10 months & 95+ lbs progress report w/lots of pictures :-)
CoryIda
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Today marks 10 months since I made the decision to change the way I live my life, to replace my unhealthy habits (laziness and gluttony) with regular exercise and proper nutrition (in healthy portions).
In that time, I have lost over 95 pounds and more than 77 inches!
In turn, I have also gained some things: good health, confidence, and the knowledge that I am setting a positive example for my family and friends.
I don’t have any “secret” formula – I just eat nutritious, well balanced meals and snacks (whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats), drink lots of water, and exercise regularly. I do a lot of walking and do Zumba 2 or 3 times a week because those are things I enjoy. I do some strength training but only in a class setting (Bums & Tums or Muscle Pump) because otherwise it is too boring. Basically, it’s just a matter of developing and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
Here are some of my stats (I am 5'10" with a very large bone structure, by the way)–
************WEIGHT************
Starting: 280.0 pounds / Current: 184.4 pounds
**Loss: 95.6 pounds
*********MEASUREMENTS*********
Starting Hip: 54.0 inches / Current Hip: 40.5 inches
**Loss: 13.5 inches
Starting Thigh: 32.0 inches / Current Thigh: 22.5 inches
**Loss: 9.5 inches each, total 19.0 inches
Starting Calf: 19.5 inches / Current Calf: 15.75 inches
**Loss: 3.75 inches each, total 7.5 inches
Starting Waist: 45.5 inches / Current Waist: 29.25 inches
**Loss: 16.25 inches
Starting Chest: 51.0 inches / Current Chest: 41.0 inches
**Loss: 10.0 inches
Starting Upper Arm: 16.0 inches / Current Upper Arm: 11.5 inches
**Loss: 4.5 inches each, total 9.0 inches
Starting Neck: 15.5 inches / Current Neck: 13.0 inches
**Loss: 2.5 inches
****TOTAL INCHES LOST: 77.75 inches
I am so grateful for the support and encouragement I've received on here.
• I've lost 94.4 pounds and 77.25 inches all over.
• I've gone from having two chins and to having only one (rather pointy) chin. :laugh:
• I’ve gone from having cankles to muscular calves and actual ankles.
• I have collarbones!!!!! And calf muscles!!!! And a ribcage!!!! And other bones no longer hidden by blubber!
• I've gone from a size 24W in pants to a tight 12 or a baggy 14.
• I've gone from XXL shirts to Small.
• I've gone from a BMI of 40.2 to a BMI of 26.5
• I’ve gone from having over 55% body fat to having about 26.5% body fat
• My resting heart rate has gone from 110+ (way too high) to about 55 (very healthy)
Thank you myfitnesspal!
My motto: Every choice you make in how you move your body and what you feed your body is important because it means that you are either taking one step closer to good health or one step further away.
Before :sad:
Now :bigsmile:
(Just an FYI - that Superman shirt was actually taken from my 8 year old son's closet.
In that time, I have lost over 95 pounds and more than 77 inches!
In turn, I have also gained some things: good health, confidence, and the knowledge that I am setting a positive example for my family and friends.
I don’t have any “secret” formula – I just eat nutritious, well balanced meals and snacks (whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats), drink lots of water, and exercise regularly. I do a lot of walking and do Zumba 2 or 3 times a week because those are things I enjoy. I do some strength training but only in a class setting (Bums & Tums or Muscle Pump) because otherwise it is too boring. Basically, it’s just a matter of developing and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
Here are some of my stats (I am 5'10" with a very large bone structure, by the way)–
************WEIGHT************
Starting: 280.0 pounds / Current: 184.4 pounds
**Loss: 95.6 pounds
*********MEASUREMENTS*********
Starting Hip: 54.0 inches / Current Hip: 40.5 inches
**Loss: 13.5 inches
Starting Thigh: 32.0 inches / Current Thigh: 22.5 inches
**Loss: 9.5 inches each, total 19.0 inches
Starting Calf: 19.5 inches / Current Calf: 15.75 inches
**Loss: 3.75 inches each, total 7.5 inches
Starting Waist: 45.5 inches / Current Waist: 29.25 inches
**Loss: 16.25 inches
Starting Chest: 51.0 inches / Current Chest: 41.0 inches
**Loss: 10.0 inches
Starting Upper Arm: 16.0 inches / Current Upper Arm: 11.5 inches
**Loss: 4.5 inches each, total 9.0 inches
Starting Neck: 15.5 inches / Current Neck: 13.0 inches
**Loss: 2.5 inches
****TOTAL INCHES LOST: 77.75 inches
I am so grateful for the support and encouragement I've received on here.
