My December to August transformation

dbletwins
dbletwins Posts: 37
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At my heaviest (not pregnant :happy: ) I weighed 185lbs at 5' 1/2". by december 2012 I was down to about 165lbs which is when this picture was taken:

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I started using My Fitness Pal to track my food intake and get inspiration - A LOT of inspiration. I also started working with a personal trainer in April. At first I worked with my trainer 3 times a week and did cardio three times as well. As I progressed I moved to 2 days a week and am now at one day a week with my trainer. The changes I've seen in my energy levels and my body are amazing.

I've given birth to 6 children - 2 set of twins - which wreak havoc on a person's body, especially when you're short! I never thought I could start to look as I am without surgery and I love knowing that I worked my butt off (literally!) for every single pound and muscle!

There is no magic diet. There is no magic pill. There is your sweat and hard work and determination to live a healthier life. That's what gets results!

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  • wapan
    wapan Posts: 219 Member
    You look gorgeous - thanks for sharing!
  • TripZeros
    TripZeros Posts: 144 Member
    You look beautiful! :flowerforyou:

    Congratulations on the loss! I can see a HUGE difference!
  • rassha01
    rassha01 Posts: 534 Member
    Great work, awesome transformation!
  • cherilannhall
    cherilannhall Posts: 22 Member
    WOW!!! You look great and I'm sure you feel great too.:smile:
  • RunningForeverMama
    RunningForeverMama Posts: 261 Member
    From one mom of six (no twins, yikes!) to another, you rock. :happy:
  • 4my2jays
    4my2jays Posts: 168 Member
    You look FABULOUS. Amazing work
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    Woohoo you look fab, well done.
  • StarChanger
    StarChanger Posts: 605 Member
    Amazing! I bet your other half can't keep his hands off you!!! Congrats!
  • dbletwins
    dbletwins Posts: 37
    Thank you all so much! This site is a fantastic tool - I was skeptical at first that an online fitness app could help, but it really does!
  • level26
    level26 Posts: 27
    You're gorgeous!!!!! Amazing job! :flowerforyou:
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    Looking gorgeous!!!! Quite the transformation! :) You're definitely doing a spectacular job! :)
  • Hildy_J
    Hildy_J Posts: 1,050 Member
    You look AMAZING! Well done. x
  • BHKLEIN
    BHKLEIN Posts: 104
    Fabulous! And who doesn't love some zebra print!!!!!!!!!
  • anna_conkers
    anna_conkers Posts: 24 Member
    Wow, congratulations! And two sets of twins - phew!
  • laceylucas86
    laceylucas86 Posts: 120
    JUST AWESOME! good for you!!!
  • dbletwins
    dbletwins Posts: 37
    Fabulous! And who doesn't love some zebra print!!!!!!!!!

    HA! My MIL gave me that shirt...it's too big on me, which isn't the worst since animal prints aren't exactly my cup of tea :tongue:
  • livingandlovinglife
    livingandlovinglife Posts: 361 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing!!! You look amazing!!! I am 5'1" inch tall, and I have about 30 more pounds to go to get to 165. Your picture has really motivated me to keep going!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    omg you look awesome!
  • hannamarie88
    hannamarie88 Posts: 231 Member
    You look incredible!!! :D Six kids? And two sets of twins? Phew. No one would ever be able to tell! Amazing work!
  • constancellc
    constancellc Posts: 2 Member
    Wow, you look amazing - so glad your hard work paid off!
  • cinannk
    cinannk Posts: 6 Member
    Simply Beautiful!!!
  • FindingMyself24
    FindingMyself24 Posts: 613 Member
    You look amazing!! Great job!
  • dbletwins
    dbletwins Posts: 37
    Thank you so much for sharing!!! You look amazing!!! I am 5'1" inch tall, and I have about 30 more pounds to go to get to 165. Your picture has really motivated me to keep going!!!! :flowerforyou:

    It really does help to see someone around the same size, doesn't it? I'm glad I can help in anyway :blushing:
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    You look great!
  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    You look amazing! When you had your twins were they by c section? If so how are you getting that incision area toned? I've had 4 c sections and I feel that I will have a hard time with that kangaroo pouch.
  • RoBalance
    RoBalance Posts: 56 Member
    Wow, that's amazing in such a short time. I like your consistent effort. It's so impressive that you achieved that despite having many kids. Wow!
  • maureen173
    maureen173 Posts: 27 Member
    I just had my sixth 3 weeks ago, and your story and picture have totally inspired me! Congratulations on all your hard work - you look fantastic! Nice to know there is life after 6 pregnancies, ha!
  • dbletwins
    dbletwins Posts: 37
    I just had my sixth 3 weeks ago, and your story and picture have totally inspired me! Congratulations on all your hard work - you look fantastic! Nice to know there is life after 6 pregnancies, ha!

    I promise you there is! My babies are almost 7 and I didn't get serious until around March.
    You can do it!!

    Congrats on your new baby!!
  • Manuela007
    Manuela007 Posts: 6
    Congrats!

    I too am trying to lose babyweight, not easy but I am getting so inspired by everyone that its making it so much easier!

    :)
  • dbletwins
    dbletwins Posts: 37
    You look amazing! When you had your twins were they by c section? If so how are you getting that incision area toned? I've had 4 c sections and I feel that I will have a hard time with that kangaroo pouch.
    Thank you! 4 c-sections?? OMG! Only my last twin pregnancy was a c-section and I am not sure that area will end up flat. That's an area that still needs a lot of toning at this point. My abs were pretty shot. I think between many pregnancies and the c-section my abs will never be where I want them :-(

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