I lost my nephew! (progress pictures)

CoryIda
CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
edited September 22 in Success Stories
After Christmas dinner today, my sister and I went in the backyard to play with our children. A few moments later, Ayla (my sister), said “Hey, Cory – go pick Cray up and hand me your camera.”
Puzzled, I nonetheless went to my nephew, picked him up, and smiled for the camera. Why did she do this? Because Cray (my nephew) weighs approximately 40 pounds – the same amount of weight I’ve lost in the past 3-ish months. That’s right. I’ve lost my nephew.

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When I got home, I started looking through pictures from before I “lost my nephew” in fat. Here is a picture of my mom and I from about a year ago and another from today.
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And here’s one of my sister and I, just at the beginning of this weight loss journey, and another taken today:
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My hubby and I last December and again today:
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Finally, a side view. Two years ago side view and again last weekend:
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My own son is approximately 100 pounds, which is my ultimate goal. So instead of losing my nephew, I would like to lose my son by the time I am done.
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  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Aww congrats you look great keep up the good work and I wish you much success in the New year!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Ok, finally got the pictures to work.
  • toludc
    toludc Posts: 49 Member
    Way to go! 40lbs in 3 months is awesome
  • FoamyRiver
    FoamyRiver Posts: 276 Member
    Awesome! You look like a totally different person. Keep up the good work!
  • BoresEasily
    BoresEasily Posts: 582
    You look great. Way to go.
  • superhippiechik
    superhippiechik Posts: 1,044 Member
    You are so strong:wink: ,you can do anything!
  • wyze
    wyze Posts: 248
    aww men, u scared me when u said u lost ur nephew. I am glad u mean ur nephews weight :-). congratulations, u look good
  • VenturaGurl
    VenturaGurl Posts: 413 Member
    Great job! It's truly amazing when you can really FEEL how much you are losing!!!
  • CGade
    CGade Posts: 46 Member
    You look BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations and keep up the good work!
  • cagirl
    cagirl Posts: 23
    You look amazing! Keep up the good work. What a shock it is when we actually lift up something that equals our weight loss. Hopefully it made you feel so good. So proud of you!! :flowerforyou:
  • giventofly__
    giventofly__ Posts: 21 Member
    Great job!!!
  • Baby_Belles
    Baby_Belles Posts: 39
    This is so amazing and crazy to see a year gone by. Congrats on all your hard work and keep on working lady! You've done an amazing job! :}
  • taletreader
    taletreader Posts: 377 Member
    Congratulations! You are right on your way, and look awesome.
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    You look great! Great job!~

    What always amazes me in these shots is the confidence I see in the eyes, the nicer skin from water and less junk food, the lovely bone structure coming to light.

    You were beautiful before, and you are healthier now! WOOT!
  • mymelody_78
    mymelody_78 Posts: 657 Member
    Amazing! That's awesome!
  • itsbella
    itsbella Posts: 1,101 Member
    Nicely done Cory!
  • hannah00momo00
    hannah00momo00 Posts: 3
    You look beautiful! congrats!
  • whetzel3141
    whetzel3141 Posts: 16
    WOW! You are truly an inspiration. It is hard to fathom that 40 lbs, but when you actually compare it to something that actually weighs the same, it puts it into prospective. You are doing an amazing job. I too have 100 lbs to lose and I have lost 20 since end of Sept, but it is slow going. I know someday I will get there like you are doing. Congratulations!
  • Kath712
    Kath712 Posts: 1,263 Member
    Looking great!! :bigsmile: I bet you are feeling great, too! You can definitely see the change in you, as well as your other family members. Looks like your mom, sis and hubby are making changes too! Way to go!!
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    You are looking amazing!! Thank you for posting this! I love seeing results, it's such a huge motivator. Not only have you changed your lifestyle for the better, it looks like hubby is changing too! That is truely awesome! Now you two can be around for eachother even longer and that is the greatest gift you can give yourselves!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS, you look amazing. Keep up the good work. You can do it. And thanks for sharing, it is really encouraging and motivating
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Congrats!
  • crazyda79
    crazyda79 Posts: 28 Member
    WOW it is amazing to put it into perspective like that! You look awesome! A true inspiration! Way to go!
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    Way to go! You look great!!!
  • superwmn
    superwmn Posts: 936
    What an incredible transformation! Congratulations on your success!!!

    Charmagne
  • Bridge3272
    Bridge3272 Posts: 14
    I absolutely love this!! I can't wait to have some success! This is my first week here!
  • LoserCruiser
    LoserCruiser Posts: 184
    What a great way of looking at it!! Congrats!
  • JessG11
    JessG11 Posts: 345 Member
    This is so awesome! I never thought about looking at like I want to lose my nephew! That may be my new first goal!!!!!

    What have you been doing excercise wise? What did you start doing? I'm starting from scratch on a busy busy schedule!
  • deborahkidd
    deborahkidd Posts: 35 Member
    You look really great!!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    What have you been doing excercise wise? What did you start doing? I'm starting from scratch on a busy busy schedule!

    I usually exercise anywhere from 30-60 minutes 6 days/week. At first I started just taking walks around my neighborhood, then I did some Netfix workout videos ("Pick Your Level: Weightloss Pilates" and "Self: Your Best Butt Now!" were my favorites) and the Wii Fit Plus (mostly just the rhythm boxing and hula hoop). Then I got a gym membership (which we may not be able to afford for much longer because my hubby just lost his job) and have also been going to the Aquafit classes and also to Zumba once a week in addition to doing the stationary bike and, occasionally, the treadmill. I try to do some sort of strength training twice a week. I got Zumba Fitness for the Wii for Christmas and it is an awesome workout.
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