Almost 30 lb down and embracing the Latina within!

astronatical

I'm not finished with my journey but I'm about 28 pounds down. I started logging at 165 in late January of this year, but my high was 180 about 1.5-2 years ago. I am 5'5" and Cuban, and inherited a pretty curvy body from a family of fabulously curvy women. Here are two body pics. This is just in progress, so definitely not a full blown post here, but I wanted to share my in progress anyway.

This photo was taken, I believe, June 2011. I was about 170-80 pounds (too scared to weigh myself to know the correct number). When the doctor told me that at my yearly checkup, I sort of freaked out. No way did I believe it.


This is now, and I am at 137 pounds.


I have a shape! It still surprises me. I'm very happy, and am glad I am happy with myself in time for a "fresh start" with the approach of my 21st birthday and a continued journey into adulthood. I know this sounds corny, but I feel like a woman. With weight loss comes an investigation of the self, and that's what I've done.

So here's 'til 7 pounds later, when I reach my goal!

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

This photo was taken, I believe, June 2011. I was about 170-80 pounds (too scared to weigh myself to know the correct number). When the doctor told me that at my yearly checkup, I sort of freaked out. No way did I believe it.


This is now, and I am at 137 pounds.

Can't see your pic but great job on your success! Congratulations :drinker:

astronatical

Fixed the photo issue, I think!

quietHiker

Wow! Look at those lovely curves!!!!! Fantastic job!!!!

januarykim

Wonderful! I'm 5'5" and I'm starting at around 175-180, too. Its great to see a success story of someone who started at the same weight/height. Thank you for the pics and inspiration!

CMary192

you look amazing! Im latina too!! Thank you for the inspiration & congrats!

firelle

Yes, seriously! I'm 5'3" so I'm a little shorter, but it's nice to see some other Latinas workin hard on here to getting their natural shapes back I wish I had done it in time for my 21st but, ohh well there's always 21 and a half

Congratulations! PS I love the second pic dress!

astronatical

Yes, seriously! I'm 5'3" so I'm a little shorter, but it's nice to see some other Latinas workin hard on here to getting their natural shapes back I wish I had done it in time for my 21st but, ohh well there's always 21 and a half

Congratulations! PS I love the second pic dress!

Haha, thank you! It's the dress I'm wearing on my birthday night.

sweetchildomine

I'm totally jealous of that coke bottle shape you have!! You look great!! Congrats on your success!

amy1612

Those are some hot cuves! Nice work

Prahasaurus

Oh my God. A curvy Cuban. You're killing me... Please don't lose too much. :-)

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melissan84

You look awesome. I am also a curvy cuban. So its definitely nice to see. I started with 171 lbs and want to get down to 120ish. I am 5'1. Great job!

sweetpea129

Congrats!! You look great (you looked great before too!). I'm a curvy Sicilian so i hope to keep my curves as well

SPNLuver83

i luv latina women. you look amazing!

hlthymom83

Great Job! Being a Dominican woman I completely understand your struggle. Keep it up!

nursep38

Good job. I'm 5'3, and a little heavier. Just can't seem to get myself motivated. I've lost 50 pounds and kept it off for three years and within the last 7 months have gained 30 back. I'm so discouraged.

astronatical

Good job. I'm 5'3, and a little heavier. Just can't seem to get myself motivated. I've lost 50 pounds and kept it off for three years and within the last 7 months have gained 30 back. I'm so discouraged.

I don't know about you, but it really helps me to think of it as a game of numbers, at least initially. Taking progress pictures once a month is always a great motivator, too. Make sure you have at least one person who can be a cheerleader for you, or if not a cheerleader, at least be there as a friend in times when you feel like you're not getting anywhere. Don't be discouraged... if you did it once, you can for sure do it again! I believe in you.

relly1008

Woo hoo, for us Latin Women!!!