40 pounds gone- GOAL!
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Enic03
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2013 has been very kind to me 
Not only did I lose the weight that had been bothering me for years, I found out how to eat healthy and take care of my body from the inside out.
I have always struggled with my weight but when I moved out of my parent's house and traveled across the country to live with my high school sweetheart (now loving husband), I gained about 30 pounds. He eats such garbage that I was just destroying my body like he had been for years and I felt it depleting my energy levels, making me mentally suffer. I took control once again of my own health and am glad that I finally did!
I worked out but thought barely eating anything would help until I just wasn't losing anything. Finally I found MFP and it gave me a 1200 calorie goal but I was still soooo hungry eating at that level. Looking around the forums I found people talking about how this may be too low and I started doing my research. I started eating more and the pounds started falling off! The best thing about this journey? I didn't have to step one foot inside a gym. I could never find the motivation to drive daily out to a gym, especially since I live in the country. For a lot less money I invested in weights and online/beachbody videos and made my way through different programs.
Though I could stand to lose a few more pounds at my height and start toning, my goal was to lose 40 pounds so I could have a healthy, fit future pregnancy. GOAL!
Starting weight: 160
Current: 120
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Minty_Child/Mobile Uploads/79ae7604-fb7f-4d27-957b-37f89491f98a.jpg[/img][img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Minty_Child/Mobile Uploads/a8e3d908-f093-4a68-b1d2-9b508da11f22.jpg[/img]
And now I can happily say I am ready to put all the weight I lost right back on :laugh:
Not only did I lose the weight that had been bothering me for years, I found out how to eat healthy and take care of my body from the inside out.I have always struggled with my weight but when I moved out of my parent's house and traveled across the country to live with my high school sweetheart (now loving husband), I gained about 30 pounds. He eats such garbage that I was just destroying my body like he had been for years and I felt it depleting my energy levels, making me mentally suffer. I took control once again of my own health and am glad that I finally did!
I worked out but thought barely eating anything would help until I just wasn't losing anything. Finally I found MFP and it gave me a 1200 calorie goal but I was still soooo hungry eating at that level. Looking around the forums I found people talking about how this may be too low and I started doing my research. I started eating more and the pounds started falling off! The best thing about this journey? I didn't have to step one foot inside a gym. I could never find the motivation to drive daily out to a gym, especially since I live in the country. For a lot less money I invested in weights and online/beachbody videos and made my way through different programs.
Though I could stand to lose a few more pounds at my height and start toning, my goal was to lose 40 pounds so I could have a healthy, fit future pregnancy. GOAL!
Starting weight: 160
Current: 120
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Minty_Child/Mobile Uploads/79ae7604-fb7f-4d27-957b-37f89491f98a.jpg[/img][img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/Minty_Child/Mobile Uploads/a8e3d908-f093-4a68-b1d2-9b508da11f22.jpg[/img]
And now I can happily say I am ready to put all the weight I lost right back on :laugh:
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Congratulations and congratulations! 0
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Awwwwwe!!! I love it! Happy for you!0
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Beautiful and beautiful!0
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That is amazing! I am envious and so happy for you! You will never regret preparing your body for your new little invasion. Just remember to keep on taking care of yourself for your children will learn from you and keep those same eating habits you have! Congrats on it all!0
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I love it!0
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Such a delightful way to announce a pregnancy!
You should line up a talent agency RIGHT NOW
for your boy or girl. With a mom as cute as you are,
both before and after the weight loss, you three will make a fortune!
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Congratulations on the weight loss AND the pregnancy! Very exciting news!! I am 5'2" and starting at 162. I'd like to get down to 125 or so (similiar to you). It is very inspiring to see that you have done this. How long did it take? How often do you exercise (at home)? How many calories did you eat (you mentioned 1200 being too low). Thanks!!0
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Wow amazing!! Congrats for the success and congratulations for the great news of you becoming a mother.0
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Awesome work !!! Congrats !0
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Way i read it, OP said she is preparing for a FUTURE pregnancy, not that she's pregnant....right?? or is it customary to congratulate people in advance in america?
Congrats on the weight loss0 -
Way i read it, OP said she is preparing for a FUTURE pregnancy, not that she's pregnant....right?? or is it customary to congratulate people in advance in america?
Congrats on the weight loss
:laugh: Guess I should change this to avoid any more confusion though I think I exceeded my time limit to edit! My goal was to lose 40 pounds before becoming pregnant and now those 40 are gone and we are indeed pregnant! The booties photo was the way we announced our pregnancy to everyone as well since pretty much my whole family is able to recognize my boots
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I love those boots, by the way. 0
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Congrats to you and yours..You look great...and don't deprive yourself..just eat healthy...0
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You look wonderful! Congrats on your pregnancy. Being a mama is truly a blessing. And just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you have to gain a lot of weight. I only gained 18 pounds and ate all the time (whenever I was hungry), but I made sure to eat a lot of veggies and fruits. But I did indulge a bit, especially near the end.0
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You look amazing...and a huge congrats on the pregnancy!0
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You look great!
And that is such a cute pic!!! Congrats!!0 -
congrats on the loss! you are my inspiration my goal is to be 120!!!0
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Congrats!! n Congrats !!
You look great. I am about the same height and in the starting weight as you. May I ask what dress sizes you were wearing before and what is it now?0 -
woahhhhh0
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Awesome job AND congrats!!0
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