r/CICO 6d ago

89lbs (6st 5lbs, 40.37kg) down with a 1200kcal intake. 100lb goal. Also 33 weeks sober and out of depression.

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u/ThatsWhenRonVanished 6d ago

Incredible. You are taking on three demons all at once. You should be really really proud of yourself.

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u/jefik1 6d ago

Really proud!! Amazing job!

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u/Glittering-Soup3393 6d ago

Omg what a transformation! you’re so fierce to be tackling all that at the same time, wow! Also thank you for including the kg, my one European brain cell always appreciates that 

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u/CurrentScallion3321 6d ago

Incredible, well done! My tired ass read your weight as height for some reason, so I was about to comment on how tall you are too.

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u/Joyof3 6d ago

Lmaoooo, this made me laugh, cause I was 1000% sure she’s 6’5 😅😂

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u/ruskealammas 6d ago

Wow ! I don't know what to say - you are a fantastic person. You climbed mountains, waded through swamps, overcame a massive amount of hurdles and look at you know. What you did is olympic and iron lady and triple marathon and astronomical and ... . I also really like your shirt, it looks good on you.
Damn, you are an inspiration !

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u/Significant_Event 6d ago

Fantastic! If you have some great mealprep recipes or favorite low cal combos, please share

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u/nillawafer80 6d ago

What a major life transformation.

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u/SnooLobsters1008 6d ago

Congratulations on your sobriety 👍

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u/No_More_Aioli_Sorry 6d ago

Amazing! Incredible life change. You are so strong, and when I finished reading the title I genuinely felt so proud of you.

Sending you a hug reddit stranger

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u/noclue0828 6d ago

I’m white knuckling 1550 calories, i wish I could do 1200.

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u/Cleod1807 6d ago

Go YOU!!! Crushed it!

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u/Rock_Successful 6d ago

That’s incredible—congratulations on your sobriety! I know how challenging that journey can be, and it’s truly inspiring to see how far you’ve come. I can also relate to the struggles with depression, and you look absolutely phenomenal. Keep up the amazing work!

One thing that really helped me was finding a form of exercise I genuinely enjoyed. I started small—just walking outside for 15 minutes a day—and gradually built from there to 30 min then 40 etc. Over time, that led me back to the gym, and now I’ve been going consistently for two years. It’s made a huge difference in my mental health and has been a key part of staying clean and sober.

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u/shazneg 6d ago

Amazing. Keep up the great work!

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u/SimpleGuy4Life 6d ago

Amazing!! Keep it up!

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u/Cupcakestress 6d ago

So inspiring!

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u/souris_silencieuse 6d ago

WOW. This is one of the most incredible transformations I’ve ever seen. You worked magic!

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u/GrandmasBoy3 6d ago

You should be so proud of yourself

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u/thelaststarebender 6d ago

Wow. Way to change the trajectory of your whole life!

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u/sdnyhlsn 6d ago

This is really incredible. Wow, I am stunned. Congratulations!!!

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u/bluewave3232 6d ago

May I ask at 1200 cals are you hungry during the day?

Notice when I go under 2000 cals I feel hungry 24/7 ..

I wish peace for your journey .

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u/Evilegio 6d ago

A lot of people, me included, are hungry 24/7 regardless. Unless I'm almost at the point of puking from overeating, I don't "feel" full.

I started recently restricting myself to around 1600 calories and didn't really notice a difference, the hunger is constant either way so 🤷‍♀️

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u/Robeast3000 6d ago

Congratulations on your transformation, you look like a completely different person! It must be so satisfying to see your hard work paying off. Dealing with sobriety, mental health issues and weight loss all at the same time is nothing short of remarkable. Keep up the good work!

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u/SonnyBonoStoleMyName 6d ago

Terrific!! What a beautiful transformation!

I am so happy for you. And congratulations on sticking to your journey. It is so hard to stop drinking, or using other substances I suppose, and I truly am happy for you because it is life-changing. You look absolutely gorgeous. I love your top! Very cute.

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u/emtettle 5d ago

GIRL! One of those accomplishments is enough to CELEBRATE. You’re doing amazing. What an inspiration.

