For those who are hesitant to give it your all....
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skinnydreams
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Hi everyone!
I wanted to post my success story when I reached my goal of losing 100lbs, but decided that I better post now! I started my journey to a new healthier me on January 13th of this year. In 6 months of giving this my all, meaning logging every bite, exercising regularly and making healthy choices....I have lost 94 lbs!!!
Had I believed in myself before the way I do now, I don't think I ever would have gotten as heavy as I did. My life has changed so much, I can't even begin to describe the increase in energy I have to play with my kids and fully enjoy my life as opposed to sitting on the sidelines and watching as life passed me by! My self confidence has exploded and I am just such a happy person now, I know now that I will never allow myself to lose control of my weight again! Which is good, because my husband and I decided to start trying for baby #3....and unlike before when I was heavy and it took a while to get pregnant, this time it happened immediately!!!!!!
I have been maintaining my weight, though I have increased my calories a bit for the baby and although I feel nauseous I feel like I can have a really healthy pregnancy and I am so excited! I know what I have to do to fuel my body and feed my growing baby, but I also know that I can stay fit and I don't have to gain 75 lbs, like I did with each of the first two....YIKES!!! So with my doctor keeping me in check, I will continue with my new lifestyle, I couldn't imagine living any other way!!!
So you won't be seeing the scale going down for me for quite a while, but it doesn't scare me....I look forward to a healthy happy pregnancy and I know that I will reach my 100 lb loss after my baby is born!! I just wanted to share my story before I start watching the scale go up ever so slowly over the next 7 months!!!
I wish you all the best of success with your journeys to healthier happier people!!! I'll be keeping an eye on you!!!
Shauna:flowerforyou: (aka Skinnydreams)
I wanted to post my success story when I reached my goal of losing 100lbs, but decided that I better post now! I started my journey to a new healthier me on January 13th of this year. In 6 months of giving this my all, meaning logging every bite, exercising regularly and making healthy choices....I have lost 94 lbs!!!
Had I believed in myself before the way I do now, I don't think I ever would have gotten as heavy as I did. My life has changed so much, I can't even begin to describe the increase in energy I have to play with my kids and fully enjoy my life as opposed to sitting on the sidelines and watching as life passed me by! My self confidence has exploded and I am just such a happy person now, I know now that I will never allow myself to lose control of my weight again! Which is good, because my husband and I decided to start trying for baby #3....and unlike before when I was heavy and it took a while to get pregnant, this time it happened immediately!!!!!!
I have been maintaining my weight, though I have increased my calories a bit for the baby and although I feel nauseous I feel like I can have a really healthy pregnancy and I am so excited! I know what I have to do to fuel my body and feed my growing baby, but I also know that I can stay fit and I don't have to gain 75 lbs, like I did with each of the first two....YIKES!!! So with my doctor keeping me in check, I will continue with my new lifestyle, I couldn't imagine living any other way!!!
So you won't be seeing the scale going down for me for quite a while, but it doesn't scare me....I look forward to a healthy happy pregnancy and I know that I will reach my 100 lb loss after my baby is born!! I just wanted to share my story before I start watching the scale go up ever so slowly over the next 7 months!!!
I wish you all the best of success with your journeys to healthier happier people!!! I'll be keeping an eye on you!!!
Shauna:flowerforyou: (aka Skinnydreams)
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Hi everyone!
I wanted to post my success story when I reached my goal of losing 100lbs, but decided that I better post now! I started my journey to a new healthier me on January 13th of this year. In 6 months of giving this my all, meaning logging every bite, exercising regularly and making healthy choices....I have lost 94 lbs!!!
Had I believed in myself before the way I do now, I don't think I ever would have gotten as heavy as I did. My life has changed so much, I can't even begin to describe the increase in energy I have to play with my kids and fully enjoy my life as opposed to sitting on the sidelines and watching as life passed me by! My self confidence has exploded and I am just such a happy person now, I know now that I will never allow myself to lose control of my weight again! Which is good, because my husband and I decided to start trying for baby #3....and unlike before when I was heavy and it took a while to get pregnant, this time it happened immediately!!!!!!
