Down 144lbs 10mths!!!! If I can do it, You can!!!! ♥♥
AwesomeSauce4
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Thru so many Tears, Fears, Blood & sweat.. Here is a lil bit of My Story Of my Journey to the Healthier, Sexier ME.....
My Name is Rachel and I am 33yrs old..I am a very proud mommy of 3 Beautiful Babies and a Angel In Heaven.. I started my Journey Many Many years ago but never followed it thru till this last time, which was in November 2010 after I had My 3rd child.. I was a whopping 312lbs in November but let me tell you that was not my heaviest weight in life, back in 2003 before I even had children I weighed 359lbs and the Dr. told me I had to lose weight if I wanted any children so I did and loss 84lbs then, but with having more children the weight just went up and down, so and as of this pass Saturday I weighed in at 166lbs.. I was a sz 28 and I am currently a sz 11 and some 10's fit as well, So I am a happy girl!!!!
I have so many friends who ask How did I do this without surgery, Diet fads ect and what Motivated me to stick with this!!! so here you go.... When I was pregnant with my last child I felt awful, like a fat cow and My Husband was Just adding to it saying stuff like man you really going to eat that!!! or just telling me I was a fatty and to quit using the excuse that I was pregnant to eat food.. which he said he was just playing but you don't say those things to someone you supposibly LOVE... My weight was putting a strain on my marriage and My husband seemed to be embarressed/ashamed to be seen with me, I think he was surprised that he'd married a woman who looked one way, and then 1 year later, she was twice that size. It is still Very complicated around here but in the complete opposite way.. All I can say is If you Don't want me at My Worst, then you Sure as Hell don't Deserve me at my BEST... Right????? Now that was the negative Motivation for me to want to show him and everyone else I could do it, but My Positive Motivation came from My Special Lil Guy Jordan.. He is 4yrs old and legually blind((vision at 20/475)) and has been thru so much with surgeries and therapies in his short life, he struggles daily but never gives up and I looked at him oneday and said if he can do this I can lose weight and make sure I am around to take care of him longer.. So Seeing my lil guy overcome 5 different surgeries under the age of 2 and overcome all theses daily challenges I Believed In myself as I do Jordan and I have Over achieved..
Now for my healthy eating and exercising I have been been on a 1200-1300 calorie diet since the beginning.. And usually 3 times a month I try and "shock" my body by having a lil bad in my diet .. AKA.. ((cheat day)) "like zaxby's" my favorite.. just give's your body a lil wakeup every once in a while..
I workout 5 days a week for at least 2-3 hrs every morning, I get up about 4:30 so my babies are still sleeping.. I change up my routine daily except with the video workout I may be using at the time.. that's a constant until it ends.. ((right now it's boot camp "biggest loser"))
I also use elliptical/stepper, Ifit Treadmill w/shoxs, boxing/punching bag.. then I do some strenghtening with a weight machine/loose weights.. Jumping jacks, squats and situps are some of my favorites to do thru out the day randomly..I should also add that I have my own personal home gym so this is convient to me unlike some who struggle day to day to get to the gym.. So this is a plus for me...
A couple lil Secrets I have learned along the Way...
(Just so you know us chunky monkey's can have loose skin but here is my secret I have learned and it works)
Ok.. loose skin:::: well I was very scared about that and yes I still have some, but I have also had 3 babies so it's not all going to go away.. the secret is to not let it be to bad is to buy yourself a spanks a size smaller than you are to help suck in your loose skin while exercising.. "it works" it's like tightening your muscles for you instead of sitting there trying to suck your gut in the whole time during your workout... you will notice a big difference within the first 2 weeks.. flabby skin like bat wings and loose skin between your legs.. It's all about finding the right toning exercise while you are losing weight, tone as you go!!! ((I have some exercises I will Share if you inbox me)) for some trouble zones...
So now you can get a feel of who I am and How I have taken up and I am achieving my Goals..
the big thing is Obviously, I am physically different from the way I was, but I am emotionally different too. Physically, I can exercise for hours, I can run, clothes fit me, I have muscles, I am strong. But I think the bigger changes, for me, have been the emotional ones, I struggle with these daily and I know this will continue for a while, But I am a fighter and will Not give up on myself or any of my AMAZING MFP Family...
I believe in myself more than I ever have before. I have a greater sense of self-worth; I put myself first often; I am able to make decisions and follow through with them even if it hurts or is scary; and I’ve learned that change can be a good thing and an opportunity to grow. One of the most rewarding changes has been that I've gained people in my life whom I consider invaluable, and whose paths most likely would never have crossed my own had I not made the decision to change my life(( which is alot of my MFP Buddies)). My journey will never be over — this was a lifestyle change for me. I am currently less then 20lbs pounds from my goal weight, and I have no doubt I will reach the finish line! I am hoping that oneday all my AMAZING MFP Family will all Feel as Self Loved as I do.. You can all do this!!!!! I Believe in you all, and I will Not be going anywhere when My goals are reached I will continue to stand behind each of you and Support, Motivate, Cry with you or anything it takes.. Love you All Bunches, and My AMAZING MFP Family know this....
