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IM BACK-MONTH 11 PROGRESS!!!
Tried to make it short..but…sorry ahead of time Started at 272-now 226-230. Tomorrow 11th Month. Started sick and immobile. Now alive and mobile! You may have seen me post before as I have been posting every month. It keeps me accountable. • What I learned..Scale sucks! Ive lost over 26 inches from my body yet in last 5…
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Tips for a ROOKIE REGISTERED for a FULL MARATHON
So yeah. I did it. lol..Im running a FULL marathon MAY 2015. I cant run. Well maybe for 30 seconds. I did it because in 6 days I will have had 1 yr on this fitness journey. Ive come leaps and bounds. Long story short..I was immobile at 272 lbs a year ago to now being active, almost 50 lbs lighter, and ALIVE! Sorry Im also…
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Back, back again! 17 month Update!
So.....I'm back. I was posting every month in my first year of this journey. I opted to hold off for a bit because my body no longer physically showed improvement, so it was a little pointless. I have been at a few days shy of 17 months. Physically from day 1 , I am ALOT smaller. All of my weight lost (about 50 lbs) was in…
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Im Back! 14 Months In...
I decided to take a picture today because the shirt Im wearing is looser then normal...comparing my pics from 14 months ago to today...I see the hard work Ive put into this. Some of you may have seen my monthly posts ... I started at 272 and just sick. I had everything bad healthwise you could think of: sleep apnea, high…
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1 YEAR RESULTS-I SURVIVED!!:) -PART 2
oK SO , I previously had posted this post and since I have been posting monthly and only being able to take "selfie" progress shots. I decided to hire a photographer for my 1 year pics. Ive included the original post (feel free to fast forward to pics if already read ). Please dont hate me, I promise i will not post…
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1 YEAR RESULTS-I SURVIVED!!:)
So here it is…Its my 1 Year Anniversary TODAY! Im so proud of my body for sticking through all the challenges I pushed it through. I started a year ago broken and duct taped (literally). My body was falling apart . Every health issue you could think a 50 yr old 900 lb man has, I had..at 29. My limbs hated me. I had…
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Sleep Deprived
I am not sure if this is the right section to post..but Im finding it hard to control my eating ..and just dragging all the time. I know that its probably due to my lack of sleep. I average about 4-6 hours a night..and sometimes interupted sleep. My question is.. what are your tips to fall asleep? I wont/havent tried…
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On weight loss journey , best thing learned-1 sentence!
I didnt know where to post this, but here it is! For all of the rookies out there (myself included) what is the one thing you've learned on this journey that trumps all others. In one sentence. It can be funny, serious..etc..but not negative! :) I learned: Do not compare my progress to others.
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Month2Month Update-10 Months In!!!
WHOOT! 10 months in to this journey..who me? OMG, yes , I guess me!! Yeah buddddy! Excuse my happiness as I post this today. I was never that girl that did anything for 10 months. I started at 272 -at the lowest point in my life-healthwise and emotionally. Life was but a dream... Now Im 40-46 lbs down. I say that because…
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30 Day Shred & Walking Results-PLS!
Im doing 30 day shred and want to incorporate walking, however I need a little motivation since my diet has been off the chain and going to restart the program(only was a week and a half in). Can I see people who have had results by walking and 30 day shred (PICS PLEASE). Also can you mention the following: Diet :…
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Disagree with MFP cals set for me....
Soooo MFP says 1200 cals for me to lose 2 lbs a week... and I found an accurate calorie counter (so 1000's of people say so) online and it states that my BMR(no exercise only eating to lose) is 1786, my TDEE (cals to maintain) is 2768 and (to lose weight working out 3-5 hrs a week while having a sedentary desk job) is…
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9 Months Yall!!
Im back-its been a month..lol. You may know of my story...you can go to my page if you want. Long story short. ... Start: Heavy , SICK, Depressed and miserable. Now: ALIVE 9 months later,I am here. I cannot believe it. This month im incorporating weights and less cardio. I want to see a change in composition this month.…
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It took me alot of time to learn this...
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Picture for Self-Motivation-8 months In
So I post a picture every month...but this past month hasnt been a normal month. I somehow fell off the bandwagon and one day at a time ate a little of everything...along the way got sick, had my TOM (time of the month), had fun eating, and not exercising basically. lol. I didnt overdo it, but my logging wasnt…
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8 Month Progress, did I really make it this far?
