Before and After Pictures!

ma9321

Lets try again

You look wonderful!!!!!

ma9321

Oooh...I wanna do it too!

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Before- slightly under my heaviest, 2003




After- June 28, 2009

Oh my word!!!!! You look awesome!!!!

Tri_Dad

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YOU LOOK FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO MAN!!!!
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Thanks man, to quote oregon lady, Even more importantly I feel awesome. 8 months ago I could barely walk up a flight of stairs and now I have my first Triathlon at the end of august. We are all stronger than we think and when I stopped placing limits on myself everything else fell into place.

:drinker:

leeslim4life

YOU LOOK FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO MAN!!!!
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Thanks man, to quote oregon lady, Even more importantly I feel awesome. 8 months ago I could barely walk up a flight of stairs and now I have my first Triathlon at the end of august. We are all stronger than we think and when I stopped placing limits on myself everything else fell into place.

:drinker:
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These are words to live by! Keep up the great work!!!

There are so many here that are kicking butt, everyone is looking great, feeling great.......Ummmm Haaaaa LIFE IS GREAT!!!!
Have a great Night!!!!

P.S. Thank you everyone for your kind words! :flowerforyou:

SatelliteCrush80

Oooh...I wanna do it too!

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Before- slightly under my heaviest, 2003




After- June 28, 2009

Oh my word!!!!! You look awesome!!!!

Thank you so much! It's one of the hardest things I've ever done, but SO WORTH IT! I just turned 29 and feel better and healthier than I did in college. Back then I could barely make it up the hills and stairs on campus, and now I'm training for a half marathon in October! When I stopped doubting and second guessing myself, everything became possible. :bigsmile:

SatelliteCrush80

Before............




Still working as well..........





Used to be a size 18/20

Now i'm in a loose 10!!!!

WAY TO GO! You look amazing...like a totally different person! You were gorgeous before, but you look so much happier and healthier now. Keep up the great work!

arewethereyet

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Is it getting hot in here??

Georg

ooooooooooooo
Not only getting hot...
I'd better hit the bike first thing in the morning!!!!
:grumble:

margaretthedevil

Everyone looks so great! I go to this board every now and then when I'm in need of some inspiration. I hope someday to be able to post my own before and afters. Might be a while though, but I've never been more determined! :devil:

ma9321

Before............




Still working as well..........





Used to be a size 18/20

Now i'm in a lose 10!!!!

Good Lord - you look like a whole different person! Amazing! Such great photo's!

I FEEL LIKE A WHOLE DIFFERENT PERSON!!!!!!

ma9321

YOU LOOK FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO MAN!!!!
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Thanks man, to quote oregon lady, Even more importantly I feel awesome. 8 months ago I could barely walk up a flight of stairs and now I have my first Triathlon at the end of august. We are all stronger than we think and when I stopped placing limits on myself everything else fell into place.

:drinker:
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I know what you mean.... When I first started... I could barely walk 1/4 mile without take a puff of my inhaler... now I can do 60 min Zumba classes... walk/jog 3-4 miles at a time without having to use it!!!

ma9321

Before............




Still working as well..........





Used to be a size 18/20

Now i'm in a loose 10!!!!

WAY TO GO! You look amazing...like a totally different person! You were gorgeous before, but you look so much happier and healthier now. Keep up the great work!

Thank You!!! *tear* *tear*

SharonEllis51

congratulations! You look great!

SharonEllis51

Please give me some tips. How long did it take for you to lose the weight. I have been working out for about four months and I haven't lost very much weight at all. I started last week with a personal trainer, who is kicking my butt, but I love it. I totally changed my eating habits too! I don't eat any junk food at all. I count calories, carbs, etc. I know it is not going to come off easy, but I am hoping to see some result within a 5 week period. That is, because I am working out with a trainer twice a week for a five week program. I just need a kick and some encouragement! You look totally awesome in your pictures!!!

ma9321

Please give me some tips. How long did it take for you to lose the weight. I have been working out for about four months and I haven't lost very much weight at all. I started last week with a personal trainer, who is kicking my butt, but I love it. I totally changed my eating habits too! I don't eat any junk food at all. I count calories, carbs, etc. I know it is not going to come off easy, but I am hoping to see some result within a 5 week period. That is, because I am working out with a trainer twice a week for a five week program. I just need a kick and some encouragement! You look totally awesome in your pictures!!!

Hey there sweetie,
Who are you talking to? There are a lot of good looking people on here!!!