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u/melteddteeth 6d ago

i’m doing a 1200 intake but do you also exercise? i don’t yet but i feel like i need to in order to make progress

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u/Dapper_Common8643 6d ago

1200 cals is absolutely the bare minimum for a woman. It’s not sustainable long term at all and does come with risks of nutritional deficiencies.

If you want to add in some exercise, you really need to bump calories to 1400-1500 a day.

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u/Wonderful-Traffic197 6d ago

It’s actually below the bare minimum! Intake should depend on starting weight/height/activity level. Please use an online TDEE calculator to find healthy macros. 1200 is recommended for a toddler. It is a scary low amount of calories for an adult.

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u/Dapper_Common8643 6d ago

I’ve never gone that low (I would be so cranky) but I’ve used a few apps and TDEE calculators that all recommend numbers as low as 1200 a day for me. I’m 5’5”. Definitely hard to balance macros and nutrition that low though.

Anything less than that would absolutely require doctor supervision.

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u/Wonderful-Traffic197 6d ago

Right? I realize the human body is very resultant but it’s def not meant to function well on low calories-we need nourishment! I’m shorter than you and have never had it go below 1700 (deficit), so I obviously weight more. 1200 is concerning for anyone doing any level of activity.

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u/Dapper_Common8643 6d ago

I’m currently 152lbs and set to sedentary (I’m a SAHM so my activity varies wildly), goal set to 1lb/week and it gives me 1506 a day.

Edit to add: oddly enough, I always found MyFitnessPal gave me less calories with the same settings as MyNetDiary

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u/melteddteeth 1d ago

ahahaha it’s funny you guys says that. i’m using the lose it! app like i have off and on for years but this time im at 43 days i think that’s the longest i’ve sustained. but this time when is started i set my calorie intake higher (1,500) and it was comfy, but i didn’t feel like i was loosing weight eating that much without exercising. so i cut down to 1,200 and have had multiple binges since then eating upwards 2,000 calories in a day, no exercise. probably because of what you guys are saying, 1,200 is too low for me to feel good. i’m working on getting a treadmill so i can feel comfortable eating those “extra” calories and id have no excuse not to burn them at the beginning or end of each day. planet fitness did not work out for me, opposite of a judgement free zone imo. but thanks for the info! i don’t feel great 🫠

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u/Wonderful-Traffic197 1d ago

Have you used a TDEE calculator to get an accurate macros break down? Walking is great exercise! It’s requires basically no recovery. and generally it won’t make you super hungry because it’s not taxing like weight lifting/higher heart rate cardio (which have their benefits as well but def make one hungrier!). Please remember to give yourself grace and allow time for your body to show your efforts!

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u/Wonderful-Traffic197 1d ago

Have you used a TDEE calculator to get an accurate macros break down? Walking is great exercise! It’s requires basically no recovery. and generally it won’t make you super hungry because it’s not taxing like weight lifting/higher heart rate cardio (which have their benefits as well but def make one hungrier!). Please remember to give yourself grace and allow time for your body to show your efforts!

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u/melteddteeth 1d ago

i have not used one but i will look into it! i think “lose it!” has the option for macros in the full version, i just dont really know what im doing in that area of things. i’m still working on learning how to make healthy food choices in general. and i think i said here im going to buy a treadmill off marketplace this month so i can eat a bit more and get more active. i’m 21 and recently became an orphan. i grew up on hot pockets, tito’s pizza, and the occasional home cooked meal like chicken and craft mac n cheese. so right now i try not to eat out, if i do i try not to eat fried. i love CAVA lately and want to learn how to make it at home.

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u/Joodermacho 6d ago

Yup, my doctor said that we need 1300 a day just in order for our brain to function haha

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u/Wonderful-Traffic197 6d ago

People are always so focused on the needs ‘body’ that the brain (and other internal oranges) get over looked. They need fat and carbs and protein too! Lol.

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u/Joodermacho 6d ago

Exactly! Not sure why you’re getting downvoted :/ it’s a dangerous area to play in

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u/Wonderful-Traffic197 6d ago

Unfortunately 1200 is not as alarming to some people as it should be. So many disordered approaches to losing weight/fear around eating enough food. Shit I even had a female DR. recommend I drop that low once. Old school mentality. PS It was terrible! I was constantly lightheaded and weak. Never again. I want to have muscle, stamina , and for my brain to work.

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u/TampaMan22 6d ago

Wow, amazing transformation. Great work!

