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5'2: 171lbs-122lbs
Tinatot125
Posts: 45 Member
I was going to hold off posting my story until I reached the 50lb mark but then I thought what the hell. Over the last 15 months I have gone from 171lbs to 122lbs. I am 5'2. Unfortunately i never realised how big I was. It took a few harsh comments from some family members to make me realise I was being pretty unkind to my body. Also when I used a BMI calculator and it told me I was obese, I knew something was wrong. I always ate healthy meals but for me portion size was a big problem and I also used to pig out when I was feeling down.
I didn't do anything special to lose the weight. I joined a gym and try to go 4-5 times a week. I enjoy running now and ran my first half marathon last month which was a big personal achievement. As of next week I am going to start lifting heavy and I am looking forward to trying something new.
I have never been overly strict regarding calories. I try to stay roughly between 1400-1600 a day but if I go over, then it is no big deal as I decided a long time ago that I was in this for the long run. I absolutely love food and have not given up anything. I eat some chocolate everyday and plan to always do so and I am confident this is a lifestyle I can maintain for the rest of life.
So life is good. I love clothes shopping and plan on living everyday to the max. Thank you to everyone who posts their success story on here. I have found them to be a huge source of motivation and they have kept me going all the way through.
The first 3 pics are me at 171lbs
The next pics are me at 122lbs
Pic on the left is 171lbs and the one on the right is 122lbs
I didn't do anything special to lose the weight. I joined a gym and try to go 4-5 times a week. I enjoy running now and ran my first half marathon last month which was a big personal achievement. As of next week I am going to start lifting heavy and I am looking forward to trying something new.
I have never been overly strict regarding calories. I try to stay roughly between 1400-1600 a day but if I go over, then it is no big deal as I decided a long time ago that I was in this for the long run. I absolutely love food and have not given up anything. I eat some chocolate everyday and plan to always do so and I am confident this is a lifestyle I can maintain for the rest of life.
So life is good. I love clothes shopping and plan on living everyday to the max. Thank you to everyone who posts their success story on here. I have found them to be a huge source of motivation and they have kept me going all the way through.
The first 3 pics are me at 171lbs
The next pics are me at 122lbs
Pic on the left is 171lbs and the one on the right is 122lbs
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You look great! congrats!0
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Wow! Fantastic transformation! You look wonderful!0
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wow! you look great! Also, you're the same height as me and i weigh 171 currently and am trying to get down to 130! thanks for the inspiration!
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You look amazing! Congratulations on your success. Your attitude is also very encouraging - I'm the same height as you - at 145 trying to get to 133-135. How long did it take you? (And I love your phone case!)
EDIT: I see now that you wrote 15 months. Way to go!0 -
Congrats! You look great
And that red dress is super cute! 0 -
You look amazing! Congratulations!0
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Way to Go!0
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What an inspiration sweetheart - thanks for sharing!0
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awesome job, you look great!0
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I was going to hold off posting my story until I reached the 50lb mark but then I thought what the hell. Over the last 15 months I have gone from 171lbs to 122lbs. I am 5'2. Unfortunately i never realised how big I was. It took a few harsh comments from some family members to make me realise I was being pretty unkind to my body. Also when I used a BMI calculator and it told me I was obese, I knew something was wrong. I always ate healthy meals but for me portion size was a big problem and I also used to pig out when I was feeling down.
I didn't do anything special to lose the weight. I joined a gym and try to go 4-5 times a week. I enjoy running now and ran my first half marathon last month which was a big personal achievement. As of next week I am going to start lifting heavy and I am looking forward to trying something new.
I have never been overly strict regarding calories. I try to stay roughly between 1400-1600 a day but if I go over, then it is no big deal as I decided a long time ago that I was in this for the long run. I absolutely love food and have not given up anything. I eat some chocolate everyday and plan to always do so and I am confident this is a lifestyle I can maintain for the rest of life.
So life is good. I love clothes shopping and plan on living everyday to the max. Thank you to everyone who posts their success story on here. I have found them to be a huge source of motivation and they have kept me going all the way through.
The first 3 pics are me at 171lbs
The next pics are me at 122lbs
Pic on the left is 171lbs and the one on the right is 122lbs
amazing job. I am a bit shorter okay almost five inches and I was just like you. I didn't realize I was as big as I was until I could not longer button my pants. sheesh... wake up call.0 -
I Love your story! you look INCREDIBLE!!!0
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Thanks for all the lovely comments x0
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awesome0
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Wow, you look great! Way to go!! 0
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Thank you for sharing very motivating!! You look fantastic!0
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I'm the same height and starting wt. I'm glad you posted and especially glad you gave the timeframe because you basically lost 1lb/wk ... which is totally doable but not overly aggressive. Congrats on your loss, you look fantastic! LOVE the dress .... and your iphone cover. Did a double take on that. heh0
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Awesome! You are giving me hope. I am the same height.
Started almost same place (my highest was 159). At my lowest I was at 128 and now stuck at 134.
But 122 is possible. I have this irrational fear that I can never weigh that little. Like there's a wall I'll never be able to bust, but maybe I can.0 -
Wow incredible, you rock girl!0
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And like others here I also LOVE your iPhone case!!!!!0
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Good job! You look great-- I bet you feel better, too. At the risk of sounding creepy, your backside looks great in the bikini.0
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Such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your journey. You look amazing! Congratulations to you!0
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Amazing work! You look fantastic.0
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I'm the same height and starting wt. I'm glad you posted and especially glad you gave the timeframe because you basically lost 1lb/wk ... which is totally doable but not overly aggressive. Congrats on your loss, you look fantastic! LOVE the dress .... and your iphone cover. Did a double take on that. heh
You can definitely do it. Just do it at your own pace and keep at it.0 -
You look great! Nice job. I bet if feels awesome being able to take a picture of yourself in your undies for the internet to see and feel confident about it!0
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You have a great "strong and elegant at the same time" vibe going on in the most recent pictures Congratulations with the hard work and your transformation! 0
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hot hot hot!!!! wowza!!!!0
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this is exactly my weight and hieght.oh my god u look gorgeous means i can too.encouraging0
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wonderful!!! way to go! Did you do 1400-1600 NET calories or is that total? I'm the same height and having trouble finding my magic number!0
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I usually always eat back exercise calories. To be honest if I am hungry I will eat and if not hungry then I don't. For me the extra calories is one of the best things about exercise0
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Amazing life style change. I myself went from 184 to 121 and I'm 5'3"0
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