100lbs gone forever!! (pic heavy)
astralweeks82
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Today marks a pretty big milestone for me, as I have officially lost 100lbs! I still have to lose another 60lbs to get to my ultimate goal but 60 sounds a lot more doable than 160, right?
I'll still never forget the day I got on the scale on February 4th. I was seeing a metabolic doctor that I work with to see about starting me on some sort of medication to help me lose weight. I have lost weight before, though never in the most healthy way (just cutting calories to 1200 but never really exercising). When I saw that I weighed 296lbs, at 5' 2.5", I wanted to cry. HOW did I let myself get to this point?? I knew it was bad, at 30 years old I was having a really hard time walking, and I couldn't do simple things like tie my shoe laces. Playing with my kids was not something I was really able to do at all. I came home from work most days and just dozed off on the couch. That was my life.
When I saw that I was 4lbs away from hitting 300lbs I KNEW I had to do something. However, I decided I didn't want to do pills, rather I wanted to try it on my own, the healthy way. I gave myself a month to make lifestyle changes before I would even fill the prescription. In that first month, I lost 16lbs and I knew I could do it.
The missing piece was always exercise. I admit I'm still not the best at getting it in all the time, but I started doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (at my own pace) and fell in love with moving my body. When I completed that, I joined a gym and started the Couch-to-5-K program on the treadmill, as I had signed up for a 5K in April, to complete this September. It took me a while but I went from barely being able to walk, to running 30 minutes straight. On September 29th, I did the Rescue Run, my first ever 5K. It was one of the greatest feelins of my life, crossing that finish line. I may not run fast, but I run!
I have two seven year-olds and they are one of the two reasons I decided to change my life. The other reason is I am fearful of the health problems that plague my family (which are nearly ALL due to poor lifestyle choices). I decided to break the cycle, no matter what. These 100lbs gone represent something powerful for me. Like I said before, 60lbs isn't much compared to where I started from. I've dropped several clothing sizes, over 41 inches, and my blood pressure has gone from high to excellent. My resting heart rate went from 90s-100s to 60s. I feel better than I ever have before.
I'll share with you now a few pictures. Feel free to add me here or follow my Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/ginasroadtohealth
Before:
Progress:
Today:
100lbs GONE FOREVER!
I'll still never forget the day I got on the scale on February 4th. I was seeing a metabolic doctor that I work with to see about starting me on some sort of medication to help me lose weight. I have lost weight before, though never in the most healthy way (just cutting calories to 1200 but never really exercising). When I saw that I weighed 296lbs, at 5' 2.5", I wanted to cry. HOW did I let myself get to this point?? I knew it was bad, at 30 years old I was having a really hard time walking, and I couldn't do simple things like tie my shoe laces. Playing with my kids was not something I was really able to do at all. I came home from work most days and just dozed off on the couch. That was my life.
When I saw that I was 4lbs away from hitting 300lbs I KNEW I had to do something. However, I decided I didn't want to do pills, rather I wanted to try it on my own, the healthy way. I gave myself a month to make lifestyle changes before I would even fill the prescription. In that first month, I lost 16lbs and I knew I could do it.
The missing piece was always exercise. I admit I'm still not the best at getting it in all the time, but I started doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (at my own pace) and fell in love with moving my body. When I completed that, I joined a gym and started the Couch-to-5-K program on the treadmill, as I had signed up for a 5K in April, to complete this September. It took me a while but I went from barely being able to walk, to running 30 minutes straight. On September 29th, I did the Rescue Run, my first ever 5K. It was one of the greatest feelins of my life, crossing that finish line. I may not run fast, but I run!
I have two seven year-olds and they are one of the two reasons I decided to change my life. The other reason is I am fearful of the health problems that plague my family (which are nearly ALL due to poor lifestyle choices). I decided to break the cycle, no matter what. These 100lbs gone represent something powerful for me. Like I said before, 60lbs isn't much compared to where I started from. I've dropped several clothing sizes, over 41 inches, and my blood pressure has gone from high to excellent. My resting heart rate went from 90s-100s to 60s. I feel better than I ever have before.
I'll share with you now a few pictures. Feel free to add me here or follow my Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/ginasroadtohealth
Before:
Progress:
Today:
100lbs GONE FOREVER!
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You look amazing! Keep up the good work!
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You are an inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing your story 0
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That's so impressive and Inspirational Fantastic pictures and what a change. You should be so proud of yourself. Keep going you'll have no problem reaching your goal.0
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Awesome!!! You're looking good!!!0
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Great work! Congrats!0
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Incredible work, friend... just incredible!0
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amazing and so inspiring!!!!! you must be incredibly proud of yourself!!! you look great!0
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Truly an amazing journey, well done you, you are looking fabulous, you must be so proud of yourself! Can I ask what calories you are consuming now?0
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Look at that hourglass figure coming out Great work - big congratulations! 0
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Fantastic work!! Well done!!0
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Wow, you look awesome! Congrats on the 5k. You are such an inspiration 0
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CONGRATS THAT IS AMAZING!0
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Fantastic! You look amazing and glad to see you so positive and motivated!0
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Wonderful just absolutely awesome!0
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Brilliant! Well done 0
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Wow! Amazing work!! You look fantastic!0
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Another example of a time when it would be nice to have a "like" button. Super job, keep it up!0
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That is absolutely amazing! Well done and a huge inspiration, especially for me as I also need to lose at least 140lbs and the prospect seems quite daunting! Congratulations hun
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bump so that i can see the pictures when i get home!0
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You rock! Well done & that last 60lb will be much easier to lose as you've done the hard bit - you've changed the habits that helped you gain those lb's in the first place...!
Well done x x x
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Amazing!
You took back your Youth!0 -
You ARE SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!! Did I say AWESOME!!!!!!! Keep up the great journey...your cuties are looking up to their mommy!!!!.0
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You look amazing! You've come so very far! Congratulations, and keep up the good work. 0
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Wow you look great can't wait til I get to that 100 pound mark.0
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You look truly amazing! A inspiration to all! I constantly beat myself up over the 40 lbs I need to shed but I am learning that motivation and being positive are the keys to success so with that I continue along my journey and hope that soon I will be able to share my story as well. I have also realized that it took some time to put on these extra pounds and it will take some time to get them off. Thank you for sharing your story and keep up the good work!!!
Blessings,
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You look truly amazing! A inspiration to all! I constantly beat myself up over the 40 lbs I need to shed but I am learning that motivation and being positive are the keys to success so with that I continue along my journey and hope that soon I will be able to share my story as well. I have also realized that it took some time to put on these extra pounds and it will take some time to get them off. Thank you for sharing your story and keep up the good work!!!
Blessings,
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Awesome job.
I just want to mention that I love how happy and engaged in life with your family you were before losing the weight. It's great to see.0 -
So inspirational! You look amazing! :drinker:0
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The transformation is incredible! But you have such a cute smile in the before pics... why so serious? You can let loose a little now... don't worry, be happy! :happy:0
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wtg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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