5'5 down almost 40lbs!
WendyLynn1406
Posts: 23 Member
Hello everyone!
I just wanted to post my before and progress pictures!.. I wouldn't have been able to even start if it wasn't for so many of your inspirational stories! So here is a little about me. In 2010 My oldest daughter passed away from complications of a heart defect at age 4. I turned to food in order to cope with the loss.. I then found out only 2 weeks later that I was pregnant again!... I never really realized how much weight I had kept on after that pregnancy until I saw pictures of myself at my sisters College graduation in June 2013. Seeing those pictures was definitely my "ah ha" moment. I decided I no longer wanted to look like that and feel that unhappy!.. So I decided to kick start a diet and fitness plan to shed some weight..Finding what worked for me was the hardest struggle.. so many people tell you "this is the only way, or the right way" to do it.. I found that changing your lifestyle isn't a "one size fits all" thing.. its a "find what works for YOU" type of thing. So once I figured that out I was able to shed 36lbs in 4 months!.. I fell in love with running.. I always say it literally SAVED my life.. So while I still have 30 ish more pounds to go I just wanted to share some progress pics! (hopefully im doing it right!)
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I just wanted to post my before and progress pictures!.. I wouldn't have been able to even start if it wasn't for so many of your inspirational stories! So here is a little about me. In 2010 My oldest daughter passed away from complications of a heart defect at age 4. I turned to food in order to cope with the loss.. I then found out only 2 weeks later that I was pregnant again!... I never really realized how much weight I had kept on after that pregnancy until I saw pictures of myself at my sisters College graduation in June 2013. Seeing those pictures was definitely my "ah ha" moment. I decided I no longer wanted to look like that and feel that unhappy!.. So I decided to kick start a diet and fitness plan to shed some weight..Finding what worked for me was the hardest struggle.. so many people tell you "this is the only way, or the right way" to do it.. I found that changing your lifestyle isn't a "one size fits all" thing.. its a "find what works for YOU" type of thing. So once I figured that out I was able to shed 36lbs in 4 months!.. I fell in love with running.. I always say it literally SAVED my life.. So while I still have 30 ish more pounds to go I just wanted to share some progress pics! (hopefully im doing it right!)
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Hello everyone!
I just wanted to post my before and progress pictures!.. I wouldn't have been able to even start if it wasn't for so many of your inspirational stories! So here is a little about me. In 2010 My oldest daughter passed away from complications of a heart defect at age 4. I turned to food in order to cope with the loss.. I then found out only 2 weeks later that I was pregnant again!... I never really realized how much weight I had kept on after that pregnancy until I saw pictures of myself at my sisters College graduation in June 2013. Seeing those pictures was definitely my "ah ha" moment. I decided I no longer wanted to look like that and feel that unhappy!.. So I decided to kick start a diet and fitness plan to shed some weight..Finding what worked for me was the hardest struggle.. so many people tell you "this is the only way, or the right way" to do it.. I found that changing your lifestyle isn't a "one size fits all" thing.. its a "find what works for YOU" type of thing. So once I figured that out I was able to shed 36lbs in 4 months!.. I fell in love with running.. I always say it literally SAVED my life.. So while I still have 30 ish more pounds to go I just wanted to share some progress pics! (hopefully im doing it right!)
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You look fantastic0 -
You are brave. You are wonderful, you are amazing. Great courage and consistency shows. Keep up the great work!Hello everyone!
I just wanted to post my before and progress pictures!.. I wouldn't have been able to even start if it wasn't for so many of your inspirational stories! So here is a little about me. In 2010 My oldest daughter passed away from complications of a heart defect at age 4. I turned to food in order to cope with the loss.. I then found out only 2 weeks later that I was pregnant again!... I never really realized how much weight I had kept on after that pregnancy until I saw pictures of myself at my sisters College graduation in June 2013. Seeing those pictures was definitely my "ah ha" moment. I decided I no longer wanted to look like that and feel that unhappy!.. So I decided to kick start a diet and fitness plan to shed some weight..Finding what worked for me was the hardest struggle.. so many people tell you "this is the only way, or the right way" to do it.. I found that changing your lifestyle isn't a "one size fits all" thing.. its a "find what works for YOU" type of thing. So once I figured that out I was able to shed 36lbs in 4 months!.. I fell in love with running.. I always say it literally SAVED my life.. So while I still have 30 ish more pounds to go I just wanted to share some progress pics! (hopefully im doing it right!)0 -
Congratulations, Lynnie! You look great!
It must be so satisfying to see those changes in the mirror!
Best wishes!0 -
Thank you all very much... It's definitely been a hard emotional road but I feel better for it every day!0
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It definitely is!! Thank you!0
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Congratulations! You look great!!:happy:0
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You've made fantastic progress and look great! I completely agree that you must figure out what works for you - I could never stick with something imposed on me by someone else.
