My story was many years in the making, but I finally reached goal! (told through pictures)
mrs_dwr
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EDIT: Holy cow, those pictures are huge! Sorry!
Stats: Female, 31 years old, 5’5.5,” highest weight: 210 pounds (while pregnant), current weight: 131 pounds
Easter 2008 – somewhere between 145-155, decided to try WeightWatchers for the zillionth time
June 2009 – 140 pounds after doing WW intermittently (and hating every minute of it)
Dec 2010 – 11 months after giving birth – between 150-155 pounds
Feb 2011 – 7 weeks pregnant with twins – between 140-145 pounds
Sept 2011 - 36 weeks pregnant with twins (2 days before delivering) – 210 pounds
Dec 2011 (in flowery shirt) – had joined MFP 3 weeks prior. 165 pounds
March 2012 – Discovered I could actually do something as crazy as learn how to run (and enjoy it!). This is after my first half-marathon (2:28:56). 157 pounds
April 2012 – first date night after having the twins! 156 pounds
July 2012 – 29th birthday – 151 pounds
Late July 2012 – had just discovered what people on MFP referred to as “heavy lifting” and I bought adjustable dumbbells to try it out
Sept 2012 – twins are 1 year old, and it turns out I’m 6.5 weeks pregnant once again. 145.5 pounds
Dec 2012 – 22 weeks pregnant, going to a 5k Jingle Jog (40:01). Weight unknown, but weighed 179 pounds by the end of the pregnancy
May 2013, 5 weeks post-partum – read all about heavy lifting with a barbell and convinced my hubby to buy me one after the baby was born. Tried out Stronglifts 5x5 and never looked back! 155.5 pounds
Nov 2013 – Finished 2nd in my age group in a Superhero 5k (28:12) – 145.5 pounds (pre-pregnancy weight!)
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 4-miler (36:09) - 142.5 pounds
Dec 2013 – 10k Bridge Run (1:03:41) – 142.5 pounds. 2.5 pounds heavier than my 2nd picture at the top of this post, but what a difference physically! That’s what happens when you slash calories to the extreme and skip exercising vs. eating at a moderate deficit and working out.
Starting to notice some muscle from lifting! – 141.5 pounds.
Feb 2014 – getting some definition in my shoulders! – 137 pounds
April 2014 – youngest baby is 1 year old – Ronald McDonald House 5k (27:02) finished 1st in my age group! – 135.5 pounds
June 2014 – 3 pregnancies, 4 children age 4 and under, and I’m seeing some definition for the first time in my life!!! – 135.5 pounds
Oh yeah, that’s thanks to my lovely power cage and barbell
Nov 2014 – completed my 2nd half-marathon (1:59:25) – 133 pounds
Counting calories (averaging 1700-1900 calories/day), running, and lifting heavy have given my body a better physique than I’ve ever had in my life, great self-confidence in all areas of my life, and I have boundless energy to keep up with my 4 small, amazing kiddos! I’ve reached goal weight and am now focused on continuing to lower my body fat percentage, increase weights on the barbell, and increasing my speed in running. Thanks to MFP and my lovely friends on here!
Stats: Female, 31 years old, 5’5.5,” highest weight: 210 pounds (while pregnant), current weight: 131 pounds
Easter 2008 – somewhere between 145-155, decided to try WeightWatchers for the zillionth time
June 2009 – 140 pounds after doing WW intermittently (and hating every minute of it)
Dec 2010 – 11 months after giving birth – between 150-155 pounds
Feb 2011 – 7 weeks pregnant with twins – between 140-145 pounds
Sept 2011 - 36 weeks pregnant with twins (2 days before delivering) – 210 pounds
Dec 2011 (in flowery shirt) – had joined MFP 3 weeks prior. 165 pounds
March 2012 – Discovered I could actually do something as crazy as learn how to run (and enjoy it!). This is after my first half-marathon (2:28:56). 157 pounds
April 2012 – first date night after having the twins! 156 pounds
July 2012 – 29th birthday – 151 pounds
Late July 2012 – had just discovered what people on MFP referred to as “heavy lifting” and I bought adjustable dumbbells to try it out
Sept 2012 – twins are 1 year old, and it turns out I’m 6.5 weeks pregnant once again. 145.5 pounds
Dec 2012 – 22 weeks pregnant, going to a 5k Jingle Jog (40:01). Weight unknown, but weighed 179 pounds by the end of the pregnancy
May 2013, 5 weeks post-partum – read all about heavy lifting with a barbell and convinced my hubby to buy me one after the baby was born. Tried out Stronglifts 5x5 and never looked back! 155.5 pounds
Nov 2013 – Finished 2nd in my age group in a Superhero 5k (28:12) – 145.5 pounds (pre-pregnancy weight!)
