"UPDATE" 63 lbs. lost in 5 months w pics. Share ur pics
DUCKIEGYRL
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Okay, Where do I start:laugh:
Well, I stepped on the scale today and I am under 200 lbs.
35 year old wife and mother . Been with my partner for almost 8 years and we have a 2 year old son.
I have always had self esteem and weight issues, but they became increasingly worse as I got older.
My turning point was in August 2012 when I became sick. I noticed I started to crave sweets and costantly started emotional eating.
Oneday i wa at work and I lost my eye sight and started to have chest pains (I never told my wife this :sad: )But it really scared me, I went to the doctor they ran a lot of tests. The nurse called me and put me on this strict diet. But as we do, I did not follow it.
Well, my blood pressure started to become increasingly high every day 160/75. I also, began to have sugar fits ;meaning I needed sugar all of the time. I was already on blood pressure medicine, metaphormin to help control my glucose levels but I knew something was wrong.
On January 25,2013 I decided to take my life back and change my complete diet and started to exercise.
Went to the doctor to get tested and I was 6.3 from being diabetic (you only need to be 6.5) scared the crap out of me and I never looked back at being unhealthy again.
I started off slow with my exercising:
First 30 days - I did Kendra Kimberly 10 minute, 15 minute walk program.
60 Days - I became a complete gym rat. Cardio, Cardio, Cardio. I would ride stationary bike for 30 minutes everyda. Plus a lot of strength training as well, I was literally at the gym 3 hours a session 6 days a week.
90 Days- Gym- I did elliptical machine 40 minutes, walk treadmill 20 minutes, bike stationary 20 minutes. Plus strength train for 30 minutes a day. 6 days a week.
Until one day I said I want to buy a bike I was almost out of my first 90 days.
120 Days to now- I bought a mountain bike. y first ride 4 miles 40 minutes lol. I was so excited.
Then on my mountain bike I got up to 20 miles 2 hours 30 minutes.
I cycled 5 times a week for 15 miles a day plus the gym. Gym time went to about an 1 hour and half 3 days a week.
I changed to a hybrid bike but was not satisfied.
So I bought a rode bike.
Today I am doing Power 90 and Jillian 30 day shred and I ride 4 days a week.
I am able to ride my bike 15-20 miles 4 days a week in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Let me tell you I couldn't even walk up a flight of stairs and I am cycling and interval training.
I actually love my body now.
I want to lose 35 more pounds and I am loving pushing my body to the limit.
I still work out 6 days week and rest on the 7th. I watch everything I put in my mouth plus have my cheat days from time to time.
Thanks you to my MFP family for inspiration.
And thank you to my wife for taking this journey with me, together we have lost 91 lbs.
I started out at 261.9 January 25, 2013
Today I am 198.6 07/08/2013...
I am so very happy
This is me in 2009 at my heaviest 275 lbs.
267 lbs. 08/2009 by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
This is just a pic of transformation.
Starting point 261.9 by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
This pic was taken on yesterday 07/07/2013 before my 23 mile bike ride.
I am currently interval training, cycling, power 90 and strength training 3 times a week.
I work out 6 days a week.
200 lbs. 07/6/2013 by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
Wow the difference of 63 lbs. by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
If I can do it anyone can.
Well, I stepped on the scale today and I am under 200 lbs.
35 year old wife and mother . Been with my partner for almost 8 years and we have a 2 year old son.
I have always had self esteem and weight issues, but they became increasingly worse as I got older.
My turning point was in August 2012 when I became sick. I noticed I started to crave sweets and costantly started emotional eating.
Oneday i wa at work and I lost my eye sight and started to have chest pains (I never told my wife this :sad: )But it really scared me, I went to the doctor they ran a lot of tests. The nurse called me and put me on this strict diet. But as we do, I did not follow it.
Well, my blood pressure started to become increasingly high every day 160/75. I also, began to have sugar fits ;meaning I needed sugar all of the time. I was already on blood pressure medicine, metaphormin to help control my glucose levels but I knew something was wrong.
On January 25,2013 I decided to take my life back and change my complete diet and started to exercise.
Went to the doctor to get tested and I was 6.3 from being diabetic (you only need to be 6.5) scared the crap out of me and I never looked back at being unhealthy again.
I started off slow with my exercising:
First 30 days - I did Kendra Kimberly 10 minute, 15 minute walk program.
