45 pound weight loss of a 5'0 19 year old! Pics Included

sydneyannewyma

In October of 2014 I was around 160 pounds. Being barely 5 foot (4'11 3/4) this was putting me in class 1 obesity with a BMI around 31. I was sad every time I saw myself naked. I felt the need to layer everything, even in 90 degree weather so no one could see how large I was (as if that was going to fool anyone. Enough was enough. I got myself a gym membership and started going 5 days a week. I cut back my calories to 1200 a day, and changed my eating habits dramatically. Fast food and soda was completely taken out of my diet. It was replaced with water, white meats, fruits and veggies. Red meats, proccessed foods, and any beverage beside water became a rarity that I made sure I didn't make a habit. Junk food no longer existed. No, none of this was easy. It was a constant battle pshyically and emotionally. It was hard. I had to fight for it, very, very hard. I set a goal for myself in October, one that was a total dream goal that I would love to be "one day". I was aiming for 130 at the time thinking even that would be almost impossible. 30 pounds later I reached 130 and thought to myself, I did this, I can lose that last 15. I did just that. Today on March 24th I am pleased to announce I reached that "impossible" goal of 115 pounds. My BMI is now at a completely normal weight, 22. I went from 31, class 1 obesity to a 22. There is still fat on my body, I have a chubby stomach, and stretch marks galore but I have NEVER in my life been more proud of myself. I love my body. I love myself. I love life again. When you do good for your body you body does good for you, it really does.

kmclamb13

Way to go ! Congrats and you should be very proud of yourself.

suruda

nice work!

nina906

Wow good job girl!! Congrats

sbrookes9

Way to go! You should be proud.

lynten

Congratulations! You are a very strong and committed woman. I should be like you

sydneyannewyma

Thank you everyone!

leximarie3

Amazing transformation! You look fabulous!

rwcw89

Yay congrats I'm very close to your weight 158 at 5'0 (went up to 200!!! While pregnant starting at 153) now baby is a year it's time for me to feel good about me! Although my goal is to 120-125 , you are an inspiration :-) happy to see I'm not the only vertically challenged person facing this

sydneyannewyma

rwcw89 wrote: »

Yay congrats I'm very close to your weight 158 at 5'0 (went up to 200!!! While pregnant starting at 153) now baby is a year it's time for me to feel good about me! Although my goal is to 120-125 , you are an inspiration :-) happy to see I'm not the only vertically challenged person facing this

I have no doubt in my mind that you can do it. If you can be a mommy then you can do anything. Thank you for the kind words!

fabulousmomofone

Great job

minnkun

Amazing

XxQueenMxX

Yay!! Congrats you look great!!! Very inspirational and motivating as well. Im 4 11 as well and my goal weight is 115. Im at 127 now and somethings I think I prob wont reach my goal, but after seeing your results you have showed me it is possible!
Would you mind sharing your exercises?

sydneyannewyma

Mayra726 wrote: »

Yay!! Congrats you look great!!! Very inspirational and motivating as well. Im 4 11 as well and my goal weight is 115. Im at 127 now and somethings I think I prob wont reach my goal, but after seeing your results you have showed me it is possible!
Would you mind sharing your exercises?

Getting at least 30 minutes of cardio a day was what I aimed for mostly. I did this with Beach Body videos, elliptical, treadmills, stairclimbers, stationary bikes. (: it helps a lot to get a gym membership so you have lots of options for machines. If you can't afford a gym membership or don't like working out outside your home I recommend Beach Body videos.

sydneyannewyma

And thanks again everyone (:

maryjboom

Awesome job!!!

MaryMacAttack

When you work hard you see great results! Congrats you should feel very proud.

prinscharon

Congratulations ! Well done, hard work and determination paid off

sydneyannewyma

Thanks!!!

lenac87

Great job!

aksteve777

so proud of you!!

HeySwoleSister

Congratulations! Shorties have to be very disciplined to keep their caloric deficit, you were a bada22 at it!

urloved33

t_fola

Hey, m also having d same ish, same height as you and I weigh about 160 pounds, tho I used to weigh over 200 at age 13 but I was able to loose till my present weight but dz last pounds just won't come off

sydneyannewyma

t_fola wrote: »

Hey, m also having d same ish, same height as you and I weigh about 160 pounds, tho I used to weigh over 200 at age 13 but I was able to loose till my present weight but dz last pounds just won't come off

It may seem impossible but keep trying! Make sure you aren't eating more than 1000 - 1200 calories a day and exercise at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week and you'll start to see all that hard work pay off, I promise!

MistChances

What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story, determination, and most of all your success! WOW!

sydneyannewyma

No, thank you!

taraaaxo

You have every right to be proud! Keep doing what your doing

sydneyannewyma

Thank you!

iselaparedes

sydneyannewyma wrote: »

In October of 2014 I was around 160 pounds. Being barely 5 foot (4'11 3/4) this was putting me in class 1 obesity with a BMI around 31. I was sad every time I saw myself naked. I felt the need to layer everything, even in 90 degree weather so no one could see how large I was (as if that was going to fool anyone. Enough was enough. I got myself a gym membership and started going 5 days a week. I cut back my calories to 1200 a day, and changed my eating habits dramatically. Fast food and soda was completely taken out of my diet. It was replaced with water, white meats, fruits and veggies. Red meats, proccessed foods, and any beverage beside water became a rarity that I made sure I didn't make a habit. Junk food no longer existed. No, none of this was easy. It was a constant battle pshyically and emotionally. It was hard. I had to fight for it, very, very hard. I set a goal for myself in October, one that was a total dream goal that I would love to be "one day". I was aiming for 130 at the time thinking even that would be almost impossible. 30 pounds later I reached 130 and thought to myself, I did this, I can lose that last 15. I did just that. Today on March 24th I am pleased to announce I reached that "impossible" goal of 115 pounds. My BMI is now at a completely normal weight, 22. I went from 31, class 1 obesity to a 22. There is still fat on my body, I have a chubby stomach, and stretch marks galore but I have NEVER in my life been more proud of myself. I love my body. I love myself. I love life again. When you do good for your body you body does good for you, it really does.

iselaparedes

Thank you for sharing, I have the same goal as you did ☺