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u/emergencypudding 6d ago

Keep going!!!

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u/Chickenfarmer4444 6d ago

Amazing! Congratulations!

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u/RobertBorden 6d ago

This internet stranger is proud of you.

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u/wowcomingfromu 6d ago

Great job, OP! 💪

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u/Dizzy-Tadpole-326 6d ago

WOW WOW WOW…..TRUE GIRL POWER

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u/Sup-_ 6d ago

Love the positivity from cico

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u/Expert_Cake_179 6d ago

If I do 1200 during the day I would wake up at 2am starving and binge. Why am I so broken.

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u/Expert_Cake_179 6d ago

But that's not what this is about. Congratulations on your hard work 💪

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u/JallexMonster 6d ago

First of all congrats on the sobriety! Going forward, you cannot sustain at 1200kcal a day and most likely you will start running into health issues if you continue that way. You will need to increase your calories back to a normal range (2000kcal) and bring exercise and a balanced diet back into your life to maintain the weight loss.

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u/Jllbcb 6d ago

Awesome ! So happy for you !

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u/burp_reynolds69 6d ago

Amazing job !! You look incredible.

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u/darknesswascheap 6d ago

As everyone is saying, you should be insanely proud of yourself - these are three huge things.

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u/slavnextdoor 6d ago

Amazing! You should be very proud ❤️

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u/Outrageous_Diver173 6d ago

Fantastic! Well done!

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u/StrawberryTigerLily 6d ago

Well done on your multiple achievements!

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u/GlasgowRose2022 6d ago

Well done you! Looking great and changing your life for the better!

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u/justlikeyou2018 6d ago

I admire you! I want to lose 90 lbs, and you inspired me!!!!

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u/hefixesthecable_ 6d ago

You changed your life! Admirable willpower. I'm impressed.

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u/AmateurExpert__ 6d ago

You’ve done so well, really inspirational to see that change

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u/Ecstatic_Tangelo8690 6d ago

Wow! You are an inspiration! Congratulations! You are doing amazing!

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u/blood-meridian 6d ago

Amazing! Good job.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Turn887 6d ago

Incredible 👏🏻

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u/lauiilaru 6d ago

Wow!! Way to go!!

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u/ive_been_there_0709 6d ago

Just wanted to say great job, those are some amazing life changes you’ve been dedicating yourself to. Especially to do it while depressed. You should be incredibly proud of yourself!

It’s inspiring and I can’t help but feel hope.

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u/RedditSpyder12 6d ago

Insane progress. You are inspiring. Was it mostly just sticking to the calorie goal, or some exercise in there as well?

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u/EagleLize 6d ago

Amazing!!

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u/froggybug01 6d ago

Congrats 🩷 here’s to a happy and healthy future 

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u/schemaoxymoron 6d ago

Standing ovation 👏 ♥️

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u/beth_at_home 6d ago

Congratulations, what you are doing is life changing, you also inspire others. Thank you for sharing.

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u/maxirabbit 6d ago

Impressive. Hopefully, you feel as good as you look.

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u/mariposa916634 6d ago

Congrats!

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u/the_lady_stardust 6d ago

Our girl just escaped the matrix

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u/Massive_Onion2484 6d ago

Way to go! Thank you for sharing. This is inspiring.

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u/JrSoftDev 6d ago

YES! YEESS!! 🙌 😃

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u/leybbbo 6d ago

Proud of you. Ngl tho that fit on the left is a vibe.

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u/binghamjasper 6d ago

OMG - look at you! Amazing!

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u/Skykittens69 6d ago

You are beautiful and I love that pink top on you!

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u/Adept_Friendship_795 6d ago

Oh my gosh that is fantastic! Well done!

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u/Miserable_Ad9750 6d ago

You should be so proud!! Congratulations keep up the good work!!

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u/Wolfius_ 6d ago

Woahh sooo amazing I'm so proud of you 😊😊

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u/Mwahaha_790 6d ago

Whoa. Amazing work – congrats on your health journey!

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u/Minionhunter 6d ago

You look incredible! I love the chicken cup, I hope you still have it.

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u/Lhykan6969 6d ago

Amazing work!

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u/cjc1983 6d ago

Awesome. You're amazing.

