Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Mini-Goals Even if you're not at goal yet, this is the place to share your successes and achievements along the way! Success can be measured in many ways besides the scales. Tell us about your triumphs, including Non Scale Victories

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-10-2012, 10:36 AM   #1  
Drive away-not drive thru
Thread Starter
 
HealthyTree's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Thurston, OR
Posts: 27

S/C/G: 324/ticker/176

Height: 5'11
Default 96lbs lost - Only 36 to go!
Wow, oh wow! Finally have broken it down to nearly a 100lb loss. Originally I intended to wait to post until then, but I just got so excited that I'm sharing it now.

Back story:
324 after giving birth to my daughter in 2010. Didn't start my "diet" until February of 2011 due to various stages of denial, self-loathing, etc. Being insulin resistant, it has been a battle! Initially I just cut calories and starting tracking with myfitnesspal. After the first 30lbs, I engaged in some moderate exercise (think 5 minutes at a time on the elliptical).

Today I am proud to say that I can go for 45 minutes straight and don't feel like I'm dying!
I've gone from a 26W to a size 16. I can attribute some of my success to the fine people here at 3fc. I have not posted very much, but I read quite a bit of what is on here and it's been an invaluable resource. So I thank you, one and all!!

I'll post pics when I reach goal.
-Tree
*i can spell very well, so any errors above can be attributed to my not so smart "smart" phone.
HealthyTree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 10:52 AM   #2  
August 2013 restart
 
DaugT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 349

S/C/G: 248/229/139

Height: 5'2"
Default
LOL That's what I always tell people my phone is, a 'not so smart' phone!
You have come such a long way!! You should feel so excited and proud!!
Best of luck for the remaining 36 and look forward to your goal photos when the time comes!

Last edited by DaugT; 05-10-2012 at 10:53 AM.
DaugT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 11:02 AM   #3  
Senior Member
 
bargoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Davis, Ca
Posts: 23,149

S/C/G: 204/114/120

Height: 5'
Default
Congratulations on a fantastic loss !
bargoo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 11:18 AM   #4  
Member
 
MariaS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: California
Posts: 91

S/C/G: 258/209.2/145

Height: 5'4"
Default
That's amazing work ~ congrats on your weight loss!
MariaS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 12:29 PM   #5  
Drive away-not drive thru
Thread Starter
 
HealthyTree's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Thurston, OR
Posts: 27

S/C/G: 324/ticker/176

Height: 5'11
Default
To the person who pm'd me, I'm one post away from being able to respond directly, so I'll answer here and hope that you read it. I've removed your name for anonymity purposes, of course
At first I cut calories to around 1800. then I slowly realized that I needed to drop the carbs I was eating, due to my insulin resistance. so I tried to get down to 100 carbs a day or less. right now what seems to work for me is keeping them around 60 and eating around 1600 calories a day. on days that I exercise I eat around 2000. But I definitely had to work my way down in the beginning. I feel great now though.
It's been a long journey, but worth everything to me now. Starting out where I did, and where you are now, it seemed so hopeless. The upside is that once you cut calories, you lose the first 30 VERY quickly. Which puts you in the 200's already. And that, trust me, is a huge motivator!
Best wishes on your health journey, you'll be so glad you started!
*again, sent from smart phone, so forgive grammar/auto correct!
HealthyTree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 12:35 PM   #6  
Drive away-not drive thru
Thread Starter
 
HealthyTree's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Thurston, OR
Posts: 27

S/C/G: 324/ticker/176

Height: 5'11
Default
Also, thank you everyone else for your support!! I can't wait for summer, I'm actually excited to go swimming again, woohoo!! :b
HealthyTree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2012, 06:36 PM   #7  
Senior Member
 
thaisccs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brazil
Posts: 201

S/C/G: 236/ticker/125

Height: 5'2"
Default
This is amazing, congratulations. I want to see those pics soon!
thaisccs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2012, 10:06 AM   #8  
Member
 
jajomo0118's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Small Town, USA
Posts: 64

S/C/G: 220/175/140

Height: 5'3
Default
Beyond amazing!! Congrats such an inspiration!!
jajomo0118 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:06 AM.

Terms of Use • Privacy • Advertise • Contact Us • 3FC Home • Mod • Archive • Privacy Statement • • Top • - Manage Preferences - Your Privacy Choices

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.