A Year Later: College Weight Loss w/ pictures
blackgirlfit
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Last year, around this time exactly I stepped on the scale and saw 196 lbs. I thought nothing of it because no one around me told me I was "fat", large, or big. Alot of guys still approached me and thought I was beautiful. My friends said I looked great. I held my weight pretty well. I have a pear-shaped? (or hour glass idk lol) body so most of the weight was distributed to my hips, butt, and thighs. But once I started getting heavier on top, I knew I had to do something about it. I remember I tried to do jumping jacks and my shins were hurting! I told myself "I'm going to walk across that stage the way I came into college my freshmen year. 45 pounds lighter"
"This is me September 2010 getting ready to go to a college party"
"This is me in Miami May 2010, I was 190+... but most people couldn't tell. I thought I was healthy but I was near the obese BMI"
-I utilized everything my school had to offer. I went to the gym 5-6 days a week, and burned at least 500 each time. I also did strength training too.
-I did the DVD workouts like the 30 Day Shred DVD, Insanity, but i didn't rely only on DVDs for results. They were more like fillers and intensified my weight loss. I still went to the gym while I was doing these.
-I decided not to get a meal plan (i was a senior so i lived in the apartments). I decided to go to walmart, or low priced supermarkets to get deals on healthy foods. I cooked ALL my meals. I wud allow myself to cheat on my dinner meal on thursdays,cuz it was thirsty thursday lol and the jersey shore was on!
- i didn't binge drink anymore. i drank only in moderation.
- I would eat 5-6 small meals a day. 3 hours between each meal so I was NEVER hungry. 7am-7pm
7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm ..and i would drink water IN BETWEEN my meals.
-i would allow myself to do certain challenges. Only drinking water challenge. Not eating past 8pm challenge. Not eating rice challenge. challenges i saw on forums. etc
After 7 months of hard work and dedication, I dropped down to 152-154.
"Valentine's Day 2011"
"At the beach, Summer 2011"
I was always encouraged and in awe when I would see before and after pictures. Now it feels so good that I'm finally able to make my own before/after post. You guys can do it!
I walked across the stage at my graduation at 152! I reached my goal :-) It felt good to get my bachelors and succeed on my weight loss goal.
believe and stay focused. don't rely on anyone else to support you or push you. some people will discourage you, or not understand you. Stand firm and tall, you got this!
-jessica
"This is me September 2010 getting ready to go to a college party"
"This is me in Miami May 2010, I was 190+... but most people couldn't tell. I thought I was healthy but I was near the obese BMI"
-I utilized everything my school had to offer. I went to the gym 5-6 days a week, and burned at least 500 each time. I also did strength training too.
-I did the DVD workouts like the 30 Day Shred DVD, Insanity, but i didn't rely only on DVDs for results. They were more like fillers and intensified my weight loss. I still went to the gym while I was doing these.
-I decided not to get a meal plan (i was a senior so i lived in the apartments). I decided to go to walmart, or low priced supermarkets to get deals on healthy foods. I cooked ALL my meals. I wud allow myself to cheat on my dinner meal on thursdays,cuz it was thirsty thursday lol and the jersey shore was on!
- i didn't binge drink anymore. i drank only in moderation.
- I would eat 5-6 small meals a day. 3 hours between each meal so I was NEVER hungry. 7am-7pm
7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm ..and i would drink water IN BETWEEN my meals.
-i would allow myself to do certain challenges. Only drinking water challenge. Not eating past 8pm challenge. Not eating rice challenge. challenges i saw on forums. etc
After 7 months of hard work and dedication, I dropped down to 152-154.
"Valentine's Day 2011"
"At the beach, Summer 2011"
I was always encouraged and in awe when I would see before and after pictures. Now it feels so good that I'm finally able to make my own before/after post. You guys can do it!
I walked across the stage at my graduation at 152! I reached my goal :-) It felt good to get my bachelors and succeed on my weight loss goal.
believe and stay focused. don't rely on anyone else to support you or push you. some people will discourage you, or not understand you. Stand firm and tall, you got this!
-jessica
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You are GORGEOUS! Congrats on all your hard work!0
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You look incredible; great job!0
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You look awesome!! Congrats on your hard work!0
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wow, well done you, you look fab
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u look great congrats0
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I'm jealous that your before and after pictures are both gorgeous!!! You look amazing! Great job!!!0
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You look awesome! Nice work!0
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Pear shaped? Nah, more like hourglass!! You look fantastic!0
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omg dammmmmn! I love that even though you lost weight you kept your gorgeous curves. You are FABULOUS, so hold your head high sweetheart... you inspire me!0
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awesome job. you are look great!0
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Great job beautiful! You should be very proud of yourself! You truly are an inspiration!0
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Really an awesome job. Not only do you see that you look fantastic in your thighs, tummy and legs - your face thinned out and you look absolutely devastating. Great job!!0
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You look amazing! Excellent job! 0
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You look awesome!!! Great job!:flowerforyou:0
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WOW! You look amazing! Way to go!0
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Wow....Girl you look great...I just started 30Day Shred on Oct.1st...Keep up the great work0
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WOW! What a hottie!0
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As one person said earlier, I'm jealous of both your before and after pics. You look gorgeous! Way to go!0
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That's Great... Congrads 0
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you look GREAT! keep up the goodness.0
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Such a tiny waist! you look great and still have hot curves. Can I ask what size jeans you wear?0
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Congratulations you are so beautiful. All of your hard work and dedication has paid off. Now you can be the one to inspire others!!!0
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You did it, Great Job!0
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*jaw drops...
you look fantABULOUS!0 -
awesome awesome awesome! congratulations on your hard work paying off!!! 0
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:flowerforyou: You look awesome...0
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YOu look awesome... way to set a goal and meet it with little steps along the way.0
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Wow amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg!!!!!
I think you have gone from a pear to an hourglass figure now.
WELL DONE you have done so well and good luck on last 7 pounds x0 -
cngrats! you look amazing and are such an inspiration
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Inspired by your pics. Great job!0
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