Mom's Before & After Pics

laurenkimsmith

I can't believe the difference!!! Wow - you have done SO well, what an inspiration!!!

mmckee10

in for inspiration You ladies look wonderful!

tinglesby

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 back 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!

omg such wonderful advice!! may i add you? my name is theresa!

tinglesby

i would love to add you! im looking for motivational fitness friends as well! my weight fluctuates drastically with everything i do and eat.

jcgutierrez

Bump, one day I will hopefully post! Some day not to long:)

selenametts

hi there. i'm a mom of two (ages 4 and 2). I've lost about 40lbs. always looking for other moms out there who can relate and support. im very active. i run, do kettlebells, crossfit, biking, boot camps.

trevnem

I a on my way! won't post pics yet, but in a few more months ya bet cha I will! busy single mom of 2 gorgeous girls, and it's threads like this that just pump me up, so much inspiration in one thread, so I'm bumping it up!! wtg ladies!!

0nehappyheart

:flowerforyou:

truelove7

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

Seriously one of my most favorite transformations ever! I'm a big girl who just started lifting heavy and you are such an inspiration!! :flowerforyou:

BeCourageous2013

You look healthy and beautiful, congrats on all your hard work!

Rosa1455

You look great!

Rosa1455

You look awesome!

gringuitica

I just wanted to thank you all. Posts like these are really what inspired me to use MFP and what encourage me everyday to keep going.

And to the woman who said, "If I can grow a human, I can run this mile," yes! Reading that made me a little teary-eyed, because I think about how often moms beat themselves up over their post-partum bodies. Growing a baby is a pretty amazing thing, but one that also takes its toll. Seeing all your progress reminds me that my body can do other incredible things, and someday I will be so excited to post my Goal Photos. So thank you for the inspiration, all of you!

WJS_jeepster

wow - hope to post here some day!

trevnem

BUMP

yusineddy

Everyone looks amazing, congratulations on all your success!

skrakalaka

I love a hot mama's thread!

BekaP89

You all look amazing

gretchen888

Wow you look great lynnkieu. Very inspiring. I just started my journey Tuesday....5'4" and started at 212 pounds, so I imagine I look similar to your before shot. Hope I can look as good as you at the end of my journey!