Pics -100lbs gone and I will wear this bikini in public

triciab79
triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
edited October 29 in Success Stories
So I have posted success pics before but I am especially happy with my results today so I am posting new pics. :happy:

Today I stepped into my new bikini for this year (I bought 2). Last year I had a bikini but I wound not have worn it around anyone but family. I am 34yrs old I have 6 boys (3 biologically) and I didn't look this good in a bikini when I was 16 yrs old. I do say that to brag but I also say that so that if others read it they know they don't have to put their goals at the best they have been so far. You can achieve more than you think you can. I started this journey January 20, 2012. Most of the weight was gone by Sept and the last several months have seen good improvement in loose skin which I imagine has accounted for most of the additional 10lbs.

1. Diet - Eat less than you burn and make sure you chose quality and quantity over temporary pleasure
2. Exercise - Just move everytime you find yourself sitting still
3. Determination - Don't stop, don't cheat, don't let the scale lie to you, don't make excuses, don't let social obligations derail you, don't depend on others noticing, DO think before you eat - will this make me happier in the long run?

This is a lifestyle change but it is like any change, it is harder in the beginning.

So here is what everyone came for ....

Me at 218.6

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Me today in my new bikinis 116

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  • Sapporo
    Sapporo Posts: 693 Member
    Congratulations, you look awesome!
  • greenfalls107
    greenfalls107 Posts: 87 Member
    You look amazing... And I think you should wear the bikini proudly in public, you earned it. Beautiful, just beautiful.
  • KtotheD78
    KtotheD78 Posts: 58 Member
    Stunning. What remarkable dedication and willpower. You should be so proud of yourself. You are gorgeous!
  • AMAZING!

    I'm so jealous. You look great! =)
  • proudmommy1003
    proudmommy1003 Posts: 329 Member
    Congrats you look awesome
  • Bluejay789
    Bluejay789 Posts: 176
    Wow you look great! Congrats!????
  • mworthen
    mworthen Posts: 11
    Wow!!! You look so awesome!!! So if my calories are set at 1200 I need to burn more than 1200 in exercise?
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Looking great, as always. :)
  • janeyloveslife
    janeyloveslife Posts: 34 Member
    Wow!!! What an inspiration you are! Well done :-)
  • BrennLinn
    BrennLinn Posts: 178 Member
    You are so awesome! You look fantastic and proof that hard work pays off. I love the superman bikini!!
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Wow!!! You look so awesome!!! So if my calories are set at 1200 I need to burn more than 1200 in exercise?

    Uh, no. Unless you want to die.
  • You look great! Congratulations!!
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    Congratulations! You look great!
  • totalsham
    totalsham Posts: 217 Member
    Grats! good for you!
  • mahanaibu
    mahanaibu Posts: 505 Member
    Brag, sweetheart, brag. No one ever had more reason to. You will have a long and lovely life with your children because if this wonderful accomplishment. (Oh, yes, and you will turn admiring heads all over that beach)
  • melb_alex
    melb_alex Posts: 1,154 Member
    OMG WELL DONE !!!!!
  • So I have posted success pics before but I am especially happy with my results today so I am posting new pics. :happy:

    Today I stepped into my new bikini for this year (I bought 2). Last year I had a bikini but I wound not have worn it around anyone but family. I am 34yrs old I have 6 boys (3 biologically) and I didn't look this good in a bikini when I was 16 yrs old. I do say that to brag but I also say that so that if others read it they know they don't have to put their goals at the best they have been so far. You can achieve more than you think you can. I started this journey January 20, 2012. Most of the weight was gone by Sept and the last several months have seen good improvement in loose skin which I imagine has accounted for most of the additional 10lbs.

    1. Diet - Eat less than you burn and make sure you chose quality and quantity over temporary pleasure
    2. Exercise - Just move everytime you find yourself sitting still
    3. Determination - Don't stop, don't cheat, don't let the scale lie to you, don't make excuses, don't let social obligations derail you, don't depend on others noticing, DO think before you eat - will this make me happier in the long run?

    This is a lifestyle change but it is like any change, it is harder in the beginning.

    So here is what everyone came for ....

    Me at 218.6

    218.jpg
    IMG_5733_zpsa0fda3bc.jpg

    Me today in my new bikinis 116

    980a4e35-06e2-4d2e-8d3f-eefcf7a8537f_zps78824809.jpg
    7e2d1372-c6dc-45e0-b3bf-592797eeeca6_zpsaf0eb9c0.jpg

    Bang...oh, sorry, wrong post
  • EricMurano
    EricMurano Posts: 825 Member
    *Wolf Whistles*

    Well done! We're all in awe!
  • Bbwnomore2
    Bbwnomore2 Posts: 225 Member
    gorgeous
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
    You make those bikinis look hot girl!! OMG, you look amazing, congratulations!!!
  • nine2481
    nine2481 Posts: 115 Member
    Oh wow.... You go girl !!!
  • 2kidsandatrip
    2kidsandatrip Posts: 98 Member
    WOW.... That is awesome, congratulations on your weight loss, you have done an amazing job. I hope to be telling your same story a year or two from now.
  • bobbijodmb
    bobbijodmb Posts: 463 Member
    thanks for posting-- helps me keep up the motivation seeing a lot of people making huge changes!! thanks
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    Wow!!! You look so awesome!!! So if my calories are set at 1200 I need to burn more than 1200 in exercise?

    LOL No Your body burns some calories in your everyday activity. You need to eat less than the calories your body burns on its own plus the ones you gain from exercise.

    Like my maintenance calories are 1600 so if I eat 1600 I stay the same. If I work out and burn an additional 200 then I need to eat 1800 to stay the same. If I want to lose 1lb a week then I need to cut 500 calories a day or add that much exercise. I tended to cut more from the calories I was eating rather than trying to exercise it all off. With all my boys it was just not practical to think I could exercise that much. :-) Hope that helps!
  • Boogage
    Boogage Posts: 739 Member
    Great work. You look like a model!
  • Fantastic results and awesome words of wisdom! You are a great inspiration! You absolutely can wear those in public with your head held high!
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    You look fantastic! Your hard work has really paid off!
  • wow! what an encouragement you are. I too need to shed over 100lbs and your story/pics have pushed me forward!!! I can do this...I will do this! Congratulations on all you have accomplished.
  • kellierae09
    kellierae09 Posts: 19 Member
    You truley are an insperation !!!
  • kluvfreddy
    kluvfreddy Posts: 104 Member
    Congrats! You look amazing!!
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