95pounds lost!
MissGorgeous
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every since i can remember i have been over weight
i recall when i was about 13-14 years old i was 198pounds and my mom told me better watch out your gonna hit the 200s pretty soon! i was wearing a size 14
time passed and i was about 16 weighing 220+ and wearing a size 18
more time passed and 18s were too tight and i was SQUEEZING myself into size 20s
finally i had to do something fo rmyself...not like other times i tried to lose weight
i would lose about 40pounds and get comfy and gain it all back plus 10more!
this time it wasnt for a boy...it wasnt for a vacation...it was because I ...yes ME...i was fed up
i was tired and uncomfortable and self consience and just not a happy person
i dreamed of wearing skinny jeans and swimsuits and shorts and mini skirts
but felt that was not a possibility for myself
i came to the conclusion that i was "fat and happy"
but something changed....i felt the urge to do it!
i couldnt go another day lookiing at my self squeeze into my clothes
wearing spanx and gerdles under EVERYTHING...wearing jackets to hide my stomach when it wasnt even hot outside....
so august 1st 2008 at 259pounds squeezing into a size 20 and xxl shirts and 42DD
i changed my life for the good
im now wearing size 8s 9s 10s medium shirts and a 38B 164pounds
i now eat smaller healther portions
i reach for fruit and yougarts and waters rather than chips and sodas and candy
i dont diet....i eat what i want...i just happen to want healthy foods...i crave these foods now!
taking the stairs is an instint rather than taking the elevator is one
the gym is my first thought in the morning
i can now wear short skirts and tank tops and swimsuits
i can walk into a store and know they carry my size there
i burned all my spanx and gerdles
i dont hide behind jackets
i am actually living a normal life!
i still have about 30ish pounds to go
but already ive made so many changes for the good
life long habits and im excited to start living my life!
im going to be ready for summer!
today is the first time EVER
that i laid out at the beach with a swimsuit on....a two piece!!!!
bikni top and board shorts!
ahhh!
:bigsmile:
i recall when i was about 13-14 years old i was 198pounds and my mom told me better watch out your gonna hit the 200s pretty soon! i was wearing a size 14
time passed and i was about 16 weighing 220+ and wearing a size 18
more time passed and 18s were too tight and i was SQUEEZING myself into size 20s
finally i had to do something fo rmyself...not like other times i tried to lose weight
i would lose about 40pounds and get comfy and gain it all back plus 10more!
this time it wasnt for a boy...it wasnt for a vacation...it was because I ...yes ME...i was fed up
i was tired and uncomfortable and self consience and just not a happy person
i dreamed of wearing skinny jeans and swimsuits and shorts and mini skirts
but felt that was not a possibility for myself
i came to the conclusion that i was "fat and happy"
but something changed....i felt the urge to do it!
i couldnt go another day lookiing at my self squeeze into my clothes
wearing spanx and gerdles under EVERYTHING...wearing jackets to hide my stomach when it wasnt even hot outside....
so august 1st 2008 at 259pounds squeezing into a size 20 and xxl shirts and 42DD
i changed my life for the good
im now wearing size 8s 9s 10s medium shirts and a 38B 164pounds
i now eat smaller healther portions
i reach for fruit and yougarts and waters rather than chips and sodas and candy
i dont diet....i eat what i want...i just happen to want healthy foods...i crave these foods now!
taking the stairs is an instint rather than taking the elevator is one
the gym is my first thought in the morning
i can now wear short skirts and tank tops and swimsuits
i can walk into a store and know they carry my size there
i burned all my spanx and gerdles
i dont hide behind jackets
i am actually living a normal life!
i still have about 30ish pounds to go
but already ive made so many changes for the good
life long habits and im excited to start living my life!
im going to be ready for summer!
today is the first time EVER
that i laid out at the beach with a swimsuit on....a two piece!!!!
bikni top and board shorts!
ahhh!
:bigsmile:
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every since i can remember i have been over weight
i recall when i was about 13-14 years old i was 198pounds and my mom told me better watch out your gonna hit the 200s pretty soon! i was wearing a size 14
time passed and i was about 16 weighing 220+ and wearing a size 18
more time passed and 18s were too tight and i was SQUEEZING myself into size 20s
finally i had to do something fo rmyself...not like other times i tried to lose weight
i would lose about 40pounds and get comfy and gain it all back plus 10more!
this time it wasnt for a boy...it wasnt for a vacation...it was because I ...yes ME...i was fed up
i was tired and uncomfortable and self consience and just not a happy person
i dreamed of wearing skinny jeans and swimsuits and shorts and mini skirts
but felt that was not a possibility for myself
i came to the conclusion that i was "fat and happy"
but something changed....i felt the urge to do it!
i couldnt go another day lookiing at my self squeeze into my clothes
wearing spanx and gerdles under EVERYTHING...wearing jackets to hide my stomach when it wasnt even hot outside....
so august 1st 2008 at 259pounds squeezing into a size 20 and xxl shirts and 42DD
i changed my life for the good
im now wearing size 8s 9s 10s medium shirts and a 38B 164pounds
i now eat smaller healther portions
i reach for fruit and yougarts and waters rather than chips and sodas and candy
i dont diet....i eat what i want...i just happen to want healthy foods...i crave these foods now!
taking the stairs is an instint rather than taking the elevator is one
the gym is my first thought in the morning
i can now wear short skirts and tank tops and swimsuits
i can walk into a store and know they carry my size there
i burned all my spanx and gerdles
i dont hide behind jackets
i am actually living a normal life!
i still have about 30ish pounds to go
but already ive made so many changes for the good
life long habits and im excited to start living my life!
im going to be ready for summer!
today is the first time EVER
that i laid out at the beach with a swimsuit on....a two piece!!!!
bikni top and board shorts!
ahhh!
