More than 63 lbs GONE in just over 4 months ~ Lots of Photos
ChelleDee07
Posts: 396 Member
I have been holding off sharing, but I decided this morning I would share because it is possible someone is needing a boost that my story could provide. I am still a work in progress and have a way to go yet.
I joined a local gym at 10:30 at night on Jan 11th, 2017 after my son insisted I check it out because it was so nice and clean. Before this, I had not even considered joining a gym, losing weight or attempting to improve my health. I had basically accepted the fact that I was going to always be overweight and someday would be the 'fluffy grandma who always had something cooked and ready for the future grandchildren when they came to visit'.
Two days later, I found MFP and have utilized this site every day since. I weigh and log my food. Typically, I am in the gym an average of five days each week for a minimum of 2 hours each day. I started with only the treadmill and bike. Then I started adding the elliptical and stair climber. Eventually I started taking some of the Personal Trainer classes. I have done some strength training, but plan to add more.
In just over 4 months I am down more than 63 lbs. It really is all about eating healthier and less with moving more. You will see the comparison pictures from Mother's Day of 2015 to this Mother's Day 2017... but the weight loss has taken place from Jan 11, 2017 until now. However, the first photo shows the night I joined the gym and an updated picture of me from just 8 days ago.
I joined a local gym at 10:30 at night on Jan 11th, 2017 after my son insisted I check it out because it was so nice and clean. Before this, I had not even considered joining a gym, losing weight or attempting to improve my health. I had basically accepted the fact that I was going to always be overweight and someday would be the 'fluffy grandma who always had something cooked and ready for the future grandchildren when they came to visit'.
Two days later, I found MFP and have utilized this site every day since. I weigh and log my food. Typically, I am in the gym an average of five days each week for a minimum of 2 hours each day. I started with only the treadmill and bike. Then I started adding the elliptical and stair climber. Eventually I started taking some of the Personal Trainer classes. I have done some strength training, but plan to add more.
In just over 4 months I am down more than 63 lbs. It really is all about eating healthier and less with moving more. You will see the comparison pictures from Mother's Day of 2015 to this Mother's Day 2017... but the weight loss has taken place from Jan 11, 2017 until now. However, the first photo shows the night I joined the gym and an updated picture of me from just 8 days ago.
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Wow, you really look incredible! Well done!! You're beautiful!7
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You and your buddy both seem like fun ladies! Great work; you look fabulous! Love that top on you!2
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tabletop_joe wrote: »You and your buddy both seem like fun ladies! Great work; you look fabulous! Love that top on you!
Thanks! My buddy is actually my mom.
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Great job!
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Incredible results. Great job.1
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Rockstar!!!1
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Amazing. You look awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. You have inspired me to stay with it.
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ChelleDee07 wrote: »
Thanks! My buddy is actually my mom.
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This. is. wonderful
Well done...and such an inspiration! 1 -
Amazing!
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Thanks y'all!0
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Wow! Nice job! inspired for sure1
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Terrific work! You must be so proud of this amazing accomplishment.1
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inspiration right there
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You look great and your mom looks like your sister. Y'all are sipping on a bottle from the fountain of youth.3
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That's too kind. Thank you! Mama is pretty happy where she is. I am still working at it and have now loss more than 66 lbs.1
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If I can do it, anyone can. I know I don't want to ever go back. Still a work in progress, but I'm getting it done.1
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You've done an amazing job!! Beautiful!1
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You look amazing!! You are truly an inspiration, I just started MFP last week. I needed to see this.
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Very inspiring! Amazing!1
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Yours is a great success story - thanks for sharing! I retired last year, because my husband had open heart surgery and some related health issues. I'm having a hard time trying to get motivated to stay on an exercise/eating plan. I've gained weight from a bad diet (too much sugar) and feel crummy. I loved reading your update.1
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Thank you for sharing. I needed this so much today. You and your mom look great! I never would have guessed she was your mom.1
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Wow...congrats. Your transformation is amazing and inspiring to many. Thank you for sharing.
Besides making healthier choices...did you follow a certain plan?
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You look great! Thanks for sharing!1
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You look amazing! Such an accomplishment! Thank you for the motivation 1
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Congratulations. You look great!1
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Amazing!
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you look fabulous! awesome progress in such a short time!1
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