Finally my Story Female 130lbs Lost with LOTS of Pics

Serah87

Congrats!!!! Both of you!! :flowerforyou:

fpelletier

Amazing, simply amazing! I had to scroll up and down through the pictures more than once! You did a wonderful job getting to your goal and yay for your hubby getting healthier even if by default I am of similar stats, 5'11, but started 330, now to 280 and can't wait to reach my goal.

SandyQ229

what do you class as good lotion? i am curious. i never remember to lotion up. but know i should. and i would like to use a good lotion.....

JaclynSPR13

Thank you so much for sharing your story. As someone who is trying to lose just 7 pounds but haven't managed to --your story is great inspiration.

You mentioned that you don't eat extra calories that you burned while working out. So here's my question: Don't you get hungry? Because your net caloric intake, if you're eating 1200 or 1300 calories, could be as low as 800 or 900 if you're spending that much time on the elliptical, etc. How are you maintaining self discipline to eat so few calories?

Thanks again for your story!

I eat a ton of food (volume) but its good food. I load up on veggies (I eat broccoli almost every night - 2-3 cups). Veggies are amazingly low in calories and very filling. Like tonight I had a salad and a side of green beans. My whole dinner was under 400 calories but I am stuffed (oh i had a yogurt as a treat after dinner).

JaclynSPR13

u look amazing n look like u have no excess skin thts fantastic

I was very lucky that my arms have turned out as well as they have. It did take some time. I had a little bit of a bat wing going on. My upper thighs and my stomach are a different story. I am hoping with time that they will continually get better but even if they do not, I have lost 130 pounds. I will never rid myself of all the consequences of once weighing as much as I did.

JaclynSPR13

what do you class as good lotion? i am curious. i never remember to lotion up. but know i should. and i would like to use a good lotion.....

Something that is actually made to moisturize your skin... not just smell good. I used Eucerin, Jergens, you name it (even store brand). Basically anything but bath and body works type stuff.

accokeekjudi

OMG! Absolutely wonderful. Congratulations

thunderthyghz

I love this!

SandyQ229

what do you class as good lotion? i am curious. i never remember to lotion up. but know i should. and i would like to use a good lotion.....

Something that is actually made to moisturize your skin... not just smell good. I used Eucerin, Jergens, you name it (even store brand). Basically anything but bath and body works type stuff.

ok thanks. i acutally bought some coco butter lotion this weekend from target. now if i can remember to use it i will be happy. thanks!

Sunshine2plus2

Congrats!!!

Marlene1667

Amazing story. Congratulations!!! I am having a bad scale day and this was a much needed boost!

Slippyslope

Wow-amazing! You look fantastic!

kermie_88

YOU INSPIRE ME :') I am currently at 274 as of today after having 3 kids. I want to get down to at least 145-150 pounds by December 2015 for my 10 year vow renewal ceremony.

tropicaltiger

I lost over 94 pounds-have kept it off for 5 years-I loked at you pic-and they are truly amazing I am impressed-I wish you a lot of luck on lifestyle change

PositiveBody

Goodness...what a transformation! Beautiful. Just Beautiful!

karleigh55

Thank you for reminding me that diets do not work. You look fantastic. Way to stick with it. I lost 100 pounds seven years ago and have gained 30 due to eating badly and not exercising. Thank you for the inspiration to get off my butt and back to being active!

Nancymcgregor

Wow you have really inspired me. I feel like I've been on a constant diet for years and it's been miserable. I've decided to eat healthy food this year and exercise more. No more stupid diets.

JaclynSPR13

I lost over 94 pounds-have kept it off for 5 years-I loked at you pic-and they are truly amazing I am impressed-I wish you a lot of luck on lifestyle change

I am glad to be of some assistance in the inspiration world. You should be so proud of yourself for keeping the weight off for that long!! Do you find that it gets easier the longer you have kept it off or are you constantly still thinking in weight loss mode?

alimac92

What a difference in both of you.
What a fabulous result, thanks for sharing your story and pictures.

:flowerforyou:

samr73

Just wow! What an achievement and an amazing transformation!

It doesn't feel like saying "well done" is enough but Well Done!!!!!

Nailah1109

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TRANSFORMATION!!!
you are such an inspiration... WELL DONE!!!!!

Leesel66

You look incredible, fabulous transformation, thank you for sharing, both you and your husband have done amazingly. You both look like different people :flowerforyou:

debsocwk

amazing and so inspiring

zenazy

Wow, thank you. Your are very inspiring. You look incredible.

kell2116

holy moly that is an incredible transformation. you rock - SO inspiring. THANK YOU :flowerforyou:

AllyBooMommyof2

Great job you look amazing

SingingSingleTracker

Jacyln - Great Success Story!!!

Congratulations to your lifestyle change. Not only have you done something wonderful for yourself, but you also have changed the life of your son. He is now growing up in a household eating healthy and will be conscious about the importance of exercise and diet to lead a healthy lifestyle himself. That is something I really want to commend you on doing. You have forever changed his course because of it. I encourage you to be the soccer or Little League Mom who shows up for your turn at providing snacks by bringing orange slices, or veggies, etc... . My wife and I were the same way and the surprising thing is - kids love it. And eat it. Of course, the other Moms will bring cookies, chips, junk, junk, and more junk - but don't let that influence you and what you teach your son.

Of course, the one thing that jumped out the most at me in your pictures was the one with you and a mountain bike. ;-) I thought maybe you could talk a little more to the audience here about your exercise habits during the weight loss phase and what you are doing now in terms of hours per week. It's important to combine diet with exercise, and so far in this thread we've heard more about the diet portion of your success story. I'd like to hear more details about the exercise portion.

I can vouch for cycling - especially mountain biking - as a great way to keep in maintenance mode with the low impact, high calorie burn one can achieve through turning the pedals. It's also a great way to lose weight to get down to a goal level. Are you and your husband mountain biking together? Do you race?

Again, congrats on your success and lifestyle change. It's an excellent role model. And we will all forgive you for dressing your son up as Santa Claus. But if you do it again..... '-)

SST

margaretdoggett1

Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Your story is so motivating. You worked very hard and the results are amazing,
your beautiful smile in the before pictures shows you are truly a beautiful person inside and out, and you look even happier now, it also looks as if your husband has gotten fit and healthy with you? Here's to a long and healthy happy life with your family!

Mom_Ellis

WOW!!! You both look amazing, thanks for sharing.

jmom376

Thank you for sharing your story! You look amazing and are a great inspiration to me. I am in the phase where I am doing a diet, but really want to make this a lifestyle change. I am glad to see that it is possible and just takes persistance.