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

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  • Kurls4Daze
    Kurls4Daze Posts: 125 Member
    WOW YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!! WAY TO PUT IN WORK!!
  • Alisha_countrymama
    Alisha_countrymama Posts: 821 Member
    HOLY WOW! You look great!
  • kali31337
    kali31337 Posts: 1,048 Member
    You look amazing!!
  • tisha_rae
    tisha_rae Posts: 216 Member
    AMAZING!!!!!

    You look fantastic!

    Could you share any more info as to what you did that worked for you & perhaps what you did that did not work for you at all.

    Thanks, and Congrats on your hard work paying off! :)
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS YOU LOOK AWESOME.you can tell you have put alot of dedication and hard work into this
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
    ****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.


    Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy can't I see these pictures? I want to see!
  • porkchop_13
    porkchop_13 Posts: 122
    Gorgeous! 'nuff said
  • KatieD060982
    KatieD060982 Posts: 41 Member
    WOW! Thanks for sharing. You had my starting weight and this is very inspirational to see that someone else has done it! Thanks!!!
  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Oh my gosh, you look absolutely gorgeous!! You go girl!! Thanks for the inspiration <3
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    You look awesome!
  • kiykiy79
    kiykiy79 Posts: 177
    Nothing but AWESOMENESS!!! Great transformation! Congrats on the job well done!
  • Barbell_Jules
    Barbell_Jules Posts: 358 Member
    You look amazing!! Thanks for sharing your pictures of your stomach. We started out about the same weight and the pictures give me so much hope for my stomach!!
  • KDCrocker
    KDCrocker Posts: 12 Member
    bump
  • 3RachaelFaith3
    3RachaelFaith3 Posts: 283 Member
    haha! Your husband looks so proud of you!! lol Very cute! You look simply amazing. Wonderful job!!
  • Lisalife
    Lisalife Posts: 1 Member
    Congrats and hard job well done! I was over weight for over 20 yrs after having my daughter. In 2008 I made a life style change to become healthy. I joined a gym and started to eat healthier and by 2010 I went from 209 to 138. I had lost a total of 71 lbs. Now i have gained 38lbs. I decided to try MFP which this is my first week. Seeing your post gives me hope and I thank you for that. Keep up the good work!

    Sincerely
    Myrights
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    Yes yes yes...Wonderful job....Amazing Transformation
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    You go girl!!!! Congratulations! You worked hard and it shows!
  • quietasariot
    quietasariot Posts: 198 Member
    Wow, I honestly didn't expect so many replies! lol! I am 5'6" :)

    For those who asked what I did - first I stuck to cardio and probably didn't eat enough calories - I never ate back my exercise calories. However, that's recommended against for the most part but it is what worked for *me*. Your experience may differ. I have gradually increased calories and I eat probably around 1600-1800 calories a day now. As time has gone on I've progressed to doing more weight training and calisthenics than running. Now I just run and go for walks to keep up with my mile times, since I'll be doing a couple of 5Ks in the next few months.

    Eating more protein helped a lot. I focus pretty hard on getting more protein... but I still don't think I'm getting enough. It's all a learning experience. I don't drink soda at all and I don't have a lot of dairy - but that's personal preference - dairy and I are really not good friends.
    Another thing... all in moderation. Eat junk once in a while :P just don't go nuts.
    It's all trial and error in my opinion. And I only weighed in once a week - I would have driven myself nuts if I weighed every day.
  • quietasariot
    quietasariot Posts: 198 Member
    haha! Your husband looks so proud of you!! lol Very cute! You look simply amazing. Wonderful job!!

    He is! It's hilarious (to me), he will tell anyone who will listen how much weight I've lost. :D
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Congratulations on your accomplishment!

    And, your thoughts are in my opinion bang on!

    Lastly, don't worry about the tummy skin! I lost a similar amount of weight and slowly the saggy skin is disappearing. I am somewhat older than you @ 47 yrs. So I would imagine that if I still have enough elasticity left in my skin. You will certainly be able to work off yours! My experience is that this work takes much longer than the initial weight loss.

    Keep on rockin' and way to go on your success so far.
  • Colombianchick29
    Colombianchick29 Posts: 298 Member
    WOW fantastic!!! takes courage to upload pics like that!! You look so HOT girl!! Happy for you!!!!
  • minibee12
    minibee12 Posts: 55
    Girrrrrl, you did that!!!
  • Sparkie134
    Sparkie134 Posts: 65 Member
    I love the boldness you show by sharing your story and success pictures. I never thought I could, but now I really want to. Thanks!
  • Ultragirl2374
    Ultragirl2374 Posts: 390 Member
    Wow! Congratulations! Great job!
  • rogueriverbrat
    rogueriverbrat Posts: 115 Member
    Great Job !!
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • AyanaSan
    AyanaSan Posts: 93 Member
    Wow you look fantasic, you wanted it and worked hard for it. Best of luck on your continued success.:drinker:
  • Will210
    Will210 Posts: 201 Member
    'Find your own way'

    Couldn't offer better advice. Amazing transformation!
  • cajungirltx
    cajungirltx Posts: 147 Member
    Congratulaitons on your weightloss and for sharing this to give even more motivation to me and others!!!
  • grannydoddo
    grannydoddo Posts: 9
    That is what I want to do. I am glad there is a person out there who has actually done what I am trying to do.
    Thank you because you are an inspiration for others like me and especially me.:flowerforyou:

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