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65lbs gone & goal met! 5' frame, mom of 2
pinkyleigh83
Posts: 148 Member
I made the decision to get healthy after having my 2nd baby & going through PPD for the 2nd time. Getting healthy was the ONE thing I could do for myself. No more excuses, I was tired of being overweight & unhealthy & it gave me something positive where I could just focus on ME, not the kids & the numerous responsibilities of an adult.
Pre-pregnancy I was 164lbs (sizes 10 or 12), at the time I delivered via repeat c-section I was 211 (no clue what size since I couldn't fit into any of my regular clothes 6 weeks after delivery!). A lot for my 5' frame. I never wanted to do that again. Imstarted MFP when my baby was 6 weeks old & I was about 175lbs.
My sister got my onto MFP in January & it just clicked for me. Finally after 8 years of carrying around an extra 45lbs. Something about logging my food & keeping track of it all was/is fun for me. I actually enjoy it. It's like a mini accomplishment each day I do well.
Starting when my baby was 6 weeks old definitely helped me jump start the weight loss part. I was always up on my feet, keeping busy (he often would only sleep on me so I would baby wear). I would always eat when I was bored but I couldn't with a newborn & my then 3 yr old who has high functioning autism.
It's been a HUGE learning process & it really has been a complete lifestyle change. I learn new things all the time thanks to these forums & other sites. I couldn't be happier & look even more forward to living a full life than ever before!
Best wishes to everyone on their own weight loss & health transformations!
Never posted pics before, hope this works...
The night before I delivered, 211lbs
About a month into my journey, excuse the 80s party outfit! I was about 170lbs here. Still couldn't fit into my 10s or 12s because of my belly.
36 lbs down, can fit into my Pre-pregnancy clothes finally! 139lbs
49lbs down, size 6. 126lbs
Goal! 65lbs gone. 110lbs, size 0.
Okay, so posting didn't work...:/
Pre-pregnancy I was 164lbs (sizes 10 or 12), at the time I delivered via repeat c-section I was 211 (no clue what size since I couldn't fit into any of my regular clothes 6 weeks after delivery!). A lot for my 5' frame. I never wanted to do that again. Imstarted MFP when my baby was 6 weeks old & I was about 175lbs.
My sister got my onto MFP in January & it just clicked for me. Finally after 8 years of carrying around an extra 45lbs. Something about logging my food & keeping track of it all was/is fun for me. I actually enjoy it. It's like a mini accomplishment each day I do well.
Starting when my baby was 6 weeks old definitely helped me jump start the weight loss part. I was always up on my feet, keeping busy (he often would only sleep on me so I would baby wear). I would always eat when I was bored but I couldn't with a newborn & my then 3 yr old who has high functioning autism.
It's been a HUGE learning process & it really has been a complete lifestyle change. I learn new things all the time thanks to these forums & other sites. I couldn't be happier & look even more forward to living a full life than ever before!
Best wishes to everyone on their own weight loss & health transformations!
Never posted pics before, hope this works...
The night before I delivered, 211lbs
About a month into my journey, excuse the 80s party outfit! I was about 170lbs here. Still couldn't fit into my 10s or 12s because of my belly.
36 lbs down, can fit into my Pre-pregnancy clothes finally! 139lbs
49lbs down, size 6. 126lbs
Goal! 65lbs gone. 110lbs, size 0.
Okay, so posting didn't work...:/
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I made the decision to get healthy after having my 2nd baby & going through PPD for the 2nd time. Getting healthy was the ONE thing I could do for myself. No more excuses, I was tired of being overweight & unhealthy & it gave me something positive where I could just focus on ME, not the kids & the numerous responsibilities of an adult.
Pre-pregnancy I was 164lbs (sizes 10 or 12), at the time I delivered via repeat c-section I was 211 (no clue what size since I couldn't fit into any of my regular clothes 6 weeks after delivery!). A lot for my 5' frame. I never wanted to do that again. Imstarted MFP when my baby was 6 weeks old & I was about 175lbs.
My sister got my onto MFP in January & it just clicked for me. Finally after 8 years of carrying around an extra 45lbs. Something about logging my food & keeping track of it all was/is fun for me. I actually enjoy it. It's like a mini accomplishment each day I do well.