60 Days - I became a complete gym rat. Cardio, Cardio, Cardio. I would ride stationary bike for 30 minutes everyda. Plus a lot of strength training as well, I was literally at the gym 3 hours a session 6 days a week.
90 Days- Gym- I did elliptical machine 40 minutes, walk treadmill 20 minutes, bike stationary 20 minutes. Plus strength train for 30 minutes a day. 6 days a week.
Until one day I said I want to buy a bike I was almost out of my first 90 days.
120 Days to now- I bought a mountain bike. y first ride 4 miles 40 minutes lol. I was so excited.
Then on my mountain bike I got up to 20 miles 2 hours 30 minutes.
I cycled 5 times a week for 15 miles a day plus the gym. Gym time went to about an 1 hour and half 3 days a week.
I changed to a hybrid bike but was not satisfied.
So I bought a rode bike.
Today I am doing Power 90 and Jillian 30 day shred and I ride 4 days a week.
I am able to ride my bike 15-20 miles 4 days a week in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Let me tell you I couldn't even walk up a flight of stairs and I am cycling and interval training.
I actually love my body now.
I want to lose 35 more pounds and I am loving pushing my body to the limit.
I still work out 6 days week and rest on the 7th. I watch everything I put in my mouth plus have my cheat days from time to time.
Thanks you to my MFP family for inspiration.
And thank you to my wife for taking this journey with me, together we have lost 91 lbs.
I started out at 261.9 January 25, 2013
Today I am 198.6 07/08/2013...
I am so very happy
This is me in 2009 at my heaviest 275 lbs.
267 lbs. 08/2009 by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
This is just a pic of transformation.
Starting point 261.9 by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
This pic was taken on yesterday 07/07/2013 before my 23 mile bike ride.
I am currently interval training, cycling, power 90 and strength training 3 times a week.
I work out 6 days a week.
200 lbs. 07/6/2013 by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
Wow the difference of 63 lbs. by denise.harrell@att.net, on Flickr
If I can do it anyone can.
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AWESOME WORK!!!!0
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Congrats! You are a great role model for your baby! Way to go on making so many changes.0
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congrats! you're killing it!0
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Congratulations. Definitely inspiring to people like me who is just starting my journey! Thanks for sharing your success and good luck!0
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Congrats all the hard work has paid off you look Fab
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Wow...way to go!!0
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You look fabulous. Congratulations on a job well done. Thank you for sharing your story and your progress with us. The inspiration it gives us a truly a gift.0
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first ans foremost i am proud to be a witness of this journey, i often compliment your excersicing logs, and actually going on my computer versusmobile, i stepped into this blog and im in awe, your motivation and progress, hand in hand, is a job well done. i am beyond inspired. ibelieve you can shed that 35 more pounds. i often find myself on setbacks but NOW i have come to my conclusion to MOVE IT AND LOSE IT!
GIRL AGAIN GOOD FRUCKIN JOB!!!!0 -
You look fantastic!!!!0
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wow amazing work.. you have inspired me. thank you for sharing your story with us all xox0
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On January 25,2013 I decided to take my life back and change my complete diet and started to exercise.
Congratulations on deciding to take back your life!!
Fantastic write up and WOW, incredible physical and mental changes...even the brightness of your eyes show how healthy you've become!!
Cheers to you and your partner for all your hard work...:drinker:0 -
Thank you so much to everyone for your replys0
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Wow!! Congratulations!!!0
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PRETTY AMAZING!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!.. how is it that i've only lost 14 lbs in 5 months? so jelly right now.. lol.. keep it up girl!0
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YOU look wonderful! Amazing progress....0
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You are gorgeous! Way to go :happy:0
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CONGRATS GIRL!!!0
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Wow! Amazing work!0
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congrats you look great!!0
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It's too bad that sometimes health takes a toll before we make changes. i was starting to have some health issues also before deciding to lose weight. But you, you are wonderful! you took a step and made a HUGE change for your health! Good for you! your hard work has paid off0
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I might have dropped off the weight a little faster being I was a little voluptuous lol..0
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You look awesome!! Congratulations!!!0
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Thank you0
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wow a huge difference and you look amazing. Well done!!!!0
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You look great! What an inspiration!0
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Great work! Wow!0
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You look fantastic! Thank you for sharing your journey. Very very inspiring!! :flowerforyou:0
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You look amazing!! Thanks for sharing and under 200 is my goal too0
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Brilliant - very well done, your face pics really show the huge difference.0
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Well done. You look strong and confident!0
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