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A story in progress 40lbs down... forever...

Guamybear
Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
edited January 23 in Success Stories
Some of you have seen the pictures.. but the other day I hit my 40lb mark. I now weigh 194.. I am 5'4" and would be happy at 150lbs. I am wearing my first pair of sz 14 jeans in almost 20 years.

Here are a couple pictures from last summer.. my heaviest was about 234 and pants size 18w were tight..

May 2012

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Aug 2012

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I was a happy fat person.. didn't mind being fat until I was told I was borderline prediabetic.. i got my butt in gear..

October to March

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I lost most of weight with Zumba and lifting weights..

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I am now doing Insanity and starting my 2nd month next week.

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The weight doesn't fall off like it used too.. I am lucky to lose between 3-5 months but I don't get discouraged because I can see how far I have come. I just remember the saying...."Slow progress is still Progress"
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  • SlimSumday
    SlimSumday Posts: 379 Member
    You look great lady!! Nice job! :drinker:
  • H0llyG0lightly
    H0llyG0lightly Posts: 214 Member
    Awesome! You look so good! Keep it up!
  • bear_28
    bear_28 Posts: 59 Member
    Looking hot!!!!

    I love that quote "Slow progress is still progress". I have to keep reminding myself this as I'm not seeing dramatic results. I'm on Month 2 Week1 of Insanity. But I keep pushing play and tell myself, "It may not show now physically, but you are getting stronger. Not its time to kick some *kitten*!"LOL. (ssh..I have a female warrior wannabe fantasy) :wink:

    Great job and Dig Deeper! ^^,
  • Squeeks70
    Squeeks70 Posts: 157 Member
    Wonderful! You are doing wonderful!!!
  • joyharvey04
    joyharvey04 Posts: 22 Member
    You look awesome!! I too am 5'4" and I would love to hit 200 and actually that is my current goal. Thanks so much for posting this it gives me courage to keep trying. :-) Congrats to you!!!
  • watchhillgirl
    watchhillgirl Posts: 597 Member
    Wow you look great!!! Keep up the great work!!
  • Mpol2
    Mpol2 Posts: 442 Member
    You really look great ...looks way more than 40. Keep up the great work:flowerforyou:
  • indy_cat
    indy_cat Posts: 18
    Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work.
  • nuemmedigg
    nuemmedigg Posts: 220 Member
    Fantastic and inspiring. You not only lost, but you gained a very nice toned body and you look happy and healthy. How is you bloodsugar doing?
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    You look 15 years younger as well as looking fantastic! Great job! You are a wonderful inspiration.
  • BayleyBear512
    BayleyBear512 Posts: 67 Member
    You look so good!! Great going girl! Keep it up :smile:
  • Linda916
    Linda916 Posts: 124 Member
    oh my goodness you look so much younger! Look at how fit you are! you are welcome to add me as a friend and I promise to encourage your progress :) I log on daily
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    Fantastic and inspiring. You not only lost, but you gained a very nice toned body and you look happy and healthy. How is you bloodsugar doing?

    thanks so much.. I haven't had it tested since.. My doctor said I was barely over and she wasn't too worried but wanted to let me know what could happen if I didn't get my act together.

    I think I look like I lost more because of the weight lifting and now Insanity is helping too...
  • jenniferswooten
    jenniferswooten Posts: 137 Member
    You look fabulous!! Great work
  • padisneyfour
    padisneyfour Posts: 220
    good for you!
  • peggymoney
    peggymoney Posts: 126 Member
    You look 15 years younger as well as looking fantastic! Great job! You are a wonderful inspiration.

    Surprising how everyone looks younger! You look great! :)
  • sting5
    sting5 Posts: 408
    You look fantastic! Congratulations!
  • rm7161
    rm7161 Posts: 505
    Awesome, you look great!
  • lightSpirit78
    lightSpirit78 Posts: 2
    Way to go! You look 10 yrs younger too!
  • rubyjuly21
    rubyjuly21 Posts: 25 Member
    Great job. You look terrific.
  • mlneubert
    mlneubert Posts: 4 Member
    You look great and what an inspiration!
  • leahcarrie
    leahcarrie Posts: 38 Member
    You look awesome! Keep smiling beautiful :)
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 985 Member
    You've made great progress, and look so much younger! WTG! :flowerforyou:
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    you look wonderful
  • NoraisTreble
    NoraisTreble Posts: 25 Member
    You are looking great. Years ago, I could "wish the pounds away." Not so much these days, but I love your philosophy that even slow progress is progress. That is such a great outlook!!
  • ChristinaR720
    ChristinaR720 Posts: 1,186
    So proud of you and everything you have accomplished so far! You have been working so hard, and it is paying off, BIG TIME!!! Congratulations on your fabulous progress!! Hugs!!
  • facilitators1334
    facilitators1334 Posts: 48
    You look amazing. Role model..
  • Zombella
    Zombella Posts: 491 Member
    You look awesome! Great job!
  • mackemom
    mackemom Posts: 277 Member
    Super-great!:smile:
  • Mellsy1997
    Mellsy1997 Posts: 4
    Great job! You look wonderful! I just started my journey so you give me hope! :wink:
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