Beautifully flawed

DangerSass

May, 2011 I found myself sitting in my closet boo-hooing because I was miserable in my own skin and NOTHING fit. I would love to blame the weight gain on having had 5 children but really it was me and my lifestyle that got me to 205 pounds. How could I have let this happen? I couldn't keep up with my children, I was tired and out of breath, swimming was out of the question (are you crazy? Wear a bathing suit!!!) I didn't want my hubby to see me naked, heck, I didn't want to see me naked.

I started like most on here, plugged in my numbers, wanted the weight gone asap, ate less, drank water, and walked as fast and as much as I could, weight fell off at a nice clip. I did eat my exercise calories, but looking back I should have upped my calories by a few hundred because imo MFP sets you a little low. I was netting around 1400 a day. I am 5' 9" and was hungry all the time (duh). After 25 pounds fell off I decided to learn how to run and began the C25K program in August 2011. The first time out I thought my heart would explode. 60 seconds of running and I was dying, but I kept pushing myself. I was in pain, sore and at times didn't think I had it in me. I finished the C25K program out of sheer stubborness October 2011 and weighed 169. I kept reading and seeing other post about calories and how much to eat and realized my body needed more. I wasn't eating enough so I began eating around 1600-1800 cals net. I weighed 159 by Christmas, but I wasn't totally thrilled with some of the changes, sure I could run and found enjoyment in that, I looked pretty good in clothes, people were noticing, but I knew I could do better. Strength training was the missing key and l found my way to the free weights aka man cave section of the gym, this changed everything for me. Lifting heavy like a beast, now weighing 149 and wearing size 4/6 jean, I am so happy with my results. Recently I have taken up boxing, another challenge and something I never thought I would do. I still run 4-5 miles about 2 days a week or box, I lift heavy 3 days a week and I eat like a boss, 1900-2500 a day. This summer I rocked a bikini (in my head I rocked it).

I'm not done, I want to be stronger, faster, and better. My goals now are more fitness related. I am comfortable in my own skin and I know I am beautifully flawed, some things I cannot change but the things I can, I will. Just watch me.



Rocking my bikini this summer.



Happy being beautifully flawed.

LuckyLeprechaun

love your posts. You are beautiful. Inside and out. And so damn inspiring.

hiker359

So amazing, Sass. You are so amazingly awesome!

hope76579

Great job! Thank you for the encouragement.

BrettPGH

Sass you're my hero!

marijasmin

What a fantastic achievement.

Truly wonderful

Barbellerella

Awesome! You look great

wewon

Holy Moly!!

*Did I spell that right?*

You look awesome!!

Jules2Be

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Sass!!!!

SenshiV

2 Words:

Con...gratz!

Thanks for sharing, some people get into desperate moments, and this is something that can keep you going!

CaWaterBug8

I don't know you, but you look fabulous!!! Wonderful transformation! :bigsmile:

shellisugar

Thanks for sharing your experience! Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:

Edited to add: you have gorgeous eyes.

oberon0124

Very honored to call you friend!!!!! You have done so very fantastic and are such an insperation to so many! Thank you for allowing me along on the ride and thank you for all the insperation!

CCChaos625

What an amazing accomplishment & motivation.

I lost close to 75 lbs before getting pregnant, put on some weight quick the first trimester but have been stready since with little weight gain to "play catch up" in a healthy way. I am glad I lost the weight first because I had been heavy my whole life but knowing that it can and I DID do it, I am hoping after our little one is born I can get back to where I was on my journey & continue.

Today was my first day back at the gym since May-ish because my husbands boys were with us for the summer and it was a slow start but it felt good to be there and today was a motivated Monday to just even get back.

Thank you so much for sharing your story!! Continue strong on your journey.

RocketsGirl

this my dear is one of the reasons that I you! You are truly amazing...flawed or not!

*hugs*

wildcard29

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing and congrats

vtmoon

That is amazing, glad those tears were a good motivation to rocket you into successes!

alarae

Thank you so much for sharing! I was just sitting here tonight feeling sorry for myself because I have reached a spot where I am stuck in my weight loss/ healthier me journey. Thanks for reminding me not to give up and just keep trying. You are a beautiful person both inside and out. Thanks again for sharing.

NikkiSixGuns

RIGHT-FRIGGIN-ON!

Awesome post! Isn't it fun once you A) realize that you have control, and take that control and make yourself into what you want to be?

Keep up the good work. The maintaining is a journey in itself

abbysmommy7

You are beatiful! Congratulations on all your successes! What an inspiration!
I think I'll give running on the treadmill another try tonight maybe my heart wont explode after all :ohwell:

Tropical_Turtle

Absolutely stunning - you sure rocked the bikini.

I love this story - and you are an amazing inspiration!!!

Congratulations to you!

DangerSass

Forgot to add my back pics from lifting heavy. One month, only one pound lost that month but 2 inches gone from my waist. Hope this encourages some women to go pick up heavy things and put them down



Thanks, Sass

ClaSSiE86

Congratulations very inspiring - you are gorgeous!

EatClean_WashUrNuts

This is so full of AWESOME!

Knowing you make the world that much better!

RumOne

How can anyone not wanna get up and RUN to the "Man Cave" after seeing your results?

you tons. You keep me pushing for better :drinker:

onedayillbeamilf

So beautiful!

cafechibita

Congratulations!!...You're an awesome inspiration! :bigsmile:

MrDangerSass

I can't speak to the flaws but can definitely confirm you rocked that bikini this summer (and it wasn't just in your head). You are my #1 inspiration.

Kityngirl

Amazing job!

MaraDiaz

You look incredible! :drinker:

Shannon2714

I think you look amazing and you are such an incredible inspiration to the rest of us on this journey! Thank you for sharing all of that with us!!