100 lbs in 1 year w/Pics!

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craft338
craft338 Posts: 870 Member
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ok, so it was 2 weeks over a year...but i came pretty close lol :wink:

I started MFP on January 24th, 2011 at 5'6" and 282 lbs. 1 year (and 2 weeks) later, I'm weighing in at 182 lbs :drinker:

oh, AND i quit smoking on May 3rd, on my 100th day of MFP! :glasses:

I started off by totally changing my diet and just eating really healthy. I tried to stay away from processed foods and found healthy alternatives for my favorites like bread and pasta...i even found a non dairy ice cream that was 150 calories for an entire PINT! (arctic zero :happy: ) I ate every few hours and averaged around 1650 calories a day. of course, it took me a while to get used to all of this...I'm not gonna lie and tell you it was easy, I would have to say it took me a good 3 months to get into a solid routine where it became "easiER". then, after I lost around 40lbs, I started exercising. Not much, just walking 2 miles a few days a week. Now I walk almost every day. If I don't walk, it's not the end of the world, I just try to stay active, in general.

whenever I started to fall off the wagon, I would watch documentaries about food, like food inc and food matters, ect. They taught me a lot, plus they motivated me to get back to eating healthy and exercising. If I got too stressed out with counting calories and the whole "dieting thing", I would take a day off and eat whatever I wanted, in moderation, of course, and get right back to it the next day. I logged my food almost every day until I lost about 80lbs, and I've gone without logging since then. of course the weight is coming off slowly now, but I'm in no rush. according to all of the "charts", I have another 30lbs to lose before I'm a "normal" weight, but I'm not sure if I want to go that low yet...I'll see once I get closer :smile:

I wish everyone lots of luck on their journey to a healthier lifestyle. stay strong, and "just do it" :happy:
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  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
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    Just amazing. You are a beautiful lady. A major inspiration.
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
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    wow that's awesome you look great, what an accomplishment be proud of yourself especially with quitting the smoking, that's very impressive. Many people would use quitting smoking as a crutch to gain weight and make excuses as to gain weight. I'm very impressed with your results.
  • minime2b
    minime2b Posts: 168
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    Congratulations!!! You look fantastic. :smile:
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,021 Member
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    Way to go, you look awesome. You should be proud of yourself. YOU DID IT
  • myltlisa24
    myltlisa24 Posts: 242 Member
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    wow you look fantastic!
  • Sh3iz
    Sh3iz Posts: 12
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    CONGRATS!!!! you loook great. you are an inspiration for sure!!!
  • LelliAmi
    LelliAmi Posts: 327 Member
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    That's really impressive! PS i love your hair! You're so gorgeous!!!
  • charitylyons
    charitylyons Posts: 3
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    Great job! You are such an inspiration!
  • Lorie66
    Lorie66 Posts: 66
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    Omg! You are simply beautiful! You are doing a excellent job! Keep up the effort! :bigsmile:
  • Bysshe
    Bysshe Posts: 428 Member
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    AMAZING!!!! So proud. :D
  • rebelo3
    rebelo3 Posts: 51 Member
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    You look fantastic! Congrats!
  • chelseafxx
    chelseafxx Posts: 251 Member
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    You look like a whole new person!!! Congratulations!
  • AmerTunsi
    AmerTunsi Posts: 655 Member
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    Simply AMAZING! It's really incredible to see what a difference one year of dedication can do. Thanks for sharing your story and congrats!
  • sun33082
    sun33082 Posts: 416 Member
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    Awesome! You look great!
  • kiminita
    kiminita Posts: 150 Member
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    You rock.
  • michellebd1980
    michellebd1980 Posts: 169
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    Wow, you look fantastic!! Congratulations on your weight loss!
  • Lydiabee_4
    Lydiabee_4 Posts: 13 Member
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    HOLY COW!
    You look amazing! Keep up the good work! =)

    p.s. I Love the Doctor Who in your Ticker.
  • hooligansmom
    hooligansmom Posts: 122 Member
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    You look amazing! It is hard to believe that you are supposed to lose more! You must feel awesonme
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,323 Member
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    Welcome to the 101 club! :smile: You look great!!!
  • futbolkt21
    futbolkt21 Posts: 57
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    You are amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!

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