will try to focus on calorie deficit of just half a lb for now. And see where that leads me.

January 1, 2021 I finally had enough of just existing and decided to reapply myself to get healthier.

I knew how to do it, as back in 2015 I had lost 100 lbs using MFP got into the best physical health I had been as an adult, until I started getting excruciating joint pain after dealing with it for months was finally diagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis. That news was crushing, why had I fought so hard. Fast forward a few years and I gained everything I had lost back plus an extra 50 or so pounds, now topping the scale on 1/1/2021 at 342 lbs. I couldn't walk more than 10 feet without being winded, always exhausted, always in extreme pain. Enough was enough. Log back into MFP, and start slow calories in/calories out. Stand up for at least a minute every hour at least 4 times a day. Be honest with myself, and no matter what log the good, bad and the super ugly.

After the first 3 months, I dropped about out of the 300s and was able to slowly up some activity, got a treadmill and walked for 5 minutes. Have increased that now to be able to do 2 - 3 miles over the course of the day and have dropped 120 lbs. So, my advice to anyone is just do small changes, be honest with yourself, and if you have a bad day, it's okay there's always tomorrow. need better pictures but this is one I did early this month.

Great work everyone! Keep up the great work!
I love seeing about everyone’s progress, it has been really inspirational.
I went from 198lbs to 132lbs, size 18 to a 4-6 in one year.

From 300 lbs to 164, 86 of it in the past 12 months! Age 54. It's possible!

Thanks! Myfitnesspal taught me portions, but the clincher was mindful eating--learning the difference between hungry and sad, bored, frustrated, etc, and also learning how to recognize when I am satisfied and how to stop eating even when things taste good!