90 Pounds gone, 6 sizes gone, new take on life GAINED :).

quietasariot
quietasariot Posts: 198 Member
in Success Stories
****a couple of pictures are in my underwear, just so you're forewarned.

I'm Kelly, I'm 28 years old, a mother of two (8 year old and 4 year old) and I have been married for nine years. :)

I started this journey weighing 230 pounds and now I weigh 140 pounds. I've accepted that I'm "done" losing weight - but now, I'm focusing on gaining muscle. I won't tell you that any one way is a perfect way to lose weight and get in shape. I'm not an expert, a personal trainer, nor a doctor, so I will say this: find your own way. I was my own obstacle for the longest time and when I finally decided to stop being a victim of myself, I started seeing myself and life in a whole new way.

I will say my stomach isn't pretty in the pictures but it's getting better thanks to weight lifting and circuit training. I have two kids and I don't blame my body on my pregnancies with them. My body was my own doing, and I could have taken the initiative to take better care of myself during and after my pregnancies, but I didn't. But, that's in the past!

Starting weight: 230
Current: 140 (and I'm done. I don't plan to lose anymore. Now it's a matter of workin' on my muscles ;))

Waist one year ago: 36"
Waist today: 28"

Hips one year ago: 42"
Hips today: 35"

And on to the pictures.


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My husband and I around the end of 2009. I was over 200 here and a size 18, but funny enough I have no idea how much exactly I weighed (hello denial!)

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Just a month ago in the Bahamas :)


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Front view. Before: end of December 2011. After: yesterday.

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Before: end of December 2011. After: yesterday.
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  • tangie82
    tangie82 Posts: 285 Member
    Amazing! Keep it up!
  • Kamnikar64
    Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
    Really nice work; you look fantastic.
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    WOW! good for you. Your dedication shows!
  • Pixiecatlulu
    Pixiecatlulu Posts: 10 Member
    you look great! and 15 years younger! So inspiring!
  • Cassycat
    Cassycat Posts: 68 Member
    Good god woman you look fabulous. How tall, if i can ask?

    also, you look SOOO much younger in the face!
  • leek1982
    leek1982 Posts: 15 Member
    Absolutely amazing!!!! I am working on myself , as well. It's not easy at all, so KUDOS :drinker: to you for staying strong and maintaining!!!!!
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    Hot mama! You go, girl! :bigsmile:
  • sofielein
    sofielein Posts: 539 Member
    I REALLY wouldn't like to get punched by you :D
  • sallydurkin
    sallydurkin Posts: 211 Member
    That is awesome, I love that you put your pictures up... I have a bellyand as its deflating it is not so pretty either, currently I am looking for a good moisturizer to help stimulate/improve my skins own elasticity. Any suggestions appreciated.
    Congrats on a job well done.
  • lcolpo
    lcolpo Posts: 57 Member
    Wow! You look fabulous!
  • trcharon
    trcharon Posts: 37 Member
    you look amazing.. good job... thanks for sharing
  • Maridinger
    Maridinger Posts: 74 Member
    If you dont mind, how tall are you? I started at 235, Im down to 177, goal is 140. Im 5'3.
  • AmberCHM
    AmberCHM Posts: 425 Member
    You look amazing!!! I also have a tummy that I am less than thrilled with and I have the same opinion as you do; I had twins, but I can't even blame them for my stomach...I screwed it up way before them. Congrats on your amazing success!
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    YOU ARE FRIGGIN GORGEOUS!

    Great job! And your arms look fantastic!
  • BeckyNaturoMommy
    BeckyNaturoMommy Posts: 187 Member
    You're GORGEOUS! Great job!
  • jlmed
    jlmed Posts: 226 Member
    Wow, you look fantastic. Very inspirational!
  • Narc_soda
    Narc_soda Posts: 181 Member
    WTG! Bump!
  • VCWildberger
    VCWildberger Posts: 35
    WOW WOW WOW GIRL YOU LOOK SO GOOD!!!
  • BadAzzBea
    BadAzzBea Posts: 461
    WOW.. you look soo much happier and younger and look at this gunsss!!
  • NikkiGetsFit185
    NikkiGetsFit185 Posts: 93 Member
    you look great and your arms are amazing!!! Awesome job, keep up the good work!!
  • Lenapolt
    Lenapolt Posts: 7
    WoW..!!!!! I look AmAZiNG!!!!!! Great work. Good luck in your life.
    You are the Prove to my Hope!!!!:happy: :happy: :flowerforyou:
  • yuckidah
    yuckidah Posts: 290 Member
    Well well done!
    Our start weights were exactly the same but I can only dream of getting to your GW - I shall keep on keeping on. People like you give a great boost to people like me :smile:
  • Blondie1984
    Blondie1984 Posts: 75 Member
    WOW CONGRATULATIONS! What an accomplishment!
  • Lenapolt
    Lenapolt Posts: 7
    oops, I mean YOU Look Awesome
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    You look great!
  • BorgieMN
    BorgieMN Posts: 116 Member
    Nice work!!!!
  • cheerforsteelers
    cheerforsteelers Posts: 686 Member
    Girl, you look hot! Great work!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    WOW you look fantastic! I admire your dedication. Thanks for sharing your story. :)
  • Glowbee
    Glowbee Posts: 68 Member
    You are beautiful and amazing, and I love your happy husband! Congratulations!!
  • KeepGoingRhonda
    KeepGoingRhonda Posts: 527 Member
    Congratulations! LOVE that MUSCLE!!!

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