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wtg, you sexy little thing! :bigsmile: lovely pictures and gee just in time for the summer! :drinker: so absolutely inspiring, thank you for being here! :flowerforyou:0
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wtg, you sexy little thing! :bigsmile: lovely pictures and gee just in time for the summer! :drinker: so absolutely inspiring, thank you for being here! :flowerforyou:
heheh thank you!
i bought a 80$ swimsuit today!
well my husband bought it for me
its the loudest bikini ive ever seen
white and black and hot pink and lime green and hot crazy yellow and teal
he got me the bikini top and the bottoms and the little itty bitty board shorts and matching trucker hat along with the beach bag!
that was my summer body present haha0 -
i bought a 80$ swimsuit today!
well my husband bought it for me
it better be the adjustable kind or it might be too loose when you make it to your goal weight this summer :noway: btw, i know curiosity killed the cat but why did you change your profile name to "Miss" exactly when your husband bought you such a nice present :huh: i think i liked BeGorgeous more, although both suit you so fine :bigsmile:0 -
i bought a 80$ swimsuit today!
well my husband bought it for me
it better be the adjustable kind or it might be too loose when you make it to your goal weight this summer :noway: btw, i know curiosity killed the cat but why did you change your profile name to "Miss" exactly when your husband bought you such a nice present :huh: i think i liked BeGorgeous more, although both suit you so fine :bigsmile:
cuuuuz
MrsGorgeous....didnt look so cool
heheh thank you!0 -
i bought a 80$ swimsuit today!
well my husband bought it for me
it better be the adjustable kind or it might be too loose when you make it to your goal weight this summer :noway: btw, i know curiosity killed the cat but why did you change your profile name to "Miss" exactly when your husband bought you such a nice present :huh: i think i liked BeGorgeous more, although both suit you so fine :bigsmile:
cuuuuz
MrsGorgeous....didnt look so cool
heheh thank you!
the top i can always fit...its like a bikini with itty bitty strings you tie ahah
and the bottoms...well they tie too....the boardshorts ill have to replace haha0 -
good for you!0
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You rock! What an inspiration to me. I have just begun and pray I can keep the motovation going. Thank you for sharing and enjoy that bikini.0
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WHAT AN INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG0
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good for you don't give up it is all about you now so go for it god bless you...
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CONGRATS...Feels sooooooooo good doesn't it! Better than anything ever tasted eh!!!! You enjoy that bikini...and I will be looking forward to mine for next summer...(43 down, 94 to go)...see you on the beach!!!
Be proud...you've earned the right to it!!!!0 -
wtg:flowerforyou:0
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THAT IS AWESOME.....0
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way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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I smiled the whole time I read your post and all of the replies
Thats the reason why I joined this site!!
I know that I don't have a lot to lose, but when I hear from people who've overcome a lot more to get to their goals,like you and so many others...I just shut my mouth stop complaining :sad: and think about my next work out!
You are inspiring:drinker: :flowerforyou:0 -
GREAT job!!! Keep it up!0
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What a story!!! Your success is totally awesome!
Thanks for posting!
Congratulations!0 -
Absolutely inspiring! Congrats to you!0
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Congrats and work that bikini.....
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i dont look half as good as you! haha0
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Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story. I am especially discouraged since I started at 190 and work my buns off at the gym, not even able to eat back all the cals I burned and sometimes barely eating the 1500 I'm supposed to, yet I gained .5lbs. This is not much, but to somone who wants to see the scale tipped a different direction, it is frustrating. So thanks again for encouragement and get every cent worn out of that bikini. You've earned it:drinker:
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YOU GO GIRL!!! CONGRATULATIONS....0
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Good for you Missy!
You've done sooo well! We're all inspired by you.
Thank you for sharing your story.
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CONGRATS!!!!0
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Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story. I am especially discouraged since I started at 190 and work my buns off at the gym, not even able to eat back all the cals I burned and sometimes barely eating the 1500 I'm supposed to, yet I gained .5lbs. This is not much, but to somone who wants to see the scale tipped a different direction, it is frustrating. So thanks again for encouragement and get every cent worn out of that bikini. You've earned it:drinker: :flowerforyou:
Hang in there Ladahawk! It will happen. Keep doing the right things and ask some of these experts all of your questions and let them guide you. Read some of the articles about starvation mode. I didn't believe it...until it happened for me. I wasn't losing although I was going to the YMCA 4-5 times per week and my net calories were more like 800-1000! I just thought, "What's the deal?!?":mad: Then I started eating more and bettter foods brining my net calories closer to 1200 and viola!
I started losing a pound per week. I also purchased a heart rate monitor and stay within my heart rate range which is actually a lighter intensity than I was doing.
don't be discouraged. Use this site!!!0
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