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I am back - Ready to lose 100lbs (again!)

dakotababy
dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
in Introduce Yourself
I am a long time user of MFP, but unfortunately, not always consistently! I joined many years ago, and successfully lost 100lbs.

Unfortunately, I was not successful at maintenance and instantly began to gain the weight back, slowly but surely. As I have reflected on my previous success, it has been a devastating loss to have. We all know, you cant hide your weight gain.

Over the years, I was diagnoses with hypothyroidism. This went unnoticed for years, and I didn't discover it until I was back up to about 190lbs and was unable to get pregnant. Shortly after my diagnosis, I was finally able to get pregnant, and surprise! I had a set of twins, identical boys who are now 3 years old.

So with a low functioning thyroid, plus a twin pregnancy (and a wild postpartum experience) I was back to my original weight of 250lbs.

Now that I know what it feels like to be at a healthy weight, I have pure determination to get back to where I was. It felt incredible, I felt strong and unstoppable. I want to feel that way again. So here I am!

Start weight was 250lbs
Currently 229lbs
Goal 150lbs

I hope to get more friends to help support each other, and learn from each other along the way!

I have included my before and afters from before, and hope to take some new progress pictures to begin recording this journey.

I am so excited to share it with you all. I am thrilled to see what my version 2.0 will accomplish. 995vz92lyuxa.jpg
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Replies

  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 12,989 Member
    Welcome back! You got this!
  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,689 Member
    Unfortunately a common occurrence, I have gone through a similar yoyo. Us being back here is a very optimistic sign. Keep it up!

    --Chris
  • b778qhbd8v
    b778qhbd8v Posts: 1 Member
    Wishing you all the best! You can do this
  • RemiLee13
    RemiLee13 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi! I am looking to lose around 50 pounds as well. I am currently 191 and ideally I want to be back down to 140!
  • carley_marie83
    carley_marie83 Posts: 59 Member
    If you'd like a friend feel free to add me
  • Mommagoose4
    Mommagoose4 Posts: 132 Member
    Welcome back. I hear ya on the yoyo. I'm also back. You got this!
  • capgordon2302
    capgordon2302 Posts: 75 Member
    Welcome bk u can do this no doubt keep with it as I aim to do the same
  • sksk1026
    sksk1026 Posts: 215 Member
    You know you can do this because you did it once before! I’m back too after a regain.
  • nessaj
    nessaj Posts: 74 Member
    Welcome back, I've got a similar amount to lose so I'll add you and hopefully we can help push each other!

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