Journey To Thin

I'm starting this in hopes that it will help me to stay motivated in my journey of weightloss. I am currently 19 years old, 5'7". My starting weight is 263.4lbs and my initial goal is to get under 200lbs.

[bigtothinjourney]

Weightloss Update

February 11, 2019

I have had a rough time lately, I've lost practically all of my motivation. I am still working out a few times a week, but I want to get it back to daily. I need to hit a lot more cardio so I can really start losing pounds. I'm ready for the results and it's hard having them happen so slowly. I can do it, I just can't do it on my own, I'm trying to find an accountability partner. I need someone to push me on my weak days, someone I can push on their weak days.

[bigtothinjourney]

February 2, 2019

These are about a month apart. The difference isn't huge, especially scale wise, but I'm still proud. I had a bit of a rough patch towards the end of January but I'm still proud of what I've accomplished. I'm excited to keep pushing, if I can get little results like this every month, it will add up to big results over time. I can't wait to see where I will be by my birthday in July!

[bigtothinjourney]

Weightloss Update

January 18, 2019

We didn't have a weekly weigh in this week due to possible bad weather so I weighed Thursday morning instead. I was down to 240.4lbs which is almost three whole pounds down from last week! I had kind of a rough week, I didn't eat very well compared to what I know I can, and I didn't push myself very hard in my workouts. I'm not letting it get me down, I'm just going to get up, dust myself off and keep going. Yesterday (thursday) I hit a really hard workout and felt great about it. Even better, I did 60 (3 sets of 20) of my least favorite exercise, lunges, and am nowhere near as sore as I was last time I did that. So I know I am improving! Today I did 20 full sit ups, not crunches, without anything to hold my feet down and I almost cried. It's going to be rough. But I know that I can do this if I keep trying!

I'm going to start trying to put an overall journey recap at the bottom of each post to remind myself how far I have come.

Starting: 263.4

This week's loss: 243.2-240.4= 2.8lb loss

Total loss: 23lbs

[bigtothinjourney]

Weightloss Update

January 11, 2019

This past week ended up going sooo well. I worked out every day, at least once a day, sometimes twice, I ate healthy and I pushed through the obstacles. I ended up getting sick over the weekend but I didn't let it stop me, I still did a workout every day. As any woman knows, one of the hardest things about losing weight is your period. You can be down three pounds but so soon as your period starts you add it all back and then some. I was super upset to wake up Tuesday morning on my period and four pounds heavier, but I pushed through all day and all day yesterday and still ended up down! 2.2 pounds down from last week puts me at 243.2lbs. I'm ready for this next week so I can push even harder and get even better results!

[bigtothinjourney]

Here's a new comparison. The grey bra is the most recent. I haven't really made any progress, but I figured it would be good to see how I've been doing over the last few months.

[bigtothinjourney]

I'M BACK!!

January 6, 2019

Alright, I've been gone for a while, I know. BUT it is 2019 and I am taking control again! I have new motivation, new workout equipment, and new journey buddies. I let myself get WAY off track in the end of 2018 and ended up back up almost 10 pounds. At my first weigh in of the year I was 245.4lbs (YIKES). That was on January 2nd and I'm already down to 243. I started working out again, now with weights and resistance bands, and am working on cutting back my eating again. I now have a snapchat group with a few of my female friends around my age and we are all planning on making this OUR year. I have a goal to lose 50lbs before my 21st birthday which is July 10th. If I lose two pounds a week I can make it! It won't be easy but I have the motivation and encouragement of others, so I know I can do it. I'm making some big changes in my life to help too. Im quitting smoking (which is going really well so far!), I'm staying single until someone comes along and proves themself to me for more than just sex and someone to party with when they feel like it. I've always been so focused on the weightloss side of things that I've forgotten the MENTAL side. That's the biggest part of the journey! I've let the scale control my life. Well. Not anymore, the only way to really succeed is to not only improve my physical health, but also my mental health. I can do this. I WILL do this!!

