My before and afters, 41lbs in 9 months!
kori333
Posts: 174 Member
Quick basic story:
Overweight since high school. Lost weight before but always gained back and still was always in the "overweight" BMI category. Decided to change FOR GOOD January 6th. Found MFP in February, started 30DS, took my first before photos. Lost 9 lbs in those 30 days. I ate back most of my exercise calories because when I didn't eat them I couldn't lose anything. I continued 30DS every other day and did Zumba or elliptical the other days, Sundays off always. I finally dropped 30DS in the end of July when my husband and I finally found a great price for a weight bench and started doing Strong Lifts 5x5 together a couple days a week after the kids go to bed. I do Zumba on almost all my cardio days because I love it so much.
This is no starvation or deprivation diet. It's eating healthy most of the time in appropriate portions, but I still eat chocolate EVERY DAY! (In fact, I'm eating some dark chocolate m&m's right now which will be logged when I'm done here.)
I've lost more than 40 lbs now, feel stronger, and finally believe my husband when he tells me I'm beautiful. (That last one was one of my goals and something I never thought I'd be able to say.)
I'm 5'4"
Mother of 3
SW: 177.2, tight in size 14
CW: 135.8, size 8
GW: 135, and size 6
The "after" photos here were taken a month ago, but I haven't changed much since then.
I recently got rid of most of my "fat" clothes, but I had to take a picture in this gray shirt one last time to compare. I couldn't believe how baggy it was on me when in my before photos it barely fit!
The heavy lifting has slowed down my weight loss but my new muscle definition is well worth the trade off! I'm far from having a perfectly shaped body but I'm in no rush. I'll get there when I get there.
A few pics of the overall journey:
December, right before changing, double chin and all
May, halfway to my goal, 20 lbs down and feeling good
September, 41 lbs down at a family funeral
(My husband has lost about 23 lbs as well!)
I share my progress not only because I'm proud of myself but to encourage anyone else who is making excuses of why they can't change. Make up your mind and DO IT!! It's hard, it sucks some days, but it's ABSOLUTELY worth it! The health I've gained, the positive example I'm trying to set for my children, and my new self-esteem are all worth it!
YOU'RE WORTH IT, TOO!!
Overweight since high school. Lost weight before but always gained back and still was always in the "overweight" BMI category. Decided to change FOR GOOD January 6th. Found MFP in February, started 30DS, took my first before photos. Lost 9 lbs in those 30 days. I ate back most of my exercise calories because when I didn't eat them I couldn't lose anything. I continued 30DS every other day and did Zumba or elliptical the other days, Sundays off always. I finally dropped 30DS in the end of July when my husband and I finally found a great price for a weight bench and started doing Strong Lifts 5x5 together a couple days a week after the kids go to bed. I do Zumba on almost all my cardio days because I love it so much.
This is no starvation or deprivation diet. It's eating healthy most of the time in appropriate portions, but I still eat chocolate EVERY DAY! (In fact, I'm eating some dark chocolate m&m's right now which will be logged when I'm done here.)
I've lost more than 40 lbs now, feel stronger, and finally believe my husband when he tells me I'm beautiful. (That last one was one of my goals and something I never thought I'd be able to say.)
I'm 5'4"
Mother of 3
SW: 177.2, tight in size 14
CW: 135.8, size 8
GW: 135, and size 6
The "after" photos here were taken a month ago, but I haven't changed much since then.
I recently got rid of most of my "fat" clothes, but I had to take a picture in this gray shirt one last time to compare. I couldn't believe how baggy it was on me when in my before photos it barely fit!
The heavy lifting has slowed down my weight loss but my new muscle definition is well worth the trade off! I'm far from having a perfectly shaped body but I'm in no rush. I'll get there when I get there.
A few pics of the overall journey:
December, right before changing, double chin and all
May, halfway to my goal, 20 lbs down and feeling good
September, 41 lbs down at a family funeral
(My husband has lost about 23 lbs as well!)
I share my progress not only because I'm proud of myself but to encourage anyone else who is making excuses of why they can't change. Make up your mind and DO IT!! It's hard, it sucks some days, but it's ABSOLUTELY worth it! The health I've gained, the positive example I'm trying to set for my children, and my new self-esteem are all worth it!
YOU'RE WORTH IT, TOO!!
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Amazing job!!! You look great!0
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Awesome transformation! You look incredible. Thanks for sharing, you should be very proud!0
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You look fantastic! Amazing job!!!0
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Well done you! you look great
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Thanks for the compliments!0
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Well done!!! You look great!!!0
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that's awesome!!!!!
i just need to get the motiviation to do the same, i'm pretty much in the exact same boat as you...
I'm 5'4
HW - 175
SW - 162
I started in May ... only 9 lbs down so far, but if I were really setting my mind to it with exercise and lifting then I would be probably double my weight loss by now...
You're an inspiration! Thanks!!0 -
Thanks for sharing! You look fantastic 0
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I love how your daughter photobombed the picture of the back of your arms. XD
Congratulations on your progress!0 -
WOW! Fabulous job ~ you look amazing & so happy :flowerforyou:0
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wow! you look fantastic!!!0
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you look amazing! nice job!0
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Fantastic job!0
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You look great! Way to go!!0
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Good for you. Sure you lost a lot of weight and have gained some nice muscle, but I might point out that you also lost about 15 years. You look so much younger!0
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You look great!0
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You look amazing!!0
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Great job! Looking good!
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WOW!!! Great job! You're an inspiration!0
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Awesome!!0
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Congrats and thanks for sharing your accomplishments!0
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Great Job, Keep it up!0
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Amazing job, WTG!! You look terrific!!0
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va va voom0
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I can't see the pics
my computer for whatever reason won't load them but your story is still inspiring and I can only imagine the changes. Congratulations on your success and keep pushing toward that goal of size 6!
I am confused why you are saying you are at overwieght BMI though. 135 at our height is supposed to be in the optimal range...0 -
You look fabulous and what an adorable family!!!! Congrats...0
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You look years younger too! Congrats on your success!0
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Great job!!!0
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You look amazing. Congrats!0
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You look GREAT! Congrats!:happy:0
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