5'5 down almost 40lbs!

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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  • loveswalking
    loveswalking Posts: 355 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!)

    before:

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    image1.jpeg

    Now!

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    You look fantastic
  • Chimis_Siq
    Chimis_Siq Posts: 849 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!)
    You are brave. You are wonderful, you are amazing. Great courage and consistency shows. Keep up the great work!
  • Congratulations, Lynnie! You look great!
    It must be so satisfying to see those changes in the mirror!

    Best wishes!
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    Thank you all very much... It's definitely been a hard emotional road but I feel better for it every day!
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    It definitely is!! Thank you!
  • love2cycle
    love2cycle Posts: 448 Member
    Congratulations! You look great!!:happy:
  • meandmylads
    meandmylads Posts: 11 Member
    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 :)
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    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!
  • mrsamanda86
    mrsamanda86 Posts: 869 Member
    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!
  • wndrwmn86
    wndrwmn86 Posts: 507 Member
    Congrats! You look wonderful. Im sorry for your loss and happy you found what works best for your body.
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    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!
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    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!
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    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 ;)
  • Fantastic job!! Very inspiring!
  • hf91
    hf91 Posts: 23
    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!
  • SlytherinBat
    SlytherinBat Posts: 53 Member
    You look fantastic!
  • Livin4me1969
    Livin4me1969 Posts: 745 Member
    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 loss
  • Syriene
    Syriene Posts: 238
    You have emerged from your loss as a healthier person. Definitely something to celebrate. You look younger too!
  • kiwidrop
    kiwidrop Posts: 222 Member
    Excellent progress!!! What size are you down to?
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    Well done!!! you look great hun xx be very proud :smile:

    All that hard work is worth it x
  • jessizona80
    jessizona80 Posts: 108 Member
    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:
  • Edensienna
    Edensienna Posts: 180 Member
    You are amazing. I cannot imagine the depth of your pain. You look fantastic. Such cute outfits!
  • rushfive
    rushfive Posts: 603 Member
    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.
  • toricoppardx
    toricoppardx Posts: 2 Member
    you are a true inspiration. you look gorgeous and healthy! a great role model :)
  • FinallyFitMommy
    FinallyFitMommy Posts: 38 Member
    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!)

    before:

    image.jpeg

    image1.jpeg

    Now!

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  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    it really shows. congrats!
  • MyLovesMyLife
    MyLovesMyLife Posts: 424 Member
    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!!!
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    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. :)
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    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 :)
  • WendyLynn1406
    WendyLynn1406 Posts: 23 Member
    Excellent progress!!! What size are you down to?

    Thank you, Depending on the pants about a 12.. sometimes smaller :)
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