weight loss stories

[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