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    Progress so Far, 5'5, 37 Lbs down

    Posts: 17 Member
    edited January 15 in Success Stories
    Hi all. This is my first time posting pics so I hope they show up.

    Start: 202 Lbs after having my baby.

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    Around 185

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    Current Progress: Around 164
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    I've lost the weight through calorie counting and cutting back on processed/packaged food. I eat around 1400 calories a day. My goal weight is 145 and I hope to reach this for the summer!

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    • Posts: 17 Member
      Sorry the pics are so big!
    • Posts: 97 Member
      You look great!!! :)
    • Posts: 77 Member
      You look great:) Way to go!!
    • Posts: 2,218 Member
      geat progress thus far, you can see a difference in your back and abdomen. well done and good luck for the rest :)
    • Posts: 1,004 Member
      Yep, great progress!
    • Posts: 33 Member
      great job!!!
    • Posts: 409 Member
      Fantastic!!! Very happy for you.
    • Posts: 87
      Wow! You look great! DO you have any tips to share?
    • Posts: 18 Member
      Great Job!
    • Posts: 1,585 Member
      You look great!!
    • Posts: 89
      Looking fantastic!!!
      Keep up the good work - I too am 5ft5" and my target weight is 140lbs - have 53lbs to go!
      Wish I looked like you do.
      Good luck with the rest of your journey & I hope you post some updated pics along the way to motivate us :happy:
    • Posts: 89
      Ooppppsss meant my target weight is 140lbs - I've already passed 196lbs lol

      Ahhhh I've managed to edit my previous post!
    • Posts: 3,329 Member
      Big difference already!! You look adorable in that dress! Good job!
    • Posts: 331 Member
      Nice work, you can totally see a huge difference in your back, abs, legs and arms...everywhere really! And also, I love the red bikini with the skirt :)
    • Posts: 388
      This is amazing. I don't think the amount of weight you've lost can adequately account for how fabulous you look! Another example of how the scale doesn't tell everything. I see dramatic improvements, well done!
    • Posts: 16 Member
      You look fantastic!! Keep up the great work!!
    • Posts: 65 Member
      You look amazing! KUTGW!!! :happy:
    • Posts: 46 Member
      Great job!!
    • Posts: 24
      You look great! I have similar goals: I'm 5'3" ,started at 180 , currently 169, GW is 130-ish. How long did this take you & are you working out at all? Looking forward to seeing your progress in weeks to come!
    • Posts: 7
      Excellent job! Keep it up! :smile:
    • Posts: 33
      Wow, you look great! I am the same height but started heavier. This gives me so much inspiration. Thank you for posting!
    • Posts: 3
      Great Job! I remember when I use to weigh 145lbs. That was my perfect weight for me at 5' 7" tall. Now, 35 years and 150 lbs later, I wish that I had been like you and got back down after each baby. Keep up the good work. You look fantastic! I started my healthy eating and life changes about five weeks ago. So far, I've lost about 18 lbs and have a long way to go. My goal is 175 lbs . Pray for me to reach my goal, as I pray your continued success!
    • Posts: 17 Member
      Thanks everyone for the kind words.

      More info: I stayed around 185 for over a year. I was exercising, trying all sorts of diets, etc. but couldn't get over the hump. I've just recently gone from 185 to 164 in about 2 months time. I did it with diet alone, but I'm planning to start working out again soon. I count calories ( around 1400) and focus on a lot of fruits, vegis, and low calorie filling food like oatmeal, eggs, beans, lean turkey and chicken. All my snacks are mostly fruit, vegis, or low fat yogurt. I try to include fruits and vegis with every meal. Fruit in cereal, chopped vegis in eggs, etc. I do have 1 cheat meal once a week though but I don't go overboard.
    • Posts: 513 Member
      you look awesome!!
    • Posts: 18
      You look great!! I'm also 5'5 with SW: 195 CW: 179 GW: 160

      Your story is very inspirational. Thank you are taking the time to share and posting pictures! I wish you the best in your journey. You are doing a great job!
    • Posts: 316 Member
      you look AWESOME!!! way to go!
    • Posts: 406 Member
      Fantastic, one healthy hot-looking mom!
    • Posts: 59
      You look great Good Job!
    • Posts: 1,005 Member
      Excellent job! You look fabulous!!!
    • Posts: 5 Member
      you look incredible! great job!
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