Hitting my first huge goal!

ards7

So I have finally reached my big goal – down 16/17 kgs (36lbs)!! I feel great but have a lot more to go as well. I wanted to take the time and celebrate my small win by sharing my story.

After my son was born in late Feb 12 I took it easy for a month while I recovered but then once I could start exercising I thought I would jump on the scales to see what I was dealing with…. The results were embarrassing and my highest weight ever of 102kgs ( 224lbs). I had fertility issues therefore thought once I finally fell pregnant it was an excuse to ‘let go’ and eat what I wanted…. Bad idea that was.

Right then I decided I need to do something and bloody quick, so I joined my gym again and went a few times a week. I was a little disappointed when I wasn’t getting very far so in July (after only dropping 3 kgs since march) I decided to become serious. I wanted to be happy with myself and not hate the reflection in the mirror.

A group of lovely women in my Mothers Group were discussing MFP and I couldn’t think of anything worse than counting cals but I knew I had to give it a go to move this weight. So I joined and was very surprised how easy it was to record. From then on I didn’t look back, I haven’t missed a day. I was never a ‘junk/sweet’ eater but I had no idea what foods weighed or how many cals where in different things.

I made sure I ate my allocated cals and started walking 1 hr a day + a few random days at the gym (when I could get my son babysitted). After a while I was very very surprised to see the results on the scales. I thought it would never shift, I would never be able to hit my goal target of 85 kgs (187lbs).

Well 4 months later I’m there!!!! I’m so happy with the work I put in and can’t wait to reach my next huge goal of 75 kgs (165lbs). This was never a goal for me I’ve only just set it now as I’ve reach my previous goal. I am now in my ‘smaller’ clothes and my ‘goal jeans’ are hanging off me…. Time for a new wardrobe, shopping is now more exciting as I’m 2 sizes smaller but I am waiting till I drop more.

Sorry guys no photos, maybe when I hit my 75 lol (no its only because I don’t have any on me). I just wanted to share as I never thought I could reach my goals as I’m not a fitness junkie and I didn’t want to eat only salads all day … but with this nice drop in weight I’m now excited about looking good in a bikini this summer…. Don’t get me wrong I have a long way to go but for now I’m happy with myself and not depressed about how I look. You know you are doing something right when friends and family always comment. If I can do it everyone else can.

worldofme

Congrats!! That is awesome!!!

jackibailey

Wow! You are amazing! So proud of you. I'm going to be hitting one of my huge goals soon too. Six more pounds to go till I hit 100 pounds lost. Hopefully by my birthday which is november 15th. Thank you for sharing your story.

LadyRhodes01

Wow! That is an amazing post. I especially like that you are happy in your skin. Being a mother having a child and looking at your body afterwards is hard, and then stepping on the scale was depressing. Congratulations! On reaching your goal. I know the feeling of fitting into smaller clothes. You're your own barbie doll. Thanks, for the positive and uplifting post. You actually put a smile on my face. You are on a great journey of being happier and healthier for your beautiful family.

lwoodroff

that was my starting weight too, I couldn't imagine hitting goal... and now I'm 50lbs smaller. Well done!!

ards7

Thanks! I'm so happy as loads of people made comments about how great I looked at a friends party on the weekend. Its nice to see other people notice the change!