"Believe in yourself and know that you'll cross the finish line. No one can want it bad enough for you. You have to want it for yourself — and more than anything." ((One of my favorite quotes))
I love that for the first time in my life, I believe in myself, feel I am worth something in this world, and know I can do and have anything I want. I am strong… The next step is always mine to take.
Carolinamomma3 is Soooo Blessed, With the most AMAZING MFP Family...
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨Love's, Hugs & butterfly kissesƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Your Friend,
~Rachel~
My Name is Rachel and I am 33yrs old..I am a very proud mommy of 3 Beautiful Babies and a Angel In Heaven.. I started my Journey Many Many years ago but never followed it thru till this last time, which was in November 2010 after I had My 3rd child.. I was a whopping 312lbs in November but let me tell you that was not my heaviest weight in life, back in 2003 before I even had children I weighed 359lbs and the Dr. told me I had to lose weight if I wanted any children so I did and loss 84lbs then, but with having more children the weight just went up and down, so and as of this pass Saturday I weighed in at 166lbs.. I was a sz 28 and I am currently a sz 11 and some 10's fit as well, So I am a happy girl!!!!
I have so many friends who ask How did I do this without surgery, Diet fads ect and what Motivated me to stick with this!!! so here you go.... When I was pregnant with my last child I felt awful, like a fat cow and My Husband was Just adding to it saying stuff like man you really going to eat that!!! or just telling me I was a fatty and to quit using the excuse that I was pregnant to eat food.. which he said he was just playing but you don't say those things to someone you supposibly LOVE... My weight was putting a strain on my marriage and My husband seemed to be embarressed/ashamed to be seen with me, I think he was surprised that he'd married a woman who looked one way, and then 1 year later, she was twice that size. It is still Very complicated around here but in the complete opposite way.. All I can say is If you Don't want me at My Worst, then you Sure as Hell don't Deserve me at my BEST... Right????? Now that was the negative Motivation for me to want to show him and everyone else I could do it, but My Positive Motivation came from My Special Lil Guy Jordan.. He is 4yrs old and legually blind((vision at 20/475)) and has been thru so much with surgeries and therapies in his short life, he struggles daily but never gives up and I looked at him oneday and said if he can do this I can lose weight and make sure I am around to take care of him longer.. So Seeing my lil guy overcome 5 different surgeries under the age of 2 and overcome all theses daily challenges I Believed In myself as I do Jordan and I have Over achieved..
Now for my healthy eating and exercising I have been been on a 1200-1300 calorie diet since the beginning.. And usually 3 times a month I try and "shock" my body by having a lil bad in my diet .. AKA.. ((cheat day)) "like zaxby's" my favorite.. just give's your body a lil wakeup every once in a while..
I workout 5 days a week for at least 2-3 hrs every morning, I get up about 4:30 so my babies are still sleeping.. I change up my routine daily except with the video workout I may be using at the time.. that's a constant until it ends.. ((right now it's boot camp "biggest loser"))
I also use elliptical/stepper, Ifit Treadmill w/shoxs, boxing/punching bag.. then I do some strenghtening with a weight machine/loose weights.. Jumping jacks, squats and situps are some of my favorites to do thru out the day randomly..I should also add that I have my own personal home gym so this is convient to me unlike some who struggle day to day to get to the gym.. So this is a plus for me...
A couple lil Secrets I have learned along the Way...
(Just so you know us chunky monkey's can have loose skin but here is my secret I have learned and it works)
Ok.. loose skin:::: well I was very scared about that and yes I still have some, but I have also had 3 babies so it's not all going to go away.. the secret is to not let it be to bad is to buy yourself a spanks a size smaller than you are to help suck in your loose skin while exercising.. "it works" it's like tightening your muscles for you instead of sitting there trying to suck your gut in the whole time during your workout... you will notice a big difference within the first 2 weeks.. flabby skin like bat wings and loose skin between your legs.. It's all about finding the right toning exercise while you are losing weight, tone as you go!!! ((I have some exercises I will Share if you inbox me)) for some trouble zones...
So now you can get a feel of who I am and How I have taken up and I am achieving my Goals..
the big thing is Obviously, I am physically different from the way I was, but I am emotionally different too. Physically, I can exercise for hours, I can run, clothes fit me, I have muscles, I am strong. But I think the bigger changes, for me, have been the emotional ones, I struggle with these daily and I know this will continue for a while, But I am a fighter and will Not give up on myself or any of my AMAZING MFP Family...
