Mom's Before & After Pics

I actually suffered ED after the kids (not because of the kids). I have 2, by the way - 12 and 8. This is my transformation over the past 5 years.

Ive never posted pictures on here before so hopefully this will work. I am, by no means, ready for a bikini yet. But it IS my goal which is why I own it and take pictures in it.



Before - approximately 280 pounds at 5'10" 6 weeks after my daughter's birth. I may have gained some after this - I topped out at 289.



Recent- Around 185. OK - I gained 10 pounds after this and now started losing again so I'm techinically only up four

My biggest keys were to workout around her schedule when she was an infant. But I can tell you it revolves around how old your daughter is. If she still naps, do full body workouts at home. Even on You Tube you can find a plethora of Jillian Michaels and other workouts. Into pilates? check out blogilates. I just tried one short, 8 minute video on there today.

Now that she's older, and even when she started walking/running - I make it a point to run around with her or at the park to play with her - even part of the time (so I don't embarass her as she's six) and use the monkey bars for pull ups etc.

My motivation was that I needed to be around for her. Actually I still need to remember that as I'm still overweight and am hoping to lsoe another 50 pounds. At any age your kid is - they need you there as healthy and happy as you can be. I hope these pictures worked.

I can also tell you DON'T EAT THE LEFTOVERS!!!!!

Single mom with boys ages 4 and 5. 217 pounds the date of divorce in 2010, down to 150 pounds this year.

Everytime I wanted to quit I reminded myself that to be a good role model, I needed to be in good health. To be able to take care of my children well, I needed to take care of myself. That if I needed extra energy, it waited for me at the end of a great workout.

I used a lot of Jillian Michaels DVDs post partum, but her moves are rough on your knees, so watch out.

Now I use bodyrock.tv and thedailyhiit.com, both are free, most workouts are short, and the environment is very motivational.

Make sure you're eating good healthy foods 80% of the time, not "low fat" "low cal" options, but REAL, WHOLE foods. Fruits, veggies, and lean protein. Want a candy bar or a slice of pizza? Ok, eat it! But eat it slooooooow. Savor it. Stick to only 20% junk (if even that much). Then remind yourself that to see the body you want in the mirror, it takes dedication, and get hItback to work

Remember that to see long lasting results, you need to make lifestyle changes. And remember that there are lots of us here who've been there, done that, and we're here to help!