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Christmas 2014 and Christmas 2015

I’m not entirely sure of the weight lost between these two pictures. Somewhere between 65-70+ pounds.

I’ve been on my weight-loss journey for exactly a year now. Words can’t even describe how I feel.

I *dreamed* of the day where I could stop looking at other’s before and after pictures and feel envy. They inspired me immensely but I never thought I could achieve it. Never. Finally I realized that I had, had ENOUGH. After going through a bad break up I realized that I completely lost myself and that I hated who I had become. I felt trapped in my own body! I was so shameful! I didn’t even want to be seen! I felt like I could never be admired again!

So I started slow. Cut out pop, sugary drinks, bread, all fast food and sweets.

Switched to whole grain and whole wheat. Eventually I cut carbs almost altogether.

Went on brisk walks on my treadmill and moved around more.

Cut out all the “whites” that were bad for me: white bread, white refined sugar, white potatoes.

I MEAL PREPPED! That was my biggest change. Every Sunday I cooked a lean protein (chicken breast, lean turkey, lean cut steak) paired with a green veggie (steamables!!!!) and usually either a salad or some sort of green side. Occasionally a healthy complex carb like sweet potatoes or squash.

I drank a ton of water. When I wasn’t drinking water I was drinking green tea. 3, 4, 6 cups a day when I could!

I make green tea/lemon/kale “smoothies” and chug them for breakfast every morning.

Breakfast is usually something like egg whites with turkey sausage and kale, or plain Greek yogurt with dried fruit.

Snacks are usually something like veggies with hummus or celery and all-natural peanut butter.

And then i had cheat days. And sometimes cheat weekends. And sometimes cheat weeks. Because I’m only human.

I like burgers. I like fried chicken. I love beer. I’m not going to lose myself in this process. I always pick right back up, detox, and start right back up again.

This is not a diet. This is a lifestyle change. This is my new life and I will NEVER go back to that girl on the left.

I didn’t think I would make it here. I was the girl who dreamed of making this post, just like you are reading this right now. I let the future seem too scary and too impossible to imagine myself in this place.

And here I am. This can be you too. I believe I you. Now it’s time to believe in yourself.

Highest weight (ever): 255 Start weight: 239 Current weight: 162 Goal weight: 145

I am SO close, I can taste it. ;)

Follow my journey on Instagram if you want (also there’s lots of cute animals there too as an added bonus) : breelikesanimals

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August 2014 —> May 2015 I could not be more amazed at how much my body has changed over the past 9 months! I finally decided to do something about the weight I had put on in college. It was weighing on me physically and mentally…I never wanted to go out with friends because I felt so insecure! Now I have lost 23 lbs and am feeling great! And that’s all that matters. :) I have a blog desireemerci.com where I have posted some tips that I wish I had when I started out my journey as well as recipes and I just posted a How To Meal Prep post….Meal prepping is the best thing to ever happen to me! I love making my meals and staying on track all week because they’re ready to eat! I also have a fitness instagram @MakingHealthyAHabit where I post my daily workouts, food, and more :) I hope this inspires someone to start a journey towards being more healthy!!

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1.5 month progress pic SW: 210 CW: 190 GW: 140 5'4" I can’t believe I waited this long to change my life. I was always afraid that losing weight would be impossible for me and that when I wouldn’t make any progress it would only discourage me even more. However, I am so shocked. I can’t believe how easy it has been for me. Once you get into these habits and change your lifestyle it’s honestly hard to stop. I’m so motivated and I can’t wait to see my progress by the end of this summer. Anything is possible with some determination and willpower.

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My life now vs. 1-2 years ago. 140 lbs vs. 207 lbs. (I’m 5'10/178cm) Joyful, young woman who enjoys her life today vs. the miserable, negative, self hating girl. Everything has changed these past 2 years, because I wanted to. I was tired of being a negative person. My friends didn’t want to be around this kind of energy. I didn’t want to be around, into this kind of energy. I took all this support of my friends, tumblr community, turned my hate into the fuel to motivate myself. I thought - How great my life could be, how I could be comfortable in my skin (at last woo), I could do everyday life tasks with ease, confidence. Don’t ever give up. All the struggle builds us as a stronger person. It’s all going to be worth it. You’re going to want to dance until your legs hurt, you’re not going to be scared/shy to interract with people anymore. You will feel free, and it’s the most amazing feeling ever.

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The picture on the left was taken last September (256 lbs) when I was at my highest weight, most depressed state, drinking nearly two pints of bourbon a night, hanging out with the wrong kind of people, and although smiling, severely unhappy / discontent.

The picture on the right, taken of me this past Saturday (208-210), almost a year later, and I’m healthier, happier, more social, more confident, and most certainly a different person on the inside, as well as the outside.

If you’re just beginning your weight loss journey, the best advice I can give you is this:

Don’t count the days, make the days count. Drink water. Surround everything you eat with generous portions of fruits and or vegetables, even junk food. Remind yourself every day that you have a goal to achieve. Absolutely stay positive. Never tell yourself, “I give up. I’m done.” Go to the gym when you can. Don’t let the fitblr community intimidate you, don’t feel pressured to sweat and lift and run. Exercise at your own pace, eat well, stay hydrated, and always keep your efforts in mind. You will lose weight. You can lose weight. You haven’t lost it yet because you haven’t really tried. Just try.