60 lbs lost, health & confidence gained
Lyndseed
Posts: 79 Member
I can't believe I'm finally doing this, but....
I started going to Zumba classes at my local gym about a year ago, and started using my fitness pal around the same time. I've come to the "success stories" section of the forums a few times a week over the past year, because it's so encouraging to see others succeed at what we're probably all working at. I wanted to share my pictures in the hopes that it will be the same encouragement for someone just starting out. You always hear, "a year from now you'll wish you'd started today...." and today I'm glad I started a year ago. :-)
I've reset my goal a few times, but have met/passed my original one, so I figured now is a good a time to share this as any. From here on out, I'm just working on continuing to eat healthy, working out, and by doing so try to continue to lower my bf %. Best wishes to everyone on their own journey!
Here's a huge THANK YOU!! to everyone for posting about your successes and setbacks, it's been so helpful to me over the past year!
And because I'm a Ravens fan still gloating over a superbowl win:
"Greatness is a lot of small things done well, stacked up on each other." --Ray Lewis
I started going to Zumba classes at my local gym about a year ago, and started using my fitness pal around the same time. I've come to the "success stories" section of the forums a few times a week over the past year, because it's so encouraging to see others succeed at what we're probably all working at. I wanted to share my pictures in the hopes that it will be the same encouragement for someone just starting out. You always hear, "a year from now you'll wish you'd started today...." and today I'm glad I started a year ago. :-)
I've reset my goal a few times, but have met/passed my original one, so I figured now is a good a time to share this as any. From here on out, I'm just working on continuing to eat healthy, working out, and by doing so try to continue to lower my bf %. Best wishes to everyone on their own journey!
Here's a huge THANK YOU!! to everyone for posting about your successes and setbacks, it's been so helpful to me over the past year!
And because I'm a Ravens fan still gloating over a superbowl win:
"Greatness is a lot of small things done well, stacked up on each other." --Ray Lewis
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Quite inspiring you have done awesome!0
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you look great, congrats0
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You look amazing! Congrats on your loss. I love Zumba,not really co ordinated,but its a fun workout and i sweat lol0
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Amazing, well done!0
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AMAZING!! May I ask how tall you are? You look sooo tiny!! I had the same starting weight and am currently at 161 I cant wait to get down to a single digit pant size and throw these dang 10s in the trash Way to go lady thanks for the inspiration!!0
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You have done fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration
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@ evansproud, I'm pretty darn short... 5'1.5" (when you're this short, the half inch counts!)0
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That's Amazing, Congrats! You look so much younger!0
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And because I'm a Ravens fan still gloating over a superbowl win:
"Greatness is a lot of small things done well, stacked up on each other." --Ray Lewis
EWWWWWWWW!!!!
You are a true inspiration (said the die-hard Steelers fan).
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@ evansproud, I'm pretty darn short... 5'1.5" (when you're this short, the half inch counts!)
LOL okay well thank you :-) I can't seem to decide on a goal weight so I like to see how others weigh/look in comparison to the height factor. I know as I get closer to my right weight Ill know it. Thanks again and congrats!! You should be so proud of yourself!!0 -
I just started Zumba! I am so happy to see that it works!!!! You look great!0
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Awesome, good for you!0
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Well done, you look fantastic! I feel more motivated seeing your pictures!0
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Congratulations! Zumba is a great tool!
I too enjoy the success stories, they just keep me going some days.0 -
Love, love, LOVE your story and photos! Thanks for posting! Lots of motivation!0
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Woohoo, you look great!!!0
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AWESOME!!! INSPIRING! I'm at 52lbs and can see light at the end of tunnel! 0
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Lyndsay, thanks a million gazillion for sharing your success story. As I'm only 40 days into my journey this is SOOOOO helpful and motivating. Congratulations on a job well done, be very proud of yourself!
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Wow! Incredible! You look amazing! X0
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Congrats!! A great accomplishment, to be sure. Zumba is a life changer; I was remarking the other day how I sound like an infomercial for Zumba. It's helped me lose 55 lbs, and now I teach, and get to help others get fit!
It's amazing!! Zumba
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Amazingly inspirational0
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truly inspiring. you look fantastic. you've done an amazing transformation. thanks for sharing.0
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wow! thanks everyone! :happy:
@heidibooJB I love zumba so much I can't stop talking about it either... I'm sure my coworkers are absolutely sick of it. I'm thinking of becoming an instructor eventually, but I might be too shy to lead a class.
@wcso911mn Thanks! AFC North is easily the toughest division in the league-- I think the Steelers and Ravens share mutual respect and a healthy level of animosity for one another, that's why they're always the best matches of the year!0 -
You look amazing and are an inspiration. I always start,but never 'continue or finish'. This year is my year and I too want to be able to look in the mirror and feel good. So hopefully I will be sharing my story this December :-) Congratulations!!!0
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Wonderful job!0
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Amazing! Well done!0
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congratulations you should be very proud of yourself0
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Nice job!0
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How awesome is it that you're one of our inspirations now!!
Thank you for posting your story! You look great! Wonderful job!0 -
You look great!0
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