I am finally a success story! Reduced BMI from 37.9 to 24.4 in under a year (lots of pics inside!)

ashorey87

I have struggled with my weight since early childhood.

I will be turning 30 next summer (end of June), and my goal was to be in the best possible shape by the time I turned 30 because, well, my 20s sucked. I'm proud to say that I've gotten there, about 6 months earlier than planned.

I didn't think it was going to be possible for me to get under 150lbs, so I had originally set my goal at 150. I weighed in this morning at 146.4, and have decided I'd like to cut another 15 lbs or so, then re-evaluate what my next step will be.

I lost, but I gained so much more. I gained appreciation for my body. I gained appreciation for fitness. I gained my life back.

All of this was achieved with little cardio, heavy weights, and following IIFYM.
I don't restrict myself to 1200 calories a day, so I don't starve. I eat pizza. I eat red meat. I drink wine. Life is good.

5'5"
228lbs down to 146.4lbs
Size 16/18 down to a size 6
BMI 37.9 to 24.4

Now onto the best part...... the pictures of my transformation.

Porky, unhealthy and miserable.







Partway through my journey.
Early on this past summer I ran my first ever 5km race. I sucked. But I finished.



At the end of the summer, I completed an adventure course.



Halloween comparison





Something miraculous happened last weekend. I tried on size 8 pants, and they were huge. I bought my first ever pair of size 6 pants.



This morning's weigh in



And last but not least, my advice to all you ladies........... for the love of all things, LIFT. It does the body good.



Thanks for reading my story! I hope this can be an inspiration to some of you!

moonchildisme

awesome, congrats!!!

mylifeisbeautiful

100% inspired! Thank you! Fantastic transformation- enjoy the new you- and congratulations!

pandahead76

So awesome! Thank you for sharing! I'm on a similar journey myself (5'4", highest weight 223 lbs, current 214 lbs a couple weeks in, goal for now is 145 lbs).

quiksylver296

Watch out! Your hard work is showing!

Freaking awesome!!!

missnelso04

You're killing it! I'm inspired by the control you took of your life!

2011rocket3touring

Hellloooo Nurse! Seriously though, incredible transformation!

ashorey87

pandahead76 wrote: »

So awesome! Thank you for sharing! I'm on a similar journey myself (5'4", highest weight 223 lbs, current 214 lbs a couple weeks in, goal for now is 145 lbs).

Keep at it! If I can do it, anyone can! It will be SO rewarding for you in the end, I promise you that!

eissacf25

Amazing!!!! Your before stats are pretty much on point with mine so it's awesome to see how I *could* look with hard work! I just recently started (again) lol but I am confident this time will stick

grammageegee

Congratulations on your amazing journey.

tobandit

Well done! Our stats are similar, and I've got about 12lbs to go. You're inspiring thank you for sharing

IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt

Wow! Great work! Very inspiring.

chloecsl

Thanks for the pics enjoyed watching the transformation, your confidence in your "after" photos was so obvious. Could really tell that you are feeling awesome about yourself. This is inspiring.

Luly7jc

Absolutely amazing!!!

oabiglow

Excellent job lady!

BABYLILAC

Well done

skellymama1

Congratulations you look great, it has taken years off you!

3blues1978

Ahhhhhmaaaaazing! Thank you a billion times for taking the time out of your life to share that with us! I am so inspired right now, I can't even explain it. Thank you and congrats on your huge success!!

Untilproud11

ashorey87 wrote: »

I have struggled with my weight since early childhood.

I will be turning 30 next summer (end of June), and my goal was to be in the best possible shape by the time I turned 30 because, well, my 20s sucked. I'm proud to say that I've gotten there, about 6 months earlier than planned.

I didn't think it was going to be possible for me to get under 150lbs, so I had originally set my goal at 150. I weighed in this morning at 146.4, and have decided I'd like to cut another 15 lbs or so, then re-evaluate what my next step will be.

I lost, but I gained so much more. I gained appreciation for my body. I gained appreciation for fitness. I gained my life back.

All of this was achieved with little cardio, heavy weights, and following IIFYM.
I don't restrict myself to 1200 calories a day, so I don't starve. I eat pizza. I eat red meat. I drink wine. Life is good.

5'5"
228lbs down to 146.4lbs
Size 16/18 down to a size 6
BMI 37.9 to 24.4

Now onto the best part...... the pictures of my transformation.

Porky, unhealthy and miserable.







Partway through my journey.
Early on this past summer I ran my first ever 5km race. I sucked. But I finished.



At the end of the summer, I completed an adventure course.



Halloween comparison





Something miraculous happened last weekend. I tried on size 8 pants, and they were huge. I bought my first ever pair of size 6 pants.



This morning's weigh in



And last but not least, my advice to all you ladies........... for the love of all things, LIFT. It does the body good.



Thanks for reading my story! I hope this can be an inspiration to some of you!

How many calories do u eat?
And congrats you look lovely

RachelX04

awesome transformation, well done.

dwatkins23

Flippin' awesome! I love it!