Starting when my baby was 6 weeks old definitely helped me jump start the weight loss part. I was always up on my feet, keeping busy (he often would only sleep on me so I would baby wear). I would always eat when I was bored but I couldn't with a newborn & my then 3 yr old who has high functioning autism.
It's been a HUGE learning process & it really has been a complete lifestyle change. I learn new things all the time thanks to these forums & other sites. I couldn't be happier & look even more forward to living a full life than ever before!
Best wishes to everyone on their own weight loss & health transformations!
Never posted pics before, hope this works...
The night before I delivered, 211lbs
About a month into my journey, excuse the 80s party outfit! I was about 170lbs here. Still couldn't fit into my 10s or 12s because of my belly.
36 lbs down, can fit into my Pre-pregnancy clothes finally! 139lbs
49lbs down, size 6. 126lbs
Goal! 65lbs gone. 110lbs, size 0.
Okay, so posting didn't work...:/0 -
The night before I delivered, 211lbs
[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/4dd99cc064d00a7b3f6b6e4a80ee3edb.jpg[/img]
About a month into my journey, excuse the 80s party outfit! I was about 170lbs here. Still couldn't fit into my 10s or 12s because of my belly.
[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/cb2070b13af237b4684a2006b1da35ba.jpg[/img]
36 lbs down, can fit into my Pre-pregnancy clothes finally! 139lbs
[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/95a12dec57c0eab78f25d805524602d8.jpg[/img]
49lbs down, size 6. 126lbs
[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/872041e42a733ba065122cfe14174247.jpg[/img]
Goal! 65lbs gone. 110lbs, size 0.
[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/90c8445fb842f93220e1e05f89a7efcb.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/b88de12710ead61e03177746fb683e31.jpg[/img]
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PS, AWESOME JOB! You look great!0 -
you look fantastic!0
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You look amazing way to go!0
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Thank you for fixing them for me!
Thank you everyone, I have learned so much over the last 8 months, it's been amazing!0 -
You look great! Good job!! Very inspirational! I had my son in March and am starting my journey at 200lbs, goal weight of 130. I can't wait to get down to where I want to be!0
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You look PHENOMENAL!!! Did you do any work-out programs? Your stomach is so flat!
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Wow, reading your post and seeing your pics is a real inspiration! You look fabulous!
Thank you for the inspiration!! 0 -
You look amazing!0
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You look fantastic!0
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What workouts did you do to get your belly so flat and toned?0
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awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0
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Awesome job!0
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Thank you all so much! I never thought I could get my abs back to anything close to what they used to be, I thought that pooch would ALWAYS be there after having kids & c-sections.
I started exercising in June. I run 10-15 miles a week doing intervals & also have done 30 Day Shred & her Killer Buns & Thighs video randomly. I did more ab work in the beginning; lots of leg raises & bicycling moves to get my lower abs. I like the ab exercises from 30DS a lot. I've also done some BodyRocktv videos, those are tough but awesome! I also make up my own HIIT routines for strength training, mostly focusing on my butt though. I love HIIT though, it's been awesome!1 -
You look amazing! WTG!0
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wooow you look amazing!!0
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Look at them abs!!!! Amazing. You look like a completely different person. Well done x0
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Wow! You look amazing! And so nice to see another 5ft-er!
I too have had c-sects (5 of them, =/), and am currently 180ish lbs, down from 204lbs.
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Congratulations on achieving the goal you worked so hard for!
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Wow! Great job. You look amazing 0
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Great job!!!0
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Really incredible! Your abs look great! Can't wait until I can post a success story! 0
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This is SO inspiring!! I've had three c-sections myself and I'm looking forward to the day where I don't have that little "pooch" that hangs over my incision site. You look incredible. Nice job!0
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You look amazing! Congrats!! (:0
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Such an inspiration!!0
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WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Awesome!!! Great job, you look great!!!!!!!!!!0
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You're my new inspiration!0
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WOW...You look awesome....Inspiring!0
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great work! such a great example of "no excuses!" can't wait to have a tummy like yours!1
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