[wrennefer]

He’s bigger but I’m smaller 😁

[bigtothinjourney]

My goal is to lose at least another 40lbs before I actually have kids and then to keep going after. Everything I do for myself now is for the family I will one day have

[bigtothinjourney]

Well, I haven't been doing very well lately but I figured I'd post a new comparison. There is really no difference, which is disappointing because there's almost 4 months difference in these. I'm not going to let it get me down, though. I've started running and eating better portions again. I really want to keep it going again. I'm 20 pounds down from my original weight but I've been at a stand-still since late june/early July. Wish me luck!

[hatingyourbodywontmakeyouthin]

So happy to finally be at this point in my journey! I’m so lucky to have found this community that has motivated me so much. Clean eating will change your life! 225 to 140 Follow my fitness Instagram julia.strong_ for recipes, workouts, and more progress pictures!!!

[caseyeatsclean]

It’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these.

Needing a little reminder of how far I’ve come, even though I may feel a little stagnant and frustrated right now. I’m still SO far from where I started and I have a lot to be proud of.

[tjeme218]

Seeing as I turn 19 in 9 days I’ve decided to shed some light on the last year of my life.

When I turned 18 I decided that I wanted to take all actions to better myself. For me that meant changing my diet, exercising, and removing myself from less than helpful situations. After graduation I moved to Texas and on June 10th, 2016, the picture on the left was taken. In June I weighed 270.6 pounds. I wore a size 22w jeans and a 2XL t-shirt. I felt tired and unsatisfied with myself. I didn’t understand how I had almost managed to let myself become 300 pounds. Seeing that picture of myself really opened my eyes to the kind of future I would inevitably have if I didn’t make some type of change.

Fast forward 8 months to today and the picture on the right. Today, February 9th, 2017, I weigh 218.6 pounds. I wear a size 14 jeans and a medium t-shirt. I don’t feel tired or unsatisfied with myself. I’m down 52 pounds and I feel comfortable enough to wear crop tops and show my stomach. I don’t shop strategically: no more are the days of high waisted jeans and undershirts that contour. No more are the days of “man I wish I could wear that.” No more.

These are my family-friendly progress shots. The ones I wanted to post likely would’ve sent my dad into cardiac arrest and my aunt’s into yelling at me on the phone. However, the point of posting these pictures is to document my journey and share the pride that I feel when it comes to who I am and what I have managed to become this past year.

I’m not where I want to be but I’m not ashamed of where I am. // 9 Feb 2017

[beforeandafterweightloss]

@ernilly submitted: 

 december 2016 vs. may 2017, down 60 pounds the healthy way and still going strong 😊

See more Before and After weight loss pictures  or  SUBMIT yours.

[pr1nceshawn]

Sometimes Your Hard Work Really Pays Off.

[howtolossweight]

[fitnessfuel]

It’s been 3 long years on my fitness journey. This journey has many different stages physically and mentally, but one things for sure you’ll look back at your before picture, and tell your body “I love you and thanks for coming this long way.” It’s not easy, but by sharing this I hope to inspire someone to not give up. My mother hates when I use this photo for comparison because she knows how criticizing people can be but leave that for the girl in 2013 to care what people thought/think. I’ve worked hard to become the person I am now, and I share this to inspire/motivate others that it is possible and the body is fascinating with what it can transform to. I’ve still got some work to do but for now happy #transformationtuesday ! God bless, rooting for ya! & a thanks to those who shared their journey and lit a flame for inspiration in others and I ❤

IG : fitnessinfocus2016

[work-like-a-girl]

5'6", 215lbs –> 140lbs

This was a goal weight of mine for such a long time, I can’t believe I’m here! Cruising and crushing it!!! 😍😍😍 I’m so thrilled for myself right now ❤❤❤

Also, genuinely anyone who reblogs this will get followed and a SHIT TON of gratitude. I’ve never asked before, but this is maybe the biggest milestone I’ve hit in my adult life and I’m too embarrassed to shout about it to people in real life so I’d love to have people celebrate with me 👸🏻❤👸🏻❤👸🏻❤👸🏻❤👸🏻

[bigtothinjourney]

I can't wait for the day that I can post this kind of transformation ❤

[squatcode]

The hustle includes Friday. Be excited.