178 to 150

BarbellBlondieRuns · September 2012

You look AWESOME and are clearly VERY fit! To me, you are proof that the BMI chart is an absolute piece of crap. I'm 5'3 with a large bone frame and my goal weight is 145 - 150 (My BMI at that point would be "overweight"). But that's what I was prior to having children and I was very healthy and trim.

VarnerChic · September 2012

Thanks. I have a medium frame. If I was to get any lower than 135 (which is my goal weight), I would look unhealthy. In fact, I was 128-133 my senior year. When my friends look at my pics from then, they say I looked anorexic... Yet, the BMI charts say I should be 101-136 max. I have gone from a snug size 16 to a 6-8. I've lost approx. 30 pounds. It's obviously taken me a couple of years to do that though. I only started exercising this year and I feel that has made a huge difference in how I feel and my fitness level.

My current goals are: Run a half marathon in October, and compete in a Tough Mudder in February. I hope to graduate and obtain my CPA license in the next year and a half. After that, I plan to train for a full marathon.

It's crucial to give yourself a goal and sacrifice to work towards that. Groups like this are important because they motivate us and keep us accountable... I love reading the success stories here and it's sometimes hard to believe that I am one of them!!

6 years ago, I could not even get out of bed because of severe fatigue and joint pain. Every day that I can move my body and be active is a GIFT!!!! Never, EVER, EVER give up!

trance79 · September 2012

Great job! Our starting weight is very close. I am 5'7" and startign counting calories at the end of Jan 2012. I just started exercising about two months ago. I am now at 159. I hope to get to 145. Great inspiration. I love how young everyone looks once they've lost weight. You look great!

twinkychops · September 2012

Oh honey you look fabulous!!

chamgiggz · September 2012

BUmPO

lorettaasmith · September 2012

Congratulations. I was a fun to watch your body shrink and your visage brighten as I scrolled through your progress pics. Thanks for sharing!

dawniee · September 2012

You look amazing and beautiful!!! Great job and thanks for the motivation! I need it...I'm 6 weeks post partum and need to lose about 20 lbs!! Your transformation is my weight right now and what I want to be!! Thanks so much!

Blessings

roguestates · September 2012

Well done! I had similar starting and am halfway to where you are now. When I get to 150#, I hope i look as good as you!

tdaddybarlow · September 2012

WOW!!! Amazing results! You look like an entirely different person!!!

VarnerChic · September 2012

I am living proof that if I can do it, anyone can.... You just have to find the motivation deep down inside you and start walking it out in the choices you make each day..

Superwoman79 · September 2012

Keep up the great work! You look wonderful

keeshieb · September 2012

wow you look amazing you even look ten years younger

maddiec1989 · September 2012

incredible! you look amazing

VarnerChic · September 2012

Decided on a whim to take a picture of my arms since I've seen others here do it. I think all the upper body workouts at the gym and all the planks/pushups are working! Yay!!

bowseramanda · September 2012

you look happier!

Grnhouse · September 2012

Great motivation! Thanks for sharing!

VarnerChic · September 2012

I am MUCH happier! I post to keep myself motivated as well!

mylifeisbeautiful · September 2012

You've made it to the other side! You are one of the women we newbies look to for inspiration

You look so great and happy! Enjoy the new you

frogz21 · September 2012

You look great!

t42toto · September 2012

I just signed up a little over a week ago - this is s inspiring! Sometimes looking in the mirror it feels like there will never be light at the end of the tunnel - Thank you for giving me hope!

VarnerChic · September 2012

There is hope. I've discovered that what is important to you, becomes a priority. I finally allowed my health to become my number one priority. I know there will come a time when I won't be able to work out as much, and hopefully I will disciplined enough by then that I will still make maintaining a priority.

It's also critical to realize that there are internal reasons most of us become overweight. Weight loss will not be permanent unless we face those inner issues that caused us to treat our bodies so terribly.....

shellybean73 · September 2012

YOU look awesome!!, and thank you for posting and making me realize i dont have to be dropping weight fast(because I am not) I am at the gym %x a week and it is coming off slow :sad: but I will get there! This is a lifestyle change! THANKS!

Rimroses · September 2012

You look great! I started out at 183 and 150 is my first goal! I love to see what that is going to look like! I am down to 174.4 and already feeling better, I can't wait to look and feel amazing! You are an inspiration!