My "HALF WAY" Story: 110lbs down in 7 months (With Pics)
tracy_getsfit
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I said that I would share my story once I reached my halfway goal then again when I reached my goal weight (which I hope to know when I get there). I am a single mom raising two beautiful baby boys and also holding down a full time job. In July of 2013 I found myself almost tipping the scale at 400 pounds. I did not want to live this way anymore. I want to be there for my boys. So I made a promise to be less than 225 pounds by September 2014. Well as it stands 7 months later I am down 110 pounds, setting in at a comfortable 263lbs. I have not used any pills or magical gimmicks. I started out walking with my boys around the block and when that got to easy I added another block, and another, till we were talking 3-5 miles a night. They were happier and so was I. I used my fitness pal to track my calorie intake, I watched what I was eating, took my time eating, and made sure to fill up on lean protein and veggies. I have not cut out anything all together. I have days when I allow myself to eat.
I feel amazing. I love walking, and jogging now, and working out at the gym. My skin glows, and I find myself smiling all the time. I get down on the floor and play with my boys, we have races outside. Going into a store and being able to try on clothing is amazing. Wearing an XL tee-shirt vs. paying the 3.00 extra for a XXXL.
People stop me now and say wow you’re doing it. And I am. I want to be around for a long time for my boys and to me this is the best gift I can give them and myself!
So to all those moms out there that are too busy and do not have time. It is possible; once that fire is lit inside of you it is hard to put out.
SW July 2013:373lbs
CW: 263lbs
GW: ~175lbs
I feel amazing. I love walking, and jogging now, and working out at the gym. My skin glows, and I find myself smiling all the time. I get down on the floor and play with my boys, we have races outside. Going into a store and being able to try on clothing is amazing. Wearing an XL tee-shirt vs. paying the 3.00 extra for a XXXL.
People stop me now and say wow you’re doing it. And I am. I want to be around for a long time for my boys and to me this is the best gift I can give them and myself!
So to all those moms out there that are too busy and do not have time. It is possible; once that fire is lit inside of you it is hard to put out.
SW July 2013:373lbs
CW: 263lbs
GW: ~175lbs
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Can't see your photos, but WAY TO GO!!! That is awesome!0
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Congats to you on musch success! Quite an inspiration, keep up the great work
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That's amazing! Congratulations you are an inspriation!!!0
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Congrats!!! Truly inspiring0
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What an inspiration! You're doing great. Can't wait for the followup!0
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SW July 2013:373lbs
CW: 263lbs
GW: ~175lbs
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Congrats on reaching the 1/2 mark you rock!!0
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Keep it up!! that is amazing!
You can go all the way!0 -
Congrats! You are doing amazing! Keep it up - it can only mean good things for you and your family!0
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If someone wants to tell me how to add pictures from FLICKR I will get them added but it is not working for me!0
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Keep it up, you look great!!!! Keep us informed so we can celebrate with you.0
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You are amazing!! Congratulations to you and good luck on the second half of your adventure!0
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Amazing !!!! Way to go !!0
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Congrats!! Hard work pays off... just what I needed confirmed! Thank you for inspiring me!0
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Fantastic job!0
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Very nice! Your whole face just looks brighter in your current weight pics.0
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That's awesome!!! That's truly something to be proud of. I'm 20 years old and my mom was beautiful when i was younger; however, as I got older she gained weight and now all she does is go to work, go home, sit on the couch, eat, and fall asleep with cigarettes in her hand. I wish she had the heart to change the way she is, and i know she sees it because she talks negatively about herself often. Your boys may very well thank you one day for doing this - don't ever look back and regret it!!0
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Amazing, so inspring! Great job!0
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SW July 2013:373lbs
CW: 263lbs
GW: ~175lbs
I think this is the second pic OP wanted
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Great job, my friend!! We will keep inspiring each other!0
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Oh my God, trade baby boys for boy/girl twins and our stories are pretty much the same!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go you're such an awesoem inspiration to myself and others. Keep it up girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Good job on getting the job done! You are a great inspiration to me and others!!!!0
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You are amazing! and Yes, YOU ARE DOING IT! Congrats and keep up the fantastic work!0
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What an inspiration you are! Congratulations and keep it up!0
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:flowerforyou: Awesome job OP, you're doing great! Inspirational and keep it up!0
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Congrats hunni thx for inspiring me0
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Great job!!! What an inspiration you can be to others....keep up the amazing work!0
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Awesome job! Thank you for sharing!!!0
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So inspirational! You are rocking it!0
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awesome! another inspirational story to keep people going.
thanks for sharing. Keep it up 0
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