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100 Pounds! (with pic)

faithstephenson
Posts: 280 Member
I've been on this journey to get healthier over the past few years. I started after my daughter was born, but got derailed when she was not gaining weight as an infant. Unfortunately, I took that as an excuse to go completely back to my old lifestyle of overeating and no exercise. Then in November of 2009, I stepped on a scale and freaked out. I was 301 pounds. That kicked me in gear, though, so I'm not gonna live in regret. I got back to the gym and back on the calorie counting wagon. I've been using a calorie counting website to track my food and exercise. Sometimes I do well, and other times I struggle, but I've not gone back to my old ways completely since November 2009. When my father-in-law passed away in 2010, I took a break, and only gained about 15 pounds in the 5 months that I wasn't tracking, which for me was a huge success. Then this past November, I decided to try not tracking for the holidays. I tried to make good decisions most of the time, but to also enjoy the holiday meals without stressing them. I only gained about 9 pounds during that break. Then January 1, 2012 I got right back to it. My progress has been fairly slow, but I know that that is the way I will be able to be successful in the long term. As of this morning I have lost 100 pounds! But what I have found is that as I've lost this weight, I have gotten in substantially better shape than I ever was on the way up (which isn't that surprising, really). At 200 pounds, I am wearing sizes I haven't worn since Junior year of HIGHSCHOOL! That's 18 years ago! I was at least 30 pounds lighter then. I've come to realize that I really have no idea where I am going, as a goal. I just know I will have to keep reevaluating. I don't know what weight will look best on me. I don't know what size I'll be when I get there. I just know that I will be the healthiest I have ever been, and that is enough! Below I am going to include some of my starting and current stats. If anyone wants to know more about my weightloss journey, feel free to ask.
..................11/09.........4/12
weight........301.............200
waist-in.......50.25..........36
hips.............60..............45
bust.............55............40.25
thigh...........32.5............28
bicep..........17.25...........15
bmi..............53.3..........35.5
body fat % ..49.3...........45.7
pant size...28 (prob 30)....14
I also want to just say a big thank you to everyone who has commented about my progress. You all are a huge encouragement as I make these changes!
I've posted this before/after before, but it's the most current "after" pic I have. I'm pretty happy with it as a representation of where I am now. It is only a couple weeks old.
..................11/09.........4/12
weight........301.............200
waist-in.......50.25..........36
hips.............60..............45
bust.............55............40.25
thigh...........32.5............28
bicep..........17.25...........15
bmi..............53.3..........35.5
body fat % ..49.3...........45.7
pant size...28 (prob 30)....14
I also want to just say a big thank you to everyone who has commented about my progress. You all are a huge encouragement as I make these changes!
I've posted this before/after before, but it's the most current "after" pic I have. I'm pretty happy with it as a representation of where I am now. It is only a couple weeks old.

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GREAT WORK!! You look so awesome!! I love all the inches and pounds lost! So motivating!!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey!!!:happy: :happy: :happy:0
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Wow! You look great! Those are excellent numbers! Keep persevering0
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WOW!!!0
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Fantastic job!0
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omg that is s oawesome. I love to see this. Keep up the good wrok. AMAZING JOB0
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Amazing! Great work0
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Love it, how awesome for you!!!0
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OMG... Amazing!!!!0
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amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
bless you , keep it up :> .0 -
Good for you and you have a great attitude.0
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WOW!!!0
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Thanks for sharing!!! You've done an awesome job! Keep up the great work.0
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Congrats. Keep up the good work. One day at a time is all it takes.0
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What an inspiration!!! You go sista!0
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you are an inspiration!! keep up the GREAT work-I am cheering you on!!0
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WOW! I am losing 140lbs! Thanks for sharing your success. YOU are an AMAZING inspiration!0
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That's amazing! You're doing exceptionally great! Keep it up!0
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awesome job keep up the good work0
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Amazing! You look wonderful and your story is inspirational! (And your daughter is gorgeous
Way to go!!
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Way to go that is wonderful. Keep up the good work!!!0
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Amazing!!! Wonderful job!!!0
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WOW! Congratulations!0
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that is fantastic!!!0
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That is amazing! Great job! Thanks for the inspiration!0
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awesome... i'm right behind you!!0
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You are my hero! I know I"m going to be a slow loser and you totally give me inspiration.
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Doesn't it feel amazing?! I've lost 110lbs too but now I've been stuck for last 6 month on losing the last 50, any suggestions on how to jump start the weight loss again!!!0
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WOW this is awesome good job!0
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Congrats!!0
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Thank you for the inspiration .You look Amazing0
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