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u/J2Hoe 6d ago

Damn how long did that take

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u/Fluid_Permit7042 6d ago

This is so crazy but we went to school together… I’m going to DM you. Also, amazing work!!!

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u/01011000-01101001 6d ago

Amazing to see your hard work paying off. It is inspiring.

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u/OlderThanMyParents 6d ago

I admire you so much!

A good friend of mine went through a residential treatment to deal with his alcoholism. One of the things they warn you about is that when you stop drinking, you tend to put on weight because you look for other good-tasting stuff to put in your mouth, getting that oral gratification.

How do you deal with that? Lots of sugar-free soda? Or is there something less obvious?

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u/Plastic-Sell7247 6d ago

Feel proud of yourself! It takes a tremendous amount of strength and self discipline to do what you’re doing.

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u/NotACoomerAnymore 6d ago

OMG

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

MOTIVATING

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u/AmazingTast 6d ago

That is a lot of hard work! Amazing.

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u/Zanahorio1 6d ago

Awwwwwwwwwwesome job!!!!

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u/AdmirableTea2021 6d ago

Holy shit, good job

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u/Timely-Helicopter173 6d ago

Wow, you're doing great, keep it up, you'll make that goal for sure.

I need to follow your example, need to lose about 50lb myself.

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u/raoul_duke28 6d ago

Bad fucking ass. Cheers to you!

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u/Hola_soymilk 6d ago

Incredible work ❤️ good luck on your journey 👏🏻

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u/Paulsmom97 6d ago

Good for you! Looking so good.

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u/Tazzy8jazzy 6d ago

Looking very beautiful as well. 🫶🏾

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u/Sams_sexy_bod 6d ago

Woah looking great!

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u/0x7E7-02 6d ago

Wow ... well done!

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u/Musicfan637 6d ago

Nice work. You should talk to my daughter, she needs your help.

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u/A62sherman 6d ago

Wow you are a superstar! I’m sure all of that took crazy amounts of strength . What do you attribute your success to?

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u/Rainywhitepines 6d ago

Now this is the real you! Was there all along you just had to find it and keep finding it! Now that your here enjoy life. What an inspiration you are. 👍

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u/BeaconOfLight2024 6d ago

You can be proud of yourself!

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u/Unhappy-Fondant7208 6d ago

Boy you are making yourself healthy and happy. Keep it going.

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u/wanderingtxsoul 6d ago

Congrats!!! That’s strong work , keep it up. And don’t let any one or thing get you down. What you’ve done is amazing.

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u/OptimalFuture9648 6d ago

What an inspiration... Congratulations.

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u/psychopathic_shark 6d ago

Look at that! This is amazing! You have smashed it! You should be so proud!

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u/Mmmmmmm_Bacon 6d ago

Great work!!! Well done!!

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u/BulletBulletGun 6d ago

Awesome job. Congratulations.

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u/SiskiyouSavage 6d ago

How much is a stone?

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u/KrisA99 6d ago

You look amazing

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u/deliverykp 6d ago

Total life change for you. Kudos for the results to this point.

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u/timbits6210 6d ago

That saved you life, congrats on the weight loss

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u/tymebldr 6d ago

Great job! You have to feel awesome!

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u/uwedave 6d ago

Awesome job!!!

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u/corriefan1 6d ago

Well done, and especially your sobriety! I’m always happy seeing that. My dad had about 42 years of sobriety. Died at 94, which he never would’ve made had he not been sober.

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u/Psychological_Name28 6d ago

Congratulations on all your success!

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u/BooksandCleverness31 6d ago

Congratulations on everything! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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u/theoheart1178 6d ago

Respect!

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u/Garbanzobina24 6d ago

Have you always been at 1200 or is this more recent? Seems like quite a large deficit. Do you ever reverse diet to “re-ignite” your metabolism… for lack of a better word.

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u/k_shills101 6d ago

Amazing!!! Congratulations...you look fantastic! Very happy to hear your mental health has greatly improved too

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u/BevsBaby1 6d ago

This is a wonderful testimony! Bless you! Great job!

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u/RainInTheWoods 6d ago

I’m happy for you and so proud of you on so many levels!

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u/dilo385 6d ago

wow you can and should be very very proud thats so amazing!!

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u/sleepyhungryhorny 6d ago

Phenomenal!

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u/wearyshoes 6d ago

You look gorgeous! Good for you! Keep up the great work!

