Only 6lbs away from my goal weight!!! With pics. =)
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Hands down to you. such great will power and motivation! super envy. Keep up the great work girl!
I noticed that there was no mention of how long it took you to get to where you are now - 141 lbs. When were the first pics and when were the last pics taken? My goal is also 135 lbs as well but I could never lose a pound since I plateau'd so I stopped weighing myself! I relied on body measurements instead.
Hello there=) Thanks for the compliment, I was 210 3 weeks after I had my daughter, then I lost it down to 187 in January of 2013 the reason I say 187 is because I plateaued as well on that number from October to January, but of course I wasn't making any changes. I wasn't going to the gym 5 days a week, I would go then stop because we would get sick, or kids would get sick. Then I would be unmotivated to go back. 4 days after my little brother's funeral in February I had surgery to remove scar tissue from my ankle and remove hardware, no exercise or movement until late March, slowly cycling in late March of 2013, then I just went everyday because it was helping me to stop crying so much everyday, then after 1 month I cut it back to just 5 days a week. I still cried most of the days and still do now but working out is what makes me feel better and enjoy my family.
Here's a breakdown:
June of 2012
Jan of 2013-187lbs
May of 2013-about 167 I believe
Now 141
I gained 7lbs over the holidays visiting my dad with all his Samoan cooking but I lost it by going back to normal eating and exercising schedule. I'll try to see if I can post the chart it will show you lots of plateaus. Those are so frustrating but when you lose a 1 pound let that be your fuel and tell yourself "Time to burn!!"
Aww thanks! That helps! need to stay driven and positive even through plateaus! I hate them so much!
Ok here's a better break down I went through the graph under reports and got the major movements. Sorry the first answer was just an estimate and not too much help, I had two little girlies tugging at me so I had to answer fast. There were many times where I would bounce up a couple of lbs. from going on vacations or trips to visit family. If you know anything about Samoans is when you go to a Samoan's house you better be ready to eat, even if your full, if they put a plate in front of you, you better eat, lol not only that but who can resist Samoan food? I never fretted over it because I know getting back to regular schedule always put me back on track. I hope this helps=).
6/4/12---210
12/28/12--187
1/31/13---182
2/5/13---178
2/25/13--176
3/16/13--171
4/16/13--167
5/8/13---164
6/11/13---161
7/15/13---160
8/21/13---154
9/19/13--151
10/22/13--146
12/14/13---141
Now---140
This is so much better!!! You've been so consistent on your weight loss! How do you handle plateaus? I absolutely hate those! I kind of fell off the wagon because I stopped seeing results. consistently losing 2 lbs a wk for 2 straight months then plateau'd every since! I did bootcamp 5 days a week for 10 wks and still didn't see weight loss. I used measurements to determine if I had progress. Only progress was that one of my calves shrank by half an inch lol. That's it!!! It's still something. I don't struggle to zip up my boots like I use to. No need for someone to zip while I press the boot legs together haha.
I would LOVE to shed 20 more lbs and I will be content but at the moment, I've accepted that I will have to diet for the rest of my life lol. I love food and I WANT to lose weight. that's the worse combo! anyway, I am eating normal again and not so restrictive. Trying to not over eat and make healthier choices like choosing wheat over white anything or avoid carbs wherever I can, no sauce, no dressing, more water, less sodium, no sugar; refined;substitutes; fruits(I don't eat sugar anyway). That's all I do and I cut down bootcamp to 3 days a week instead of 5.
I can't go back to being insanely strict and working out everyday like I use to. I don't know what I was on before to have the drive for that. I just want to be normal again!!!
I was 140ish last time I checked the scale but I threw it out. The scale isn't the best way for me to measure myself. I get way too obsessed over the numbers when they don't move especially when I've done all the right things for progress. Most frustrating and unmotivating thing ever!
