165 lbs down!
donohoe4
Posts: 76 Member
On behalf of Transformation Tuesday, I decided it's time to post my pictures. I began my journey in November 2011 and am still working as my goals keep changing. As of today, I have lost 165 pounds and could not be happier with my lifestyle change. When I began, I was a severe diabetic (4+ shots/day) with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Today, I am so happy to report that I take 1 shot/WEEK, no blood pressure meds and no cholesterol meds! I have 2 young daughters and I need to be around for them and I need to teach them how to live a healthy lifestyle.
There is no magic to my journey. It has actually been quite a roller coaster ride, but I wouldn't change it for anything! It can be done and if you are sitting there second guessing yourself, just start doing. Little steps at a time. Some days are hard, some are easy, but no two are alike, but it is so worth it. You can do it!
My favorite quote - "I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it!"
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Congratulations!! What an amazing accomplishment!!
Can you elaborate on how you've gotten to this point? I'd love to hear about your journey. What worked? What didn't work?0 -
Wowzers! You look absolutely stunning - check out those defined thighs! Well done you
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That is awesome and you look beautiful! I love your hair btw0
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Amazing job!!! You look great!!! :drinker:0
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FAAAAAAANTASTIC!0
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Wow!!!! Way to go. Looking great.0
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Congratulations! You look so healthy and beautiful!0
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Wow!0
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Congratulations!! What an amazing accomplishment!!
Can you elaborate on how you've gotten to this point? I'd love to hear about your journey. What worked? What didn't work?
Thank you!! At first, I joined the local gym, no real diet change. I started very slowly because that is all I could do. The first day, I did the elliptical for 20 minutes and thought I was going to die. I went 5 days a week and slowly but surely got better. All I did for the first 10 months or so was cardio. By then, I had changed my diet and started counting calories. I never told myself that I couldn't have something. If I wanted ice cream, I counted it.
Now, I lift and do cardio. Most of my cardio is HIIT. I also am trying to build muscle now, so I eat a lot of protein, both shakes and food sources. I eat to hit macros now instead of calories. I still don't deny myself anything though. :-)0 -
WOW!!!!! You look amazing!!! :happy:0
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Congratulations! You look Great!!0
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AMAZING transformation!!!!!!!! You should be so proud of yourself- that was no easy feat, and you look PHENOMENAL!!! :-)0
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wow what an amazing story!!! Congrats on everything! You have truly done an amazing job! and you look beautiful! the work you have done here has truly paid off! 0
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Awesome! Such an inspiration!0
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you look great. love the progress0
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Amazing and fantastic! Your kids will enjoy your new found energy for sure! Keep up the great work and maintain....:flowerforyou:0
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You look AMAZING!!! Congratulations on your success 0
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Congratulations and I commend you for caring enough for your children to change yourself. Now that you have lived the difference I am sure you wouldn't revert to your old life style regardless of the reason. Thanks for sharing your story!0
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You look like a whole different person!!! You look FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for posting! Such an inspiration! Keep it up! love to see you in this thread again when you're done!0
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You look about 20 years younger in the after photo. Well done! Congrats on all your success!0
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Thank you for your story. You look incredible, and I am certain that you feel amazing.
I started my journey in January 2013. Like you, I focus mostly on cardio and logging every morsel that goes into my mouth (including an occasional ice cream or cookie). I have lost 78 pounds thus far on my way to a goal of 110. Every success story makes me more determined.0 -
Congratulations! You look AMAZING and about 20 years younger! You go girl!
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Beautiful! And I agree with the others that you look many years younger now. But more importantly, glad to read about all the improvements in your health too! :drinker:0
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Thank you for all of the nice compliments!0
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You look amazing!!! Congratulations!0
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You look about 20 years younger in the after photo. Well done! Congrats on all your success!
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I feel a lot younger!! Thank you!0
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WOW!!! You look like a totally diff. person! Congrats and keep up the amazing work- You have done an amazing job :flowerforyou: :drinker:0
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Absolutely amazing! These are the stories that help all of us keep plugging away! Congratulations to you!0
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Quite a transformation!! Congratulations!!0
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