Eerika's Weight Loss project!

eerika

eerika

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Ok, now i will share with you what i've achieved so far. :)
I started my diet about 5 weeks ago and this is just beginning.. But maybe there has happened some progress? I can feel there is no terrible puffiness all over anymore, specially in my stomach area..

If someone is interested of knowing what my methods are, it's low-carb diet and i exercising 4-6 times in a week. First 3 weeks i was in ketosis and my carbs was under 20g in a day.

Im 1,75cm tall and my weight is around 89,5kg now. My goal is to weight 70kg in 10 months ;)
 
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Not too bad. 3.8 kg (or 8.36 pounds) in 5 weeks is 1.6 a week. That is a great slow and steady pace. Wonderful! Keep up the good work.
 
Thanks for your comment! All the support is needed! :)

Progressing is slow, but i haven't gained this state in a one night.. So i can't expect to be slim in a one night either. I try to remind myself about this every single day. And i prefer healthy way to lose weight, so i just have to be patient..
 
eerika said:
Thanks for your comment! All the support is needed! :)

Progressing is slow, but i haven't gained this state in a one night.. So i can't expect to be slim in a one night either. I try to remind myself about this every single day. And i prefer healthy way to lose weight, so i just have to be patient..
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That is the same mentality I had 10 months ago when I was at 266 lbs. Every morning I would look in the mirror saying to myself one day at a time and I still do it everyday. Its great for someone to have the same approach
 
That is the same mentality I had 10 months ago when I was at 266 lbs. Every morning I would look in the mirror saying to myself one day at a time and I still do it everyday. Its great for someone to have the same approach
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I've noticed that other mentality doesn't work for me. I motivate myself everyday and i need 100% focus on this project.. Ranjan, you have done unbelievable transformation there! You're a real inspiration for me! :)
 
Good job, I can definitely tell the difference on your stomach. I'm around the same weight as you (87 kgs) and was 102 kgs when I started. Somehow I can't see much improvement on myself, not even when I take pictures and compare them.. I guess I become blind when it's pictures of me. Good job on going slow and steady, I try to do that myself. But it's easy to get carried away and become impatient if you don't get the results you're hoping for :/

What kind of exercise do you do?
 
Hello there! Thanks for your comment!:)
Im sure you've improved! That's a lot kilos you've lost! But it true that you cant see the real improvement from the pictures or from the mirror yourself, i feel the same way.. :/ But i've stopped stressing out about it.

And you asked what kind of exercise i do? I've been doing a lot running and walking.. I've also done some training at the gym with weights and body pump lessons are the best!:) If you have a lot overweight gym training is perfect first.. Running may be too hard first.. My legs gets sore still, even i've been trying to start slowly with it.. Specially my hips dont like it. :S
 
Oh,. Im so down with my weight loss project. I've been browsing this forum and i feel so sad that i havent been able to continue my project. I had so much stress about my school and relationship that i just gave up like always. Ive been in this state for a month.. And probably gained my few lost kilos back:(( Im so disapointted to myself.. Anyway, ive been thinking seriously what i want and this cant continue like this anymore.. This isnt making me happy!
 
eerika said:
Oh,. Im so down with my weight loss project. I've been browsing this forum and i feel so sad that i havent been able to continue my project. I had so much stress about my school and relationship that i just gave up like always. Ive been in this state for a month.. And probably gained my few lost kilos back:(( Im so disapointted to myself.. Anyway, ive been thinking seriously what i want and this cant continue like this anymore.. This isnt making me happy!
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I'm glad you're back here browsing. That's a good sign.

Now what you need to do is stop using excuses and go back to doing what you need to do. And I think you know what that is. You say you're not happy as you are...so you'd better start changing. And as you had some success before, you know you can do it, right?

I have been through relationship hell for the last six months (read my diary for the terrible details) and I used the stress and misery to make my body (and my whole life!) BETTER!
And if I can do it, anyone can.
Really.

I SO encourage you not to give up! Give it another try and really set your will to it. You WILL get to your goal...and feel so much better about yourself.
 
It was disappointing reading that since you started out the same way I did and I was hoping for great results in the future, but nonetheless taking accountability for that takes alot of courage most people would never post and you never hear from them again.

