When people ask me how I did it. 100lbs

triciab79
triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
in Success Stories
So I just spent 30 minutes sitting in a rotating office chair with my 11 month (a little over 20lbs) old riding on my feet as I lifted him a few inches off the ground and rotated the chair. When people ask about my exercise routine I always say I just became more active and this is what I mean by that. Diet and exercise means stop eating junk and start moving and that is it. I might not have time to go to the gym as mommy to multiple boys but there is always a way to move. I might still have to have have chicken nuggets in the house but I don't have to eat them.

Ok since everyone loves before and after here ya go

5'4" 218lbs
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and after this is when I was about 120lbs

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Replies

  • Fierystrawberry
    Fierystrawberry Posts: 33
    Thanks i understand what having kids are like. I join the gym and i am going to go everyday at lunch. I feel guilty taking time away from her. S I think this will works out better for me. What kind of food do you eat now? Thank you for sharing.
  • Julie_Donahue
    Julie_Donahue Posts: 394 Member
    Wow! That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,333 Member
    You look great..and your advice is simple and sound. So many of us want some big truth revealed..so we can get to goal quicker..but what you say makes sense.
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    I'm not trying to lose anymore but the basic diet is lots of veggies, fiber, and lean protein. No fast food and no cheating days, fast food, or naughty desserts (mmm cake) until the goal is reached. Since I am at goal I am allowed some treats now (mmmm cookies) but the calories still have to balance each week.
  • IndigoFlowers
    IndigoFlowers Posts: 221 Member
    Your opening story is so cute and true! Great work, and great job of showing how you've become more active on a daily basis as you've gone through this.
  • charlene77
    charlene77 Posts: 250 Member
    You look truely amazing. I know it sounds simple.....but kutos to you on the dedication and self control :D I get that it's different for everyone, but can I ask how many calories you averaged per day?
  • Testerteam
    Testerteam Posts: 3
    How long has it taken for you to do it?
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    9 months is how long it took and I started out at around 2k calories and just kept dropping it by 100 or so every few weeks. Had to live at about 1k calories for a month at the end to lose the last 10lbs but I am maintaining at 1600 so it balanced back out ok.
  • bartonbogs
    bartonbogs Posts: 13
    Thanks for sharing your story and current status. It's great to see results, even if they aren't mine! and Congratulations for reaching goal and maintaining!
  • sarahslim100
    sarahslim100 Posts: 485 Member
    Wonderful
  • Jennifer076
    Jennifer076 Posts: 275 Member
    Great work, what an inspiration. 100 lbs??? I can't even imagine that. Add me if you would like, I can always use good friends to help me along.
  • Bellasammy
    Bellasammy Posts: 15
    Amazing !!!
  • mikeyrp
    mikeyrp Posts: 1,616 Member
    Congratulations :)
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    Is that your husband? He is one lucky man. Not many men his size can say they have a fit trophy wife
  • LadyZephyr
    LadyZephyr Posts: 286 Member
    You look beautiful, and you have lovely princess hair! Well done, enjoy your new body!
  • supermoo2
    supermoo2 Posts: 77
    so true - I lost 52 lbs in 11 months and did not step foot inside a gym...just sensible eating of ALL the food groups, and walking, a bit of cycling and using stairs instead of the lift at work....

    All movement adds up - even a good housecleaning session burns an incredible amount of calories.

    Oh - and WELL DONE - you look simply FABULOUS
  • LouMonoLou
    LouMonoLou Posts: 192
    Wow!!!! You're my inspiration now!!!
    I've lost the first 50 lbs and now I'm looking forward to lose the other 50 lbs.
    I weigh about 185 lbs now. :):)

    PS: You're looking so beautiful now! :)
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations :)

    I think in this day a lot of people are assuming that weight loss is either due to an illness (had this conversation with a client of mine who had a patron ask her she must not feel well in order to lose 100 lbs and insisted my client was lying to her), or they assume you have had some sort of weight loss surgery. Sadly, we hear too much about weight loss surgeries on TV and in the news. And, insurance companies are paying for them left and right like it is nothing.

    Hard work and dedication!!!!!!!!
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    Good job girl! You rock! :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • MrsMontgomery
    MrsMontgomery Posts: 2
    I see that you started at 218.6. This morning when i woke up at weighed myself I was 218.4. I guess if you can do it, i should be able to do it as well. How long did it take you again?
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • FromHereOnOut
    FromHereOnOut Posts: 3,237 Member
    Wow, congratulations! Your inspiration and success is just what I need!

    I just started my transformation, but I immediately traded the stroller for a baby sling for my 2 year old and what a great workout I've been getting!!

    What you've said makes so much sense. It's so logical, but we have to be "READY" to throw out the old overeating and sedentary lifestyle before we can make it work and that's what I'm doing from now forward. Thanks for your story and pictures!
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    Oh and for the comment above about how lucky my husband is... If you knew him, you would know I am the lucky one. :-)
  • Britton12
    Britton12 Posts: 13 Member
    WOW!! Awesome dedication!! What you said made perfect sense but yet it so hard for some of us isn't it! You look beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. You have truly inspired me!
  • Cocacoladdict
    Cocacoladdict Posts: 80 Member
    thanks x I love seeing your before and after, it amazes me every time!!

    Your husband looks like he has done really well too, gorgeous family. Your kids must be so proud.
  • uwdawg07
    uwdawg07 Posts: 372 Member
    Congratulations!!
  • NatzC123
    NatzC123 Posts: 150 Member
    Well done on such a fantastic achievement! You look amazing, and such dedication, you are truly an inspiration :smile:
  • FromHereOnOut
    FromHereOnOut Posts: 3,237 Member
    Thought of you and your story today at the playground. Instead of sloppily pushing my daughter on the see-saw using my arms or foot, this time I got into correct form behind the seat opposite her and did a squat every time I pushed down and up again! It was so simple, it had to be done anyway, and now I got some squats done for the day! :bigsmile:
  • lizai1
    lizai1 Posts: 32 Member
    WOW...amazing work....you look great!!

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