Need motivation! Before and after pics with a 178 lb weight loss in 2 years!

You look great!  

We are a month apart in surgeries. I have followed your progress over the last two years and think you have done wonderful. two years ago i could never have understood how some one could revert to eating unhealthy things but now I know how that happens. It is a struggle everyday to not got back to eating things that got us obese in the first place but we both can do this. pictures, frequent weigh ins and this site help keep me on track. I too would like to lose a few more pounds and a "few" more 0r 25 sounds a lot better than where we started. best wishes on your success!

thank u everyone!  I am never going to give up. I know I can do this!

I followed Dr. Atkins for years and he would advise breaking a stall and relieving boredom by making a complete diet change.

I stopped eating protein for about a month and ate a diet of mostly fresh fruit.  I would buy strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, oranges, grapes, fresh pineapple and any other fruit that looked good.  I did not buy canned fruit, except for Oregon Farms sour cherries in water.  I did not eat massive quantities or anything like that.  I just made little fruit plates for meals and added sugar-free cool whip a lot.

The change seemed to shock my body into dropping the last of my weight.  For me, that was fourteen pounds.

During that time, about eighteen months after my surgery, I did not eat any protein or vegetables.  This is not a long term solution and I don't believe going without protein for a while harmed me in any way.   I did not eat any fresh or canned fruit prior to that time, so it was a total change for me.

A-MAZING... you look fabulous!!!!

You're awesome!  Amazing job.  After coming this far, you'll totally get that last 25!

Get out the measuring cups and food scale. Track every bite. Cut out the crappy carbs.

You have done amazing to get to this point. You know what to do to lose the last 25. Do it or figure out how to be happy where you are.

Y'all look FANTASTIC!! You had your surgery around the same time I had mine!!  Great job!

 

Hugs,

Pam

I can't believe how much younger you look now! In your grad pic, you look...matronly, but in your current pics you look like a badass rock'n'roll chick. You and your wife have done so well. Buckle down--you know what you need to do!

Jen