I have been maintaining my weight, though I have increased my calories a bit for the baby and although I feel nauseous I feel like I can have a really healthy pregnancy and I am so excited! I know what I have to do to fuel my body and feed my growing baby, but I also know that I can stay fit and I don't have to gain 75 lbs, like I did with each of the first two....YIKES!!! So with my doctor keeping me in check, I will continue with my new lifestyle, I couldn't imagine living any other way!!!
So you won't be seeing the scale going down for me for quite a while, but it doesn't scare me....I look forward to a healthy happy pregnancy and I know that I will reach my 100 lb loss after my baby is born!! I just wanted to share my story before I start watching the scale go up ever so slowly over the next 7 months!!!
I wish you all the best of success with your journeys to healthier happier people!!! I'll be keeping an eye on you!!!
Shauna:flowerforyou: (aka Skinnydreams)0 -
Fantastic post.
Congratulations and best of luck to you.0 -
WOOHOO for you and your family! Blessings for a happy and healthy pregnancy.0
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Congrats, you are truly an inspiration for those of us trying to lose the weight. I, myself am giving myself small goals to reach because the large goals just scare me and I am afraid that I won't be able to make them. However, hearing your story makes me think that I can do it too.
Again congrats on the weight loss as well as your upcoming healthy baby.
Rosie0 -
Wow, way to go! That is awesome, congrats on the weight you have lost and on the new bundle of joy!
Lauren
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awwwe congratulations!!!0
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:drinker: Whooohoo...let's raise a hearty mug of water to your success. What a great role model. Thanks for providing inspiration, keep us posted. ( Personally I'm really Jonesing for a grandchild....just waiting for our first to become more than a gleam in someones eye....)
Ezzie0 -
What a great story. You have done such a good job.
Blessings to you and your new little one0 -
Amazing!0
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Wow!!!! That is an amazing loss for only 6 months. Congratulations on your pregnancy and your new lifestyle!0
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Wow!! That is so great! Im so happy for you!! Congrats with the baby too!! I want another baby so bad but my husband says no (and he had the operation done hahaha) maybe one day.0
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WAY TO GO!
And congrats on the new kiddie-to-be!0 -
That dang 5:30am "hiccup" on MFP again!0
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stupid hiccup0
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Think this time set a record for hiccup multi-posts!0
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But, I do mean congrats!0
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congradulations. u are def an inspiration to all.0
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:laugh: @ shore
but congrats girlie!!!0 -
Congrats!!!!! I can see your glow from here!
Thanks for the encouragement, too. Your story is definitely inspiring.0 -
New healthy, sexy mind and body usually does end up in baby...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Keep posting pictures of your new POSITIVE weight gain.0
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I was wondering where you went! That is a truly great story Shauna. I'm very proud of you. Here's to a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Heather0 -
You have done an amazing job! I am so happy and proud of you!!! I hope to be having the same feelings of a healthy, active pregnancy in a couple of months!!!
Thanks for posting!! :happy: :flowerforyou:
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I am so happy for you Shauna! Congratulations to you, girl!
What an amazing inspiration you are to all.
Prayers go to you for a happy, healthy pregnancy.:flowerforyou:0 -
That is a very inspiring and awesome post- I wish you a great pregnancy!0
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Wow, wasn't expecting such an overwhelming response!!! Thank you all so much for your continued support and encouragement!!! I absolutely love this site and all that I have gained from it....I hope to be here throughout my pregnancy and still afterwards as I succeed in reaching the goal I set out to reach!!!0
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Congratulations on the pregnancy, weight loss, new lifestyle, and your positive outlook on life that you have now!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: That is so inspiring and I'm so happy for you. :drinker: That's awesome!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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OH! I forgot.....you look amazing too...keep us updated :happy:0
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Congratulations on your pregnancy. I always liked being pregnant of course I was always ready to have my baby in my arms and get it over with. Even now my youngest is 13 mths old and I wouldnt mind being pregnant again but it wont happen ( Made sure I couldnt have anymore). I am sure your pregnancy will be a great one.
Connie
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