Mom's Before & After Pics

micheleld73

I have 4 kids, their ages range between 23 through 16, I just began my weight loss journey at the end of august 2012, I had been heavy since i had my first daughter, 23 years ago, But the pounds just kept packing on! My kids grew up with a fat mom, after my first grandson was born, it really began to bother me, here i had this beautiful grandson that i never felt like doing anything with, then i looked back at my kids growing up, and there is so much i missed, I was either tired..or felt sick, to be very honest suicide crossed my mind several times a day, I began trying every diet i could find, spending hundreds of dollars, i was lost, my daughter also began putting on lbs after her son and she was miserable, she along with me was spending money, trying to find the miracle pill.. one day she took to the internet and she came across MFP and began researching about eating lowering calories..she began and was excited, so i joined knowing I'd be on it a week then drop off..but nope, i have lost 90something lbs from being here..This place changed my life, and with the support of my children and my grandsons, i keep fighting the good fight....When i feel like i can't lose another lb, i look at my old photos and i remember how horrible i felt being so heavy, I'm not done yet, but i give myself breaks and allow myself a treat once in awhile, and i know ill get to my goal weight! Good luck to you...Remember this isn't easy..but its easier when you have support from others that have been there!

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!

You even look younger!! Great job!! :drinker:

Preikschas

I actually suffered ED after the kids (not because of the kids). I have 2, by the way - 12 and 8. This is my transformation over the past 5 years.

Good for you to taking your health back keep going you look great!

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

Good for you to taking your health back keep going you look great!

thank you!

MGreensides

<---- 6 month progression so far. When you get discouraged just say this mantra I use "If I can grow a human being, I can run this mile"

cuinboston2014

Ive never posted pictures on here before so hopefully this will work. I am, by no means, ready for a bikini yet. But it IS my goal which is why I own it and take pictures in it.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/tortorar/4f21501d-a4db-4d67-9f41-ea32674c8291_zps056221a1.jpg

Before - approximately 280 pounds at 5'10" 6 weeks after my daughter's birth. I may have gained some after this - I topped out at 289.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/tortorar/me2_zpse197c727.jpg

Recent- Around 185. OK - I gained 10 pounds after this and now started losing again so I'm techinically only up four

My biggest keys were to workout around her schedule when she was an infant. But I can tell you it revolves around how old your daughter is. If she still naps, do full body workouts at home. Even on You Tube you can find a plethora of Jillian Michaels and other workouts. Into pilates? check out blogilates. I just tried one short, 8 minute video on there today.

Now that she's older, and even when she started walking/running - I make it a point to run around with her or at the park to play with her - even part of the time (so I don't embarass her as she's six) and use the monkey bars for pull ups etc.

My motivation was that I needed to be around for her. Actually I still need to remember that as I'm still overweight and am hoping to lsoe another 50 pounds. At any age your kid is - they need you there as healthy and happy as you can be. I hope these pictures worked.

I can also tell you DON'T EAT THE LEFTOVERS!!!!!

StrivingSagittarius

Ive never posted pictures on here before so hopefully this will work. I am, by no means, ready for a bikini yet. But it IS my goal which is why I own it and take pictures in it.



Before - approximately 280 pounds at 5'10" 6 weeks after my daughter's birth. I may have gained some after this - I topped out at 289.



Recent- Around 185. OK - I gained 10 pounds after this and now started losing again so I'm techinically only up four

My biggest keys were to workout around her schedule when she was an infant. But I can tell you it revolves around how old your daughter is. If she still naps, do full body workouts at home. Even on You Tube you can find a plethora of Jillian Michaels and other workouts. Into pilates? check out blogilates. I just tried one short, 8 minute video on there today.

Now that she's older, and even when she started walking/running - I make it a point to run around with her or at the park to play with her - even part of the time (so I don't embarass her as she's six) and use the monkey bars for pull ups etc.

My motivation was that I needed to be around for her. Actually I still need to remember that as I'm still overweight and am hoping to lsoe another 50 pounds. At any age your kid is - they need you there as healthy and happy as you can be. I hope these pictures worked.

I can also tell you DON'T EAT THE LEFTOVERS!!!!!

Fixed it for you! Congrats btw you look great!

mamadon

Mamas, you all look incredible. Sadly my babies are now 18 and 20. Like so many others, I never had a weight problem until I had kids because I used it as an excuse to over eat. I only wish I had done this years ago, so good for you who are doing it while your kids are young!!! Anyway, here's me.

shadow2soul

I had my son Dec 23, 2011. I had to have an emergency C-section. My stats:

5'4.5"
6 weeks after C-Section : 260lbs
Start of using MFP (march 13, 2013) : 218lbs
Current weight : 166.4lbs

Since January 2012:

Since using MFP:


Back comparison from a challenge I participated in:

Mimmaw

Thank you guys and i feel younger!... I now have the energy to chase my grandson, wrestle with my boys( i always lose) and shop with my daughters...No time to feel miserable!

