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    I only lost 11 pounds in 6 months... (with pics)

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    • Posts: 48
      Good job!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 87 Member
      You look great & thanks for the info ,
    • Posts: 296
      That's why you are one of my friends on this site. You are REALISTIC and look fab!!!!
    • Posts: 304 Member
      Amazing! Truly amazing!
    • Posts: 825 Member
      Again, excellent post. I think about your words of wisdom as I *try* to eat more cals as I work out. I have to remember that I am feeding my body as an athlete would and need to eat accordingly.
    • Posts: 56
      soo jealous of your abs ! I want to be 126, too, very well done on getting there, not that there was anything wrong with you in the first place because you look fab ! :happy:
    • Posts: 696 Member
      Very nice post and you look fabulous
    • Posts: 13,247 Member
      Thanks!

      As a runner, I know that "slow and steady" doesn't REALLY win races :wink: but it still gives you amazing results. And you enjoy yourself along the way.
    • Posts: 34 Member
      Well done! I have lost 4.5 pounds over about 2 weeks, and I am stoked with the differences I am starting to see already. Sometimes it's not about the numbers, but how we look and feel about ourselves!
    • Posts: 13,247 Member
      I realized tonight, that one year ago this weekend, I was at a friend's birthday party, and had a full length picture taken. When I saw it on FB the next day, I was gutted. "That's me?!"

      So tonight, after dinner with the hubs (Smokey Bones... YUM!), we snapped new picture, since I was wearing my new skinny jeans and felt pretty hot. And I had the exact opposite, "That's me?!" reaction.

      11-5-10.jpg

      I'm really in shock. I know logically I've lost. I know I look better. I know I feel better. But somehow, in the mirror, I don't get the full impact of just how much smaller I am.

      This also reinforces my decision to not lose any more weight.
    • Posts: 31,634 Member
      Wow that side by side is awesome!

      I agree you dont' need to lose anymore - you're at the point where the only real difference you'd see would be like, additional muscle definition, and most people don't want to be that ripped.
    • Posts: 254 Member
      You look great. Thanks for the tips.
    • Posts: 1,993 Member
      Really inspiring results :) thanks for sharing. Quick question- when you stuck to 1500 calories / day was that including exercise calories? Or did you ignore the "eat your exercise calories" advice?
    • Posts: 31,634 Member
      Really inspiring results :) thanks for sharing. Quick question- when you stuck to 1500 calories / day was that including exercise calories? Or did you ignore the "eat your exercise calories" advice?

      LorinaLynn? Not eat her exercise calories? Surely you jest!

      (PS - eat them, they are awesome - I just dragged my lazy boyfriend out for a run JUST so I could eat more today.)
    • Posts: 235 Member
      Thanks for sharing. You look great in BOTH photos, but Im glad to hear you have found EVEN better health and feel better overall. Very inspiring!
    • Posts: 13,247 Member
      Really inspiring results :) thanks for sharing. Quick question- when you stuck to 1500 calories / day was that including exercise calories? Or did you ignore the "eat your exercise calories" advice?

      I always ate most of them. Some days, I fell short, some days, I went over. But they were always part of the plan.

      I also never shunned carbs. Most days, I have an Asiago Cheese Bagel for breakfast. I have rice or pasta daily. Love pizza. Love garlic bread. I think I can count the number of times I've had a salad as a meal on one hand.

      I did notice a huge shift when I started eating more protein. I never limited carbs or fat, but I aimed to go over on protein... at least 100g a day, which is close to 1 gram per pound of lean body mass. I had more energy, and felt stronger. I was able to do pushups from the toes instead of knees, run faster and longer, and noticed a bigger change in my body composition.

      Anyone in doubt of whether or not to eat them should really check out this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/381523--3-support-group-for-women-eating-2000-calories-per-day-3 These women work hard, play hard, eat like hungry men... and look incredible.
    • Posts: 496 Member
      You look great! And are yet another reason I care less about the number on tha scale that other indicators!
    • Posts: 1,658 Member
      Thanks for sharing. It does help for those people who are soooo close to their goal weight. You have made excellent points. 11 lb on a 113 lb frame is almost 10% of your body weight. I think no matter what size you are, 10% body weight is a big difference. That is why it is usually peoples first big goal.

      Keep up the good work ,and thanks again for sharing.
    • Posts: 608 Member
      You look great! And I love your somewhat relaxed attitude for losing weight! I maintain that you don't have to give up all the things you love in order to be healthier; you just can't have everything you want all of the time. Great post!
    • Posts: 61
      Thanks for the pep talk. You look great!
    • Posts: 1,993 Member
      Smacks forehead!! If I would've read your signature I'd have known this! Thanks for the link to the thread - it feels psychologically healthier to work from a higher base #.... thanks also for the protein tip. :)
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      I always ate most of them. Some days, I fell short, some days, I went over. But they were always part of the plan.

      I also never shunned carbs. Most days, I have an Asiago Cheese Bagel for breakfast. I have rice or pasta daily. Love pizza. Love garlic bread. I think I can count the number of times I've had a salad as a meal on one hand.

      I did notice a huge shift when I started eating more protein. I never limited carbs or fat, but I aimed to go over on protein... at least 100g a day, which is close to 1 gram per pound of lean body mass. I had more energy, and felt stronger. I was able to do pushups from the toes instead of knees, run faster and longer, and noticed a bigger change in my body composition.

      Anyone in doubt of whether or not to eat them should really check out this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/381523--3-support-group-for-women-eating-2000-calories-per-day-3 These women work hard, play hard, eat like hungry men... and look incredible.
    • Posts: 208 Member
      i love that swimming costume
    • Posts: 342 Member
      there r some ppl on MFP I come across again n again, and u r one of those, i have read ur post many times.

      every time its inspiring!
    • Posts: 207 Member
      You look terrific and I definitely can see a difference!
    • Posts: 67 Member
      You look amazing! Thanks for sharing your success story and what worked for you!
    • Posts: 311 Member
      You always have great points ;) Thanks
    • Posts: 629 Member
      Good God woman look at those abs! Totally jealous.
    • Posts: 407 Member
      Standing ovation! Job well done!
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