Almost 70lbs down! Before and during

Cwilbanks12105
Cwilbanks12105 Posts: 99 Member
in Success Stories
Like most people with a lot to lose, a lot of days I still feel like I'm as huge as I always was, even though I'm wearing smaller clothes..it's just hard to see the difference you know? So I asked my husband to take some during pics, and even he was amazed and said "I don't remember you actually being that big" lol. Everyone says it, and I'm saying it again, take pictures! It will really allow you to see what your hard work is doing.

SW: 260
CW: 191
GW: No idea, shooting for 160 at the moment but that may change
Height: 5'8
Started at a size 20 and xxl tops, now in a 14 and large tops.

These before pics weren't taken at my highest, I think I had dropped 10-15lbs so I was around 250ish.

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And then one with clothes lol (I think this before I was at my highest

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Favorite part of my transformation so far...check out those collar bones baby! lol. That, and I can wear dresses. Like cute, sexy dresses. I now have a whole closet full of them. No idea where I'll wear them seeing as I'm a sahm with 2 kids and have no social life but hey, it's nice to know that I can fit into them lol.

Oh, and I can run now. At around 210 I did my first 5k race and finished at 32:56. And the other day my I beat my mile record at 9:36. At this point, I'm all about working out. The weightloss is just secondary, I love getting stronger and running faster. I can do 20 normal pushups in a set, I know 140lb women who can't do that. So yea, go me lol.
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  • Royalsbatwench
    Royalsbatwench Posts: 117 Member
    Way to go! You look fab :)
  • melotj
    melotj Posts: 42 Member
    You look really great! Awesome work!
  • verdin917
    verdin917 Posts: 19 Member
    Wtg u look awesome.? Own it!
  • UNC_Brittany_84
    UNC_Brittany_84 Posts: 31
    You look fantastic! Keep up the hardwork. You don't need a social life (My best friends are 8 and 2 year old girls lol) to wear those dresses. Put them on and strut around the neighborhood if you want because you deserve it.
  • hhwnow
    hhwnow Posts: 14 Member
    Way to go! You look awesome!
  • EricInArlington
    EricInArlington Posts: 531 Member
    great job!! keep up the good work!!
  • whenday
    whenday Posts: 64 Member
    Looking good!
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    You can really really see all of your hard work and effort!!! Congrats on your progress!!!!
  • krystynkaa
    krystynkaa Posts: 6 Member
    Awh, you look great! You look pretty in that dress. Lot's of love :]
  • tjfrisque
    tjfrisque Posts: 267 Member
    Yeah! KEEP GOING!
  • larabell69
    larabell69 Posts: 61
    Awesome! thanks for sharing, you are right we cant see it ourself, congrats on all your hard work! :) you look great!!
  • rincoglionita
    rincoglionita Posts: 177 Member
    There's such a difference EVERYWHERE! You look great! Congratulations!
  • Idka81
    Idka81 Posts: 42
    You look amazing! I have the same problem with perception when it comes to my weight. It took a long time for me to stop calling myself fat despite the fact that I was working out like crazy, eating well and looked nothing like my former self. Try to be positive. Your results are inspirational. Focus on goals and enjoy your achievements. ))
  • Can_Change_Natalie
    Can_Change_Natalie Posts: 109 Member
    Well done you look amazing :-)
  • shrinkydink_mg
    shrinkydink_mg Posts: 12
    Awesome job! My body type is similar to yours, but I'm 5'6, SW of 220.

    What was your time frame for your before/afters. Are you only running, or doing any strength training? Daily calories??

    Just curious....
  • brandyosu
    brandyosu Posts: 257 Member
    You are looking good - way to go!
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    Great story..You look awesome!
  • gabegrammy
    gabegrammy Posts: 147 Member
    Wow what an insperation. Now I know I can do this.
  • ktied
    ktied Posts: 137 Member
    Thats awesome! you look fantastic! And so impressive that you are proud of yourself more for fitness goals. You rock, keep up the good work!
  • goody2shews
    goody2shews Posts: 129 Member
    Amazing! You look so different and the transformation is not just physical. I can see it in your smile.

    Thank you for sharing with us :)
  • nabonang
    nabonang Posts: 5
    WOW!!!Well done! You must be so proud,looking ay those pictures!!!And so you should be--keep up the good work,you are doing great!!
  • ashlensmomma
    ashlensmomma Posts: 124 Member
    You look awesome! Also, I swear you lost 10 years somewhere! You look so much younger now!
  • HandyASH
    HandyASH Posts: 109 Member
    Your transformation has been encouraging.
  • Cwilbanks12105
    Cwilbanks12105 Posts: 99 Member
    Thank you everyone! I'm loving the ego boost lol
    Awesome job! My body type is similar to yours, but I'm 5'6, SW of 220.

    What was your time frame for your before/afters. Are you only running, or doing any strength training? Daily calories??

    Just curious....

    My time frame is kind of wonky. My before pics were from 2 years ago when I got into my "I want to change my life and lose weight" kick. I lost 35 lbs by doing Insanity. Then I got pregnant (yay!). Gained it right back, had him Feb 27th 2012, started working out the beginning of April (had a c-section so had to wait a bit). And here I am now lol so yea.. I've completed one round of Insanity, I've also completed the New Rules of Lifting for Women. I run at least 3 miles a day now, weight training 3 times a week, I'll do interval runs, some crossfit, and when I'm feeling like changing it up a bit I'll take a class at the gym. I like to change things up so I don't get too bored, but I always make sure to do something every day. For calories I try to stay around 1500, I'll eat a little less if I dont workout, a little more when I do. I dont track calories burned and all that.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    You are so lucky that it's coming off your face first! I hope that happens for me too! You are ready to update your FB head shot...Congratulations on your hard work and successes, this so far and the future one it's clear you will have since this shows you really know what you are doing!
  • soniabogonia
    soniabogonia Posts: 778 Member
    U look great. And I think you look much younger! Congratulations.
  • Dwamma
    Dwamma Posts: 289 Member
    Completely amazing! Keep up the great work! YOU are worth it!
  • stefanieceleste0530
    stefanieceleste0530 Posts: 177 Member
    Wow! Great job!! Keep up the good work!
  • OBXbound4me
    OBXbound4me Posts: 245 Member
    Pretty girl before and after. Great that you are getting healthier. I am going to do my best to get there this year. Continued success!!
  • Nikipowpez
    Nikipowpez Posts: 60 Member
    Amazing! I'm kinda similar in start size and goal. I'm about 5'7", my SW was 217-219. My GW is around 160. I'm down to about 203 now. I love seeing progress like this. It gives me hope. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!!

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