Congrats and take care
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You've made fantastic progress and look great! I completely agree that you must figure out what works for you - I could never stick with something imposed on me by someone else.
Congrats and take care
Thank you very much! I think that was my biggest struggle.. was everyone telling me how I should do it.. I think in the first month I was more confused then anything!0 -
It definitely takes some time to figure out what works best for you, but you have done great so far! You look fantastic, and I'm very happy you've made a comeback so to speak, from what I imagine must've been a devastating time. Sorry for your loss and congrats sooo much on the progress you have made, mentally and physically!0
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Congrats! You look wonderful. Im sorry for your loss and happy you found what works best for your body.0
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It definitely takes some time to figure out what works best for you, but you have done great so far! You look fantastic, and I'm very happy you've made a comeback so to speak, from what I imagine must've been a devastating time. Sorry for your loss and congrats sooo much on the progress you have made, mentally and physically!
Thank you! Reading this is heartwarming. It was absolutely the hardest thing I think anyone can go through in life. To lose their child.. especially since she was our first and it was very unexpected. Through out my journey I have also learned that everything happens for a reason.. and sometimes we may not know what that reason is but eventually we figure it out! Thank you gor youtr kind words!0 -
Gone girl!!!! ...Definitely sorry for you loss...You look magnificent and glad that you have changed your lifestyle..Understand the new love...I am a treadmill junkie now...bahaha Have a good weekend!0
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Gone girl!!!! ...Definitely sorry for you loss...You look magnificent and glad that you have changed your lifestyle..Understand the new love...I am a treadmill junkie now...bahaha Have a good weekend!
Thank you! I always say its better in your lifestyle changed to become a little obsessed
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Fantastic job!! Very inspiring!0
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I hope you know how amazing you are! I can't imagine the hurt your heart has felt but you have bounced back to do something wonderful. Keep up the work, you look great!0
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You look fantastic!0
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You look great!!! You have done an amazing job and I am happy that you found what works for you. I cannot imagine the loss of a child and I am so sorry for your loss0
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You have emerged from your loss as a healthier person. Definitely something to celebrate. You look younger too!0
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Excellent progress!!! What size are you down to?0
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Well done!!! you look great hun xx be very proud
All that hard work is worth it x0 -
I'm so sorry about your loss, it breaks my heart to think of what you must have gone through.
Congratulations on finding what works for you and falling in-love with running!! I also love it! It's such a honest, productive thing. :happy:0 -
You are amazing. I cannot imagine the depth of your pain. You look fantastic. Such cute outfits!0
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You look Fantastic !!!! You have overcome so much and set an example for others.
Love how you said, find what works for YOU... everybody is different.
Bess your heart and stay strong.0 -
you are a true inspiration. you look gorgeous and healthy! a great role model 0
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You look INCREDIBLE!!Hello everyone!
I just wanted to post my before and progress pictures!.. I wouldn't have been able to even start if it wasn't for so many of your inspirational stories! So here is a little about me. In 2010 My oldest daughter passed away from complications of a heart defect at age 4. I turned to food in order to cope with the loss.. I then found out only 2 weeks later that I was pregnant again!... I never really realized how much weight I had kept on after that pregnancy until I saw pictures of myself at my sisters College graduation in June 2013. Seeing those pictures was definitely my "ah ha" moment. I decided I no longer wanted to look like that and feel that unhappy!.. So I decided to kick start a diet and fitness plan to shed some weight..Finding what worked for me was the hardest struggle.. so many people tell you "this is the only way, or the right way" to do it.. I found that changing your lifestyle isn't a "one size fits all" thing.. its a "find what works for YOU" type of thing. So once I figured that out I was able to shed 36lbs in 4 months!.. I fell in love with running.. I always say it literally SAVED my life.. So while I still have 30 ish more pounds to go I just wanted to share some progress pics! (hopefully im doing it right!)
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it really shows. congrats!0
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You look fantastic! Great job! I am soooooo sorry for your loss! I could not imagine losing a child. But your doing whats needed to be there for your youngest! Great job!!!0
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Thank you everyone for all of the supportive comments!.. IT's people like you who give me the motivation and strength to continue on this bumpy journey. 0
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You are amazing. I cannot imagine the depth of your pain. You look fantastic. Such cute outfits!
Thank you. I have no fashion sense so I look on pinterest and try to copy the look at walmart/target or goodwill. I figure why spend all that money when i hopefully wont be wearing them long 0 -
Excellent progress!!! What size are you down to?
Thank you, Depending on the pants about a 12.. sometimes smaller 0
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