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55 Years Old, 1 Year, 126 Pounds Lost
I’ve really been motivated by some of the stories here, and felt like it’s time for me to share mine on my 1 year anniversary on MFP. Over the course of my first year, my BMI has gone from 55.4 to 31.5. --Background-- I am an empty nester and spend most of my time at home alone with my dog, 2 cats and a flock of chickens.…
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Half the Woman I Used to Be: 300 to 140's with Pics
Today was another milestone on my journey. I made it down into the 140’s. I actually weigh less than what it says on my driver’s license. The last time I was in the 140’s was 35 years ago, and today, I made it back there. I feel empowered, unstoppable and amazed. I’ve shed over half of my body from my highest weight. Aside…
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Bye Bye Obesity: 400 days, 135 pounds lost with pics
Today was a remarkable milestone day for me. For the first time in decades I am not classified as “Obese”. At 158 pounds with a BMI of 29.9 I am proud to say I am now “Overweight”. I started this most recent journey in August of 2012. I was not just obese, but morbidly obese. My highest weight was 306, a BMI of 57.8. I was…
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Too Ashamed of Being Fat to go to the Doctor
I want to share my story in hopes that it will help and motivate others. My highest weight was 306, and I’m only 5’1” tall, that is a BMI of 57.8. I carried all that weight pretty well, I don’t think most people ever suspected that I was in the high 200’s. I tried to avoid mirrors and social situations, because I felt so…
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Side benefits to eating in a more healthy way
It was such beautiful weather where I live today, a bonus warm day so nice to experience after Sandy. So, I spent some time outside cleaning my car. As I cleaned the interior, I realized a great benefit of my changed eating habits... no more petrified food garbage! No more crumbs, random fries or wilted lettuce bits. No…
