u/awongbat

My progress this past year I lost 33 pounds and dropped 12.7% bodyfat. Lost 7 inches from my waist and 3.5 from my hips. I started using LoseIt in September 2024 at 227 lbs but I weighed 230 lbs at my highest. Currently I am 160 lbs. I owe my success to LoseIt and have the Lifetime Premium membership which I plan to use for my lifetime to maintain this weight loss. Money well spent.

45F, 5’3.5”, SW: 230 lbs, SW 1st photo: 193 lbs, CW: 160 lbs, CBF: 31.5%

My progress this past year I lost 33 pounds and dropped 12.7% bodyfat. Lost 7 inches from my waist and 3.5 from my hips. I started trying to change my health in September 2024 at 230 lbs when I got a diabetes diagnosis. These progress photos I took after losing about 30 lbs. I imagine my body fat was probably above 50% back in September 2024 but I was too embarrassed to get it checked or take any progress photos of myself at that time.

My daily average calories amounted to 2,200 and average daily steps are 20K. On 1/2/2026 I started doing 25 minutes of Vinyasa Style Yoga which increased to 50 minutes after three weeks when I got stronger. Then on 5/23/2026 I added 3X per week M&S Frankoman’s Dumbbell Only Split Workout Routine to decrease bodyfat and tighten up loose skin.

My goal is 28% bodyfat or 143 lbs. When I achieve that I will decrease my daily steps to 15K and up my maintenance calories as needed. I plan to keep counting my calories for life to maintain my weight. My successful weight loss is consistently tracking my calories, even if I had a binge. There are days I still deal with emotional eating. I don’t try to compensate. I log it and move on.
I found it was easier for me to eat a lot and slowly lose weight, otherwise deprivation lead to a binge. 70 pounds in 22 months is less than a pound a week but slow progress is still progress. The better I do with protein, fiber, and water intake, the less likely I overeat. I do think losing weight slowly probably helped me avoid a lot of excess skin sagging. At my age, it’s unlikely to bounce back.

Also, I included some photos showing the “power of posing.” No need to get surgery, just change the angle and your posture to instantly feel better about your imperfections. Thanks.

No wonder I was so tired. I was carrying around a baby black bear. I can’t believe I lost this much weight. I’m also embarrassed I let myself go that much too.

Has anyone seen these types of hair clips for sale at Aldi in the past few years? I got them a long few years ago and fail to check ads every week to see if they restock these. I would LOVE to buy more. They don’t have the metal clip thing but use silicone to open/close so your hair never gets caught in them. These are more durable too. If you remember which month you saw them, bonus points to you. Thanks!

I don’t think anyone posted this. In case you’re near a Lowe’s on the 4th of July around 10 am. My Lowe’s had tons of the spatula left when I showed up around 1030.

“Without you, I’m empty inside.” Sealed and labeled puffy mailer with nothing inside. It’s like the warehouse forgot to shove my order inside. How do you not notice it’s empty when you sealed it? I thought it was like that time the contents ripped the seam on the side and everything fell out, but there are no holes or rips. The other side has my mailing address but is also in pristine condition. Now just waiting for my refund. I found it’s better to request a refund than a replacement otherwise you get an automatic “return product” in your account even if a customer service representative did it for you and told you to ignore it.

It’s also Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day.

I usually don’t turn my watch on for workouts because I am sure Apple Watch is inaccurate. I don’t think I burned 329 calories, even if it was a Vinyasa class. I only did it to collect the digital badge. Why do I want it? It’s not even physical. Yet, I am obsessed with getting them.

Anyways enjoy your practice today. Happy International Yoga Day.

Got to try those One Life Egg White wraps because they were on clearance for $1.46 because they expire on the 24th. I made this HUGE plate of food for 517 calories, 45g protein, and 11g fiber. I ended up saving 1.5 of the three wraps for later because I was too full. I think it was that German Pumpernickel bread. All that fiber makes you full!

Let me know what number she is on the chart. I estimated her at a 7 before. Pictures 1&2 taken this morning. Chart 3 for reference. 4&5 older reference photos.

She’s very good at begging like she’s starving. I realized she tricked me so resist her attempts at manipulation to get more treats or second dinner.

I feel lazy and don’t want to cook. I need to eat more protein for little calories. This meal is 445 calories, 36g protein, and 9g of fiber. I’d eat this all the time but it lacks some vitamins and minerals.

Featuring: TJ’s Calamari Pieces, King Oscar Kipper Snacks, German Pumpernickel bread, and Lavender Honey Tea.

I have got to wander by the clearance aisle when shopping for groceries more often. Stumbled across these at my local Kroger.

It’s creepy AF!

I saw that Alibaba is selling dupes of the Iced Tumblers for less than $5. You have to buy two but you can get 4 for the price that Nespresso is selling one tumbler for. Four time as much paying for that little Nespresso logo!! This is why I don’t buy the accessories. Unless it’s a gift with purchase I don’t want them.

Someone posted a few days ago wondering what happens to the abundance of Asiago Cheese because it seems only Parmesan is purchased. Seems it goes on sale WAY BEFORE the expiration date and you can snag it for cheap. I bought two and have 9 months to eat these. Score!

Lost 65 pounds and at least 12.7% bodyfat. It’s probably more but I didn’t start tracking my bodyfat until 9 months ago.

Little by little, day by day I just keep tracking my calories, going on my walks, and incorporating strength training when I can. I started tracking calories consistently in October 2024 and have lost almost 65 pounds now. I started getting my bodyfat checked in Aug 2025 and have lost 12.7% since then.

The only person I compare my rate of progress against is myself. When I get discouraged I go look at my past self and marvel at what I have been able to do as a 45 yo woman. Never too late to start. Don’t give up. Keep tracking at your goal to maintain.