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 4-miler (36:09) - 142.5 pounds
Dec 2013 – 10k Bridge Run (1:03:41) – 142.5 pounds. 2.5 pounds heavier than my 2nd picture at the top of this post, but what a difference physically! That’s what happens when you slash calories to the extreme and skip exercising vs. eating at a moderate deficit and working out.
Starting to notice some muscle from lifting! – 141.5 pounds.
Feb 2014 – getting some definition in my shoulders! – 137 pounds
April 2014 – youngest baby is 1 year old – Ronald McDonald House 5k (27:02) finished 1st in my age group! – 135.5 pounds
June 2014 – 3 pregnancies, 4 children age 4 and under, and I’m seeing some definition for the first time in my life!!! – 135.5 pounds
Oh yeah, that’s thanks to my lovely power cage and barbell
Nov 2014 – completed my 2nd half-marathon (1:59:25) – 133 pounds
Counting calories (averaging 1700-1900 calories/day), running, and lifting heavy have given my body a better physique than I’ve ever had in my life, great self-confidence in all areas of my life, and I have boundless energy to keep up with my 4 small, amazing kiddos! I’ve reached goal weight and am now focused on continuing to lower my body fat percentage, increase weights on the barbell, and increasing my speed in running. Thanks to MFP and my lovely friends on here!
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Absolutely amazing! You look awesome!0
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What an inspiring story! I am also the mother of 4, including a set of twins and had 4 under 5 at one point. This is truly a great feat you have accomplished!0
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Very inspiring!!!0
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You are a true inspiration! I have three kids under 4, a set of twins also so it truly impresses me to see what you have done. Congratulations!!0
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Love your story! I hear so many times that after x amount of kids you just cant lose the weight. But you've proved its possible! Your such a great role model for your children! Keep up the amazing work. Thanks for the motivation!0
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Thank you for sharing! I'm extremely impressed...and motivated! I've used the "I have 2 kids under 2" excuse for 8 years! I've blamed 'not enough time in the day' A LOT! Thank you, for saying, 'IT is POSSIBLE!"0
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Woohoo!!!!!!0
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That is the coolest thing I've ever seen. Congrats to you! Love how you used cartoons on your face. Very clever. Keep up the good work!0
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Awesome job!! And great times on the running!0
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You are such an inspiration. Thanks!!0
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Amazing!0
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What a great story, and fantastic work!! Very inspiring.0
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love this! thank you for sharing! I'm trying to do something amazing after having twins. awesome job!0
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That was a great job especially after four kids.0
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You are awesome
I'm so glad you shared your awesomeness with others! It's inspiring! 0 -
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You look fabulous! I have twins my self and believe me I am straggling to find the perfect time to exercise! Please share some tips on how to find time to exercise.0
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Just amazing! (*)0
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wow amazing0
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Thank you for sharing and showing what hard works does!!0
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WOW, Amazing job!0
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Great job. Love the running AND lifting part. So many people only seem to do one or the other.0
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I just love how you just kept going and going. You look great!!!!0
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What a journey, and you powered through all those pregnancies too! Way to keep it active and healthy for you and your kids, A+ mom!! Congratulations on this huge achievement!!0
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Absolutely amazing. Anyone who says that they can't find the time to exercise should read this. Love that you did tons of cardio and lifting.0
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Wow! What a great story! Congrats!0
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Thanks for sharing. You look amazing!!!! Wow.0
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You look great! I cant wait til i'm nice and fit too!0
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Oh, you are sooooo inspirational! Thanks for sharing!!!0
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thank you! you look gorgeous0
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Incredible!0
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