I believe in myself more than I ever have before. I have a greater sense of self-worth; I put myself first often; I am able to make decisions and follow through with them even if it hurts or is scary; and I’ve learned that change can be a good thing and an opportunity to grow. One of the most rewarding changes has been that I've gained people in my life whom I consider invaluable, and whose paths most likely would never have crossed my own had I not made the decision to change my life(( which is alot of my MFP Buddies)). My journey will never be over — this was a lifestyle change for me. I am currently less then 20lbs pounds from my goal weight, and I have no doubt I will reach the finish line! I am hoping that oneday all my AMAZING MFP Family will all Feel as Self Loved as I do.. You can all do this!!!!! I Believe in you all, and I will Not be going anywhere when My goals are reached I will continue to stand behind each of you and Support, Motivate, Cry with you or anything it takes.. Love you All Bunches, and My AMAZING MFP Family know this....
"Believe in yourself and know that you'll cross the finish line. No one can want it bad enough for you. You have to want it for yourself — and more than anything." ((One of my favorite quotes))
I love that for the first time in my life, I believe in myself, feel I am worth something in this world, and know I can do and have anything I want. I am strong… The next step is always mine to take.
Carolinamomma3 is Soooo Blessed, With the most AMAZING MFP Family...
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨Love's, Hugs & butterfly kissesƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Your Friend,
~Rachel~
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That's amazing!!! Way to go!!! I'm sad that your hubby had to make you feel that way but woot for you for taking control and doing it for yourself!!!0
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Simply amazing transformation, by far the most motivational person i have ever had the please of friending. Congrats on the awsome job done so far and the dedication you give everyday.0
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YES! You are awesome. Great job!!!0
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Bump0
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You've done an amazing job!
You're an inspiration to me. 0 -
You are AWESOME!!!!0
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Great Job Rachel! Very motivational post!0
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Very impressive, congratulations 0
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Fabulous!! Your story is so awesome. It is so hard to stay with a program month after month but you are so right....you did it and we can too. Thank you for sharing and good luck to all of you.0
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That is awesome!!0
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Wow...you are such an inspiration to me. I was thinking about lap-band surgery because I am so close to giving up yet again. I know that it can be done now because you have totally inspired me! Thanks!0
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You have overcome so much Rachel and you are still postive on a daily basis. That is true dedication and inspiration for all of us.0
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Congrats ,so inspiring you are proof that if you propose something you can do it 0
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AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing!0
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You are so amazing!!! Congrats! Thanks for the tip on spanx- I am going to give that a try :-)
You are a true inspiration!
Congratulations on your success and your continued success!!!!0 -
Simply amazing transformation, by far the most motivational person i have ever had the please of friending. Congrats on the awsome job done so far and the dedication you give everyday.
100% agree. I look forward to seeing your posts every day on the site. You inspire me to try harder. I thought of you on my run this morning in fact. I was slacking, thought of you, started running faster. Thank you so much.0 -
Congratulations!! You are amazing!!0
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your post is soo inspirational!!! great job!!!0
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Thank you for sharing your story and encouragement. Keep up the good work!0
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You are amazing---I lost almost 50 pounds and have gained 13 of those back and was trying to zumba but stopped halfway. I was feeling sluggish and started feeling "why bother" when I came across your post. Thank you, you have motivated me to keep going!0
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Beautiful story!0
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You inspire us, each and every day. And you have a wonderful sense of humor too. Gonna start working out even harder, I hate plateaus' and I've had a couple days of going a little over - back at it with attitude this time and I hope I can punch through my first 20 lb plateau.
With someone like you to keep posting and pushing - it's really hard to give up. When you see someone who was where people like I am, and has gone as far as you have gone - it's really throwing down a challenge - one that many other people are motivated to pick up.
Rachel, you rock!!0 -
Amazing story and when I am finished I will hopefuly lost 172 pounds, I can't believe that I would have lost a whole person and a big person at that. I am only 5 foot tall so can you imagine how I look. I know I can do this and reading stories like yours helps me sooooooo much. Thank you0
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Rach....you are so amazing! I'm so proud of you.0
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Thank you Rachel! Sharing your story is truly inspiring. I will soon tell mine. Just want to say Love Love Love your spirit girl! Keep being who you are and encouraging us all as you encourage yourself! ;-)0
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I'm so proud of you and I'm glad to be your friend. You've worked SO HARD day in and day out. You've been determined & dedicated and that's what it takes. Keep up the good work HOT MOMMA!0
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Truly an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing your story! You have renewed my motivation that "I CAN DO THIS!!!" Your children are so fortunte to have such a dedicated, positive, motivated, loving mother!0
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thank you for sharing your story. you are so amazing can't wait to see you at the "goal line"0
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OMG!!!!! Ur story is amazing most women would just go into a deep depression if their husbands done that to them. My fiancee isnt mean about it but he does look alot at other women that are lets admit better lookin then me and that does hurt. But the way u took control of ur life is Amazing u ARE a great inspriation to me today has been so hard i have felt like given up and everything now seeing this has made me want to continue my goals in my life and now i know it can be done no matter what. I love the idea about the spanks i worry so much about the loose skin that i will have my arms are more flabby then they were before any advice on that. I would love to be in ur mfp family and continue to get advice from u in my journey i have ahead of me. Dont ever forget Ur AMAZING GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
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Such a great story!!!! You look great!0
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