178 to 150

VarnerChic
VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
in Success Stories
This is the picture that started it all...

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I could not believe how big I was.... 178 pounds, maybe a little more. This was the summer of 2010.

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Spring 2011. By this point, I had lost down to 164 pounds.

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Spring 2012. 155 pounds.

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Now.. 148 pounds.

I run 4-5 times a week and circuit train 2-3 times a week. I sometimes count calories. Mostly, I try to eat food that is good for me.

I'm posting these both as a celebration of how far I have come, and to keep me accountable to continue to strive to reach my goal weight... 135 pounds. I'm getting so close, but it seems like my motivation has been lacking as of late.
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  • oidage
    oidage Posts: 3 Member
    Wow, well done. you look great.
  • kiangel
    kiangel Posts: 246 Member
    Look fabulous well done
  • MariahD1832
    MariahD1832 Posts: 1 Member
    Great job! you should be proud. Keeping going, those last few pounds are the stubborn ones, but you can beat them down.
  • aschr690
    aschr690 Posts: 41 Member
    You are very inspiring! I am at 166 lb right now and it's hard for me to imagine that losing 16 lb will make that much of a difference and it seems pointless. Looking at your pictures gives me hope!
  • mollyonamission
    mollyonamission Posts: 268 Member
    Great job
  • jenjen0214
    jenjen0214 Posts: 29
    Way to go!! I am following your path! Congrats on your great health and blessings to your continued success!
  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    Well done!
  • oxFaithxo
    oxFaithxo Posts: 160 Member
    i wish i had pictures i did the same thing last year. Got engaged in December 2009 and weighed about 175, ate right (i did count calories for the most part), did cardio 3-4 times a week... made sure i didnt just go home after work and sit, i went outside and walked, played with my daughter. and by Sept i was down to 145, lookin gFABULOUS for my wedding.

    it is amazing was 30 lbs lost looks like...

    NOW i am back up to 176 after having my second daughter... so i am determined to get back down to my wedding weight :)


    YOU LOOK AMAZING AND THANK YOU FOR THE MOTIVATION!
  • verymoxy
    verymoxy Posts: 3 Member
    First you look great! Second thank you for sharing. I am at 176 and my goal is 150 too!! Good motivation for me.
  • stephcthomas
    stephcthomas Posts: 78 Member
    nothing is more motivating!

    How tall are you? YOu look great at 148!
  • kylamb
    kylamb Posts: 67 Member
    You look amazing! Way to go!
  • DMUND
    DMUND Posts: 299 Member
    You look AMAZING!!!! No doubt you will reach your goal, even though you look so happy and healthy at your "now" weight!! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    You look amazing, well done!!
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    You look hot! Awesome progress. I can really tell you have lost weight just by looking at your face!

    Be proud. :)
  • dawten
    dawten Posts: 61 Member
    BUMP for motivation :)
  • LindaJWan
    LindaJWan Posts: 60 Member
    Thank you so much for the motivation.....I'm 173 and it seems like it might never happen...so I love to hear stories of people really doing it....Good luck on your journey!
  • allnaday
    allnaday Posts: 54 Member
    you look stunning..........my motivation today.........i always try to find one each today.......i just did......
  • Rosa1213
    Rosa1213 Posts: 456 Member
    I'm positive that you'll reach your goal, just keep up your hard work. It pays off, and you look GREAT!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    You look awesome! Congrats on having your hard work pay off!

    You could be my twin. I also started at a '179' photo and am down to 141. I'm short @ 5ft 2, and I looked awful! feel so much better now, energized and addicted to workouts.

    Again, congrats! I'm proud of you! Keep up the good work, your pics prove that it CAN happen! :flowerforyou:
  • MsP90X
    MsP90X Posts: 1,053 Member
    Fantastic girl!

    Ain't it funny how a pic can motivate us... the same thing happened to me!

    You are an inspiration girl!
  • laurasimmons
    laurasimmons Posts: 575 Member
    You look fabulous, congratulations!
  • aleciaclark
    aleciaclark Posts: 26
    You really look wonderful!!!
  • MdmAcolyte
    MdmAcolyte Posts: 382 Member
    You are absolutely glowing! Good job!!
  • nickiangeles55
    nickiangeles55 Posts: 2
    You look great Tina!
  • shannonmch
    shannonmch Posts: 194 Member
    You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go and congratulations:)
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Wow!!! You look great!
  • tfiwsad
    tfiwsad Posts: 5
    You really do look great! I especially love how your clothing gets cuter as your weight drops :) I really, really hope you keep going! I have gotten so close before, and then lost momentum. We all know those last few pounds are the hardest, and you already feel so great about how far you've already come. But that's not all you really want, right? You chose your goal weight for a reason! You deserve to be able to say you FINISHED! That you stayed true to yourself and your own goals, and kept going. And not only will you feel so great with your determination once you get there, you will be a huge source of inspiration for all who see :) Keep going girl!
  • kimkim1987
    kimkim1987 Posts: 3
    WOW!
  • nikkishai
    nikkishai Posts: 407 Member
    You look fantastic! Check out those thighs!!!
  • VarnerChic
    VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks all!!!! Appreciate the encouragement.... Funny how my thighs used to be my least favorite part of my body. Getting healthy is so much more than how I look. I am more comfortable with myself now than I ever have been and it has nothing to do with how I look.

    I am 5'2". The only thing I'm unhappy with now is my "mommy belly". It seems to be the last place I am losing. =)

    It feel incredible to be able to go hiking/walking/running with my kids and not be winded. I can actually outdo them now, lol.....

    Grateful for life and the ability to ignore my excuses and LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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