87lbs GONE!!! Pics

FINALLY hit my goal today! Pretty much anyone that has seen me in the last 6 months knows a little of this but for those of you that don’t…86 pounds lost and gone FOREVER. I didn’t take measurements but I know it’s been about 12 inches just off my waist!! It’s taken me about 11 months and lots & lots of walking and elliptical hours, but oh so worth it! I’m so thankful for my amazing husband and kiddos for supporting me and walking with me or hanging together while mommy got her work outs in. Thank you to everyone else for your support and encouraging words also. It’s a total cliché but diet & exercise really are the only way to do it. No pills, supplements, shakes, or fancy programs for this girl. It really has been a lifestyle change. There were several all out cheat days in there (I did start this journey 3 weeks before Thanksgiving) but getting right back into the healthy lifestyle without letting one day (or 5 in a row) ruin all my hard work is truly the key. So to all those that say it will never happen for you, take it from someone that has struggled with weight pretty much as long as I can remember, all it takes is one day to start the change. I did not start this time saying this is going to be THE time I actually keep at it…and I think that’s why it actually stuck with me. Do what works for you and don’t worry about all those perfect meal plans and fitness plans and expensive quick fixes. It’s hard work but so worth it!! The before pictures were really hard for me to look at let alone share! For a better view of the pics

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