• I've lost 94.4 pounds and 77.25 inches all over.
• I've gone from having two chins and to having only one (rather pointy) chin. :laugh:
• I’ve gone from having cankles to muscular calves and actual ankles.
• I have collarbones!!!!! And calf muscles!!!! And a ribcage!!!! And other bones no longer hidden by blubber!
• I've gone from a size 24W in pants to a tight 12 or a baggy 14.
• I've gone from XXL shirts to Small.
• I've gone from a BMI of 40.2 to a BMI of 26.5
• I’ve gone from having over 55% body fat to having about 26.5% body fat
• My resting heart rate has gone from 110+ (way too high) to about 55 (very healthy)
Thank you myfitnesspal!
My motto: Every choice you make in how you move your body and what you feed your body is important because it means that you are either taking one step closer to good health or one step further away.
Before :sad:
Now :bigsmile:
(Just an FYI - that Superman shirt was actually taken from my 8 year old son's closet.
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You are lovely! CONGRATS on all of your hard work and success!!!! You look beautiful!!! Amazing transformation!0
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You're amazing!! Thank you for being soooo inspirational!0
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Every time you post a progress pic I think "Damn, she looks good"........And this time you REALLY look good!! You are way sexy in your superman shirt & jeans! Just sayin'......:flowerforyou:
Way to go, sista! :flowerforyou: 0 -
Way to go! This is so inspirational. Thank you for posting pix and sharing your story with us. 0
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You look beautiful - what an inspiration!0
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WOW! Way to go! You look amazing. Great job!0
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Great job!!! You give me such hope because our starting weights are about the same, but based on your BMI I'm guessing you're taller than I am. You look fabulous! And I love the dress in the last set of pics...0
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I think I've seen you before but hot mama, you look fantastic!!! Amazing job!0
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Amazing Job you look wonderful.0
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Great transformation.....u look great :glasses:0
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How inspiring! You look awesome!0
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lookin good!0
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WTG!0
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What an inspiration! You look great!0
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Fantastic!! You look fabulous!0
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You look amazing... and I love that dress!!!! You keep it up. Hot mama on the loose!!!0
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WOW ... This is one of the most motivational weight loss success story I have ever read.
Really CONGRATS on the life changes!
This is is inspiring!!!
Once again ... CONGRATS!!!0 -
You look so great! Thank you for sharing your story!0
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Wow! .. Wonderful job. I hope to be in your shoes one day saying I lost 100 pounds too! Cheers! :drinker:0
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Wow, totally amazing. That is unbelievable!0
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in the very last picture in that beautiful dress you look about 13 years old!!! way to go!0
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You look incredible. Good job!0
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Wow! You're absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!0
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you look awesome!!! Congrats!!! Love that dress!!!0
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there are no words....ok maybe one....
WohowOOOWOOOOW!0 -
Awesome!! I am so happy for you!! I can't wait until I am writing a post like this with great beofre & after stats & pictures! 0
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wow cute!!0
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What an inspiration you are ! CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!0
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I've caught many of you posts. You look great as always. Big Congrats.0
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You look amazing! You have done such a great job...you inspire me!!! Thank you0
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