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Before and After (With Pics)

mpuente12
mpuente12 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
This is my first time posting anything here, but I thought I'd share my story and before and after/during pictures.
After having 2 babies within 15 months of each other, I was at my highest non-pregnant weight of 175 lbs. I joined a gym when the youngest baby was almost 2 and lost about 10 lbs over the course of 6 months. Of course I quickly gained it all back when I stopped going to the gym everyday and continued eating like my body was a trash can. Fast forward 2 years and I weighed 187 lbs. I didn't realize how heavy I was until I saw a picture of my husband and I together at a Halloween party. I looked heavy and uncomfortable and at that moment I knew I had to change. A few friends had told me about MFP so I set up an account and started counting calories and doing workout DVDs at home. Once I got the hang of eating less food, I started looking for ways to eat healthier food. I won't say I completely switched to eating clean, but most of the foods I eat and make for my family are. I started drinking fruit infused water everyday and gave up drinking sodas and sugary drinks.
My first goal was 150 lbs. I hit that in May after 6 months for eating well and working out and I've lost 5 lbs since then for a total of 42 lbs.
I still have a little way to go, but I've never been so proud of myself. For the first time in years I feel good about the way I look.

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  • Guns_N_Buns
    Guns_N_Buns Posts: 1,899 Member
    You look amazing! Congrats and great work!:flowerforyou:
  • bobwest185
    bobwest185 Posts: 56 Member
    You should be proud, you are doing great. thanks for helping to motivate others.
  • Seriously amazing! If that's not inspiring, I don't know what is.
  • Adaniel65
    Adaniel65 Posts: 105 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
    You look amazing! Thanks for posting.....helps me keep going!:drinker:
  • Isca_1
    Isca_1 Posts: 124 Member
    Great job!
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
    Great job. You look fantastic!
  • rae_miranda
    rae_miranda Posts: 5 Member
    You look great!!!
  • TiffieLand
    TiffieLand Posts: 159
    Too amazing ^^ U were pretty before too just saying but now prettier + healthier.. Congratzzzzzz
  • daworley
    daworley Posts: 238 Member
    Beautiful!! 35lbs is a huge difference!! Congratulations on having a sweet little family, as well!
  • sbrookes9
    sbrookes9 Posts: 445 Member
    You look great!! Congratulations.
  • spirit095
    spirit095 Posts: 1,017 Member
    Congrats! Amazing work :)
  • DecemberPsalm
    DecemberPsalm Posts: 97 Member
    That is a HUGE difference!!! Very inspiring, congrats on reaching your goal!
  • AmbWalk64
    AmbWalk64 Posts: 12 Member
    Great work!
  • amitglinkedin
    amitglinkedin Posts: 223 Member
    Superb....love your commitment babe...muaah
  • chinook44
    chinook44 Posts: 55 Member
    Awesome job!
  • softspoken
    softspoken Posts: 3 Member
    GREAT JOB! u look amazing.
  • RINat612
    RINat612 Posts: 251 Member
    Awesome! Great job.
  • lkilton
    lkilton Posts: 105 Member
    Your looking great!! CONGRATS!!
  • Kari121869
    Kari121869 Posts: 180 Member
    That's such an amazing change!!! good for you!!! God I'm so jealous lol When I was younger it was NOTHING for me to drop 15-30 lbs in a couple of months.. now it takes me a year + to loose 27lbs!! lol

    Good for you girlie.. you keep going!!
  • jamesdeamara
    jamesdeamara Posts: 7 Member
    Congrats.
  • amberj32
    amberj32 Posts: 663 Member
    Great job!!! Amazing! Keep up the good work!
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
    Amazing!

    Great job!
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    I can't see the pictures here at work but I know what self-control and discipline it takes to lose 42 lbs. So, congratulations and keep up the great work. You have made a life-changing decision you will never regret!
  • cherbert1
    cherbert1 Posts: 19
    Great job! What a big change
  • haildodger
    haildodger Posts: 181 Member
    Good job! You look amazing! :)
  • pmm7692
    pmm7692 Posts: 1,186 Member
    So impressive! Good work
  • Grnhouse
    Grnhouse Posts: 254 Member
    Awesome! What did your routine consist of? If you don't mind sharing.
  • WinnerMom27
    WinnerMom27 Posts: 21 Member
    Awesome! Great job.
    I basically have a similar (beginning of your) story -- 2 pregnancies close together, and I started counting calories in May. Started exercising seriously last week and have lost 2 lbs since then. My current weight is 185 lbs and I'd like to reach my goal of losing 40 lbs within 7 months. Can you please write a sample menu of what you ate? And any advice you have?

    Thanks!
  • 120poundstogo
    120poundstogo Posts: 700 Member
    Awesomely great job
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