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My Journey
06-21-2009, 12:50 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 8,389
S/C/G: 330/182/125
Height: 5'2"
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My Journey
Some have asked me how I have lost 130 pounds in a little under a year. I thought I would make a small post of how I have accomplished that.
July 2008, I was at my highest weight of 330 pounds. I was on medication for high blood pressure, my blood sugar levels were elevated and I could barely walk from one room to another. I decided enough was enough and I was tired of living my life this way, if you can even call it living. I had struggled with my weight most of life. I've always used food as rewards, treats and comfort for as long as I can remember. It all spiraled out of control and got worse when my husband of 10 years passed in 1999 then in 2005 I found my momma dead then a year later my daddy passed. I am not saying these are valid reasons for putting on so much weight but they are the reasons I turned to food so much. In 2003, I met a guy on the internet. For 5 years we were in a "relationship" but I was lying to him by sending fake pictures but in July 2008 he was tired of sitting in NY alone while I was in Tennessee and he decided to drive the 1800 miles to get me to move in with him. Before he got to Tennessee, I did send him a pic of the real me, all 330 pounds, believing he would drive back to NY and never talk to me again but I was wrong. He said he loves me and he was still coming to get me and he did.
July 21, 2008 is when I started changing my eating habits. I went from 4500 calories a day to about 1000, Yes, I was still learning (and still am) so I was under the belief that less was best when it came to food. Within a few months, I had lost 70 pounds. I was ecstatic. But my progress stalled because I wasn't eating enough which is when I found 3FC and I am thankful everyday for that.
My fitness routine started as 5-15 minutes of walking in place a day. I gradually worked up to using Leslie Sansone's 5 Mile Challenge. After a few months of that, I started jogging 30 minutes twice a day. About 7 months into all this, I started watching The Biggest Loser and that show inspired me, really. I bought 4 of their DVDs and 3 DVDs by Jillian Michaels. I would incorporate them 6 days a week into my routines. My boyfriend then bought me a Wii, balance board, Wii Fit and eventually Gold's Gym Cardio (GGC) for the Wii and My Fitness Coach (MFC). My fitness routine currently is as follows - Day 1 = 30 minutes GGC, 30 minutes MFC (lower, upper or core), 30 minutes MFC cardio - Day 2 = 30 minutes GGC, 30 minutes MFC cardio- Day 3 = 30 minutes GGC, 30 minutes MFC (lower, upper or core), 30 minutes MFC cardio - Day 4 30 minutes GGC, 30 minutes MFC cardio. Day 5 = 30 minutes GGC, 30 minutes MFC (lower, upper or core), 30 minutes MFC cardio. Then I take a rest on Monday and Tuesday because those are my boyfriend's days off  .
It's hard, some days I cry and get mad but I remember why I am doing this and how I never want to go back from where I came from, health-wise, so I push through.
I have been calorie cycling and I find it useful. I was being pretty strict with caloric intake for certain days. This past week I have started taking in no more than 1600 and no less than 1400 each day. Well, I strive to anyway. I have cut out all fried foods, sweets, junk foods, fast foods, white flour foods, white rice..all the good stuff lol. I eat lean meats, whole grains and lots of fruits and veggies. I also keep a food journal and I make sure I keep track of every morsel I eat. I use Weight by Date and more recently, I have restarted on sparkpeople.com. It does help to make yourself accountable for what you eat.
I know this was kinda long and probably confusing and I am sorry, lol.
Just remember, when it all boils down, only YOU can control YOUR life and only YOU can decide what you eat and if you workout. Never give up or stop believing in yourself. WE CAN DO THIS!!!!
Hugs
Michelle
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Stopped smoking October 21, 2008 
Made it to Onederland July 16, 2009 
Battle of the Bulge My Journey Progress Pictures
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, any kind of health professional or fitness expert...I'm just a woman who's lost 148 pounds so far with a lot of hard work.
Last edited by Onederchic : 08-05-2009 at 10:36 AM.
Reason: Updated my current fitness and eating plans
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06-22-2009, 03:42 PM
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All stocked up on crazy!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Planet Can-Do!
Posts: 3,097
S/C/G: 207.8 / 144 / 140
Height: 5'10" of snark.
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You're doing fantastic, congratulations!
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2009 Bike Mileage: 1079.89 miles
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06-22-2009, 04:00 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 8,389
S/C/G: 330/182/125
Height: 5'2"
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Thank you so much 
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Stopped smoking October 21, 2008
Made it to Onederland July 16, 2009
Battle of the Bulge My Journey Progress Pictures
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, any kind of health professional or fitness expert...I'm just a woman who's lost 148 pounds so far with a lot of hard work.
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06-22-2009, 06:05 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Yoakum, TX
Posts: 10
S/C/G: 230/230/165
Height: 5ft 7in
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Wow you look like you are doing great!
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06-22-2009, 06:11 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 8,389
S/C/G: 330/182/125
Height: 5'2"
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Thanks 
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Stopped smoking October 21, 2008
Made it to Onederland July 16, 2009
Battle of the Bulge My Journey Progress Pictures
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, any kind of health professional or fitness expert...I'm just a woman who's lost 148 pounds so far with a lot of hard work.
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06-22-2009, 10:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Thank you for share it!
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06-23-2009, 03:21 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 8,389
S/C/G: 330/182/125
Height: 5'2"
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You're welcome
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Stopped smoking October 21, 2008
Made it to Onederland July 16, 2009
Battle of the Bulge My Journey Progress Pictures
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, any kind of health professional or fitness expert...I'm just a woman who's lost 148 pounds so far with a lot of hard work.
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06-23-2009, 03:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Avon, Oh
Posts: 593
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Height: 5'7
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WOW! You look amazing! You are such a role model to so many people.
and Im SO glad to hear that he loved you for you! I got SO happy for you when I read that!!!
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06-23-2009, 03:45 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 8,389
S/C/G: 330/182/125
Height: 5'2"
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Stopped smoking October 21, 2008
Made it to Onederland July 16, 2009
Battle of the Bulge My Journey Progress Pictures
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, any kind of health professional or fitness expert...I'm just a woman who's lost 148 pounds so far with a lot of hard work.
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06-23-2009, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 1,366
S/C/G: 220/190/160
Height: 5'-3"
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Amazing results - you must be very proud of yourself!
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06-23-2009, 04:54 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 8,389
S/C/G: 330/182/125
Height: 5'2"
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Yes I am and thank you
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Stopped smoking October 21, 2008
Made it to Onederland July 16, 2009
Battle of the Bulge My Journey Progress Pictures
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, any kind of health professional or fitness expert...I'm just a woman who's lost 148 pounds so far with a lot of hard work.
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06-23-2009, 08:09 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 11
S/C/G: 228/212/130
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What an accomplishment! You are doing great.
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06-23-2009, 08:10 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 8,389
S/C/G: 330/182/125
Height: 5'2"
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Thank you so much!!
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Stopped smoking October 21, 2008
Made it to Onederland July 16, 2009
Battle of the Bulge My Journey Progress Pictures
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
Disclaimer: I am not a registered dietitian, nutritionist, any kind of health professional or fitness expert...I'm just a woman who's lost 148 pounds so far with a lot of hard work.
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06-24-2009, 02:08 PM
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taking one day at a time
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New Jersey
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Amazing Job!
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06-24-2009, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 182
S/C/G: 213/173/150
Height: 5'5"
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Thank you for sharing your weight loss story. It's so encouraging to see that making the right decisions leads to such amazing results.
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Started on February 11, 2009
Mini Goal - 185 pounds - met April 30, 2009
Mini Goal - 170 pounds
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