5'2: 171lbs-122lbs

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Tinatot125
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

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The next pics are me at 122lbs

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Pic on the left is 171lbs and the one on the right is 122lbs

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  • awtume9
    awtume9 Posts: 423 Member
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    You look great! congrats!
  • fablevins
    fablevins Posts: 111 Member
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    Wow! Fantastic transformation! You look wonderful!
  • teamau44
    teamau44 Posts: 8 Member
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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! :D
  • pistachiopeas
    pistachiopeas Posts: 165 Member
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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!
  • LH85DC
    LH85DC Posts: 231 Member
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    Congrats! You look great :) And that red dress is super cute!
  • KellyBgetsfit
    KellyBgetsfit Posts: 1,713 Member
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    You look amazing! Congratulations!
  • Swimnessa
    Swimnessa Posts: 44
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    Way to Go!
  • 540BamaBabe
    540BamaBabe Posts: 14 Member
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    What an inspiration sweetheart - thanks for sharing!
  • choll80
    choll80 Posts: 25 Member
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    awesome job, you look great!
  • doctorsookie
    doctorsookie Posts: 1,084 Member
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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

    Bigger_zpsb20a13ce.jpg
    fraserisland147_zps3e4f95e1.jpg
    DSC_0085_zps13888182.jpg

    The next pics are me at 122lbs

    body_zpse0a8483e.jpg
    d768c554-702d-4b8d-ba8b-ca3f62b2001c_zpsd823c372.jpg
    a16a70af-4121-4ffa-8220-5d156dab070d_zps42e4fde4.jpg

    Pic on the left is 171lbs and the one on the right is 122lbs

    0946c7bc-5524-4773-97aa-6c6d640ba3e5_zpsf3f31b6a.jpg

    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.
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
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    I Love your story! you look INCREDIBLE!!!
  • Tinatot125
    Tinatot125 Posts: 45 Member
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    Thanks for all the lovely comments x
  • jenmom2myboys
    jenmom2myboys Posts: 311 Member
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    awesome
  • becca53088
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    Wow, you look great! Way to go!! :)
  • Panda307
    Panda307 Posts: 61 Member
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    Thank you for sharing very motivating!! You look fantastic!
  • looseseal
    looseseal Posts: 216 Member
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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
  • lavendy17
    lavendy17 Posts: 309 Member
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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.
  • verhunzt
    verhunzt Posts: 154 Member
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    Wow incredible, you rock girl!
  • lavendy17
    lavendy17 Posts: 309 Member
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    And like others here I also LOVE your iPhone case!!!!!
  • must_deflate
    must_deflate Posts: 183 Member
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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.
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