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Not very good at "Selfies"...

SuzCruz159
SuzCruz159 Posts: 28 Member
edited February 1 in Success Stories
...but, here is a before and "in progress" photo. I still have a loooong way to go.
I turned 56 in Jan and realized I really don't have much time left to get this right so I'm working on it!
On left 3/11/13 starting weight 312 lbs. Today, 8/11/13 256 lbs. End of my 7th week of Les Mills Pump plus biking several days per week. Yesterday my husband & I biked 10.61 miles against 25-30 mph winds. That was a milestone for me since the most I've been able to do is 5-6 miles.

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Can't get the photo to load...will keep trying
OK, there we go!
UGH! now its' too big...
Yes, I'm having a conversation with myself :P

Replies

  • AnitraSoto
    AnitraSoto Posts: 725 Member
    Wow! That is some amazing progress in a short time! Congrats on a job well done!!
  • stephanj
    stephanj Posts: 898 Member
    Wow I am so impressed! That is a fantastic change, and such an important thing you have done for yourself and your health. Good stuff!
  • Groovyca2022
    Groovyca2022 Posts: 21,378 Member
    Terrific progress...Congrats!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Excellent progress in 5 months! Your pics are perfect, you can definitely see a remarkable visual change! Keep up the good work!
  • readanddance
    readanddance Posts: 311 Member
    Amazing work! Enjoy each milestone as they come!
  • eahill4
    eahill4 Posts: 60 Member
    You look amazing.
  • kfesta52
    kfesta52 Posts: 98 Member
    Amazing progress. Congrats on your success, and best wishes as you continue. Sounds like you're having fun with the fitness aspects, as well, which is great!
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Great progress, keep it up!
  • madaleingericke
    madaleingericke Posts: 49 Member
    The good thing about having conversations with yourself is: you never know better than you; you never contradict you; and you never-ever know better than you... Keep talking!
  • Aeriel
    Aeriel Posts: 864 Member
    Great progress, keep it up! So important for your health!
  • truelypinkthing
    truelypinkthing Posts: 164 Member
    very well done.
  • LordOberon
    LordOberon Posts: 73 Member
    That's awesome. Almost there!
  • RN514
    RN514 Posts: 1,107 Member
    Amazing & impressive! You are awesome :)
  • Allterrain_Lady
    Allterrain_Lady Posts: 421 Member
    I'm impressed!! Keep doing whatever is it you're doing. OBVSIOULY, it works!
  • SuzCruz159
    SuzCruz159 Posts: 28 Member
    The good thing about having conversations with yourself is: you never know better than you; you never contradict you; and you never-ever know better than you... Keep talking!

    LOL!! :laugh:



    Thanks everybody for the encouragement!
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    I stink at selfies too...but honey, that is fantastic progress!!!
  • kelsully
    kelsully Posts: 1,008 Member
    incredible and your selfie was perfect to show your progress
  • noogie98
    noogie98 Posts: 452 Member
    ...but, here is a before and "in progress" photo. I still have a loooong way to go.
    I turned 56 in Jan and realized I really don't have much time left to get this right so I'm working on it!
    On left 3/11/13 starting weight 312 lbs. Today, 8/11/13 256 lbs. End of my 7th week of Les Mills Pump plus biking several days per week. Yesterday my husband & I biked 10.61 miles against 25-30 mph winds. That was a milestone for me since the most I've been able to do is 5-6 miles.

    a52e7a4a-1225-4b3b-a5ae-0e71283318a5_zps66affade.jpg

    Can't get the photo to load...will keep trying
    OK, there we go!
    UGH! now its' too big...
    Yes, I'm having a conversation with myself :P

    Awesome progress ~ I have a shirt with the same pattern you are wearing in your before pic!!
  • EricJonrosh
    EricJonrosh Posts: 823 Member
    You look fantastic! Keep it up!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Wow! That's what 56 lbs looks like? Keep it up it's a drastic improvement. Congrats on the performance goal on the bike too that sounds awesome!

    :bikerforyou:
  • goldie10b
    goldie10b Posts: 5 Member
    thats awesome..you look like you lost a lot more!!
  • :smile: Great job! Impressive! Keep it up.
    (Nice pics too)
  • SuzCruz159
    SuzCruz159 Posts: 28 Member
    When I think I've only lost 56 lbs, it seems like that number should be higher after 5 mos and I still have at least 100 lbs to get to a "normal goal weight". But, it seems the Les Mills Pump & biking has made a difference in my shape. A few months ago I heard a podcast where a woman said when she was overweight she was a pear shape. After she lost 100 lbs she was still a pear shape. It wasn't until she started weight lifting she saw a dramatic difference in the shape of her body. Exercise is definitely important!
  • WOW Great job! I bet you feel amazing!
  • seliinac
    seliinac Posts: 336 Member
    Fantastic job! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
  • You look fantastic! :happy:
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