80+ pounds lost - with a couple pics
ShannonMpls
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I will post with better pics once I reach my goal weight, but for now - I'm glad to say I'm 83 pounds down since I joined MFP! I have about 20 pounds minimum that I still want to lose. (I'm 5'10" in case anyone cares)
It's amazing what a change you can make eating healthy foods and paying attention to what goes in your mouth. We eat REAL food and we cook dinner 6-7 days a week. I now love my gym, I enjoy exercise (most days!) and I've registered for a 7k in March. I do strength training three hours, usually two hours of cardio and an hour of yoga a week. I see a trainer every other week to teach me a new weight training program and keep me motivated (it's not necessary, but it's been really helpful for me).
I have logged onto MFP every day since I started (day 230 was this week!), but I have taken weekends, even whole weeks, "off" from logging. I just get right back into it upon my return and it hasn't impacted my progress at all.
My biggest advice? There are a whole lot of paths to get you to a healthier place; the main key is taking the first step. Just start, and once you've started, don't stop.
And a couple pics:
The second pic was taken this Monday morning. Full disclosure: the first pic was taken at about 17 weeks pregnant, and it is the most unflattering full length photo I could find
I maintained my weight during pregnancy and lost 12-14 pounds after delivery/nursing, and I maintained that until I started here.
It's amazing what a change you can make eating healthy foods and paying attention to what goes in your mouth. We eat REAL food and we cook dinner 6-7 days a week. I now love my gym, I enjoy exercise (most days!) and I've registered for a 7k in March. I do strength training three hours, usually two hours of cardio and an hour of yoga a week. I see a trainer every other week to teach me a new weight training program and keep me motivated (it's not necessary, but it's been really helpful for me).
I have logged onto MFP every day since I started (day 230 was this week!), but I have taken weekends, even whole weeks, "off" from logging. I just get right back into it upon my return and it hasn't impacted my progress at all.
My biggest advice? There are a whole lot of paths to get you to a healthier place; the main key is taking the first step. Just start, and once you've started, don't stop.
And a couple pics:
The second pic was taken this Monday morning. Full disclosure: the first pic was taken at about 17 weeks pregnant, and it is the most unflattering full length photo I could find
I maintained my weight during pregnancy and lost 12-14 pounds after delivery/nursing, and I maintained that until I started here. 0
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You look so fabulous Shannon!! Seriously! I am inspired! Whats your goal weight?0
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WOW! Amazing0
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You look great congrats!!!0
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You know I think you are amazing and a HUGE inspiration to me! I'm so glad that we found each other on here, and this is your first "true" before picture I have seen, and I am speechless!! You look amazing and should (obvi!) be so proud of yourself!!0
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You look Terrific! I love to read success stories for motivation.
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You know I think you are amazing and a HUGE inspiration to me! I'm so glad that we found each other on here, and this is your first "true" before picture I have seen, and I am speechless!! You look amazing and should (obvi!) be so proud of yourself!!
I literally hunted down the worst possible picture I could find. Consider it my gift to you
And I agree, SO glad we're zumba/7k buddies now! The people I've met at the gym and on MFP have been such huge supporters. My life is better in oodles of ways 0 -
Man, you look GREAT!! I am hoping to lose 80lbs by the end of this year.....def not easy. 0
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Congratulations!
You look fantastic now, really a very yummy Mummy and an inspiration to us all 0 -
You know I think you are amazing and a HUGE inspiration to me! I'm so glad that we found each other on here, and this is your first "true" before picture I have seen, and I am speechless!! You look amazing and should (obvi!) be so proud of yourself!!
I literally hunted down the worst possible picture I could find. Consider it my gift to you
And I agree, SO glad we're zumba/7k buddies now! The people I've met at the gym and on MFP have been such huge supporters. My life is better in oodles of ways
AGREED! And thanks for my gift!0 -
WTG! You look awesome!0
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This is very inspirational! AMAZING JOB, and your results are incredible!
Thank you for sharing!0 -
You really do look great. I know that was a lot of hard work. How long did it take you?0
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Nevermind, I see, you have done great.0
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You look really fantastic! Congratulations!0
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You look Amazing! GOOD JOB!0
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incredible!!!!!!!!!!!
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Everybody has to start somewhere, right? I am so glad you all share. It helps me keep motivated.
You look incredible!0 -
Amazing work! You look fantastic and happy! Great job!0
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you look lovely, well done x0
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wow. what an amazing transformation. your face looks superimposed on the first body shot. seriously. you are gorgeous. congrats on the hard work and achievement!~0
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Go you!!! What an inspiration!!!0
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Thank you, everyone. I had a roooough day at the gym today and all your comments are very much appreciated
And bc I've gotten a few messages asking: I have no secrets. My daily calorie goal is manually set to 1700 calories a day, and it never went below 1500; it's going to 2,000 once I lose 20 more pounds. I watch my carbs but don't restrict them too much. I eat a lot of fat. I aim for 5+ servings of veg/fruit a day (but I don't eat a lot of fruit bc I don't super love it). I eat treats daily I work out hard. Calories in, calories out. 0 -
You look AMAZING!!! Keep it up!!!0
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TEARS!!!! I am so proud of you Shannon!! You are such an inspiration to me!!
You are TOTALLY rocking this journey!!0 -
You look so, so fabulous! Congrats on your accomplishment so far. ♥0
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You look great, congrats!0
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WOW fabulous0
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Congratulations. A very inspiring story. :happy:0
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You look fabulous!! Congratulations!!0
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Wow! Fantastic work!!0
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