87 pounds down with pics!

sparkler2112

My journey began back in 2012. It's been slow and a little back and forth but I'm completely content with how its all played out. In 5'10 and started at 292 pounds. I wasn't ever the fat kid growing up. I was a great athlete throughout school and then I grasduated and I slowly just gained and gained. It wasn't until I stepped on the scale and realized I was just a few pounds from being 300 that I decided to change. I started just changing my diet and lost the first 40 lbs but being very diligent in what I ate. Once I got down to 250 pounds I decided I would start the couch to 5k program. The first day wasn't too bad. I finished and it just made me a feel like I could do anything. Day 3..that was a different story. I really thought I would die. I kept going though and finished my first 5k in Just why it 30 minutes. By no means is that fast but hell I ran over 3 miles. I didn't complain. After that I started struggling with injuries as I started upping my mileage and ended up with first a broken ankle (don't text and run) and then repetitive calf strains. So after getting to about 215 the weight started creeping back in and I got back up to 240. Then I said enough and took control again and today I'm down to 205. I'm not by any means there by I am thrilled with what I have accomplished so far! You can do it, too! Just don't give up on yourself and Just accept the challenges as they come. It's completely worth it!

ToriJ84

Wow. Looking good! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey.

karyabc

omg what a difference!! Congratssss

southcitystudio

Fantastic work! Congratulations. Also, I love your swimsuit!

JohnBarth

Your transformation is nothing short of extraordinary! Truly amazing job. Thank you for sharing.

ajsmommy824

Great Job!!!!! Keep reaching for your goal!

dwozniak16

Amazing job!
You look great!
Keep up the good work!

jamie_lee80

You look awesome!!! Very motivating!

agal129

Congratulations on your progress!

keshabbaker

Congratulations you look amazing

maryjboom

Congrats you look great!

Fitwarrior7_Round_2

Great work!

MiliOm

Congratulations

ctmike1980

Did you lose the first 40 lbs with just eating better, and without any exercise?

hugheseva

Loved the pic of the two jeans; very inspiring

brenn24179

good for you, inspirational, I was starting to gain weight back and like you enough Is enough, have to make ourselves behave and take control. Only way to meet our goals.

becbec777

love the pants pic. what a story!

epeters1984

Awesome job!

Jea_Boho

Amazing!

crecynthia

Wonderful transformation!!

Rabin

Congrats.

Also, had anyone ever told you that you look like Amanda Freitag (Food network chef)?

TheVirgoddess

Congratulations! Keep it going!

Ozzzzzzzzzz

Great Job!!!!

Fittingitforever

Nice job!!! We have similar stats but I'm just working to get where you are. Good work lady!!

sparkler2112

ctmike1980 wrote: »

Did you lose the first 40 lbs with just eating better, and without any exercise?

The first 40 pounds was strictly dieting. Using myfitnesspal religiously.

Rabin wrote: »

Congrats.

Also, had anyone ever told you that you look like Amanda Freitag (Food network chef)?

I haven't ever been told that after looking her up I do are the resemblance.


Thank you all for all the lovely compliments. They made me smile from ear to ear! Good luck to you all. It's totally worth the initial sacrifices.

jules6669mfp

Awesome, you look great!!!