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    Down 40 pounds!

    Posts: 112 Member
    edited September 2024 in Success Stories
    Hi!!! I am super excited to share even though I am hesitant to show pictures of my body for all to see.

    2005 I had gastric bypass. Lost 100 pounds. I didn't exercise like I should so I became the thinner/fat chick. Met husband and had 2 kids and gained 50 pounds back . 210 pounds and miserable. My husband is active duty and very fit and I am jut blah. He is so handsome and I felt nasty next to him. I was sick of being the bigger girl with a pretty face.


    in September 2010...

    Something clicked in my head finally and enrolled in a nutrition class in college for fall semester and used that to help me with eating. I now eat well and make sure to have lean/clean food and whole grains. I am a label *kitten* when I read nutrition labels. If it doesn't list whole wheat first on ingredients list i won't get it. I also log EVERYTHING.

    I joined local YMCA and go every single weekday and maybe one day of the weekend. I mix up workouts with aerobics, pilates, yoga, zumba and strength. I find machines to be very boring so i do classes. I love classes because I know i am not alone and I have made friends in the classes. I went out of town for holidays and I ate some goodies and drank but I did it in moderation. I also was physical too. Went sledding and went to the local YMCA there and took a couple classes. So, it is possible to still lose weight during the holidays. I am no where near being done with losing weight but I am feeling so good about myself and finally able to appreciate my body. I am sexy and I can admit it. I am addicted to going to the gym. I am most in love with Zumba. I get real pumped and sweat really bad. I always considered myself having the "white girl" syndrome when it comes to dancing. You know stepping left and right on the dance floor. Who knew that i can shake and shimmy and move my body so beautifully. This Saturday I am going to attend Zumba video recording party and will be included as a dancer in the video. Pretty excited. I am even considering becoming a Zumba licensed instructor. Who knows. My journey is is wild and I love it. No where near complete but what an awesome start!!

    So here comes the pictures..in undergarments.. ::blushes::

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    210 plus or minus a few pounds. Picture taken 5/4/10

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    back view


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    When I get down to a good weight like 145 I am going to have boudoir pictures done pin up style for a gift to myself and husband.

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    • Posts: 368 Member
      Looking good! Boudoir photos are my plan too : ) can't think of a better way to showcase all the hard work!
    • Posts: 186 Member
      you look awesome..great job honey:flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 328
      You look great, and you're attitude is wonderful. Best wishes for your healthiest year yet!
    • Posts: 268
      You look amazing! I can't get over your sexy curves now! :) I want to do a 'modern' pin up photo shoot too once I reach my goal! Great job, you are an inspiration!
    • Posts: 73 Member
      you look amazing!!
    • Posts: 33
      You look great!
    • Posts: 377 Member
      Very very impressive -- it's particularly obvious how your hips have shrunk relative to your bust width. Great!

      One thing I'm slightly worried about, though, is whether losing weight will make a tattoo show up on my shoulder... but if it's such a nice one, I wouldn't mind.
    • Posts: 61
      shizzam!!! THATS ALL I GOTTA SAY!
    • Posts: 964 Member
      You look FANTASTIC!! Amazing job! Congrats to you on your OBVIOUS hard work!!! :drinker:
    • Posts: 73 Member
      You look great
    • Posts: 519 Member
      You look amazing. Very curvy in the sexiest way. You have one lucky husband.
    • Posts: 3
      You look amazing! Such an inspiration! Now I am inspired to take similar pictures of myself to record my weight loss after seeing the difference you have accomplished. Keep up the good work :)
    • Posts: 112 Member
      Thank you everyone. Your compliments mean a lot. I was like super scared to post.
    • Posts: 112 Member
      @taletreader didn't you know? A tattoo is a reward for every 30 pounds. It just appears overnight while you sleep.

      I got that done in October.
    • Posts: 27
      What a foxy lady! Congratulations on the 40. I remember when I lost nearly that and I felt so great. It was definitely awesome to see a 40 pound loss while I need some inspiration!
    • Posts: 171 Member
      excuse me while i pick my mouth up off the floor
    • Posts: 108 Member
      no fair! you carry your weight in your boobs, & i carry mine in my tummy! lol i wish i could change that (i'm 5'4, 158 lbs and my stomach is not flat like yours :frown: ...nor do i have what you got goin on "up top.")!

      in all seriousness, you look wonderful :smile: congrats to you & ur lucky hubby :drinker:
    • Posts: 39 Member
      you look wonderful and its so nice to hear someone actually talk positive about themselves, their body and their aspirations. Being over-weight for even a short amount of time allows our minds to accept that negative thoughts about ourselves are ok. Congrats on turning yourself around, I'm still getting there but even in a week I feel so much better about myself. you're an inspiration, looking forward to seeing your progress x
    • Posts: 15,389 Member
      Wow!! You look AWESOME!! & definitely SEXY TOO!!! You go girl! What an inspiration you are!!! Keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 1,311 Member
      @taletreader didn't you know? A tattoo is a reward for every 30 pounds. It just appears overnight while you sleep.

      I got that done in October.

      Hahaha the Tattoo Fairy!

      You look awesome!
    • Posts: 138 Member
      Wow you look amazing and really hot! I wish I was a bit taller...you look great and it is so much fun to read how so many people discovers how much they love to exercise. I think I need to get over my "white girl syndrom" and try Zumba soon!
    • Posts: 377 Member
      @taletreader didn't you know? A tattoo is a reward for every 30 pounds. It just appears overnight while you sleep.

      I got that done in October.

      Soooo... where? is? mine??
    • Posts: 453
      You look awesome. All curvy and sexy!!! You made remarkable progress and I am very proud of you. Can't wait til I'm ready to take "undergarment" pictures :blushing:

      A BIG Congrats to you!! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 562 Member
      Hottie!! You look awesome! All that hard work shows and paid off! :)
    • Posts: 90 Member
      wow, that is awesome. I am hoping to have some booty when I get to my goal weight.
    • Posts: 179 Member
      Awesome job! Congratulations! :)
    • Posts: 112 Member
      Thank you all so very much! My husband read a lot of your comments and I think he seen me in a different light. He see's me every day so he gradually seen my weight loss. After him reading the comments he looked at me different and I felt like we were meeting for the first time. Love it.
    • Posts: 221 Member
      Wow!!! You look amazing!!!! Great job!
    • Posts: 6 Member
      Congratulations! Very inspirational. I think a nutrition class is in order for me. I try to eat right but I have no idea what I should really be eating and I don't know how to choose a varied diet or cook better food. I tend to stick to fruit and fat free stuff because it is easy to figure out. I have been very careful to avoid processed food...until I fell off the wagon today. So, again, congratulations, what you've done isn't easy.
    • Posts: 3
      Good for you, you look great! Happy New Year!
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