QueenE_

All of you ladies look fantastic!

sunflwrgrl412

You are all an inspiration. I wish I would have taken pics and measured! Darn it! Add me if you want to! I am on here everyday.

cask16

Bump for inspiration!

Snicolej

Bump

Hiccup62301

Single mom with boys ages 4 and 5. 217 pounds the date of divorce in 2010, down to 150 pounds this year.

You have some rocking abs! You look amazing! Great job!

melaniehubbard

Thanks for sharing , you look great.

agrant85

You are all awesome!!! Thanks for the motivation.

veggiehottie

I had my son Dec 23, 2011. I had to have an emergency C-section. My stats:

5'4.5"
6 weeks after C-Section : 260lbs
Start of using MFP (march 13, 2013) : 218lbs
Current weight : 166.4lbs

Since January 2012:

Since using MFP:


Back comparison from a challenge I participated in:

Way to go! You look amazing. Your before was a lot like mine... And your after looks way better! Awesome work.

mythyme60

I am so proud of you add me to your list of a fittness pal.

TheFitHooker

Start weight: 250 lbs
Height: 5'1.5

My story is on my profile. I'm currently 118 lbs, I have 2 kids, oldest will be 10 in 3 days, my youngest will be 3 in 2 months. Both by C-section.

sebkiwinaspensmama

All of you mamas look amazing! These pics are so motivational! Wish I had a before picture..lol.

jcmrax5

I dont have progress pics to show yet but im a mom to 3 and would love some mommy support! Feel free to add me

melismh

You look so good and healthy...keep up the good work!

imxnianne

Fell free to add me- ( I hope this works- never get pics right)





I have had some trouble maintaining and have sadly gained a few LBS- I am looking for new friends to help keep me on track :flowerforyou: :drinker:

you did awesome. how long did the 145-125 lbs take you? that's my current goal right now.

cyoka13

My kiddo just turned 12 years old. After I had him, I got down to my pre-pregnancy weight pretty quickly. But then I went to college, bought a house, started a job with crazy hours, had a house fire and yadda, yadda, yadda....Over the past 5 or 6 years, I just started to pack on the pounds.

The photo below is from my sons birthday party in October 2012....this is the proverbial photo that changed it all...I was about 150.



And this photo is from a couple of weeks ago, again at my sons birthday. I am now about 124, +/- a few depending on the day.



I am at my goal weight but I still want to decrease my BF% a little. It is funny that when I was 124 lbs 5 or 6 years ago, I had a much lower BF % and my body was a lot different than it is now. But I am very happy with my work even though there is still more to do!

sweetgold

Great work !!! That the exact same amount I have lost in 3 years. I am trying to lose 10 more then go into holdiing mode. GOOD FOR YOU !!!!

cyoka13

Also, I just want to add: I let my crazy life get in way of my health. Although I was not at a point that was too unhealthy, I was heading that way. My advice to all moms and mom-to-be's - it is so much easier to deal with that crazy, busy schedule if you make your health and fitness a priority. Some how, I have more energy to be a mom and work my job when I am eating right and working out. When you are so tired, it seems counter-intuitive to expend energy on working out. But once you have made working out/eating right a habit, it will be hard to imagine life any other way.

Everyone looks awesome! Thanks for posting, OP :happy:

xapril77x

Hopefully I'll have before & afters soon to share... These are so inspiring! Way 2 go ladies! I really want to lower my bf%, not just weight... but I'm a Grandma & a Mom... I'm 5' 4" & weigh 138... but my bf% is 28...

MrsBozz1

Everytime I wanted to quit I reminded myself that to be a good role model, I needed to be in good health. To be able to take care of my children well, I needed to take care of myself. That if I needed extra energy, it waited for me at the end of a great workout.

I used a lot of Jillian Michaels DVDs post partum, but her moves are rough on your knees, so watch out.

Now I use bodyrock.tv and thedailyhiit.com, both are free, most workouts are short, and the environment is very motivational.

Make sure you're eating good healthy foods 80% of the time, not "low fat" "low cal" options, but REAL, WHOLE foods. Fruits, veggies, and lean protein. Want a candy bar or a slice of pizza? Ok, eat it! But eat it slooooooow. Savor it. Stick to only 20% junk (if even that much). Then remind yourself that to see the body you want in the mirror, it takes dedication, and get hItback to work

Remember that to see long lasting results, you need to make lifestyle changes. And remember that there are lots of us here who've been there, done that, and we're here to help!

This!!!

After my third baby (both of my boys were 10lbs!) I have now lost almost 50 lbs, only 5-10 lbs from goal. This can be done! Your daughter is important! But so are you!!! Find time for you, I' ve done it with 3 little ones running around (I also homeschool my boys K and 1st and my daughter is 13months. I'm just saying it can be done!) And it is sooo worth it!! Best of luck to you! :flowerforyou:

Edit to add: I love Jillian Michaels!!! Ripped in 30 has been my go to exercise!

Lavinia2You

You look amazing! It's crazy what a 25lb loss will do to your body. Very inspiring!

rosettafaery

Great progress everyone! Inspirational!