P90X vs HCG Diet (Lots of pics)

UFCGirl1988

wow your gorgeous! I understand completely about being "born fat" I too was born fat lol.

Stacjsteinert5

Amazing Job!! You look great! Your story is very moving and motivational!

shug458

Amazing story!!!!! You look amazing and should be so proud of yourself

bluecrayonz

you're my hero

mikeyh12

Wow this was just an amazing story, you are a true inspiration!

theloft51

Congrats, that is pretty awesome, way to overcome so many tough obstacles

FindingMyself24

Wow!! You look amazing! Those are some awesome results! Good job!! I have p90x. I was thinking about starting it up as soon as I finish TurboFire. I hope I my results will be as great as yours!

David___D

Wow, Amazing and inspirational journey, I am guessing there are quite a few who would have just given up.

Well done you look tremendous!

Brianna72994

This story broke my heart and made me happy all at the same time. I couldn't imagine how painful it would be losing your husband. He looks like a great man! But you've made SO much progress. I bet he is so proud of you!

Minnb

One word:WOW

jess_goobie

Hw much of a difference do you think the shakes made? Im debating on starting them, did you just have them in the mornings?

You look awesome congrats!!

autopilot_on

Being currently about halfway into P90X I am exponentially motivated by reading your story. Congratulations on such great success! You are truly an inspiration.

estrange22

This is my favorite success story I've ever encountered on MFP.....tears are flowing for you! Happy ones!

OperationBikiniFine

This is a great story. I know your husband is smiling at you & your son. Congratulations and thank you for the motivation!

MsipiGRITS

I would definitely encourage you to post more "secrets" of your success on this forum for those who might not ask you for your support. I think you have done a FANTASTIC job!!!! A very inspirational story! I definitely want to know more. Just P90X or followed some P90X dietary routine religiously, FitBit/HRM, basically everything!!! I too am running but I am hoping it will net some results, but am dampened a little by your experience. I also want to try P90X, but I'm leaning toward Insanity first. Thanks for posting and keep on truckin'!!!

think48

Wow. Just WOW. You are amazing. Truly. What a blessing you are to your son!

ebonie101

Seriously, I was BORN FAT! In middle school I was called "Thunder Thighs" and heard "Crack Kills" giggled behind my back. I never went to any dances. I didn't try out for volleyball because I was afraid of the practices. I tore my ACL ligiment at 14 in PE. I Spent a year on crutches, had 3 knee surgeries and ate myself into a depression. I achieved my highest weight that year - 5'6" 215lbs.





The next 10 years I tried everything to lose weight. I did 5 rounds of the HCG diet (yes, 5 rounds!), Marathons, personal trainers, weights at the gym, clean eating, hard work, intense cardio, etc. They all worked to some degree, but I was working out for 2 hours/day 6 days/week I was not able to maintain my 172lbs. And now with a bad thyroid I was completely burned out!




Then in November 2010 my husband of 8 years was diagnosed with AML leukemia and after battling for a year passed away Christmas 2011. We have a 5-year-old son together that I am raising. I wanted something better for my boy. I didn't want him to walk in my footsteps. I didn't want him to have a fat unhealthy mom. But nothing was working. I was desperate.



A fit friend of mine had been telling me about P90x for a year or more. I was so skeptical and I thought what I was doing on my own would do a better job. One morning at 4am in the gym, completely burned out, I saw the infomercial. I was crying that morning missing my husband and felt it was an answer to my prayer. I figured I had nothing to lose so I bought the program and started using it with diligence and discipline.



The first 30 days I had pretty great results. 10lbs! More than what the gym and trail running had done in almost a year. Then I bought their protein drink Shakeology and started replacing my typical morning green smoothie with it. Then something amazing happened - the next two months I lost an astounding 16 more lbs! I couldn't believe it. After being plateaued for over a year, I lost in 90 days with P90X what a marathon, and hundreds of miles of running and weights resistance didn't do in a year.



Fat kids can change! Now I am one of the fittest, healthiest, and YOUNGEST looking students from my high school. But more importantly, I don't have the diabetes, heart disease, or cancer that many in my family have. And my son knows what a good balanced diet looks like and enjoys exercising with me. I love having the energy to keep up with him!



I would love to be of help to anyone who is struggling on their own and wants extra motivation and support. I am so passionate about ending obesity and helping others win their battle with weight loss. If you need a friend to help hold you accountable, let me know!



Marcella

EVERYTHING is POSSIBLE! Dreams DO come true!

this is really an inspiration! and the results are great! wish i had the chance to try p90x

kanegirl973

You look awesome! What a great result, very encouraging!!!

fysty75

AMAZING!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

14uqueen

Great job! Thanks for posting your story!