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A Loss Of 198 Lbs In Just Over A Year!!

Losing weight is possible for anybody,even with a thyroid disorder.If your mind is set,you can do it,and I'm living proof!
No diet pills necessary,just motivation,and the right medicine if you have a thyroid disorder! I lost 198 pounds in about 14-15 months,and all I did was took my thyroid medicine that I did need,and lowered the carbs in my diet,and walked about 3-4 miles a day.I started the walking a shorter distance at first,and gradually worked up to 3-4 miles/day! I started out weighing 376 lbs.and I thought it was impossible for me to ever lose very much,because all my brothers are huge,and my 1 sister,she is huge to,my Mom has had 2 abdominal bypass surgeries because her extra baggage was killing her because of her diabetes.5 of those brothers are now diabetic,and my sister to.I was told that since I'm hypoglycemic,if I didn't lose weight,I was high risk of becoming diabetic also.So,I made my plans,and got on it,within those months,I started seeing the pounds just drop,and I was fitting into smaller clothes,which motivated me even more to just keep it up,by 14-15 months,I hit my goal,I was under 180 lbs! 178 lbs to be exact! I had to buy all new clothes,but I felt good,and emotionally,I felt better than ever,because I did something I once thought was impossible.My self-esteem went up like you would'nt believe.But there is always keeping the weight off to,you've got to maintain the diet change,and continue to exercise,so the weight doesn't just come right back.But it's so worth it.Now I am a little more than 178,I'm kindof about 205,sometimes I go down to 195,I go back and forth a lot,but I'm still in the okay with me zone!;) And if I can do it,that means,it's possible! I'm here for anyone who's battling to lose weight,and is having a hard time,and needs some encouragement!I was there,and I know what it feels like,and I know the way people looked at us,and giggled! I know all the name calling,in school I was the cow! So I'm here if you need anyone to talk to!:hug:

wow amazing - congratulations Justice!:D

Congrats! I guess that means if you can do it and come out with such an outcome as yours we all have hope!
Thanks your story and being that beacon!

HOW WONDERFUL AND HOW PROUD YOU MUST BE OF YOUR ACCOMPLESHMENT! You can inspire the rest of us Justice. :You-Rock: Froggie

Way to go Justice!! I am trying to lose weight now...I am fairly newly diagnosed with diabetes type2 Your story is an inspiration to me!!!:hug:

what a great story!
thank you for sharing and welcome to these forums!
bizi:Thanx:

WOW Justice thats awesome!!!!! :hug:

Justice, I am impressed. It has took me forever to get any off. I get so depressed and it seems impossible. I am proud of you tho.:hug:
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Nothing is Impossible...............

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Originally Posted by Fancylady_2006 (Post 97941)

Justice, I am impressed. It has took me forever to get any off. I get so depressed and it seems impossible. I am proud of you tho.:hug:
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I was always taught by my Dad,that if you want something bad enough,then nothing is impossible.All you have to do is put your mind to it,you can do anything,and make it happen. It may not be easy,but if you really want it,you'll get through those tough parts. And he was right. Even if it takes some longer than others,it can still be done.Diet pills,at least most of them are actually bad for your health.One way to make it easier,and more fun,is to find a walking partner,a friend that will go on your walks with you.Then you get to talking and end up forgetting how far you've walked,and it ends up getting easier and easier each time.;)

Justice, you are an inspiration. Several years ago I lost over a hudred pounds by pushing away from the table and exercise also. Instead of using the riding mower I push mowed for example. Of course I had the luxury of being a domestic goddess at that time, so I had all day to "work out". Congratulations on your fabulous achievement! pt

great work possumtrot!!!!!

Thank you for the inspirational post!
Congratulations and keep up the good work!!!!

Wellll, not such great work on my part as I failed to keep it off. I neglected to mention before that when my feet started hurting so much the weight came back. Currently I am officially larger than a house ::eek: : I really do believe that the key to a lot of things is movement/exercise.

You Are Still A Success Story!!!

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Originally Posted by possumtrot (Post 98538)

That's the unfortunate part of losing,and then gaining the weight back,is when you have a medical condition that gets in the way of being able to exercise in order to maintain all that hard work.:(
That's how I got above 200 again,I got sick and went a year without being able to walk,other than just around my apartment,and it was even hard to just go out to the mailbox and get my mail.But you can't get mad at yourself for that,because it is beyond your control.I know it's damaging emotionally to remember what you had at once,and then see what you have now.But you need to concentrate on the fact that you did it,and there are so many out there with no excuse of a medical condition like yours,that are still making excuses,but you still have that success story to tell.How many others do you know,that have that story to tell! You should still be proud of what you did before.because it took a lot of work,and a lot of pain and tears,and you survived it! Nobody can take that success story from you,it's set in stone!So no matter how much you've gained now,because of issues beyond your control.You are still a success!!Be proud of yourself,but hey,even I get down on myself when I gain a bit,but I have to remind myself of what I did,in order to feel better! You can do the same!:hug: