No More Fat Kid! *pic heavy*

carrietehbear

Dec 2011, I decided that I was sick of being the fat kid. My dad had lost a lot of weight and when he weighed 213. I decided that I was going to get myself into gear. I started off slowly by making little changes. (stop drinking pop, walking a mile, start recording my food) As I made progress, I started creating new goals for myself. I added DVDs to my workout routine, decided the elliptical wasn't going to kill me any more, and planned my meals and snacks. I was doing really well and made a big life decision and take a new job 500 miles away. I joined a gym that was right next to my work, got a personal trainer, started running, and incorporated more strength training. In the new year, I am looking forward to lifting more and seeing what else I can do! The best part of losing the weight was gaining confidence!

Starting weight: 213.2
Current weight: 130.6
Height: 5'1"

Summer 2010- 213 lbs


Oct. 2011- 1st 5k 213 lbs


Thanksgiving Day 10k Nov. 2012- 135 lbs


December 2012

jjmnet

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EndOfCycle

Awesome! I am happy for you beyond words that you have made these changes now (opposed to later in life like, ahem, some people).

diferenc3

Truly inspirational!!

sonyalbruno

You look great!! What a change, your smile is just glowing!!

mAnimalMX

Get it girl!

supplemama

Good job! May I ask, how tall are you?

carrietehbear

Now I just need help figuring out how to dress this new body! (and what to do with my hair!)

carrietehbear

I'm just under 5"1'

QueenCat25

You look amazing! Congrats.

maegan0205

Amazing! Congratulations, you look wonderful!

j1wright

Love it!!!! You look great!

Storey621

You Look Awesome! Congrats on losing that weight! You are such an inspiration.

kdeaux1959

Great transformation! Keep at it.

stehmari

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job! :-) Congrafulations!!

KandisV

Way to go girl! Totally inspiring!!!

triciab79

Great job! I know the feeling of having to relearn how to dress for a new frame. I worked retail clothing for years and there is a trick to creating the ideal shape at any size. When you are on the more petite side open up your neckline and take the hem up by about 2 inches and it will lengthen your frame. V necks are particularly good at making you look longer and leaner, just remember the most important part is a good foundation so be sure the girls are up and together (had to replace all my bras going from 218-120). Oh and throw back those shoulders and be proud! You have really accomplished something!

Here this would look nice
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/ny-collection-petite-dress-short-sleeve-solid-jersey-faux-wrap?ID=626220&CategoryID=55596&LinkType=PDPZ1

mamasmaltz3

Wow! You have done an amazing job. Thank you for sharing.

carrietehbear

Great job! I know the feeling of having to relearn how to dress for a new frame. I worked retail clothing for years and there is a trick to creating the ideal shape at any size. When you are on the more petite side open up your neckline and take the hem up by about 2 inches and it will lengthen your frame. V necks are particularly good at making you look longer and leaner, just remember the most important part is a good foundation so be sure the girls are up and together (had to replace all my bras going from 218-120). Oh and throw back those shoulders and be proud! You have really accomplished something!

Here this would look nice
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/ny-collection-petite-dress-short-sleeve-solid-jersey-faux-wrap?ID=626220&CategoryID=55596&LinkType=PDPZ1

Thanks! That dress if beautiful!

oneworkoutatatime

High 5!!

danasings

Great job! I know the feeling of having to relearn how to dress for a new frame. I worked retail clothing for years and there is a trick to creating the ideal shape at any size. When you are on the more petite side open up your neckline and take the hem up by about 2 inches and it will lengthen your frame. V necks are particularly good at making you look longer and leaner, just remember the most important part is a good foundation so be sure the girls are up and together (had to replace all my bras going from 218-120). Oh and throw back those shoulders and be proud! You have really accomplished something!

Here this would look nice
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/ny-collection-petite-dress-short-sleeve-solid-jersey-faux-wrap?ID=626220&CategoryID=55596&LinkType=PDPZ1

That dress would look amazing on you

Well done, sweetie!! You look fabulous!! :flowerforyou:

Kitship

Awesome work! You look terrific!

rgohm

Your weight loss is very impressive. Good job! :flowerforyou:

carrietehbear

Thanks everyone. For those who are just starting out, I promise that you can do it! It's not always easy, actually it's hard a lot of the times, but you can do it!

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

Now I just need help figuring out how to dress this new body! (and what to do with my hair!)

You look stunning on that black dress, wear something that is on the same length as that one. Try vertical stripes or monocromatic styles to elongate you more and making you look taller. Avoid wide belts, horizontal stripes, large print designs and baggy clothes/pants as those only create a shorter stature. Look up on some fashion magazines or online fashion articles on the best clothing styles for petite women. I'm also short at 5'2 so I totally understand where you came from.

By the way what an awesome transformation, congrats!

Guamybear

You look great.. almost like a completely different person. Nice work!

grnqueen

Congrats! You Look Beautiful! I hope to follow in your footsteps

arcticflower

WOW, not only do you look way more fit, you also look younger!

Reeny1_8

You look so amazing! Congrats on the new bod

carrietehbear

WOW, not only do you look way more fit, you also look younger!

At this rate, I'll never look like my real age! (I'm okay with that!)

goody2shews

You are beautiful!!!! Congratulations on your success. You and I carry our weight a lot in the same ways. It is so encouraging to see your accomplishments!