172lbs to 123lbs after 4 children, Photos!

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amywhiteley85
amywhiteley85 Posts: 17 Member
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I am 27 years old, 5'3, and I've had 4 kids in 5 years. (3 natural births, 1 c-section, and birth weights ranging from 7lbs3oz to 9lbs 1oz)

I started using MFP in September 2012, I have so far lost 49lbs. I have only 4lbs left til my final goal of 119lbs (though I do wonder if I'll get there given how slow my weightloss is now)

Most of the weightloss has simply been through tracking calories, though I have gone through phases of experimenting with intermittent fasting, and now I try to stick to 16:8 (where I eat all my calories in an 8-hour window every day)

I exercise several times a week, mostly cardio, though I want to start increasing my weight and resistance workouts to gain more definition.

I wasn't huge before I lost weight, but at 5'3, 172lbs put me in the obese category. Now I am a healthy weight at 123lbs.

My biggest regret is not taking proper Before pics, so this is the best I have:

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(I have lost another 10ish pounds since this was taken)

These are all recent:
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(^^I am on the left in both photos)

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  • Kalee34
    Kalee34 Posts: 674 Member
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    Congrats!! You have done a fantastic job!! You look fabulous!
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
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    awesome job!!
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
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    I bow down to your awesomeness. :)

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  • amywhiteley85
    amywhiteley85 Posts: 17 Member
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    aww, thanks :)
  • Morgaine_on_the_move
    Morgaine_on_the_move Posts: 228 Member
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    I am the same height and currently 31 weeks pregnant with my first. You're an inspiration--I want to look as good as you postpartum!
  • Buddhasmiracle
    Buddhasmiracle Posts: 925 Member
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    You are an inspiration. I bet you have lots more energy to take care of your little ones too! Enjoy your good health.
  • LexiAtel
    LexiAtel Posts: 228 Member
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    Pretty cool!!! Very well done!!! \o/

    And congrats on the 4 lovely children <3
  • tresmommy86
    tresmommy86 Posts: 94 Member
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    Awesome. Losing weight the healthy way with 4 kids! You're my she-ro, lol.
  • NYCNika
    NYCNika Posts: 611 Member
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    Wonderful! You rock!

    Here is a proof that having children does not make it impossible to have a rocking body.
    Up until few months ago, I believed that it was only possible for celebrity women with home gyms, personal chefs, trainers and nannies.
  • kiykiy79
    kiykiy79 Posts: 177
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    Incredible transformation!!! Congrats on your achievements!!
  • amandapanda007
    amandapanda007 Posts: 11
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    Impressive work! Diligence and tenacity! You look great!
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
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    Very inspiring! Congratulations on your successes! =)
  • zombie_meg
    zombie_meg Posts: 149 Member
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    Great work! You look awesome.
  • tlvasa
    tlvasa Posts: 60 Member
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    Awesome!!

    And agree - I didn't get good before pics either. So those of you out there just starting, TAKE THEM!
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
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    You have the thigh gap - congrats! :)
  • WheyStrong
    WheyStrong Posts: 71 Member
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    Great work! You look stunning!
  • Boogage
    Boogage Posts: 739 Member
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    Fantastic! You give me hope as my story is similar to yours!

    I'm 28, 5'4 and have had 6 pregnancies, 5 babies, all natural. My first was just 7lb 8 but the rest were between 8 1/2lb and 9lb 2oz (thankfully my youngest wasn't over 10lb as predicted but I was so enormous lol). I started my weight loss journey at 167lbs and now I'm down to 126lbs. I would like to try and get down to 117 and then focus more on the toning and firming as I still have the tummy overhang even though I've been working out.

    Its great to see your success, you must be very proud of yourself. It really makes me feel like I can do this too.

    Can I ask what workouts you were doing to get such great results?

    Thanks for sharing!
  • tammys_changing
    tammys_changing Posts: 657
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    Great job! Looking Fabulous :)
  • anniegail1961
    anniegail1961 Posts: 116
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    Hi There: Congratulations on all your success-now you have the energy to chase your kids!
    Great Job!!
  • cmurphy252
    cmurphy252 Posts: 279 Member
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    You look AMAZING!! Great results :flowerforyou:

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