I post every month to keep accountability for myself. MFP forums and the calorie counting has helped me 100%. I couldnt have done it without every kind word, every picture ive seen, every thing ive read. Thank you!!! I am down 46 lbs in 8 months, slowly but surely. Due to the immense list of health issues I had when…
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8 Months-Face Changes
So I posted a progress pic, and looking through my phone saw this slide i created with my face pics. OMG-I look like 3 diff people. My face is getting thinner and looking longer..ahhh. hopefully I dont end up looking like Jay Leno..haha. Jokes aside...its surprising how fat makes you look different. Crazy! P.S. Only I can…
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NSV's and face comparisons-7 months in!
1. I walked up 15 flights of stairs and did not die. Before I could barely walk up 1 set without feeling my knees crushing themselves under my weight. 2. I ran 2 min straight at 5.0 speed 2.0 incline in gym. Before I could "jog" only at 2.0 speed for about 10 seconds. 3. I can knock out 100 jumping jacks. Before I could do…
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Ok FOLKS-7 Month Progress Pic
For those of you who have seen my other posts-here is my 7 month post-4 days shy. For those of you who havent...Here is my 7 month progress. I do these monthly for accountability-also the kind words do not hurt one bit!!! They keep me motivated..THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. Lets see...I lost most of my weight in month 1-4 (40…
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NET CALORIES???HELP ME!!!!!!!
OK, SO a friendly on here was explaining to me about Net Calories. I honestly have never looked at them before today. I havent lost weight for the last 2 months, yet have been working out and eating 1500 cals. I have lost inches, but again, NO WEIGHT. She asked me what my net calories were at the end of the day. As I am…
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NSV-AGE
SO I realized that at my highest weight of 272 I looked older........now that I lost the 40, I get carded, asked how old i am, etc. lol . I notice my skin is glowing and I def look younger then my age (29). I got asked by a 23 yr old how old I was, when I said GUESS..hes like um 23! another one said 21..lol haha. I dont…
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BEST QUOTE FOR YOUR SUCCESS?
What is that one quote or picture that gets your through those rough times? The one I repeat to myself is "One day at a time".
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6 MONTH PROGRESS-SCALE LIES!!!!
I am 5 days from my 6 month mark. Im sure most of you have seen my pics as I have been updating my progress pic monthly to keep accountability. I started being unhappy sick and “nearly dead” at 272 lbs. I know reside at 237 and the last 2.5 months have not lost 1 lb..however I seem to be getting smaller and losing “flab”.…
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Kettlebell-Women Results B4 & After???
In my 5 month journey I havent done weights, only cardio. I had hand surgery and was told NO to lifting, pulling, pushing etc. Ive managed to lose 40 lbs, however I feel at a stand still. The cardio is not doing it anymore for me. I know If I incorporate weights, the sky is the limit. I get bored with dumbells and weights,…
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Its that time-5 Month Update!!!!!!
Im around these posts somewhere, and my face prob looks familiar..lol. I told myself Id post every month a side by side. Im 3 days shy of my 5th Month. 29/female - Start 272 lbs, now (since its NO-SCALE November..) I would guess 233? A few weeks ago it was 237. Guesstimating 40 lb loss. Before: Health: Practically should…
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4 Month Progress!!
( A little long, but had to get my message out there! ) I know you have prob seen my face on here before..lol But im posting monthly updates..it helps with my accountability as well as the motivation that you all provide. It definitely helps get through the hard days!! Thank you in advance for all your kind words, I love…
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Face Change-32 lbs
I know there is a post on this somewhere but I couldnt find it! I was looking at how my face has changed last night-holy crap. I look like 3 diff people! This is in a 4 month time period-32 lb loss. Crazy man!
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QUINOA SALAD-MMMMMM
I will only eat something that tastes good..lol I have turned many people over to this salad-people that even wouldn't eat healthy a day in their lives. The recipe is hard to "mess up" and super easy and healthy! Feel free to adjust to your liking-this is just what I do! Serves about 3-4 people Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa…
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NSV-Many of Them
Before 270 lbs, now 242 (I think im gaining due to kettlebells :) ) Ive posted pics before and am on month 5 (as of 2 days ago) on this journey. In the last 2 months I have done amazing things such as : * Ziplined (beat max weight by 7 lbs! ) 2500 ft in air @ 55 mph!! * Paraglided (Beat max weight by 10 lbs! ) 3800 ft in…
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MY Success Moment-30 Lbs
So I am in process and my before and during pics are on here somewhere but I wanted to share. 3.5 months ago I was 270 and today at 240. I literally was at the point of my body being sick (alot of health issues arose) and not being able to even walk up steps because my knees wanted to explode. I almost died walking my dog…
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Any people 200+ lbs do INSANITY ?
Im going start Insanity and Im weighing in at 243 lbs. Ive done it before at a much lighter weight and had results so I know it does work. This time I will have to do substitute moves because the obvious my knees and bones cant handle all that jumping at first. For some extra motivation (Insanity is so hard and im debating…
