62 lbs gone :)
bernied262
Posts: 882 Member
Well, this is me.
At my heaviest, I was 189lbs. In august 2012, I finally decided that enough was enough. The pic on the right was taken 2 weeks ago, I now weigh 127lbs and wear a UK dress size 8 (US 4). I was at a 16 – 18 (Uk size). I am only 5'1" so this was not a good look!
I started out doing mainly cardio and some strengthening exercises. I then got a great trainer who has pushed me way beyond my comfort levels. And it worked. I now work out 5 times a week, mostly weight/strength training with a little cardio thrown in.
When I look back, I am disgusted that I let myself get to that size. Yes, I LET myself; it was a conscious decision as I didn’t believe that I ‘deserved’ anything else. I let one person make me feel unworthy. It took me a while, but I finally realised that I was worthy and I was going to get the ‘real’ me back, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. It hasn’t been easy, there are still good days and bad, but that is just part of life. I am the happiest I have ever been, as well as being the healthiest.
For those of you just starting out, stick with it, take photos, look back and see how far you have come. Stick with it, because you are worth it!
At my heaviest, I was 189lbs. In august 2012, I finally decided that enough was enough. The pic on the right was taken 2 weeks ago, I now weigh 127lbs and wear a UK dress size 8 (US 4). I was at a 16 – 18 (Uk size). I am only 5'1" so this was not a good look!
I started out doing mainly cardio and some strengthening exercises. I then got a great trainer who has pushed me way beyond my comfort levels. And it worked. I now work out 5 times a week, mostly weight/strength training with a little cardio thrown in.
When I look back, I am disgusted that I let myself get to that size. Yes, I LET myself; it was a conscious decision as I didn’t believe that I ‘deserved’ anything else. I let one person make me feel unworthy. It took me a while, but I finally realised that I was worthy and I was going to get the ‘real’ me back, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. It hasn’t been easy, there are still good days and bad, but that is just part of life. I am the happiest I have ever been, as well as being the healthiest.
For those of you just starting out, stick with it, take photos, look back and see how far you have come. Stick with it, because you are worth it!
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Whoa! You not only look fantastic, but you look way younger! Congratulations!!! And I LOVE the blue dress!!! :flowerforyou:0
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Beautiful! Congratulations!0
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Thank you, Ladies! Now, if I could make myself a few yrs younger, I would be happy (j/k)0
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Nice job, way to go!0
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Fantastic job!0
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Great job.
You look good.0 -
Congrats!!! you look great.0
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Marry me!!0
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You're gorgeous! That dress is lovely and looks wonderful on you. You should be really proud of your accomplishment!0
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Awesome!! You look Great!!0
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You look fantastic! Nice toned arms, too!0
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wow !!!!!!!!!!! awesome job you look great!!!0
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Congratulations! You look amazing!0
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You look 10 years younger and I love the darker hair! (((hugs)))) You are workth it!! Well done you!0
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Amazing weight loss & transformation! It has lifted years from you. x0
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That's AMAZING girl!!!! Work it!!!0
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Congrats you look amazing0
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OMGeezy you look great...So Youthful!! Your success is inspiring!0
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You look ready for the red carpet in that blue dress.
Congratulations on your fabulous results!0 -
Congrats on losing 62 lbs!0
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Way to Go!!! Congrats on taking your whole life back...you are worthy! You look stunning in the blue dress!0
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Congrats, you look great!0
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