44 lbs down (with pics)
hkrl
Posts: 17 Member
I'm 5'1" and started my journey weighing 161 pounds last Labout Day weekend. My entire adult life I weighed anywhere from 130 to 150 but my weight kept creeping up. The first picture is from August 2011 (probably weighed about 165), the second one is from June 2012.
To all of those just starting out: DON'T GIVE UP! I lost 9 pounds in the first 4 months and wanted to quit so many times but this site and all the inspiring people kept me going.
My biggest advice would be to find an exercise that you ENJOY. I tried running and I really wanted to like it but it just wasn't for me. I started taking Zumba in the winter and that has helped me immensely because I love Zumba! I do a Jillian Michaels video once or twice a week and Zumba 2 times a week. I also do lots of walking and biking with my kids. There were many times when I didn't feel like exercising but I would tell myself that I was "lapping everyone who was sitting on the couch." That became my motto: that even a little bit of exercise is better than none.
The best feeling was when I fit back into my "skinny clothes" and then they eventually became too big for me. This morning I weigh 117. Two more pounds until I weigh what I did in high school! My goal is to lose 3 more pounds just so I can tell myself that I weigh less than I did in high school. : )
The other amazing feeling is seeing how I have become a role model to my kids. They always want to go for bike rides and walks. I ran an 8K race in my hometown with my 6 year old son and he won a prize for being the youngest runner. What a great feeling to see him BEAMING with pride at his accomplishment.
Good luck to all of you who are working on meeting your goals. If I can do this, anyone can!
To all of those just starting out: DON'T GIVE UP! I lost 9 pounds in the first 4 months and wanted to quit so many times but this site and all the inspiring people kept me going.
My biggest advice would be to find an exercise that you ENJOY. I tried running and I really wanted to like it but it just wasn't for me. I started taking Zumba in the winter and that has helped me immensely because I love Zumba! I do a Jillian Michaels video once or twice a week and Zumba 2 times a week. I also do lots of walking and biking with my kids. There were many times when I didn't feel like exercising but I would tell myself that I was "lapping everyone who was sitting on the couch." That became my motto: that even a little bit of exercise is better than none.
The best feeling was when I fit back into my "skinny clothes" and then they eventually became too big for me. This morning I weigh 117. Two more pounds until I weigh what I did in high school! My goal is to lose 3 more pounds just so I can tell myself that I weigh less than I did in high school. : )
The other amazing feeling is seeing how I have become a role model to my kids. They always want to go for bike rides and walks. I ran an 8K race in my hometown with my 6 year old son and he won a prize for being the youngest runner. What a great feeling to see him BEAMING with pride at his accomplishment.
Good luck to all of you who are working on meeting your goals. If I can do this, anyone can!
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You look awesome!0
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Congrats on the progress, you look very happy! :flowerforyou:0
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Nice work. It looks like it was worth it!0
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Congrats! We are the same height and our start weights were three pounds apart!0
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Wow you are beautiful and your story is very inspiring thank you for all the great advice! You look great.0
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you look amazing. I logged on and today is my first day of sticking to this. Thanks for the inspiration!0
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congrats, you look great!!0
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You look fantastic - congratulations! Our stats are very close so you are quite an inspiration - thank you for sharing.0
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Wow! You look fabulous!0
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WOW!!! Amazing!!0
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Total awesomeness!0
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You did great!!!!
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you look amazing and so happy/comfortable - well done!0
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Congrats!!!! Your hard work paid off, you look great!!!!0
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You look truly incredible.
I'm 5'3" with a very similar weight situation and I have been so down about it lately. Thanks for posting these, I honestly needed it.0 -
You look really great, gratz on sticking to it. Stroies like yours make it easier for the rest of us.
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Wow, you look great. I've been struggling and reading your story and seeing you before and after really got me motivated. How awesome that your 6 year old ran an 8k!!0
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AWESOME!!! You can do it! I had the same problem and only lost about 10 lbs the first 6 months but, stayed on the wagon! Still at only 22 lbs but, I am going to keep going and keep trying and push!! 0
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Wow. You look great. You are a new person0
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Congrats! You look awesome. Your hard work really paid off.0
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Look Great, Great Work!!!0
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Congratz! you looks gorgeous
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Keep it up! you must be proud of what u achieved!0 -
You look 10 years younger!
And you have such a lovely smile 0 -
You look great job and thanks for your inspiration, I feel like quiting now but I am going to think of your words when I am debating a workout or not eating that piece of pie...0
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Wow you KILLED all that fat that was on your belly! The difference is amazing. Wonderful job!!0
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Wow!! Fantastic job!! You look great!0
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Amazing! You look so beautiful. Great job!0
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Thanks for posting. You look fantastic, and more importantly, you feel great and have inspired your kids to be healthy too! I'm only 4' 11", so I know how hard it is for us shorter women to lose the weight. I have about 35 - 40 pounds to lose as well. I did it just over a year ago using Medifast, and subsequently gained it all back.
I'm doing it the right way this time with watching my calories and lots of exercise so I can fit back into those skinny clothes I bought a year and a half ago and this time stay at my goal weight.
Congrats on your accomplishment!0 -
You look dynamite!0
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You look awesome!!! A real inspiration!!0
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