Hello to the clowder of calorie counters! 30f - 5’4 - cw 285 It’s maddy here with a second progress post, I’m back to a weight I haven’t been in over 4 years! I’m really excited to have gotten here. Per my tracker, I’ve logged 148 days in a row, averaging 1600cal a day walking 8-10k steps a day. I do 5:2 IF and have settled on it as the most flexible and effective version for me, since I can eat normally on up days with people and socialize without heavy food restriction.

Things that have changed: walking isn’t hard anymore, I do not stumble or waddle when maneuvering at work. I can jog short bursts and go upstairs without getting winded, my waist seems to be in a lower position than before and all my old clothes fit again, I recognize my face in the mirror, (felt like a frog was looking back at me before, I just couldn’t see my features the way I was used too and it really impacted me) I have more energy, I can clean my house and I have motivation to stay organized.

I have loose skin on my neck, belly, and thighs. I don’t know where that’s gunna go but for not I’m happy to see tangible progress, even if it makes me feel uncomfortable. Especially the neck. Feels like I’m too young for these wrinkles,but I’d trade the fat for textured skin any damn day.

TMI? Sex is better. Old positions making a comeback ✨

It’s more second nature now. I weigh everything, I get high protein and fiber, it’s not overwhelming unless I’m on my period then it’s like a week of crying about life being too hard. I DO think it’s much harder to lose weight during pms and my hormones are trying to be the boss every month booo.

I still plan to lose 100 lbs so this update is for anyone who is maybe in the mid journey, look at everything you’ve done so far! So good! 👏 👏 👏 it’s hard to remember the progress when we have a long road ahead. But it’s worth it to stop and celebrate.

Thanks again guys I love this thread and it keeps me so motivated. ♥️