The hardest thing is accepting that you have failed and telling yourself "I am ready to start all over again" knowing you have to do everything all over again knowing the hardwork that will be involved in the weeks and months. Setbacks is part of the journey it's up to you whether you turn around and go back quit or keep moving forward. Ps pls dont say project ^^
 
ranjan said:
It was disappointing reading that since you started out the same way I did and I was hoping for great results in the future, but nonetheless taking accountability for that takes alot of courage most people would never post and you never hear from them again.

The hardest thing is accepting that you have failed and telling yourself "I am ready to start all over again" knowing you have to do everything all over again knowing the hardwork that will be involved in the weeks and months. Setbacks is part of the journey it's up to you whether you turn around and go back quit or keep moving forward. Ps pls dont say project ^^
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Hey Ranjan!

I agree with you.. Its hard to start all over again specially if the people around you are mostly just making fun of your weightloss intentions.

And its sooo hard to start over and get yourself together. Accepting the mistakes and doing it better next time.. But I wish I will be strong enough this time, its already eight days behind! :hurray: And Im sorry I said project! I really mean this "project" to be a lifetime change for me. My mother tongue is finnish, so I have sometimes troubles to translate my thoughts in english! :D So excuse me.
 
Hello again!

Im back since I failed on january with my weightloss.. Or I just gave up. And I gained some more kilos also after it. BUT now Im back and stronger minded than ever before! Ive been on my diet for almost 5 weeks and Ive lost 5,8kg! So not bad eh? Im almost in my half way, about three more kilos I have to lose to the half way. But my goal is to get 10kg off before stepping into military service 11th of july! Then I will lose the rest of the overweight a bit slower while Im in army... I think I can make it if I stay strong. All the support is needed guys, this forum has been such an inspiration to me! :hurray:

I really hesitated to upload any photos of me, but I guess this starts to be time to get your opinion do it show that Ive lost some weight?! I see definitely a little change already! Not to mention how much better I FEEL about myself in my body! But this is just beginning! :)

I really hate the before pictures of me, I total feel bad about looking at them.. But maybe its good to know where you ve started right? I never wanna feel that heavy or puffy like that. I felt really BAD back then. Even 6kg loss isnt that much yet, I can already feel it! And by the way, my terrible red, huge strech marks from my inner thights have dissapeared!! I so did not believe they can just vanish in a such a short time! Because Ive had them for so many years! So I really havent thought about giving up anymore..

So I left from 94,5kg and at the moment Im at 88,7kg! Ive lost about 10cm from my thights and waist. This journey hasnt been easy, specially the beginning for me was VERY VERY hard. But everyone can do it, and it gets easier all the time... I will keep you posted on my long journey. You can also check my diary here (-> Eerika's Diary)! :)

Here comes some pictures.. And as you can see, Im not looking that happy in the beginning..
 
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Great pictures, Eerika!

I see such a big difference! Your results so far are so good, I think you look like you lost even more than 5.8kg. The difference in your tummy is so dramatic!

You must be so pleased and proud of yourself!
 
Rox said:
Great pictures, Eerika!

I see such a big difference! Your results so far are so good, I think you look like you lost even more than 5.8kg. The difference in your tummy is so dramatic!

You must be so pleased and proud of yourself!
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Im so embarrassed about the beginning photos !! But I think there is already pretty obvious change... I didnt expect to have this kind of results in this time. But it is good to continue here! Im really imagining what would I look like after losing 10kg! I hope my weight keeps losing in a same way...
 
Super noticeable i failed pretty hard my first time trying to slim down 2nd time is going well tho just keep taking pictures on a bi weekly basis or whenever you want and compare them to ur original thats what keeps me motivated works well! Every pound will make you feel so much better you can do it forsure!
 
Bap said:
Super noticeable i failed pretty hard my first time trying to slim down 2nd time is going well tho just keep taking pictures on a bi weekly basis or whenever you want and compare them to ur original thats what keeps me motivated works well! Every pound will make you feel so much better you can do it forsure!
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Thanks for leaving comment Bap! :) Ive failed many many times before, but I try not to think about those times. This is like a new fresh beginning. And Im going to do my best! I think it keeps me motivated too when I take pictures and compare them to the originals. Otherwise I would probably think I havent lost any weight :D
 
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