Xannthippe

Please give me some tips. How long did it take for you to lose the weight. I have been working out for about four months and I haven't lost very much weight at all. I started last week with a personal trainer, who is kicking my butt, but I love it. I totally changed my eating habits too! I don't eat any junk food at all. I count calories, carbs, etc. I know it is not going to come off easy, but I am hoping to see some result within a 5 week period. That is, because I am working out with a trainer twice a week for a five week program. I just need a kick and some encouragement! You look totally awesome in your pictures!!!

Not sure who the question was directed at, but I'll take a shot at an answer. It's taken me almost 2 years to lose 90 pounds. I like to call it, "doing it the slow-fashioned way". If you are doing it right, it takes time. If you fall off the wagon every once in a while, it takes longer. All I can say is be patient and keep at it, eventually you'll make your goal!!! :drinker:

chrissyh

I FEEL LIKE A WHOLE DIFFERENT PERSON!!!!!!

We are different than we were and we should all be proud of it and remember how we use to feel and never ever go back to being the old us!

ma9321

Please give me some tips. How long did it take for you to lose the weight. I have been working out for about four months and I haven't lost very much weight at all. I started last week with a personal trainer, who is kicking my butt, but I love it. I totally changed my eating habits too! I don't eat any junk food at all. I count calories, carbs, etc. I know it is not going to come off easy, but I am hoping to see some result within a 5 week period. That is, because I am working out with a trainer twice a week for a five week program. I just need a kick and some encouragement! You look totally awesome in your pictures!!!

1. Lots and lots of Cardio, weight training (I do five cardio days & 2 weight days) Sunday is my off day.
2. Tons of water ( I cut out soda, juices )
3. Whole grain breads/Pasta (limited)
4. Chicken & turkey... No read meats
5. skim milk (organic horizon) My favorite!!!!
6. Lots of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries.
7. Handful of almonds a day (good for the heart)
8. Lots of fruit and veggies
9. I make sure I get my fiber in
10. I make sure I eat.... i eat at least 6 times per day. (small meals/snacks)
11. I've also learned to stay off the scale and quite worrying about the numbers going down... it'll happen eventually. Don't stress too much over it.
12. I make sure I get in my good fats... (all natural peanut butter, avocado)
13. I make sure I have protein in every meal/snack.. especially since I work out so much..
14. I especially watch my sugar and sodium intake.

If I think of anything else... i'll let you know.
I've also heard that a goods night rest helps a lot... I wouldn't know about that one, being a single mommy and all. = ) Hope this helps.

** I remembered another one.............. Try to stay away from processed foods and empty calories**
STAY POSITIVE!!!! It takes time and it's a long process... but it's all worth it!!!!

havingitall

Please give me some tips. How long did it take for you to lose the weight. I have been working out for about four months and I haven't lost very much weight at all. I started last week with a personal trainer, who is kicking my butt, but I love it. I totally changed my eating habits too! I don't eat any junk food at all. I count calories, carbs, etc. I know it is not going to come off easy, but I am hoping to see some result within a 5 week period. That is, because I am working out with a trainer twice a week for a five week program. I just need a kick and some encouragement! You look totally awesome in your pictures!!!

The personal trainer will definitely help. I saw huge changes when I started with mine and I only work out with him once a week. Make sure you combine your workouts with good healthy food. I have been using MFP since mid January and I am down 72 lbs. I still have a ways to go but I feel awesome!

chrissyh

Please give me some tips. How long did it take for you to lose the weight. I have been working out for about four months and I haven't lost very much weight at all. I started last week with a personal trainer, who is kicking my butt, but I love it. I totally changed my eating habits too! I don't eat any junk food at all. I count calories, carbs, etc. I know it is not going to come off easy, but I am hoping to see some result within a 5 week period. That is, because I am working out with a trainer twice a week for a five week program. I just need a kick and some encouragement! You look totally awesome in your pictures!!!

1. Lots and lots of Cardio, weight training (I do five cardio days & 2 weight days) Sunday is my off day.
2. Tons of water ( I cut out soda, juices )
3. Whole grain breads/Pasta (limited)
4. Chicken & turkey... No read meats
5. skim milk (organic horizon) My favorite!!!!
6. Lots of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries.
7. Handful of almonds a day (good for the heart)
8. Lots of fruit and veggies
9. I make sure I get my fiber in
10. I make sure I eat.... i eat at least 6 times per day. (small meals/snacks)
11. I've also learned to stay off the scale and quite worrying about the numbers going down... it'll happen eventually. Don't stress too much over it.
12. I make sure I get in my good fats... (all natural peanut butter, avocado)
13. I make sure I have protein in every meal/snack.. especially since I work out so much..
14. I especially watch my sugar and sodium intake.

If I think of anything else... i'll let you know.
I've also heard that a goods night rest helps a lot... I wouldn't know about that one, being a single mommy and all. = ) Hope this helps.

This is a great guideline!