From size 24 to size 10...from 245 pounds to 158 pounds.

Amy_B
Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I know I've posted my success pictures on here before, but I was very pleasantly surprised this week to find that I am now in a size 10. I thought I was still in a size 12. Oh, I'm in a medium shirt too. Yeah!!!

Here are some pictures...

245 pounds (or more)
245pounds.jpg

158 pounds
157pounds.jpg

(Just for fun...my muscle pictures. Bear in mind that I'm still working on these.)
157backmuscles.jpg
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  • lemonllama
    lemonllama Posts: 124 Member
    Lookin GREEEEAAT!!!!!!!!
  • caroldavis
    caroldavis Posts: 19
    You look great!!!!
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    WOW!!!!!! You have worked a miracle in your own life!
  • krl523
    krl523 Posts: 53
    WOW! Its like a rebirth:) You look great...How long did it take you to make such a drastic change?
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    WOW! Its like a rebirth:) You look great...How long did it take you to make such a drastic change?
    Thanks, everyone!

    I have been working on this since December 2005 (after my mom's heart attack death). Of course, I have had two kids in there, but I have been working at it all the time in there when I wasn't pregnant. :)
  • KimberlyKurtz
    KimberlyKurtz Posts: 287
    Wow! Awesome. Hope to have pictures like this someday. You look great!
  • MayLan
    MayLan Posts: 1,514 Member
    You look amazing!!! Sorry to hear about your mom.
  • Jerzeebabie04
    Jerzeebabie04 Posts: 272
    AMAZING! very inspirational! I hope to have pics like this some day. Did you do any particular workouts or eatting plans?
  • lreed
    lreed Posts: 348 Member
    NICE! Very inspirational!
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    AMAZING! very inspirational! I hope to have pics like this some day. Did you do any particular workouts or eatting plans?
    I LOVE Turbo Jam, running, Biggest Loser dvds, and Jillian Michaels. I don't follow any specific schedule with these...just whatever I feel like that day. I exercise 4-6x/week on average. For eating, I eat whole grains, lowfat dairy, lean meats, lots of fruits/veggies, healthy fats, try to stay away from too much artificial stuff, and drink at least 96 oz of water daily. I also try to only eat one portion of food at a sitting and do splurge every now and then.
  • TwentyTen
    TwentyTen Posts: 585
    Amazing. Goes to show what that kind of dedication can accomplish and it's beautiful. Thanks so much for the inspiration, you look fantastic!
  • luvmygrandkidstx
    luvmygrandkidstx Posts: 95 Member
    Wow! You look great, thanks for showing us the picutres of the old and new you. :)
  • mbmomof4
    mbmomof4 Posts: 172 Member
    All the hard work & dedication payed off, you look fantastic!!! You truly are an inspiration!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Sherryishealthyandstrong
    Sherryishealthyandstrong Posts: 35 Member
    Congrats!! Your mom must be so proud of you!! Great job!!
  • rosalie_g
    rosalie_g Posts: 71
    You look amazing!! Thank you for posting this. It is truly an inspiration!
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    you are an inspiration to us all. Thanks for sharing your wonderful pics.
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    I think you are simply amazing, and am so proud of you. GREAT work!!!! Has to feel sooooo wonderful to be in a medium!!!!! Congratulations, Amy B!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:
  • Tamishumate
    Tamishumate Posts: 1,171 Member
    AMAZING!! you Rock!!:bigsmile:
  • kiffypooh
    kiffypooh Posts: 1,045 Member
    You look so healthy and fit. I love the muscle shot, that's my favorite part about my new body :blushing: I like to flex for people :laugh:

    You've done some great work!!!

    PS. You Ava is 15 days older then my daughter.
  • siobhannestor
    siobhannestor Posts: 177
    You look absolutely wonderful! And strong! Congratulations! All of that hard work really shows. :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • twilight1542
    twilight1542 Posts: 403
    Wow! We have really similar stats :) I started at 235 squeezed into a 16 :p) and am now 150 and in a comfy 8. I'm jealous of your muscle definition though :) I've still got the arm jigglies
  • acureese
    acureese Posts: 169
    Congrats you look amazing!! :)
  • BombolinaM
    BombolinaM Posts: 561 Member
    You look fantastic! Way to go!
  • Dukesjourney
    Dukesjourney Posts: 146 Member
    Wow u look fantastic, such a huge inspiration! Well done!
  • Rumph1
    Rumph1 Posts: 8
    Wow! This is an inspiration since I am trying to get into a size 12 down from 14 but a size 10 would be a dream..Congratulations. You look great. I lift weights in the early morning before work but only a few target exercises.
  • SASSYJAX
    SASSYJAX Posts: 103 Member
    WOW!
    Good for you.

    I went down sizes same as you but when i go shopping even now 5 years on i still look in the outsize section!
    I really missed my big boobs though...it takes some getting used to doesnt it! I found the pressure of maintenenace really hard, especially when i changed jobs and couldnt work out as much. I only put on when i remarried and I did know better but thought it wouldnt matter...but yes, it does now! SO here I am trying to find that girl who was so fired up and motivated and achieved so much all those 5 years ago!

    xxx
  • dbeigle07
    dbeigle07 Posts: 2 Member
    That is great!!!!! I need to share my pictures. I have struggled with my weight all my life. I was at my biggest 275. I lost down to 176. I am now pregnant with my second child and am so worrried that I will let all of my success and hard work go to crap!! Thank you so much for sharing. Keep up the GREAT work.
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Congrats to you!! You have done an amazing job and you look great! :flowerforyou:
  • marci_r2010
    marci_r2010 Posts: 61 Member
    Wow, wow, wow!! Congrats!! I always love a great success story! :) I'm sure you feel fantastic!

    Marci
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    those arms:love:

    Amy, you have done a wonderful job of gettiing healthy!

    I am so very proud of you:flowerforyou:

    :smooched: :heart: Jeannie
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