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On the cusp of 60 pounds down (pics)
NotAllWhoWanderAreLost
Posts: 615 Member
Hey there everyone!
I thought I should FINALLY post a "before and after" shot (really a before and during, as i have about 15-20 more to lose) Its been a long process, and what a long, strange trip it's been! :drinker:
I started walking with a friend of mine -- yes, outdoors in Upstate New York-- in mid-December 2009. I weighed 228 at that point, down from a 251lb delivery-day weight with my #2 kiddo (late 2007). I don't even count that first portion in my weightloss numbers though :blushing:
Anyhoo, i started walking a few times a week to gain fitness and to destress from a life with 2 little kiddos (one with an Autism Spectrum Disorder) and a married-to-his-work husband. Walking was like double-duty therapy for my body and mind.
Somewhere along the line i got the crazy idea to WALK a half marathon in the fall. I talked my friend into training & walking with me and committing to that lofty goal kept me committed to exercising. I lost around 15 pounds over the course of 6 months mainly by walking (and still eating pretty crappy foods).
I took up yoga in 2010 and started hiking again and fell in love with tackling lofty goals.
Then i found MFP last summer and I've been working at weightloss & fitness gains ever since.
I walked my half marathon in late September then decided to try the Couch-to-5k program even though my knees are in horrible shape. Surprisingly, i was able to run! I've now run 3 5ks and 1 4-miler and i have a 5-miler this weekend. And this fall I WILL be RUNNING the half marathon that i walked last year
I've been having a bit of a rough patch lately (nothing horrendous -- it happens) and I'm hoping that by posting my pictures i will gain some momentum to get me back up to speed.
Anyhoooooo, here is my "during & before" picture. During = 169.0 lbs, Before = 228.0 lbs
I thought I should FINALLY post a "before and after" shot (really a before and during, as i have about 15-20 more to lose) Its been a long process, and what a long, strange trip it's been! :drinker:
I started walking with a friend of mine -- yes, outdoors in Upstate New York-- in mid-December 2009. I weighed 228 at that point, down from a 251lb delivery-day weight with my #2 kiddo (late 2007). I don't even count that first portion in my weightloss numbers though :blushing:
Anyhoo, i started walking a few times a week to gain fitness and to destress from a life with 2 little kiddos (one with an Autism Spectrum Disorder) and a married-to-his-work husband. Walking was like double-duty therapy for my body and mind.
Somewhere along the line i got the crazy idea to WALK a half marathon in the fall. I talked my friend into training & walking with me and committing to that lofty goal kept me committed to exercising. I lost around 15 pounds over the course of 6 months mainly by walking (and still eating pretty crappy foods).
I took up yoga in 2010 and started hiking again and fell in love with tackling lofty goals.
Then i found MFP last summer and I've been working at weightloss & fitness gains ever since. I walked my half marathon in late September then decided to try the Couch-to-5k program even though my knees are in horrible shape. Surprisingly, i was able to run! I've now run 3 5ks and 1 4-miler and i have a 5-miler this weekend. And this fall I WILL be RUNNING the half marathon that i walked last year
I've been having a bit of a rough patch lately (nothing horrendous -- it happens) and I'm hoping that by posting my pictures i will gain some momentum to get me back up to speed.
Anyhoooooo, here is my "during & before" picture. During = 169.0 lbs, Before = 228.0 lbs
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great job!0
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WOW! Doing great. You look awesome. :happy:0
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You look awesome ... great job !!!0
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You look amazing! Way to go!0
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Thats great...keep up the good work!!!0
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You've done a great job. Congratulations...and keep up the good work! I'm learning more and more that losing weight - and keeping it off - is a long-term thing. You have given yourself a tremendous advantage by getting fit.0
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You must be feeling wonderful! Great job ! And you look fabulous! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!0
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You look amazing! Congrats and thanks for the inspiration! :flowerforyou:0
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:flowerforyou: You look fantastic, good luck in all your walking/running endevours!0
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You must be so proud of yourself! Very inspiring! Don't worry about the rough spot...everyone goes thru that...you'll do it!! :happy:
Good luck with the marathon!0 -
wow u look amazing! :happy: Ur my new inspiration! Great Job!!!!!!! 0
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I would have never guessed you at 169 in that pic... You look healthy, skinny & amazing!! Great job!!
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wow....you look great!
Keep up the good work
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What a great job you did!! You look amazing!! Keep up a good work.0
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You look amazing (are you sure you have more to lose
I love reading inspireing stories such as yours. Keep up the god work! :happy: 0 -
amazing difference! wow!!0
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You are another great example of what we all can do by simply setting our minds to it. It does feel fantastic doesn't it? Sure hope your husband has noticed! :flowerforyou:0
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You look amazing (are you sure you have more to lose I love reading inspireing stories such as yours. Keep up the god work! :happy:
yes, i could post the less-dressed version to prove it! LOL! :blushing:0 -
you look amazing! your eyes are smiling now 0
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Great job, keep it up!0
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Look at that collarbone!
You look terrific!0 -
Wow what an amazing transformation and such an inspirational story! Thanks for sharing! Great work! :flowerforyou: 0
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Good for you! Keep up the good work.0
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You look fabulous! Plus, what great accomplishments! you should definitely be so proud of yourself. Keep up the good work.0
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I am extremely impressed with everything you have achieved. And you look fab! Look at those collar bones
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You look seriously tiny! Running definitely looks good on you. But what a great testament you are for patient, steady progress. Everyone want the weight gone tomorrow. But you are living proof that little changes can bring BIG results. Congrats to you!0
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awesome!!!0
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Congrats, you look fabulous! Keep up the great work!0
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You look absolutely gorgeous!!!
I started out around 228 too. I hope I can follow in your "60 pounds down" footsteps after my baby detour! 0 -
awesome!!!0
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