weight loss stories

[Uabassoon]

This was me at my heaviest. I'm on the left in the green shirt.


And me now after losing 50 lbs.

I love to see the difference in people when they just eat right and work out, even though all those programs like WW are great, its good to see people doing it the old fashioned way!

I lost weight by doing weight watchers. The thing that I think most people don't understand about it is that it isn't a "diet". It really is just losing weight the old fashioned way, the only difference is that you have a support group. By checking in once a week you are held accountable for making sure you eat right and exercise. There isn't nothing on the program that you can or can't eat, it isn't resctrictive like a diet, instead it teaches you how to eat the food you normally eat but eat them in right amounts. I loved meeting with a group once a week, I think that without them I couldn't have done it. It's been nearly two years and even though I haven't gone to a meeting in over a year and a half I've still kept all the weight off because of what I learned about nutrition.

[mruffruff]

I found the only way for me to lose weight is to count calories.

I was a 5 foot 2, 98 pounder at high school graduation. I couldn't keep weight on no matter what i did. Two kids and 30 years later, I was up to 167.

Now I have 3 cups of coffee a day, one hardboiled egg for 10AM break and a Healthy Choice entree for lunch 5 days a week. That's about 450-500 calories. For dinner I can have about 700 calories. I started measuring portions at first; now I can judge pretty much by looking. I drink a lot more water than I used to and drink diet soft drinks. I especially like Wal-Mart's flavored waters--0 calories, some fizz and some taste!

Saturdays I go out to dinner and eat much more than I should. And eat a lot of things I won't eat during the week. I'm much more active on weekends, so I might even stop for a burger.

It took six months to get down to 138. I lost 2 pants sizes and 2 blouse sizes. My bras don't fit and I had to get all new underwear. I'm in a holding pattern right now due to some winter munchies, but I'm grabbing control again so I can drop another 10 to 15 pounds by summer.

I was happy being overweight, but I couldn't tie my shoes or walk up a fight of stairs without puffing. Now it's not a problem.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Wow, everyone looks great! Congratulations! Now hopefully sometime soon I can post my weight loss story.

[DrKym]

I went with the Nutrisystem plan.
Started with on Jan 29th at 208.7 pounds, I eat lots and am down to 186.7 as of this morning, so 22 pounds in a month

I really love the food, I am eating better lots more veggies, but it was hard getting used to eating 5 times a day! I had gotten in the habit of only eating dinner . Very bad for the metabolism.... So honestly the first week was a shocker for me LOL I was having a hard time eating all that food!

[kimlovescats]

Wow, what inspiring stories and great before / after pics!
When I married my hubby 14 years ago, I weighed 98 or 99 lbs. I am 5'1" and I was a bit underweight at the time, but I felt great. I hate to even admit that I am at 187 now. No wonder I have developed Type II Diabetes in the past few years and high cholesterol, BP, etc.. etc... I have terrible eating habits. I will skip breakfast and lunch, eat a big dinner and then snack all night. HORRIBLE habits! Add to that the fact that I get zero exercise and it is no surprise that I am in the shape that I am.

HOWEVER, this week I started a healthy lifestyle plan. I joined a website provided by my diabetes meter company, and now have a food and exercise plan for every day of the week. So far, I have done very well .... been on it for 3 days now. As much as I need to and want to lose about 60-65 pounds, my first goal is to just get healthier. I want to eat healthier, get more exercise, more energy and FEEL better! Please, anyone who could say a prayer for me, that I will really stick to it THIS time, I would really appreciate it!

Kim