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  • BarbellBlondieRuns
    BarbellBlondieRuns Posts: 511 Member
    You look AWESOME and are clearly VERY fit! To me, you are proof that the BMI chart is an absolute piece of crap. I'm 5'3 with a large bone frame and my goal weight is 145 - 150 (My BMI at that point would be "overweight"). But that's what I was prior to having children and I was very healthy and trim.
  • VarnerChic
    VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks. I have a medium frame. If I was to get any lower than 135 (which is my goal weight), I would look unhealthy. In fact, I was 128-133 my senior year. When my friends look at my pics from then, they say I looked anorexic... Yet, the BMI charts say I should be 101-136 max. I have gone from a snug size 16 to a 6-8. I've lost approx. 30 pounds. It's obviously taken me a couple of years to do that though. I only started exercising this year and I feel that has made a huge difference in how I feel and my fitness level.

    My current goals are: Run a half marathon in October, and compete in a Tough Mudder in February. I hope to graduate and obtain my CPA license in the next year and a half. After that, I plan to train for a full marathon.

    It's crucial to give yourself a goal and sacrifice to work towards that. Groups like this are important because they motivate us and keep us accountable... I love reading the success stories here and it's sometimes hard to believe that I am one of them!!

    6 years ago, I could not even get out of bed because of severe fatigue and joint pain. Every day that I can move my body and be active is a GIFT!!!! Never, EVER, EVER give up!
  • trance79
    trance79 Posts: 22 Member
    Great job! Our starting weight is very close. I am 5'7" and startign counting calories at the end of Jan 2012. I just started exercising about two months ago. I am now at 159. I hope to get to 145. Great inspiration. I love how young everyone looks once they've lost weight. You look great!
  • twinkychops
    twinkychops Posts: 228 Member
    Oh honey you look fabulous!!
  • chamgiggz
    chamgiggz Posts: 40
    BUmPO
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    Congratulations. I was a fun to watch your body shrink and your visage brighten as I scrolled through your progress pics. Thanks for sharing!
  • dawniee
    dawniee Posts: 143 Member
    You look amazing and beautiful!!! Great job and thanks for the motivation! I need it...I'm 6 weeks post partum and need to lose about 20 lbs!! Your transformation is my weight right now and what I want to be!! Thanks so much!

    Blessings
  • roguestates
    roguestates Posts: 223
    Well done! I had similar starting and am halfway to where you are now. When I get to 150#, I hope i look as good as you!
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    WOW!!! Amazing results! You look like an entirely different person!!!
  • VarnerChic
    VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
    I am living proof that if I can do it, anyone can.... You just have to find the motivation deep down inside you and start walking it out in the choices you make each day..
  • Superwoman79
    Superwoman79 Posts: 61 Member
    Keep up the great work! You look wonderful :)
  • keeshieb
    keeshieb Posts: 25 Member
    wow you look amazing you even look ten years younger
  • maddiec1989
    maddiec1989 Posts: 144 Member
    incredible! you look amazing :)
  • VarnerChic
    VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
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    Decided on a whim to take a picture of my arms since I've seen others here do it. I think all the upper body workouts at the gym and all the planks/pushups are working! Yay!!
  • bowseramanda
    bowseramanda Posts: 58 Member
    you look happier!
  • Grnhouse
    Grnhouse Posts: 254 Member
    Great motivation! Thanks for sharing!
  • VarnerChic
    VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
    I am MUCH happier! I post to keep myself motivated as well!
  • mylifeisbeautiful
    mylifeisbeautiful Posts: 292 Member
    You've made it to the other side! You are one of the women we newbies look to for inspiration :) You look so great and happy! Enjoy the new you ;)
  • frogz21
    frogz21 Posts: 314 Member
    You look great!
  • t42toto
    t42toto Posts: 3
    I just signed up a little over a week ago - this is s inspiring! Sometimes looking in the mirror it feels like there will never be light at the end of the tunnel - Thank you for giving me hope! :smile:
  • VarnerChic
    VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
    There is hope. I've discovered that what is important to you, becomes a priority. I finally allowed my health to become my number one priority. I know there will come a time when I won't be able to work out as much, and hopefully I will disciplined enough by then that I will still make maintaining a priority.

    It's also critical to realize that there are internal reasons most of us become overweight. Weight loss will not be permanent unless we face those inner issues that caused us to treat our bodies so terribly.....
  • shellybean73
    shellybean73 Posts: 88 Member
    YOU look awesome!!, and thank you for posting and making me realize i dont have to be dropping weight fast(because I am not) I am at the gym %x a week and it is coming off slow :sad: but I will get there! This is a lifestyle change! THANKS!
  • Rimroses
    Rimroses Posts: 30 Member
    You look great! I started out at 183 and 150 is my first goal! I love to see what that is going to look like! I am down to 174.4 and already feeling better, I can't wait to look and feel amazing! You are an inspiration!
  • sybaldwin2
    sybaldwin2 Posts: 2
    Wow, you are inspiring me. You look great!
  • VarnerChic
    VarnerChic Posts: 35 Member
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    New progress pic... had to share! Everyone keep up the good work.. It is worth it!!
  • MerryFlorene
    MerryFlorene Posts: 7 Member
    YOU = AMAZING!!! Thanks for inspiring us!!
  • fstender
    fstender Posts: 165 Member
    Wow...you look wonderful...and seriously 10 years younger! You can reach your goal!
  • countrygal02012
    countrygal02012 Posts: 124 Member
    Wow!! You look great! And very much younger looking!
  • Jbadiam
    Jbadiam Posts: 57 Member
    You look Great !!!!!
  • mommymovingmountains
    mommymovingmountains Posts: 192 Member
    You look fantastic! I am sure you feel so much better too :)

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