Women 5'4 - 5"5 with results + Pictures

LBgetsfit

MyEvolvingJourney wrote: »

LBgetsfit wrote: »

176 to 135
Various organs shutting down to completing first half marathon! I’m also signed up to do my first Spartan Race this fall.

That's amazing! I wish I knew more of your story! How did you go from various organs shutting down to first half marathon? What tips do you have for someone just starting or even just getting back on track?

Thank you so much. In a nutshell, I was very sick about three and a half years ago. The kinds of mystery illnesses even the specialists couldn’t diagnose. I went through 18 mos of intense medical testing (cancer several times, blood disorders, auto immune disorders, rare and bizarre disorders, thyroid issues, GI issues, kidney/liver failure, and a bunch of other), I mangled my leg randomly, started having unexplained seizures, and even had to have emergency surgery to remove a dead organ. It was all surreal during this time. No one could explain to me why my body was shutting down. I decided to get healthy in an attempt to save myself a little from all my medical problems. I set out on this journey, made small changes at first (like eating less and moving more!), and as the inches and pounds started coming off, I started to feel better.
Eventually I didn’t have to meet with the specialists anymore because I’ve made full recoveries from alllll the probs I was having.

I rehabbed my leg over two long years and I decided I would try to train for a 5K. I fell in love with running and completed my first half later that year! I added weights into my workouts because I want to get stronger and because I’m just ready for the next challenge!

Honestly, I’m just taking it day by day. I try to plan my meals/snacks and make time for my workouts each week but I also don’t beat myself up when I take a step behind and fail. Not sure whether that’s any good for a tip, but try to embrace the adventure you are on. I took a lot of progress pics. I eat the foods I enjoy and make it work within my calories. I do activities I find fun and it’s easier to stick with it. And I take rest days and recharge days where I eat at maintenance to give my body a reboot.
Good luck on your journey! You got this.

jlmorris0525

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ITfitchick

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FitMamaTog

Im 5'4. I've lost 40 lbs so far

jlmorris0525

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darla499

I've lost over half of my previous size. My goal is to not be so obsessive on food intake and less restrictive..

Lora2380

37 yrs, 5’5” 168lbs start weight, 138 last pic 4 1/2 months to lose 30 lbs with mfp




Love this thread! Really helps to see body compositions in my height. Thanks everyone and amazing job, soo inspiring!

CurlFitGirl

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jeschields

This is my first time posting pics. Hard for me to post because the before pic is so embarrassing; I had no idea how big I truly was. Before pic is 282 pounds and current is 195. I would like to lose another 50.

shadow2soul

shadow2soul wrote: »

I know I'm in here somewhere already, but here are some updated pics:

Update: I have gained a little back, but this is where I am currently at. Actively trying to take some of the fat I put on back off.

countrycreek

jeschields wrote: »

This is my first time posting pics. Hard for me to post because the before pic is so embarrassing; I had no idea how big I truly was. Before pic is 282 pounds and current is 195. I would like to lose another 50.

You look great!!

debtay123

You all are truly AMAZING!!!!! wonderful work

Caralarma

I'm 5"2. 10kg down and 5 to go!

BecsBennett

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Zoot_

28/5’4” I was around 250 on the left and 190 in the second photo. Currently at 183 and still making progress!

BeckyKalish

330 pounds - 1/29/2018

195 pounds today

I'm 5'5...still have some work to do, hope to be there by the New Year

Ironlady70

5’4” 130 lost (90 in less than a year) gained back just shy of 20 while building muscle. Started age 46 1/2 now 48. Maintaining and still going.
I was 303 and now 190

emjohnson03

I'm 5'5 exactly!!

March, 34.5% body fat, 161 lbs
Today September 21%, 124 lbs

My goal was 130 but wanted to get a bit less since I knew I could. I'm going to bulk up after my vacation so I"m interested to see what that will be like. Never done really good muscle building so I'm excited.

It's possible!

ITfitchick

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ChelleDee07

I'm 5' 5.5" and I started at 260 lbs on January 11th, 2017. I lost more than 100 lbs in 8 months and 4 days. I started maintenance on September 15, 2017. So just a few more days and I will be a year in maintenance and I have kept it all off. From size 3xl to mediums and tight 22's and some 24's waist to overall size 9's but some 7's and even a couple of 5's.