How I achieved my goal!

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reallyvillie
reallyvillie Posts: 19
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Here is a video I made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIL0dHIwDjs
Hopefully it motivated you!

I started out at 145 lbs. and with the help of this app, I went down to 130 lbs.! It doesn't sound like a lot, but to me, it was. Also, my journey isn't over. I am working on a new goal to lose another 5-10 lbs. and tone up!

I was only 5'2" so being 145 was considered "overweight." I would hide my fat in clothes that made me look skinny and suck in my gut. But I hated what I saw in the mirror everyday. So one day, I decided to get up and do something about it.

Here I am three months later, a completely new person and have never been so proud. My friends have told me that I have inspired them, so I only hope to inspire others who don't know me.

I'm new to this, so I haven't figured out how to post pictures. Also, my before and after pics are unfortunately in underwear because those are the only ones I took. Whoops.

Thank you :)
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  • ohheyy125
    ohheyy125 Posts: 295 Member
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    That IS a lot! I envy you! 15lbs is NOT easy when you're not very big. I'm 5'2 and trying to get to 125 and so far, not so good. Totally watching the video thanks =)
  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    Omgosh, thank you so much! It was very hard and I almost gave up at 135. But I pushed through. Hard work and dedication! You can do it! :)
  • Humbugsftw
    Humbugsftw Posts: 202 Member
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    Well done! I know the struggle to reach your goal weight when you haven't got a lot to lose (I started out at 40 and am currently 124 or so, struggling to get to 110!). So major major kudos :D
  • iqnas
    iqnas Posts: 445 Member
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  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    Huh?
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
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    way to go!!

    i have about 10lbs to lose and struggling - i'm 5ft. i keep on losing and gaining the same bloody weight.

    3months and 15lbs is fantastic!

    :flowerforyou:
  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    Well done! I know the struggle to reach your goal weight when you haven't got a lot to lose (I started out at 40 and am currently 124 or so, struggling to get to 110!). So major major kudos :D

    Thank you! I still plan on losing more. It's hard, but I've made it this far. Good luck to you, too!
  • TanzaMarie
    TanzaMarie Posts: 94 Member
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    That is really great, congratulations! I'm 5'2" too and agree that a few pounds is much harder to loose for us shorties. 135 is my initial goal - 15 more to go! Thanks for the boost!
  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    way to go!!

    i have about 10lbs to lose and struggling - i'm 5ft. i keep on losing and gaining the same bloody weight.

    3months and 15lbs is fantastic!

    :flowerforyou:

    Thank you so much! Being short sucks, haha. And it's ok to struggle. Just keep working! My weight fluctuates a lot as well, and it always depends on what I eat. Just stay motivated!
  • ohheyy125
    ohheyy125 Posts: 295 Member
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    OMG awesome video
  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    That is really great, congratulations! I'm 5'2" too and agree that a few pounds is much harder to loose for us shorties. 135 is my initial goal - 15 more to go! Thanks for the boost!

    Awh, you're sweet. Thanks! You can do it! :)
  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    OMG awesome video

    Thank you, new friend! I hope it motivated you :)
  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
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    Huh?

    People will "bump" things to either bring the post back up to the top, or to subscribe to the post so they can see it in 'My Topics"
  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    Huh?

    People will "bump" things to either bring the post back up to the top, or to subscribe to the post so they can see it in 'My Topics"

    Oh. I feel stupid. Haha Sorry, I'm new to this. Thanks for clarifying! :)
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
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    AMAZING VIDEO!!!!

    And I am happy to stay I do every single one of those steps, LITERALLY!

    Yay thank you for the encouragement :) And well done, you look amaazzing! Good luck with the rest of your toning up ect :) YOU'RE AMAZING xxxxxxx
  • reallyvillie
    reallyvillie Posts: 19
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    AMAZING VIDEO!!!!

    And I am happy to stay I do every single one of those steps, LITERALLY!

    Yay thank you for the encouragement :) And well done, you look amaazzing! Good luck with the rest of your toning up ect :) YOU'RE AMAZING xxxxxxx

    YOU'RE AMAZING! I made the video quickly and didn;t want like a 12 minute video so I tried to make it as short as possible. And yay I'm glad you're doing the steps and that they're working for you, too! :)
  • dkp4469
    dkp4469 Posts: 19
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    also 5'2" . have lost afew fell off the wagon so to speak. back up and on. harderst part is exercise. I have lupus and arthitis. very difficult to do most anything....... but i have to try. plus almost always being on steroids. they make you sooo sooo hungry. But i will make my goal weight ... no matter how long it takes... thank for your inspiration!!
  • sophiemarie2612
    sophiemarie2612 Posts: 11 Member
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    your video is amazing! exactly what i needed to see this morning to get me back on track for the day :)
    can i ask though what you set your calorie intake as each day? hit a bit of a plateau recently and theres so much different info online it makes my head hurt! would be interesting to know from someone who has achieved such great results x
  • sixpacklady
    sixpacklady Posts: 582 Member
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    amazing video. your hard work and sacrifice really paid off.

    I am 5'2 and at 123lbs , GW: 110lbs.

    these last lbs are going to be a challenge. so good luck to all of my shortie sisters. We CAN DO IT!!
  • famlyluv
    famlyluv Posts: 206 Member
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    Thanks for this post! I originally started out at 180 in 2010 after I had my daughter and dropped off the wagon when I got down to 136. I am now at 146 and want to get down to at least 130. I have been overweight for so long that when I got thin I felt weird, like I shouldn't be that way. I know it takes a while for the mind to play catch up. I am wanting to lose the 16 lbs before my birthday in February. I too hide my belly in my pants and bigger shirts. I am tired of it!

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