1 Year Transformation/ Testimonials!!!
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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.5 -
Refreshing post here if anyone is interested in sharing or posting their 1 year transformational stories or pictures! Could really use more inspirational and motivational stories to share with others so please feel free to share or just comment on someone you’ve read about on this thread as I’m sure they could use the encouragement and strength that comes from other like minded individuals focused on their health goals!! Thank you to all of the community for making this possible!!!1
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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.
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Congratulations on your weight loss javalover! Thank you for sharing your journey we are all motivated and inspired by your continued success. Keep it up and don’t lose faith!!!3
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javalover71, nicely done! Your story is very inspirational.3
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wowisforstuds1238 wrote: »Congratulations on your weight loss javalover! Thank you for sharing your journey we are all motivated and inspired by your continued success. Keep it up and don’t lose faith!!!
Thank you! I've been hesitant to share because I wanted to focus on getting the work done, now that it's been over a year I'm ready to be a little more active in the forums. Thanks for sharing your story and for this thread, I can always use a little inspiration and motivation!
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LiveOnceBeHappy wrote: »javalover71, nicely done! Your story is very inspirational.
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Javalover71, Thank you for your honest sharing! You said the truth about logging the good, the bad, and the super ugly! Some days are really like that and this is what I have discovered for myself as well. Keep going! You're doing great and will be so much better off in the long run. Best wishes to you.2
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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.
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I started my journey on March 1st 2021 - I have lost 140 pounds this past year and feel great!
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@JustRamona WOW! You look fabulous and must feel wonderful!1
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From 300 lbs to 164, 86 of it in the past 12 months! Age 54. It's possible!51 -
Jenniferelizabeth WOW!!! What a tremendous 1 year transformation. I am so inspired and motivated by other peoples success stories, as I’m sure anyone that reads this thread would be also. Thank you for sharing and keep up the hard work! I know it isn’t easy and can be hard to stay motivated when we fall off our diets/regiments, but know you’re not alone!!4
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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!9
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jenniferelizabethwiseman wrote: »
From 300 lbs to 164, 86 of it in the past 12 months! Age 54. It's possible!
WTG! That's my reality too 329 trying to get to 135 --although 150 may seem right---looks good on you!
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I am refreshing the thread here in the hopes that more of you would like to participate in sharing either your 1 year photo transformations or elaborate on your 1 year journey, in the hopes of motivating others and giving support to those who are new on their fitness journeys. If anyone would like to come and comment on someone else’s success that would also give motivation and support for them to keep moving forward. This is an awesome community so let’s continue to be there for one another! 🤗4
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First time commenting on this site, age 63 overweight since the age of 7, obese at 10, morbidly so since about 12. Started this journey March 1, 2021 so I could feel better, move more and live longer. Calories in and calories burned is really what works for everyone if they're honest, the types of food can vary but the wider the range you allow yourself is probably more sustainable in the long run. I have maintained 1200-1400 calories a day (with the exception of approx. 8 days (special occasions, birthday, holidays). As of March 1, 2022 I have lost 145 pounds. I still have a ways to go but I'm taking it a day at a time. Weighing and measuring food is a must for me, my guess at appropriate portion size has been skewed for way too many years to trust myself. I pay attention to getting enough protein, eat vegetables and fruit and probably still too many carbs but limit bread, pasta, potatoes to small amounts. I do water exercise 3 times a week and am trying to talk myself into some weight machine soon. Good luck everyone, being on mfp is a great place to be.22
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