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today i hit 160lbs down!
as the title states this morning I hit a total loss of 160lbs little bit about me, I tipped the scales at 428lbs, the biggest I have ever been, I was unhealthy and unhappy, my partner and I had lost our 5th child and I fell into a very dark place and didn't know how to get out, I decided to look into weighloss surgery and…
111lbs down, wls march 28th 2014
As the title says I had weight loss surgery almost 5 months ago, I'll be excactly 5 months out on Tuesday. I'm currently down 111lbs (7 stone 13lbs). My stats were- Highest weight 428, surgery weight 408, current weight 317, still have aing way to go but Deffo getting there! Xx
today marks 150lbs down :D *progress pics heavy*
As the title states im at 150lbs down today, at my heaviest i was 424lbs, weight this morning is 274lbs, ive went from a UK size 30/32 to UK size 18/20/22, i have gained sooo much more confidence, when u think you've too much to loose and decide that you "CANT" do it, im here to tell u that u "CAN" do it, yes its hard and…
Huge achievement for me, very proud of myself
I stood on the scales this morning and could have cried with happiness, they read back at me 19st 13lbs, now i no some of you may be starting out at this weight but i started out at 30st 4lbs!! To see my weight FINALLY in the teens makes me very proud of myself, i honestly cant remember the last time i seen this kinda…
How much has your face changed?
i keep getting the "omg you dont half see it in your face now" so lets get some face pics up ! xx
Help, im sticking!!
Ok so just having a bit of a nightmare at the moment, im not loosing!! Not gaining either and am deff getting smaller, basically i started curves kadts gym about 6 weeks ago, i tend to go 3-4 times a week, it cardio and strenght training, its all machines that work your muscles and im panicing this is whats making me…
Before and Present - 118lbs lost in just over a year
started at 424lbs, picture didn't half kick start me, didn't realise i was quite so big! denial big time huh! started taking front on and side on piccys at roughly 400lbs and today i currently weigh 306lbs, still looking to loose another 100lbs or so but im glad to say that im over half way there!
Work in progress
im 92lbs down this morning, more than likely about 80lbs down in the first picture, the minging big on is 424lbs. finally seeing a bit of difference in my figure, a waist is starting to form! yay! haha
90lbs in a year
As the title says ive now lost 90lbs since joining MFP almost a year ago. still have alot to go but im just so chuffed with my progress!! ive went from 424lbs to 334lbs this morning. will add some piccys later on :D xx
Gallbladder problems?
Hey all, wondering f i can ave a little advice, for the past 6months ive been suffering from bad pain which radiates from the left side of my chest through to my shoulder blade, back and middle of chest, i also get a dull/heavy feeling in my left arm, the first time i had it i thought i was having a heart attack....the…
Best time to weigh yourself?
I find im always lighter in morning, usually am up anything from 2-5lbs at night Is the best time to weigh yourself, morning when u first wake up, after a wee and naked??
New Challenge?
I was part of a challenge which i loved and felt it kept me really motivated. I fancy doing something like it again! Anyway, we can run it for the next 7 weeks which takes us up to October. There will be no prizes as such but every week someone will win the title of slimmer of the week! The challenge needs a name and…
54lbs gone forever!
Still got LOADS to loose, but was looking at holiday snaps and im chuffed to see im finally shrinking! The piccy in the long dress is @ 376lbs and the shorter dress is @ 424lbs Ive lost another 6lbs since the recent picture
So im concerned i may be hitting a wall :S
As the post says i think i maybe hitting a plateau. Could it be the fact i had a night out last friday 27th and had ALOT of alcohol, plus a bad day on the saturday after my night out?? i weighed myself on 28th and i was up 0.4lbs from the week before, weighed myself today and i only have lost 0.2lbs since then.... I never…
40lbs down - can u see it yet?
I am starting to feel it, my biggest was 424lbs when this first piccy was taken. Tonight i tried on the same dress and my fiance sadi he can see a big difference already, im currently 384lbs unfortunatly im not seeing it, but i no that ourselves are our biggest critiques!. Its made me feel quite deflated actually :( Anyway…
7lbs till my first goal!
As the title states i have 7lbs to get off till i reach my first goal, i wanted to loose 47lbs before my holiday on the 6th July but i think since thats still 6 weeks away i'll prolly manage to loose a bit more than that! My heaviest weight was 424lbs at the end of Feb 11 I started MFP on the 29th March weighing in at a…
Anyone had to have Nip/Tucks after extreem weightloss?
As the above says, i need to loose ALOT of weightbefore im considered "normal" and i no that my body will be in a total mess after i have lost the weight..... I think more than likely i will need a thigh lift, arm lift and tummy tuck, possibly my boobs either lifted or an implant to fill the loose skin...the joys! Has…
Morrisons Chicken Breast Bites
I treated myself today and now wish i never cause i cannot find the nutrition value for these! Anyone any idea how bad these are? U get them from the hot deli bit, there bout a inch in size and covered in a light batter (oh dear!)
Anyone any idea how many cals are in morrisons chicken bites
I treated myself today and now wish i never cause i cannot find the nutrition value for these! Anyone any idea how bad these are? U get them from the hot deli bit, there bout a inch in size and covered in a light batter (oh dear!)
Chuffed to bits!
I no i still have a huge way to go but i finally got the scales reading under 400lbs!! SW - 424 CW - 397 now to be under 300lbs! :D
cup size??
Im away to make cauliflower rice tonight but all the recipes ive found states one cup etc... How many grams is in a cup?? i dont have "cups" only mugs!! haha
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Im a huge fan of pasta and made this tonight - i did get the recipe online but i changed parts of it to suit my tastes, hope u like!! Serves 2 150g fusilli or penne. 6 medium sized mushrooms, sliced Low fat cooking spray. 250g (2 breasts) skinless, boneless chicken, cut into strips. 3 spring onions, finely chopped. 75g low…
Anyone use Xenical?
They have been sitting in my drawer for a while now and last time i was at doc he advised me to try them again.......last time wasent nice, talk about orange oil coming from my backside everytime i passed wind was a understatment!! but i no now that i was eating too much fat! So here i am again going to give them a try…
NSV - I must have shrunk ever so slightly!
This actually brought a smile to my face today, i got into my friends car today and usually her seatbelt fastened round me but i never had anymore room, ie i cudnt read to the glove compartment due to the belt restricting me, today i buckled in and low and behold there was extra room, not alot, but i could easy get to the…
Mini Exercise Bike?
Im thinking about getting one of these, has anyone tried one? and also when im inputting how long i have done it for into exercise would i put it under stationary bike? Thanks x
Aerobics querie
Now the most excersise i do is walking so this will be a new thing for me, got a fab fast pace aerobis dvd which i wana start using today. Few questions on it first.. 1. How long shoudl i be doing it? 2. How many times a week? 3. Whens the best time of day to do it? Thanks xx
Anyone close to 400lbs?
Ive blushed at even typing that but have to face facts i guess!! I started here a week ago but over the last 3 weeks have lost 11lbs bringing me down to 408lbs at current. Would just like to know how your finding it and maybe add some friends who are going through the same journey as myself. Support is a great thing when…