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lightx

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Hi, I'm a 20 year old student who has always been overweight, and have been dieting on and off for 2 years, started seriously about a year ago, with a couple months along the way. I hope to lose another 20-30lbs or so but have ran into a bit of a lull motivation wise so hoping to get enthusiastic again about getting rid of the remaining weight.

This is me when I was about 18, not exactly the prettiest site. I was around 270lbs here.



This is me as of 2 weeks ago, about 216lbs





Thanks for reading.
 
<---has also been overweight his entire life


You look great man. Keep it up. I know how hard it is to find the motivation some days. I have them about 2-3 times a week. I have been on my journey now for 9 months or so and I still have to force myself not to fall back into my old habits. Sometimes, I have to fight myself kicking and screaming all the way but then I look back at my start pictures. Suddenly I am reminded of where I don't want to be ever again.


That is my biggest motivator. I found a quote somewhere in off-topic and it's in my sig. No idea who the originator is but I use it as my mantra when things get hard.


If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.


When I hit my 100lb loss mark I am getting that inked across my shoulders. A reward for me.


I have found overall, the most rewarding things happen when I step outside my comfort zone.


Again, keep up the great work man.
 
Thanks guys!


Ryan, I basically just kept to 1800 calories a day, and ate more protein, there's also this stuff called royal gelatin which is just jello mix, 70cals per mix bag and you can get a massive bowl of jelly which although isn't the healthiest thing, it's great as a desert.


Theyellowpony, we're part of the same club, I have also told myself if I get to my goal weight I will get my first tattoo (nervous but so excited), I'm thinking a catfish on my back as it's my lucky animal. Great work on the weight loss as well btw, you look so much better now, great quote too.
 
Originally Posted by lightx


Thanks guys!



Ryan, I basically just kept to 1800 calories a day, and ate more protein, there's also this stuff called royal gelatin which is just jello mix, 70cals per mix bag and you can get a massive bowl of jelly which although isn't the healthiest thing, it's great as a desert.



Theyellowpony, we're part of the same club, I have also told myself if I get to my goal weight I will get my first tattoo (nervous but so excited), I'm thinking a catfish on my back as it's my lucky animal. Great work on the weight loss as well btw, you look so much better now, great quote too.
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Pro-tip: The first tat opens up a whole new addiction ;)

Mine won't be my first BUT will be my first with real meaning. A love of food + lack of motivation have been the bane of my existence for a long time. Also, I have always gone ALMOST there, and then just let it fizzle out. Never really reached my goals because mediocre was what I was used to. Now though.... now. Long term, I want to run a tough mudder. 9 months ago I could barely tie my shoes without feeling lightheaded, winded, dizzy, etc. Now, ESPECIALLY since I reached a big milestone this past weekend(running a 5k AND killing my goal time), my sights are set quite a bit higher!


Also, thanks. I feel so much better. Anyone who has taken, or is on this journey knows just what I mean when I say I feel better. Mentally, physically....just better.


Stick to it man. From one who struggled all my life to another, it's the best thing I have done...the most meaningful...the most fulfilling... in a VERY long time.
 
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