Ummmm, guess who is a single digit NSV (pictures)

shrinkingislander
shrinkingislander Posts: 315 Member
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Okay, I had a major NSV today when I was out shopping for some work clothes. Wait for it....YES I am officially in a size 8 with a little room to spare. I did a little happy dance in the change room because I have not been in the single digits for over 18 years (high school). The last month my weight loss has been very slow and I was becoming a bit frustrated, but by changing up my running routine and adding some cross training, I realized today that my shape is changing more than I realized. And yes, I am a total cardio bunny and haven't done any strength training, which I know is bad but I needed to find exercises I enjoy. I know weights will help me tone up and they are on my 2013 bucket list, but for right now I am just going to celebrate the single digits.

I haven't updated my weight loss ticker, but as of this morning I officially only have 25lbs more to lose to reach my goal. And for the first time today standing in that change room I saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

Picture on the left - 270lbs (not my highest), Today's picture on the right - 155lbs (I am lucky I carry my weight well because I am still technically overweight). I am 5'5" for reference.

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  • itwillworknow
    itwillworknow Posts: 1
    You look great and sound so upbeat! Keep up the great work! Thanks for posting - it's inspiring.
  • theburnetts1
    theburnetts1 Posts: 130 Member
    Amazing!!!! You look fantastic!
  • emamun
    emamun Posts: 3 Member
    You look great! Such an inspiration!
  • tinabuggy
    tinabuggy Posts: 19
    Nice job....you look great
  • ChristyU74
    ChristyU74 Posts: 234 Member
    Great job! You look amazing! You should be really proud of your accomplishments! :smile:
  • JulieB_MN
    JulieB_MN Posts: 223 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing! Good work:)
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    Very exciting! We started at about the same place and I can only hope to get into single digits soon. Congrats to you on your progress!
  • swtally80
    swtally80 Posts: 278 Member
    wow beautiful change
  • sheyennelilly
    sheyennelilly Posts: 122 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! Seeing before and after pictures like yours gives me such a boost and helps me feel like I can do it too. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations!
  • craigfinch
    craigfinch Posts: 36
    you look amazing, incredible job by you :-)
  • beatlebomb
    beatlebomb Posts: 80
    You are looking great. Single digits. I never thought of making that a goal until now. Thanks for posting. Way to go.
  • dcuevas6235
    dcuevas6235 Posts: 135
    What an amazing transformation!
  • RockyDon
    RockyDon Posts: 87 Member
    Wow looking good
  • jkleon86
    jkleon86 Posts: 245 Member
    WOW!! Awesome Awesome Awesome!!!
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,333 Member
    It is so amazing to see how staying the course can work. you are transformed..you look like you are the daughter of the woman in the before picture! Wow! Also hard to think you have 25 more to lose. Inspiring...thanks.
  • kelfer80
    kelfer80 Posts: 78 Member
    YOU ARE STUNNING! You not only look better/healthier but you look SO much younger! Single digits is a HUGH accomplishment! Very inspiring!!!
  • sara1077
    sara1077 Posts: 89 Member
    Wow! You look wonderful. Very slim and healthy! I am 5'5 too, so this is motivating! I did not start as high, but want to get down to about the same goal.

    What's your work out routine? How many calories do you net?

    Thanks!!!!!!
  • WaltSeher
    WaltSeher Posts: 65
    Wow nice legs too ;)
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Amazing! What a tremendous transformation, beautiful woman!
  • sallystarrfield
    sallystarrfield Posts: 19 Member
    You look amazing! Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
  • Paris8009
    Paris8009 Posts: 17
    This is incredible! You look amazing. Like a whole new person! Smaller, healthier, and SO much younger! Good for you!
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    You look amazing, and you can totally tell your hardwork paid off. Congrats!
  • jodi_lynn1972
    jodi_lynn1972 Posts: 38 Member
    OMG! Amazing:flowerforyou:
  • stefv86
    stefv86 Posts: 60
    AWESOME!

    But I seriously thought you had those girls heads on a plate in the first picture before I looked closer.
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,349 Member
    OMG...you look amazing...very inspiring. You look younger, happier and just beautiful. :flowerforyou:
  • Tecia1970
    Tecia1970 Posts: 94 Member
    You look amazing! Congrats to you!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    That is my #1 health & fitness goal. Way 2 go!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Looking gorgeous!
  • crowunruh
    crowunruh Posts: 246 Member
    Congrats!! Awesome transformation!
  • ChaoticMum
    ChaoticMum Posts: 115 Member
    Awesome! Awesome work! Congrats on your NSV!

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