Down 110 Pounds!!!
Amy_B
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I weighed my heaviest (non-pregnancy) weight of 260 pounds about 2-3 months after my first child was born in May 2005. I lost a few pounds, but then when I lost my mom to a heart attack at age 47 in November 2005, I decided to get serious about my weight loss. So far, I have lost about 110 pounds. I am working on a few more pounds and tightening up more, but I am SO happy with what my body can do now!
Pictures then what I have done...
I don't remember exactly all of what I did at the beginning of my journey, but I know I exercised (walking, first Biggest Loser dvd, Walk Away the Pounds). I started journaling my food (didn't start actually counting calories until recently actually), and I made a goal to drink more water. As I lost more and more weight and read more books, I added in more exercise (Turbo Jam, running, more Biggest Loser, ChaLean Extreme, and now Turbo Fire) and worked one eating more cleanly and only when I was/am hungry.
It's been a long journey, and I have had two more kids since then, but it's so worth it!
Thanks for looking!
Pictures then what I have done...
I don't remember exactly all of what I did at the beginning of my journey, but I know I exercised (walking, first Biggest Loser dvd, Walk Away the Pounds). I started journaling my food (didn't start actually counting calories until recently actually), and I made a goal to drink more water. As I lost more and more weight and read more books, I added in more exercise (Turbo Jam, running, more Biggest Loser, ChaLean Extreme, and now Turbo Fire) and worked one eating more cleanly and only when I was/am hungry.
It's been a long journey, and I have had two more kids since then, but it's so worth it!
Thanks for looking!
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Wow, you look great! Congrats on your healthy new you!0
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That is amazing! What an inspiration!0
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Welcome to the 100 lb club!0
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You look fantastic, thanks for the inspiration!!!0
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dude, you are my hero!0
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Amazing! I am hoping to get to your weight.0
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Holy crap! You look totally amazing (and different!)!!!0
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Thanks!!!
I am a HS teacher, and whenever I show my students that picture, they never believe it was me.
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That's awesome!!! Congrats on your weight loss. You look amazing!0
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I weighed my heaviest (non-pregnancy) weight of 260 pounds about 2-3 months after my first child was born in May 2005. I lost a few pounds, but then when I lost my mom to a heart attack at age 47 in November 2005, I decided to get serious about my weight loss. So far, I have lost about 110 pounds. I am working on a few more pounds and tightening up more, but I am SO happy with what my body can do now!
Pictures then what I have done...
I don't remember exactly all of what I did at the beginning of my journey, but I know I exercised (walking, first Biggest Loser dvd, Walk Away the Pounds). I started journaling my food (didn't start actually counting calories until recently actually), and I made a goal to drink more water. As I lost more and more weight and read more books, I added in more exercise (Turbo Jam, running, more Biggest Loser, ChaLean Extreme, and now Turbo Fire) and worked one eating more cleanly and only when I was/am hungry.
It's been a long journey, and I have had two more kids since then, but it's so worth it!
Thanks for looking!
OMG you don't even look like the same person. You look like you are in your 40's on the left and in your 20's on the right. I'm glad you used your mom's passing as encouragement. I went the other way when my mom passed. I started eating, but you are right. Our mom's would want us healthy. I'm back up to 260 now and 9 months pregnant, so I am hoping I will have success when I start. I'll keep your's as inspiration. Thanks for sharing.0 -
What a change, you look fabulous girl!!! A bit of extra motivation to get those last few pounds gone, we can do it!0
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That is wonderful...you look great! Congrats! Very inspiring!0
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Congrats on your weight loss! I am hoping to catch up to you VERY soon.0
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OMG wow!!! You look like a totally different person now. Congrats on your achievement!! You've done a wonderful job
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WAY TO GO! OMG you look about 20 years younger too! Great job!!!!0
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You look great , your story will inspire me to get healthier and lose this weight!!! :flowerforyou:0
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You are inspiration to all of us. Congratulations!!!0
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I don't even know you, but I'm so proud of you. I know what losing someone special can do to you ... and you beat the odds
You should feel great about looking wonderful!
All the best!
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Wow!!! You look AMAZING! Congrats on your weight loss, keep up the good work!0
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stunning and inspirational! :flowerforyou: 0
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Thank you so much for the inspiration I weigh 270 and i don't know if i would be able to get that low in weight but i am hopeful! this is my first week and i hope that this is the change in my life that i need! I have 3 kids and i have kept the pregnancy weight from each one so im excited to see what i look like pre-babies 0
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Congrats!! You look so much happier, healthier & younger!
You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:0 -
Wow! That is FANTASTIC!!! Good job!0
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Congrats! This is very inspiring to me as I had a baby almost one year ago now and I have been having a hard time with my weight since having her. I have gained 17lbs in less than a year. Dealing with postpartum has not helped, but now that I am feeling much better emotionally I am finally ready to deal with the physical side of myself! Thank you for sharing!!0
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You look fantastic! Such an inspiration! Congratulations!!! 0
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Congrats on the baby! You can do this!!! I always felt so anxious after my last two kids when I was ready to start exercising again. Thanks for the compliment on my age too. My students say I look in my 40s in the first one as well. I was 24 there. I am currently 30.
OMG you don't even look like the same person. You look like you are in your 40's on the left and in your 20's on the right. I'm glad you used your mom's passing as encouragement. I went the other way when my mom passed. I started eating, but you are right. Our mom's would want us healthy. I'm back up to 260 now and 9 months pregnant, so I am hoping I will have success when I start. I'll keep your's as inspiration. Thanks for sharing. 0 -
Thank you for all your kind words and stories! You all inspire me to keep pushing through even when I don't feel motivated! 0
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Wow your such and inspiration to us all so proud of you for all your hard work!! You look so amazing:) 0
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Wow, you look amazing. What an inspiration!0
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Wow you look great, I am a new member and I am just starting been going through treatments for cancer and I am in remission so now I need to get back in shape. I actually gained weight while going through Chemo so now I need to loose about 75 pounds. Hope I have the dedication you did. Good luck to you0
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