Goodbye, obese! 32 pounds lost, almost halfway there
niightwind
Posts: 81
Hello, MFP! Today is a great day for me as I'm finally able to write this - I'm nearly halfway there, and am officially out of the obesity range! I couldn't have done it without the help and support of this site.
I started on MFP last January (2011). I was 205 pounds and felt horrible about myself. I've been "fat" since grade 4, and thought for the longest time I'd never be able to lose it. Well, I was wrong.
Last year I lost a total of 20 pounds on this website. I was happy, but after a depressing event in my life, I quit coming online. I managed to maintain my weight, but stayed stuck at 185 pounds.
I decided to come back now that my life has calmed down a bit in January. I've since then lost another 12 pounds!
DIET:
I've been doing my best to maintain a 1300-1450 calorie diet, which gives me a deficit of around 500 calories on an average day. I've GREATLY reduced my sodium intake and that has helped me a lot.
I notice that even when I stay under my calorie goal, if I take in a lot of sodium, it seems to hinder my weight loss.
I've had some off days, but with some self-discipline it hasn't been difficult.
EXERCISE:
One word: Wii!
I purchased Wii Fit a while back and the daily body test alone helped keep my motivated. The games are fun and it is in all a pretty interesting program. It may not have helped a lot with burning calories, but the Yoga and Strength Training exercises are amazing.
I also own Just Dance 2 & 3. I really work up a sweat doing them! Not to mention its a ton of fun.
Now, this is embaressing for me to post. But I suppose I will anyway. I've cropped them to not include my face, but you can see the progress in my belly.
PICTURES:
Le before [taken at 198 pounds];
Le now [taken at 173 pounds];
Hope this gives someone some motivation. Good luck to you all on your weight loss journey, and feel free to add me for the rest of mine!
I started on MFP last January (2011). I was 205 pounds and felt horrible about myself. I've been "fat" since grade 4, and thought for the longest time I'd never be able to lose it. Well, I was wrong.
Last year I lost a total of 20 pounds on this website. I was happy, but after a depressing event in my life, I quit coming online. I managed to maintain my weight, but stayed stuck at 185 pounds.
I decided to come back now that my life has calmed down a bit in January. I've since then lost another 12 pounds!
DIET:
I've been doing my best to maintain a 1300-1450 calorie diet, which gives me a deficit of around 500 calories on an average day. I've GREATLY reduced my sodium intake and that has helped me a lot.
I notice that even when I stay under my calorie goal, if I take in a lot of sodium, it seems to hinder my weight loss.
I've had some off days, but with some self-discipline it hasn't been difficult.
EXERCISE:
One word: Wii!
I purchased Wii Fit a while back and the daily body test alone helped keep my motivated. The games are fun and it is in all a pretty interesting program. It may not have helped a lot with burning calories, but the Yoga and Strength Training exercises are amazing.
I also own Just Dance 2 & 3. I really work up a sweat doing them! Not to mention its a ton of fun.
Now, this is embaressing for me to post. But I suppose I will anyway. I've cropped them to not include my face, but you can see the progress in my belly.
PICTURES:
Le before [taken at 198 pounds];
Le now [taken at 173 pounds];
Hope this gives someone some motivation. Good luck to you all on your weight loss journey, and feel free to add me for the rest of mine!
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Great job! Your hard work has paid off!
What is your favorite Wii fit game?0 -
Amazing! You have done a great job!0
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That is Amazing!!!!!! I'm so proud and happy for you and it gives me hope. Thanks for your post.0
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Congrats on your hard work.0
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Thanks for posting, I started at 206 almost a month ago and is down 10lbs....my goal is 150. You are doing great!0
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Wow, absolutely amazing. You are my inspiration.....0
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I am so pleased for you. Congratulations on your achievements.0
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Way to go girl and thanks for the Pictures I need the motivation and you gave it to me! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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congratulations! sodium definitely hinders weight loss, but i am glad you were able to fight it off and achieved such tremendous success! keep up the good work!0
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I am so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am just a few pounds away from getting out of the obese range.0 -
Look at that little belly! GREAT job!0
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wow! Thats crazy cool...good for you!!!! Not easy and lots of work I Know. I just started on this journey about 40 days ago and Im learning so much....but I don't know alot if you know what I mean. Nutrition I need to learn more. Anyway Congrats on your hard work. Keep on Keeping active..Jewels0
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Wow, congrats, you're doing a smashing job!!!!! Keep at it!!!0
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Awesome job! I felt wonderful when I was no longer obese. Working towards normal now! Good luck!0
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Congrats to you!!! Can totally tell that you have lost some inches!!
My sodium has been over every day and I figured that would hinder my weight loss. Thanks for bringing it to attention! Is there any special foods you eat to keep your sodium levels down???0 -
Awesome Job!!!!! I love playing the Wii.....I am a tennis master!!!0
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Great job! Your hard work has paid off!
What is your favorite Wii fit game?
Aerobics is Basic Steps & Hula Hooping
Yoga is the warrior pose
&Strength training, the Jack knife.0 -
You look great! Thanks soo much for sharing this and especially the pictures. Its great to hear to stories but even better to see the results; it gives me hope that I'll get there too. Keep up the hard work and you'll reach your goal before you know it!0
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This is motivating!!! Your tummy looks great!0
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Awesome job!0
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that is amazing.. congrats.. maybe i will be there soon too... i just got a wii so will check out the wii fit.0
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Great work!!0
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I cant tell from the picture as it does not go down far enough, (what I see looks really great!) do you expect to have any loose skin when you are done or is the exercise taking care of it?0
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Congrats to you!!! Can totally tell that you have lost some inches!!
My sodium has been over every day and I figured that would hinder my weight loss. Thanks for bringing it to attention! Is there any special foods you eat to keep your sodium levels down???
When I feel like snacking I go for some berries, carrot sticks, or celery - much better than salty junk!
Best of luck!0 -
Awesome! Great job, keep it up.0
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Great job!! I guess I need to be taking some pics! Ive lost almost 16 pounds already with 55 to go at least and havent ever taken a pic!0
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I cant tell from the picture as it does not go down far enough, (what I see looks really great!) do you expect to have any loose skin when you are done or is the exercise taking care of it?0
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Just shows you what you can do when you put your mind to it - well done0
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you're my hero, seriously kicking obesitys *kitten*!0
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Great job.0
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