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A little weight loss

marianna

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As some of you know, I disappeared from YLF for a couple years. I used to be a very active forum member. Looking back, I think much of my disappearance had to do with weight gain. I gained a lot of weight and did not feel fab…

Summer of 2013 my husband and I decided to change our eating lifestyle and get healthier. I have verrrrrry slowly lost weight, but I am starting to feel more like myself, and more interested in participating in style and fashion. So far I've lost approx 40 lbs from my highest weight.

I'm not trying to toot my horn, but I wanted to share some photos from our heaviest and where we are now. I never thought I could make any weight loss progress, so this does feel like an accomplishment.

Eventually I'd like to be a size 12 (I am 5'10"). I don't see myself ever being "small" but I think size 12 is a good goal for my frame and lifestyle. Maybe 20 lbs more of weight loss will bring me to my goal.

Anyway, just wanted to share! Feels good to be posting on YLF again.

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Latest reply was from Alassë

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Congrats on making and sticking to healthy adjustments in your lifestyle! I think that is the best accomplishment. You look great in the pics and the teal dress is fab on you.

Sveta

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Marianna, you look great! Congratulations on this weight loss. Actually slowly loosing it is the best way as it allows you body and skin to adjust. I think size 12 is a great goal for you.
I found that those last 10 lb are the most difficult to lose and that I need help with it (and it worked great).
I hope to see more WIW of "new" you now!

marianna

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Thank you, both.

Sveta, so far the last 20 have been the hardest. I've been a lot more lenient with the food, BUT I have maintained and not gained, so I call that success. Can I ask what you did to lose weight recently? You look fantastic...

abc

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Wow. This is inspiring x 2. You both should toot your own horns. I've struggled with weight gain and loss throughout my whole life so I can definitely identify with what you described and going into hiding of sorts when weight goes up.

Congrats. A size12 is a great goal (same as mine actually) but you also should keep celebrating how far you've already come and if you don't make it to the ultimate goal you have done a lot for your health and your appearance.

Anonymous

I love stories like this. How great you both feel is reflected in your faces in the photos. Our health and well-being , and our resulting body shape and weight , are emotionally charged things for all of us to deal with. We all bring our own baggage into our lifestyles - and you've made great progress with what you set out to do. It's fun to do it with someone too , isn't it? You are gorgeous! Great skin and hair too.

p.s. that blue is a wow colour for you!

abc

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Marianna and Sveta and anyone else willing to share your approach to weight loss?

marianna

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Thanks, abc and lisa. My weight really affects my mood… I am much happier when I am doing well with food, etc. Coincidentally my weight loss happened soon after I found a good job and got out of retail… being happy at work made it easier to control my food intake.

abc, the only way I have any success with weight loss is controlling my carb intake. Counting calories and other diet plans just don't work for me, but when I stop eating sugar and grains I seem to do ok. I also don't crave bad foods when I am not eating huge amounts of carbs.

Angie

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Love that you shared this story, Marianna. SO GOOD to have you back.

Congratulations. You both look absolutely radiant, healthy and so very happy. Bless your happy bodies. xo

abc

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My body reacts the same way to carbs. I think it must be in our genes or something. I'm on the carb wagon but need to get off soon. I do feel so differently too like you mentioned. Thanks for sharing and it is good to know there is someone else out there wired like me. You're an inspiration.

Suz

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Marianna, you are beautiful at any weight, but congratulations on this huge achievement for your long term health! It feels like such a loving commitment for you and your husband to make with one another and for one another. And just look at how gorgeous you are! Good luck on that last 20 pounds.

DonnaF

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Little?!?! Since when has a *40* pound weight loss been LITTLE?!? I mean, isn't that like a three year old kid or something? (Mine turns 21 next month so I'm a bit rusty on the age and weight thing.) Isn't that close to three pounds per month? Congratulations! I think it's so great that you and your husband are doing this together; it's so hard when one is on this journey alone. Guys lose weight more easily because they don't have our hormones and their greater muscle mass makes them burn more. . .so this can feel a bit unfair sometimes.

Don't be defined by a size, but I recognize clothing options will greatly increase for you if you're a size 12. Crazy isn't it, given the size of most women in America?

Good to have you back, regardless of your weight and size!

Jaime

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Toot away Marianna you and your husband look wonderful!

deb

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Congratulations to both of you!!!

Kristin SF

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Congratulations to you both! You look beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story.

And DonnaF, my 5-year-old is 42 pounds!!

catgirl

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Marianna, you've always been lovely. So glad for you both!

rabbit

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congratulations! That's a big accomplishment of your goals!

Deborah

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Congratulations Marianna! You and hubby look wonderfully healthy and fit. Bet you notice the difference in your energy levels etc. I have just embarked on a similar dietary change to better manage blood sugar ups and downs and am hoping this will lead to loosing some excess weight. You have inspired and encouraged me. You are looking gorgeous.i

marianna

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Thanks for the kind words, all! Definitely gives me a boost and motivation to really work hard on shedding that last 20 lbs! Because I lost first 40 lbs so slowly, it doesn't seem like a *big* loss to me... DonnaF, I never did the math, but it's interesting that it equates to approx 3 lbs per month. I haven't lost any weight in a few months now, so overall I think the average was 4 lbs per month, so 1 lb per week… but some weeks nothing! It's been a slow progress, so the changes have been very subtle. But I am wearing a size or two less, so I know the progress must be showing!

Mona

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wow! what a wonderful story and pictures......
Marianna, I am so happy for you. Losing weight is not easy and maintaining is even harder. In past few months, I have gained a few pounds too and my usual exercise routine is not helping. This morning, I was thinking may be I should start making some changes with my diet.

Glory

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You both look wonderful. I would say that is a huge rather than little achievement - congrats. I feel very happy and inspired by your story and want to thank you for sharing it!

LACeleste

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Big accomplishment! You both look great!!

jackiec

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Congratulations! Cheers to health & feeling good

Laurinda

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Congratulations on the fat loss! You look beautiful (and handsome) in the befores and the afters

I've also just hit the 40 lbs loss milestone, but it has taken me 5 years. Cutting out sugars and most grains worked best for me too, and the science makes sense (see Gary Taubes' Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It).

texstyle

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Very happy for you to be feeling good again and you both look great! To lose that last 20 lbs you mentioned, I wonder if you've considered doing some weight training (if you haven't already been doing that).

Mochi

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You look amazing. Radiant. Kudos to you. This is a huge accomplishment.

MsMary

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As Una says, you were always beautiful! But you both look very happy now and I am very happy for you!!

Anonymous

That is quite an accomplishment, Marianna! Congratulations. I know that doing things slowly is not only healthier, but it gives you a chance to make permanent changes in your eating and lifestyle. Good to see you back on the forum!

Diana

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Wow, you both look incredible, Marianna!

bj1111

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congrats to you both. you look fab no matter what.

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