Trust me I wish I knew how to get off the plateau's I am on one now. But I know what is not helping, I just left to Colorado and was eating up a storm. So for now I am rolling with the punches. I think I am going to change something in my diet for the next two weeks, maybe just stick to seafood until I hit my goal, which should be easy since I love seafood=) If it works I'll let you know. Are we friends? Add me and I'll let you know if it works.0 -
you look great!!! what a transformation0
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you are so inspiring! thank you so much for your post and pictures!!! congratulations!!0
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you are incredibly beautiful and you look amazing! congrats on your weight loss!0
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YOu look amazing thanks for sharing!!! You rock!0
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AMAZE-BALLS!0
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Awesome and congratulations! More proof that it can be done! Thank you for your post0
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You look beautiful girl! I am so happy for you. Congrats!0
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You're beautiful! Congrats on nearly reaching your goal. I know it's not easy.0
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I love it! "Be your own hero!"0
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Amazing story. I can never grow tired of reading these! Congratz on taking back control and living the life that YOU intended to live, not the life the circumstances had you thinking you had to live! Kudos!0
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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I was really touched & inspired by your story - your progress is amazing & it must have taken alot of guts to continue even through all of the things that you've been through - I admire your grace & CONGRATS!!! Your story helped me get off my duff, step away from the desk & sofa & get on it! You look amazing - enjoy !!!0
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Amazing and inspirational!0
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VERY GOOD MOMMIE....0
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WOW! So inspirational. Thank you for posting! Just the kick in the butt I needed!0
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You look great!0
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You look phenomenal! Good for you!0
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Wow, that's amazing. You look great. I hope I can get down that low0
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I was really touched & inspired by your story - your progress is amazing & it must have taken alot of guts to continue even through all of the things that you've been through - I admire your grace & CONGRATS!!! Your story helped me get off my duff, step away from the desk & sofa & get on it! You look amazing - enjoy !!!
I am so glad that you were inspired along with so many others, reading about people's success's motivated me as well but believing in myself was the best foundation ever, knowing that I can do it and that I don't need anyone to hold my hand was the greatest realization ever. I believe in you I know each and every one of you can do this, now start believing in yourself.=)0 -
Absolutely gorgeous! Great work!0
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Hi I'm Fue, this is my stepmom I am the one in green holding the baby, this is baby number 2 I am 210lbs here.
In the following pics I am the one in the red shirt and black pants, I still looked pregnant but I had already had the baby 6 months prior. I was still wearing my pregnancy pants.
And now for the results, I am 5'7 and 141 right now 6lbs away from my goal weight. I have been going to the gym 5 days a week to spin, and I eat in my calorie range, sometimes im over by 200 calories sometimes I'm under by 200, I have my bad days but I like the fact that each day is a new slate to be good=). I started making rules for myself like no eating after 10pm, then down to 9pm and now 8pm. I drink a ton of water and I measured out my food at first but now I can just eye it. When I feel that I am out of control I go back to measuring. Hope this helps. I was truly inspired by all the success stories thank you for sharing. I use to be a volleyball player and Polynesian dancer so I use to never have to watch what I ate. But after 2 babies and no physical activities I was gaining and going to events with my hubby was torture, nothing fit. I hated shopping because nothing fit and I was always the fat girl in any group. After some tragic deaths that blind sighted us this year, my Uncle, Little brother (whom I practically raised) and a good friend all less than 3 months of each other, I had leg surgery, 2 root canals and then I rose up and took charge, I took myself to the gym, there were some people in my life that said some pretty mean things to me that cut me deep I decided to be my own hero and not let any negative people or energy into my space. I have a family to take care of and in order for me to help them I had to help myself. So I took it one step at a time, I am still on my way. Don't let anyone take your happy and don't let negative comments keep you from moving forward. You can do it, just picture it and it will happen. I told myself, "you want your body back? Come and get it, step up today and every today after today." I never looked back.
I really hope this works. Take good care everyone=)
Such an inspiration!0 -
This is amazing!! Thank you for sharing your story!!0
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What a motivating story! Thank you for sharing! We all hope we are as successful as you!????0
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Great work! You look amazing and so much more full of life in the last pictures :-) Just more proof that eating less and moving more will get you to where you want to be. Thank you for taking the time to post. Inspirational to me :-) Cheers!:drinker:
I totally agree with you! ????0 -
Wow. Just -- wow.
I particularly like the line "Do you want your body back?"
YES, I WANT MY BODY BACK!!
Thank you for the inspiration. You look incredible!
I love that too! Stealing it as my mantra! YES I WANT MY BODY BACK, ???????? ????0 -
Wow! Amazing! Thanks for sharing0
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I'm less then 7 lbs. away from my goal I hope I look as good as you when I get there.0
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you are an amazing beautiful woman!!!!! Congratulations on your success!!!!!!0
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I'm less then 7 lbs. away from my goal I hope I look as good as you when I get there.
You look good now my dear and to tell you the truth it's what you feel like on the inside that really counts. I've seen some pretty and skinny people do ugly things. When you get to your goal weight what are you going to do with it? Inspire others? Be more energetic for yourself and your family? The possibilities are endless!! Just do me a favor and don't be mean. I once had a friend on here that was over weight, got skinny then removed me twice because she said I wasn't motivated enough. She had no clue of the deaths in my family. So be proud of you are now. I saw your pics and you are beautiful!=)0
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