60 lbs down, only a few to go.

Anclote
Anclote Posts: 43 Member
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Here I am in 2010, about 200 pounds and very unhappy. In these pictures you can see I am pretty active; I love backpacking and traveling; but my diet was terrible, and I drank too much beer. (Athough I swear in these pictures this is just coffee... haha...)

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That's me in the nerdy shirt and the green shorts with my sister:

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And here I am on the left with my other sister on the right:

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By making little changes to my activity (heavier weights in the gym & started jogging 4 days a week) and a BIG change to my diet (MUCH less meat, lots more veggies, and beer in moderation), I have lost more than 60 lbs and started to see some muscle tone in my arms, abs, and legs.

Here I am today:

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I can *almost* do a pullup, and I still do all of the hiking and climbing that I used to do, only now I'm much faster and better.

And here come my abs... they were under there all along :P:

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When I first started running, I could only go for like 3 minutes and then had to walk. But I just kept doing it. Soon I could go a whole mile. Then two. Now I can run 15 if I want (although that really kicks my butt...)

Running was the secret to everything. It helped me quit smoking, it elevates my mood so I don't get discouraged, and after a good run you don't want to eat cookies. You want real food. Naturally. Run, people. Run. And don't be afraid to lift weights, and to SQUAT and LUNGE.

I am 5'4". At my heaviest I was about 200 lbs, and now I am pretty much plateaued at 140 lbs. I would be happy if I didn't lose another pound, but I want to sculpt my body more. It has taken me about 2 years all told... from deciding I need to change to today. Long process if you do it right. But it has been so rewarding, and hard, but in a good way that I have loved. And yes, it gets easier.

I started eating about 95% vegan on January 1st to jumpstart my weight loss for these last couple of pounds and LOVE it. I have never been happier with my body, and actually enjoy running now! Too bad I still love craft beer more than anything...

You can do it guys!!!!

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  • beautsarah
    beautsarah Posts: 151 Member
    You look so good. I want those abs! How long has it taken you? And how tall are you?
  • fablevins
    fablevins Posts: 111 Member
    Congrats, you look amazing!
  • ckmama
    ckmama Posts: 1,668 Member
    WOW you look great
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    WOW!!!.....you look great! Congratulations.
  • llmcconnell
    llmcconnell Posts: 344 Member
    You almost don't look like the same person, not that you weren't pretty before, you are just gorgeous now :) Congrats on the transformation and hard work!
  • Anclote
    Anclote Posts: 43 Member
    You look so good. I want those abs! How long has it taken you? And how tall are you?

    Ah! sorry, I'll add that to the post. I am 5'4". At my heaviest I was about 200 lbs, and now I am pretty much plateaued at 140 lbs. I would be happy if I didn't lose another pound, but I want to sculpt my body more. It has taken me about 2 years all told... from deciding I need to change to today. Long process if you do it right. But it has been so rewarding, and hard, but in a good way that I have loved. And yes, it gets easier.
    x An
  • sillyli234
    sillyli234 Posts: 124 Member
    Okay, I am jealous! Fabulous job!
  • Texgal9816
    Texgal9816 Posts: 28 Member
    You look AMAZING!
  • amandat_79
    amandat_79 Posts: 221 Member
    Wow, that's fantastic!! I'm starting out at the same weight as you did and seeing what a transformation you've had it's truly inspirational to me!!
  • CampKelly
    CampKelly Posts: 172 Member
    Thanks for sharing your story! So motivating :flowerforyou:
  • Anclote
    Anclote Posts: 43 Member
    :))) Thank you everyone
  • AcampoGirl
    AcampoGirl Posts: 52 Member
    You look Amazing!! I also am 5'4 & starting weight was 200. I'm at 155 but got a lot to do on my abs. Thanks for the inspiration!!
  • Anclote
    Anclote Posts: 43 Member
    You look Amazing!! I also am 5'4 & starting weight was 200. I'm at 155 but got a lot to do on my abs. Thanks for the inspiration!!

    The secret is your diet. If you eat the right foods, you will have a nice stomach even if you never do another situp again! I looked on bodybuilding.com when I first started my journey for some examples of what I should be eating on a daily basis and went from there. You can get there...
    xo An
  • kwirky1
    kwirky1 Posts: 58
    You are truely an inspiration.

    I am waiting on my industrial strength bra to come in the mail and then I will start learning to jog :)
  • Southernsass6885
    Southernsass6885 Posts: 100 Member
    You're officially my inspiration.
  • runningonmargaritas
    runningonmargaritas Posts: 69 Member
    Awesome. Congrats!!!
  • Tifla122
    Tifla122 Posts: 28
    you look incredible! You're gorgeous! Way to go!
  • bradwwood
    bradwwood Posts: 371 Member
    hottie!! :wink: :wink: :love: :love: :heart: :love: :love: :wink: :wink:
  • Play_outside
    Play_outside Posts: 528 Member
    Way to go! (Hope I am not repeating anything, I didn't read all the posts) You must feel amazing when you're backpacking now-even with a full, multiday pack you would be carrying less weight than your starting weight alone! I often think about that when I am out on the trail, can't wait for that to be me! Awesome work!! :)
  • Maridinger
    Maridinger Posts: 74 Member
    im 5'3 and 180, 140 is my goal right now. this is a HUGE inspiration for me!!!!!
  • finally79
    finally79 Posts: 21 Member
    You are my inspiration. A beer lover who doesn't have a beer belly. I just bought a new pair of tennis shoes and I'm gonna start walking until I can actually run. I hope eating clean will show on me as well as it does on you. You totally rock!
  • vmekash
    vmekash Posts: 422 Member
    Super inspirational!!! WTG!
    Thanks for sharing.
  • cmhusns
    cmhusns Posts: 17 Member
    This is definitely a success story. I'm so happy for you! You have motivated me so much! I often wonder what's really under the layers if I keep working out. I will find out! I swear I saw a hint of Abs on myself today! (which - I must say was a very exciting moment for me.)
  • adavis59
    adavis59 Posts: 285 Member
    You look gorgeous! You've done a wonderful job. Luv your abs!
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I am very impressed! I wish!
  • zothiso
    zothiso Posts: 1 Member
    Amazing! Congrats!!!
  • BeDawn
    BeDawn Posts: 56 Member
    Thank you for sharing! I am also 5'4", I started at 190 and I am down to 155. You are a great inspiration.
    I do have a few questions, if you have a moment. Did you start running on a treadmill, pavement, or ? I have been wanting to run, but my neighborhood is not really runner friendly. Also, how many times a week did you strength train at first? Thank you, you've helped me get motivated again!
  • lhergenr
    lhergenr Posts: 242 Member
    wow, i think i just turned gay
  • Hazel2005
    Hazel2005 Posts: 175 Member
    Brilliant! 60 lbs on me won't be so amazing but it's about half way. I need to find me some "craft" beer.....pretty sure you meant "draft" LMAO! Very inspiring - thank you for posting!
  • lellagella
    lellagella Posts: 41 Member
    Amazing progress :)

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