102 Pounds, 1 year.

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annacataldo
annacataldo Posts: 872 Member
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I didnt have a computer when I hit my 1 year mark earlier this month, but I do now, so here it goes...

I didnt even mean to begin a diet the day I did, but I was browsing phone ap's and happened to come across one that I downloaded out of boredom, and have never looked back. Ive logged in every day, 390 days.

I havent watched carbs, sugar, protein..I just eat what I want but follow the calories. Ive only went over maintenance calories two times in the last 390 days; one being while on vacation. I try to eat as healthy as I can, but still enjoy living life.

As far as exercise, I didnt begin regularly until 7 months in, and even at that point it wasnt real agressive, just mild to moderate, couple/few days a week. I was in a car wreck 4 years ago, and i was in alot of pain due to my hip.. It is much better now, I am able to go jogging now! (2009 walking a block was murder).

313.5 Pounds to 212 Pounds (Highest Weight was 325; total lost: 113). And for those wondering, Im 5'10" with a larger frame.


This is my first success picture: 5months, 50 pounds
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This was at Halloween, 74 pounds down (my high school weight):
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This is my 26th Birthday (just before I began MFP), to my 27th Birthday.
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This was on my MFP 1-year anniversary Date, March 7th, 97lbs down:
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This was today, 102lbs down:
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Measurement Comparison:
Bra Band/Rib Cage: Start: 52". Current: 36" (and cup size J to DDD)
Hips: Start: 65". Current: 48"
Neck: Start: 16". Current: 14"
Waist: Start: 49". Current: 40"

I have another 42Pounds to go to get to my final 170 Goal Weight :-)
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  • jcriscuolo
    jcriscuolo Posts: 319 Member
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    Awesome. Keep up the great work!!!
  • TrishJago
    TrishJago Posts: 5 Member
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    Awesome, great to see someone who stuck with it, gives me the courage to keep trying and maybe someday I can post before and after pics too !
  • annacataldo
    annacataldo Posts: 872 Member
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    Awesome, great to see someone who stuck with it, gives me the courage to keep trying and maybe someday I can post before and after pics too !

    My advise is just keep at it, especially through plateaus, never get discouraged.
  • BuckeyeBoi
    BuckeyeBoi Posts: 233 Member
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    so impressive!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • raisingbabyk
    raisingbabyk Posts: 442 Member
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    amazing!
  • MommyRobin
    MommyRobin Posts: 584 Member
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    Absolutely amazing! You are an inspiration!
  • mandaface415
    mandaface415 Posts: 17 Member
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    Happy one year :drinker: you look phenomenal!!! Keep up thr great work, its surely paying off
  • Barbie1125
    Barbie1125 Posts: 115
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    Good for you! Congrats1
  • jennimben
    jennimben Posts: 66 Member
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    Great job- you look terrific!
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
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    That's awesome....congrats!!
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,010 Member
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    So great! Thanks for sharing your inspiring story!
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
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    what an inspiration! you look great!!
  • underarmourgurl
    underarmourgurl Posts: 15
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    wow.. You are a big inspiration.. You give me hope that one day I can reach my goals... It's just so dammm hard... Life seems to always get in the way... I had a really crazy few years and its been hard just getting back to commit.. I guess I , well, i know I've haven't been as bad as I usually am but I just let myself slip too many times... I've been getting better since joining MFP....You really give me inspiration... Thank you...
  • JessLLoser
    JessLLoser Posts: 235 Member
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    Awesome to hear this! I am getting bogged down in the minutae of dieting. Out of curiosity where are your calories at? I'm a tall girl too and am just getting started at about 1900 cal. per day. Great job! Way to stick to the plan!
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
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    WOW! You look fantastic!
  • Nic620
    Nic620 Posts: 553 Member
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    Beautiful transformation! Be proud!
  • CampKelly
    CampKelly Posts: 172 Member
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    So great! Just what I needed today! Good for you and enjoy!
  • docjoe
    docjoe Posts: 65 Member
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    Wow Anna, that's freakin' amazing! You look great!
  • Jules_1111
    Jules_1111 Posts: 79
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    Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story- its very motivating! :)
  • annacataldo
    annacataldo Posts: 872 Member
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    Awesome to hear this! I am getting bogged down in the minutae of dieting. Out of curiosity where are your calories at? I'm a tall girl too and am just getting started at about 1900 cal. per day. Great job! Way to stick to the plan!

    My settings are (and always have been) sedentary. My calories started at 1800 when I was 313. They are now 1220. I have no problem only eating 1200 like I thought I would because I had a year to slowly adjust down.

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