((PICS)) 8 Lbs left!

JenSkinLaPierre

Never posted pics before, but here goes. I'm still "in progress" with about 8 lbs left to go. My highest weight was in the 170s (not counting the 200+ I weighed when I was pregnant with my first child)... and I stand tall at 5'1". I have been digging through a lot of old photos in my heavier days and there's a huge difference. Even my wedding day, I was heavy. Most brides are their skinniest on their wedding day. Not me. I had let myself go even before getting married. On the left, wedding day in 2001. I have no idea how much I weigh, but I'm guessing around 175 to 180. On the right, about a month ago at the gym around 143.


And then last night, I found my high school senior photos. On the left, 1995 - my senior year at 17 years old. On the right, last weekend at 34 years old and a full-time working mom of two. I *think* I'm starting to look better than I did in high school! 8 pounds to go before my 35th birthday in 8 weeks... working for that 129 lbs goal!
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What I do:
1. Work out .. RELIGIOUSLY. Six days a week. Heavy lifting with a trainer; cardio. cardio. cardio!
2. Eat clean .. 90% of the time.
3. Make a commitment. Something "switched" in my head after being overweight for the last 15 years... it was time to get off my *kitten* and REALLY and truly do it this time.
4. One "splurge" meal a week and that meal *has* to be on a day when I work out. ONE meal... not the whole day; not the rest day. And I don't call it cheating because that word has such a negative connotation. I'm not cheating on myself because this is a lifestyle now.

Feel free to friend request me! I'm always looking for new motivation.

Gumbie7

You look amazing!! Congrats on have far you have come and for keeping your motivation up:)

Lynxie83

Way to go Jen! What a transformation! You are looking fitter and younger than your highschool photo in my opinion! Keep up the fantastic work! :flowerforyou:

FR sent!

betterme1291

wow you're beautiful. Congrats on the weight loss. I cant wait until i get to your before weight :-)

SparkleShine

You look amazing! Great job!

randisaucier

Congrats! You look fantastic and should be very proud!

JenSkinLaPierre

Thank you! And you can totally get there! Remember I'm very short -- 5'1" so a little extra weight looks like a lot on me. Just stick with it. There will be rough days ... We all have them. But just wake up the next day and try again! Each day is a new opportunity.

wow you're beautiful. Congrats on the weight loss. I cant wait until i get to your before weight :-)

hollyNhollywood

Great work, you look amazing.
And I like what you said about "splurge" meal. Very good point about not doing it on a 'rest day'.
I sent you a FR too.

bettyboo1982uk

Wow you look amazing, well done you I too have a treat night each week, I think it's good to have a little of what you fancy.

kdiamond

You look great! I am also one of the "look better than high school" crowd. It rocks right!!

I also do pretty much exactly what you do, and I've maintained (or gotten more in shape) for 7+ years. So, consistency works!

briyowes

You look GREAT! Congratulations.

gomisskellygo

You look awesome!!

JenSkinLaPierre

You look great! I am also one of the "look better than high school" crowd. It rocks right!!

I also do pretty much exactly what you do, and I've maintained (or gotten more in shape) for 7+ years. So, consistency works!

Wow!! Seven years!? That's amazing. That will be me, I promise that!! Congrats to you, too! Maintenance is going to be tricky, but I'm excited about reaching my goal!!

medicinemantoo

You rock! Looking great and doing everything right. Feels great living "right", doesn't it?!

marie_cressman

you look fantastic!!!

ScarlettIsSpiffing

you look amazing & younger than you did in high school, thanks for sharing your amazing success
ps have sent you a friend request, hope that's ok

aneexer

WOW!!! You look terrific! You give me such inspiration to keep going
Thanks so much for sharing your pics and tips )

BobbyDaniel

Great Job! And I like the Run Louisiana shirt! Claim Your Journey is one of my favorite blogs!

EyeFit15

You look fantastic....I'm only 5 feet tall and your right on shorter people 163 looks really heavy and my goal weight is 130....right now I've lost 14 pounds down to 159.....keep up the good work you look great!!!

Caffeine_Addict

You look amazing! and your eyes are so bright now

HauteP1nk

Impressive transformation! i have no doubt you'll reach your goal in no time. Keep up the good work!

BetterFasterStronger

No need to *think* you're starting to look better than high school! You do!! You look absolutely fabulous, brighter, prettier, happier! Thank you for sharing!

cfelton1

Wow! You have definitely transformed into the person you have always wanted to be. I like how you stated to eat one "favorite" meal a week and exercise that same day. I will take on that philosophy. Stay fit and healthy.

Luly7jc

You look fabulous!!!! Great job!!!

ChaoticMiNd

I like how you have a "splurge" meal and only on workout day. You have great results !!!

dcyr009

You look awesome.

talamer

Wow! what a nice results you have done great! well done...
and congratz.. U deserve what you reached to so far!

you gotta burn that remaining 8 lb so easy

Malaika946

just what I needed to read to get back on track!! You look fantastic!!

skinnyeascolady

All I can say is wow. You look awsome and younger at 34 by the way. You rock the purple dress too:flowerforyou:

lorribabe03

You look amazing! Congrats!

Chucksteakswife

Your story and what you do to achieve your goals is so inspiring. You must feel extremely proud of yourself! Congratulations and good luck with the last 8 pds