Happier & Healthier: My Before & After

soehlerking

So here's my story: I have always been the chubby-but-funny friend. The round-but-cute girl.

People ask me what my "turning point" was--what made me get off my couch and start taking my weight seriously?
I could say it was watching the Biggest Loser or that time a little old lady asked me when I was due or when I saw back fat (and arm fat and stomach fat) in my wedding pictures...but really, it was a combination of all of those. The Perfect Storm of Motivators. Nobody could have forced me onto that treadmill; I had to decide for myself. And I did. I feel more strong, confident, and beautiful than I ever have before. I know that if I can master this, nothing is out of my reach.






And for my fellow fitness nerds, here are my stats:

Height: 5'4"
Starting weight: 170lb
Current weight: 126.6lb

Starting jeans size: 14
Current jeans size: 4

Furthest Distance Run:
Start: 1.0 mile
Current: 5.5 miles
5K time: 26:58

Starting BMI: 29.2 (Overweight, near Obese)
BMI: 21.7 (Normal)

Retiredmom72

Congrats! You look amazing!

suenewberry81

You look fantastic well done, you should be so proud xx

alltacht

Switz Swoo!!!
Your arms, jealous!!

taunto

This is really great progress! Thank you for sharing

sammielealea

Good for you . . . you must be so proud! You look great

trufaith01

your pictures are very inspiring! I feel like...if you can do it....so can I! Thanks for sharing!

lisabinco

Wow! What a transformation and still a pretty woman. Well done.
I'm inspired; I'm an inch taller than you but my goal is 120-125 -- about 15 pounds to go. I'm planning ahead for how to maintain once I reach my goal.

kiykiy79

Beautiful transformation!!!!congrats!

thethingirlinside

Well done .you look.awesome

Michelle060413

absolutely fabulous....what an inspiration!

bmarie612

FANTASTIC!

auntdeedee87

Wow. Inspirational for sure.

Shayztar

Holy smokes! What a transformation! :drinker:

hope8311

So here's my story: I have always been the chubby-but-funny friend. The round-but-cute girl.

People ask me what my "turning point" was--what made me get off my couch and start taking my weight seriously?
I could say it was watching the Biggest Loser or that time a little old lady asked me when I was due or when I saw back fat (and arm fat and stomach fat) in my wedding pictures...but really, it was a combination of all of those. The Perfect Storm of Motivators. Nobody could have forced me onto that treadmill; I had to decide for myself. And I did. I feel more strong, confident, and beautiful than I ever have before. I know that if I can master this, nothing is out of my reach.






And for my fellow fitness nerds, here are my stats:

Height: 5'4"
Starting weight: 170lb
Current weight: 126.6lb

Starting jeans size: 14
Current jeans size: 4

Furthest Distance Run:
Start: 1.0 mile
Current: 5.5 miles
5K time: 26:58

Starting BMI: 29.2 (Overweight, near Obese)
BMI: 21.7 (Normal)

This is inspiring...How long did it take b4 you got down...I mean I have some days I fall off and quit but get back and its real slow but I want it to be a success story like yours....SO inspiring...

soehlerking

Thank you all!! I started in February 2012. I REALLY appreciate the encouragement!!

VeganZombie13

Amazing !

Rhia55

You're the exact same height as me and your starting weight is mine as well.. What was your routine?

coastie_wife07

you look wonderful! i hope ya'll be able to have a vow renewal sometime soon

Dwamma

WOW!!! Congrats!!! You are an amazing inspiration! You look like a totally different person! If you can do it...then we all can do it!! Thank you for inspiring me!! Blessings!! <><

FairyTerri

Wow! Thanks for sharing your story, it really inspires us! Way to go!

cassiepv

Congrats !

soehlerking

You're the exact same height as me and your starting weight is mine as well.. What was your routine?

For the first month I started with JM's 30Day Shred. Then I moved closer to a gym, so I did 70-80 minutes of cardio 6 days/week. I really should have incorporated strength training much sooner; it makes SUCH a difference in adding body definition. My arms didn't even catch up with the weight loss till I started lifting heavy. For the last 2 months I've been doing 30 minutes of strength training followed by 45-50 minutes of cardio 5 days/week--still excessive probably, but I have anxiety issues that the cardio helps with. And I love to eat. I'm currently doing 1400 + 80-90% of my exercise calories (or 10%-15% below my TDEE), but I do intend on increasing that once I hit maintenance.

Am I over-sharing? Hope it helps.

svelt123

Thank You! You look great!
You answered the question perfectly. :flowerforyou:

kjjm08

Congrats! You look amazing

alycat06

Incredible! Congrats on your hard work! You're definitely an inspiration!

zannyzanzanzibar

Wow!! What a difference! You look incredible. Congrats on all your hard work

Rhia55

You're the exact same height as me and your starting weight is mine as well.. What was your routine?

For the first month I started with JM's 30Day Shred. Then I moved closer to a gym, so I did 70-80 minutes of cardio 6 days/week. I really should have incorporated strength training much sooner; it makes SUCH a difference in adding body definition. My arms didn't even catch up with the weight loss till I started lifting heavy. For the last 2 months I've been doing 30 minutes of strength training followed by 45-50 minutes of cardio 5 days/week--still excessive probably, but I have anxiety issues that the cardio helps with. And I love to eat. I'm currently doing 1400 + 80-90% of my exercise calories (or 10%-15% below my TDEE), but I do intend on increasing that once I hit maintenance.

Am I over-sharing? Hope it helps.

No, you answered perfectly. I appreciate your sharing. You really do look great and you give me hope that maybe I can look that good as well. :flowerforyou:

jenniferrow

Great job! So happy for you.

dme1977

awesome work and dedication to be where you are now... way to go

Champion4ever

Amazing results! Congratulations!