10 months of hard work... Before and after

nataliewalters5851

At the time, I never would have imagined showing anyone these before pictures because at the time I was so disgusted with the person in the reflection but now I am proud to see how far I've come. That picture was taken in November 2014 at my heaviest weight of 160lbs at only 5'2". I was working from home, isolated, depressed, super self-conscience and just miserable. I look back at that picture and see how sad that girl was. I've completely changed my life since then. I just woke up one day and decided that was not who I wanted to be anymore and made a change. For me personally, getting to the gym and working out was what helped me lose the weight. After an intense workout, I was motivated to keep eating healthy because of all the hard work I was putting in. I never gave up, stayed consistent and steadily the weight dropped off. I was the kind of person who never felt like it was possible to lose weight, never felt like I would be thin, or strong, or active. Now I know it's possible! I've made a career change and become a personal trainer so I can help motivate others. Now I wake up every morning excited to go to work and happy about the person I am. So if you're struggling... Don't give up!! Stay consistent and you will see results.

Gretzmo

Great job! You look fantastic and happy!

aledba

Wow! Look at you! What a great change you've made. Such progress!

mmnv79

Well done! You look great!

jennie_jean

Holy hot mamma! You look wonderful. You're an inspiration!!!!

MsJulesRenee

Wow, your back (and everything else) looks AMAZING!! Awesome job

oh_happy_day

Amazing transformation!

Kexessa

You look so healthy! It was worth the effort!

CarrieA180

Well done! I love the happiness shown in the after picture.

healthyfitme12

You are amazing! Great Job

eshnna

You look amazing

jlmed

Nice work! Congrats!

chastityb5

Amazing transformation in just ten months ! Gives me so much inspiration !

fketteland

You look amazing

christinedlg50

Wow! Only 10 months! Amazing! Will you share more info about your diet and exercise plan?

dietka975

Wow, you look amazing

EttaWB

Great job and you look awesome.

nurselroy

You look great! Very inspiring

efrensgirl2015

Fabulous job...luv ur arms!

Fitwarrior7_Round_2

Awesome job!

QuietInkedOne

Oh my gosh! I can only imagine the work and dedication you had to put in to do that! Congratulations! You are an inspiration.

mrron2u

Outstanding results! Thanks for sharing! I love that you even made a career change to become a larger part of the fitness world that you embraced to make your life better. You should make a great fitness coach having been there and done that! Keep inspiring others!

lilystacey

You look fantastic!

vrs_2

Bravo

nataliewalters5851

christinedlg50 wrote: »

Wow! Only 10 months! Amazing! Will you share more info about your diet and exercise plan?

My food log diary is open if you want to look at it. Of course it varies for each individual but for my height I stay at about 1200 calories and try to get at least about 130g protein and focus on carbs from brown rice, sweet potato and veggies. I did a lot of research when it came to exercise. YouTube and bodybuilding.com became my best friend! Initially I just worked out from home with a few pairs of dumbbells and a bench working out 4 days a week but after a few months I started going to the gym to mix it up. Hope that helps. You can always message me too, I can try and answer any questions.

mpeterson86

Fantastic work. Congrats on your well deserved accomplishments

adamcourt

keep up good work

michelleellis

You look great!!!

ajgordo150

Good advice thank you

VanderB_55386

Great job! You look fantastic!

bpaolina

nataliewalters5851 wrote: »

At the time, I never would have imagined showing anyone these before pictures because at the time I was so disgusted with the person in the reflection but now I am proud to see how far I've come. That picture was taken in November 2014 at my heaviest weight of 160lbs at only 5'2". I was working from home, isolated, depressed, super self-conscience and just miserable. I look back at that picture and see how sad that girl was. I've completely changed my life since then. I just woke up one day and decided that was not who I wanted to be anymore and made a change. For me personally, getting to the gym and working out was what helped me lose the weight. After an intense workout, I was motivated to keep eating healthy because of all the hard work I was putting in. I never gave up, stayed consistent and steadily the weight dropped off. I was the kind of person who never felt like it was possible to lose weight, never felt like I would be thin, or strong, or active. Now I know it's possible! I've made a career change and become a personal trainer so I can help motivate others. Now I wake up every morning excited to go to work and happy about the person I am. So if you're struggling... Don't give up!! Stay consistent and you will see results.

So happy for you! Looking great! And feeling even better I'm sure. Very inspiring!