My story of sweet revenge (pics)

irfansoudagar

"If you want it bad enough you WILL find a way" yeah that's awesome.... Thats motivating

Fitforevermore

Wow! Well done I just wondered how you workout int he evening, do you have weights in the house? If so which ones? I do kettle bells and Vipr and some weights at the gym but because I have small children I can't always get to the gym. Last time I did weights at home I was only using 2.5K weights! Is there a way to do this without spending tons?

usmcmp

fitfor30th wrote: »

Wow! Well done I just wondered how you workout int he evening, do you have weights in the house? If so which ones? I do kettle bells and Vipr and some weights at the gym but because I have small children I can't always get to the gym. Last time I did weights at home I was only using 2.5K weights! Is there a way to do this without spending tons?

@fitfor30th I go to the gym on my lunch hour and lift. If I need to do something in the evenings it's only ever cardio, so I hire a babysitter after they are in bed or I jump rope outside.

CalPolyBronco

Wow! You look amazing!!! You have so much to be proud of!!

Denise297fit

usmcmp wrote: »

I lied, my story really isn't about revenge. But, it started out that way.

In 2010 my life hit a very low point. I weighed 217 pounds and my husband wanted a divorce. The entire four year marriage had been rough, so divorce was a bit of a relief. The downside of that was having to move across the country and back into my parent's house with two children under the age of two. Being unemployed, a disabled vet, a newly single mom and being fat sucked.

I decided to get revenge on my ex by losing weight and looking super hot. I failed.

It wasn't until I just got tired of being fat that I started making the changes that made a difference. Eating well, working out and learning to just love myself. It was no longer about revenge, it was about taking care of me.

Tomorrow marks a significant point in my life. It marks three years of being single and my first bodybuilding competition. In total I've lost 70 pounds. As a single parent with a full time job and my own little house to take care of I have found a way to get a degree and get in shape all at the same time. I have tons of legitimate excuses to why I can't or don't have the time to eat right and workout. If you want it bad enough you WILL find a way!








**ETA: Workouts, I just lift heavy and do little cardio. Eating is TDEE-20% and IIFYM (with macros set correctly for my goals).


Update as of October 2014- Since my original story I have competed in two bodybuilding competitions, placing second and first respectively, as well as two powerlifting competitions, one of which set a world record for deadlift for my weight class. I continue to workout and balance the fun things in life with maintaining fat loss.

*For those of you who have been asking, I wrote a guide on how I lost the weight. You can find it here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

Wow great transformation for sure and story,

BeenishFatima

You are an inspiration indeed !!

jmcgentle

AMAZING! Dips with a plate between the legs?? Serious business!!! You look (and must feel) absolutely phenomenal!!

jessicadeanhr

What an inspiration!! What do you eat?

usmcmp

jessicadeanhr wrote: »

What an inspiration!! What do you eat?

@jessicadeanhr My food diary is open. I generally fill my protein up first, try to add some fruits and vegetables (I don't really like either of them though) and then eat something I really enjoy just to make sure I satisfy my sweet tooth. Some days I do great at balance and other days I don't do as well.

dpgalbreath

There is something about divorce as a wake up call for a lot of us, or maybe when we are stymied in a bad marriage taking on another stresser seems impossible. Either way, congratulations! You look great and and you got a degree and your own house, plus you have two children to care for. Your will power is incredible. Great job

jsmn1

I kept going "wow wow wow" at every picture hahaha. I'm happy for you, this is amazing and honestly inspiring. Great job!

DayRHutch

So inspiring!

GenZombie

Amazing!

happykelly209

Beautiful story and pics! CHEERS!

ScorpioJack_91

Looking good

BeardedStudWarrior

usmcmp wrote: »

jessicadeanhr wrote: »

What an inspiration!! What do you eat?

@jessicadeanhr My food diary is open. I generally fill my protein up first, try to add some fruits and vegetables (I don't really like either of them though) and then eat something I really enjoy just to make sure I satisfy my sweet tooth. Some days I do great at balance and other days I don't do as well.

If you were in Texas I'd marry you. hhehehehe Congrats!

ChicagOH

I see your ex did you a favor by creating his absence : ). Very impressive transformation!

DanieleIsBatgirl

You look beautiful and your story is so inspiring! Congrats!

megomerrett

Amazing - you look so much younger and really healthy. So positive that the training has made the difference - working hard for it rather than starving yourself. You look and sound so strong. Woohoo!

rlwest60

Keep Up The Good Work Battle. Disabled Vet here also...

CaliforniaRower

Spectacular! So inspiring!

Sarahsteed92

Truly amazing, congrats:)

juhishringi

Supeb u look awesom....realy very beautiful....I am too inspair by ur story ....

rakshithk

Truly Inspiring Congrats

musicandarts

Wonderful achievement. Congratulations!

philasaurus_rex

Awesome story and love the flesh paint!

Emmafiremama28

usmcmp wrote: »

I lied, my story really isn't about revenge. But, it started out that way.

In 2010 my life hit a very low point. I weighed 217 pounds and my husband wanted a divorce. The entire four year marriage had been rough, so divorce was a bit of a relief. The downside of that was having to move across the country and back into my parent's house with two children under the age of two. Being unemployed, a disabled vet, a newly single mom and being fat sucked.

I decided to get revenge on my ex by losing weight and looking super hot. I failed.

It wasn't until I just got tired of being fat that I started making the changes that made a difference. Eating well, working out and learning to just love myself. It was no longer about revenge, it was about taking care of me.

Tomorrow marks a significant point in my life. It marks three years of being single and my first bodybuilding competition. In total I've lost 70 pounds. As a single parent with a full time job and my own little house to take care of I have found a way to get a degree and get in shape all at the same time. I have tons of legitimate excuses to why I can't or don't have the time to eat right and workout. If you want it bad enough you WILL find a way!








**ETA: Workouts, I just lift heavy and do little cardio. Eating is TDEE-20% and IIFYM (with macros set correctly for my goals).


Update as of October 2014- Since my original story I have competed in two bodybuilding competitions, placing second and first respectively, as well as two powerlifting competitions, one of which set a world record for deadlift for my weight class. I continue to workout and balance the fun things in life with maintaining fat loss.

*For those of you who have been asking, I wrote a guide on how I lost the weight. You can find it here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

Good job !!!!!! Doing an amazing job !!

lovelylittlegiggles

I do not usually read success stories, but decided to read yours today. I am so glad I did. You look absolutely amazing!!!!!

Papatoad194

usmcmp wrote: »

I lied, my story really isn't about revenge. But, it started out that way.

*For those of you who have been asking, I wrote a guide on how I lost the weight. You can find it here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

I just wanted to say thanks for sharing and You look awesome! Way to go!

tessaklotz931

Inspirational