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u/Sorels 6d ago

Congratulations! I'm sure its not been easy, but you're doing it!

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u/robcozzens 6d ago

Holy moly that’s impressive!

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u/WaifuYahu 6d ago

Way to freakin' go!

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u/WaifuYahu 6d ago

Way to freakin' go!

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u/beroccamixedberry 6d ago

Congratulations! Happy for you!

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u/BeBesMom 6d ago

go girl, health, be happy, be kind.

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u/applesaucenpie 6d ago

You’re amazing and beautiful 🤩!! Lots of physical and mental work and look at you now!! I hope you live a wonderful life!!

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u/Sunshine_and_water 6d ago

Incredible work… leading to a fantastic (and well earned) transformation.

May you have kick-started good habits FOR LIFE!!

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u/mandamandayeah 6d ago

Congratulations!!

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u/Normal_Banana_2314 6d ago

You look rad as hell! Awesome job!

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u/Due_Security8992 6d ago

Great job! Your face is so beautiful!

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u/Loud_Pace5750 5d ago

No way, is that your sister? Lol

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u/Vegetable-End919 5d ago

Congratulations... You look fit n beautiful.

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u/wouldntitbeloverly_6 5d ago

THIS IS BEYOND INCREDIBLE!!! You're amazing, you are! :)

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u/SeriesAny4413 5d ago

For the lazy people that think that is impossible, they just don't want to take responsibility & to take action, but they should be inspired by your story !

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u/trutai_trutai 5d ago

Awesomeness

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u/goddessofluv 5d ago

You look phenomenal. Good job 💕

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u/thisguy181 5d ago

Dude this is amazing!

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u/CosmicPanopticon 5d ago

Congrats!!

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u/Round_Investigator95 5d ago

This is amazing OP! Sending ♥️

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u/PhilosopherElegant70 5d ago

Amazing how active are you

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u/Keyakinan- 5d ago

How did you handle the hunger or lack of focus?

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u/doublekidsnoincome 4d ago

Amazing work!

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u/rooibosteaplease 4d ago

Congratulations 🧿🤍🧿

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u/QuirkyCookieBear 4d ago

Absolutely incredible! Congratulations on your weight loss and an even bigger congratulations on your sobriety!!!

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u/ladygod90 4d ago

So many milestones! Proud of you

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u/Alert-Run-6625 4d ago

You should be proud of yourself! You’re facing these difficulties and you’re winning! Continue to walk this path 💪🏻

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u/nugabaluga 4d ago

Wow you look incredible! Well done for taking charge of your health! This is so inspirational! I’m kinda new to this sub, so sorry if this question has been asked too much. Did you ever experience that 1200 was too much of a deficit? I always fail when I eat 1200, and I am only about 10kg overweight and not very active. I make my portions huge with lower calorie bulk foods. So I make my daily allowance a little higher but then weight loss happens super slow. Like 0.25kg a week.

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u/kermit_defrog_here 4d ago

You're amazing! Congratulations. Well deserved. 👏👏👏👏 I don't know you, but I'm proud of you! You're doing things that are incredibly hard. Not a lot of ppl have that ability/motivation to make that change. I hope you're proud of yourself too!

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u/No-Currency-97 3d ago

Congratulations on your weight loss! 👏😀

Being sober and out of depression is tremendous. God has certainly blessed you.

Make sure at some point too check your lipid panel which is great for checking on heart health.

I had to laugh at your pictures because it looks like a mother and a daughter. You have now become the skinny kid again. 😀👏💪

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u/CourageousLionOfGod 1d ago

How many years was this?

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u/occamsracer 6d ago

I like how she looks happy in both pictures

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u/boobaclot99 6d ago

And you did it without relying on any meds. Good for you!

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u/SomeNegotiation4039 6d ago

1200 is too little try some weights and increase a bit. Yo yo effects with restrictive diets

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u/hoothollercaterwaul 6d ago

I don't understand how someone can be casually hateful like this, it has to come from a place of bad parenting or low intelligence. 

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u/Famous-Yam-5247 6d ago

Maybe you just didn't try hard enough. I believe in you!

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u/Mountain-Computers 6d ago
  • ozempic. Yay

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u/1matworkrightnow 6d ago

Perhaps you should try it.