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Over 6 years, 4 kids, 3 pregnancies...

aliwhalen
aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
I've been up above 200 pounds, I've carried twin boys til a day shy of 38 weeks, and a boy and a girl before that. I started at 143 before my first pregnancy, 148 before my second and 153 before my second.

Here's a photo toward the end of my pregnancy with the twins:
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And here's a side by side, 10 months pp and 20 months pp (today):
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My goals were to get to about 145, for my summer shorts and fall/winter corduroys to fit, and to get control of my eating and exercise more often. I've reached those goals and so I will now make some new goals! :)
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  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Technological differences here...bare with me while I figure out how to post the photos ;)
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,303 MFP Moderator
    I've been up above 200 pounds, I've carried twin boys til a day shy of 38 weeks, and a boy and a girl before that. I started at 143 before my first pregnancy, 148 before my second and 153 before my second.

    Here's a photo toward the end of my pregnancy with the twins:
    sidebysideedit_zpsa11f2205.jpg

    And here's a side by side, 10 months pp and 20 months pp (today):
    progress_zps51a51bc3.jpg

    My goals were to get to about 145, for my summer shorts and fall/winter corduroys to fit, and to get control of my eating and exercise more often. I've reached those goals and so I will now make some new goals! :)

    The IMG in your code should be lower-case. :flowerforyou:
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,303 MFP Moderator
    Looks like you moved the pics?

    Congrats on your progress. :-)
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Fudge. I don't know what I'm doing wrong!
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Got it! It was that darnable %20! :)
  • SaberEsPoder
    SaberEsPoder Posts: 130 Member
    You look so happy and healthy, way to go! :D
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    You look so happy and healthy, way to go! :D

    Ha, not very happy! I have a horrendous migraine today! But I am so happy I've lost the weight :)
  • mandybear014
    mandybear014 Posts: 209 Member
    Whoa! :noway:

    What a difference! Great job! :drinker:
  • Wow Ali amazing girl???? I have no pics of my twin pregnancies went to 40 weeks big babies. I am sorry I did not take pictures as my hubby said I was like a cartoon stick thin with huge belly. Well done again. :happy:
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Thanks ladies!

    Yes, I was quite big. I was stopped on the street by complete strangers asking me 'How many I had' in there. Even though my body isn't perfect now, I have 4 awesome and crazy kids to show for it :)
  • keryx83
    keryx83 Posts: 1 Member
    Congrats! I can't wait to feel and look like that again. 44.3lbs to go. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
  • mtnstar
    mtnstar Posts: 125 Member
    Wow! Nice work momma, you look fantastic!
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Thanks! I woke up this morning and realized I think I'm ready to maintain! I tried on a bunch of clothes from my closet, and not only do they fit, they're a little loose. If I keep losing, my clothes won't fit AGAIN, just in the wrong direction. I'd like to work on maintain a while and I'd REALLY like to work on building muscle at some point as well.

    Thanks for all the support. MFP seriously did change my life!
  • chopsart
    chopsart Posts: 122 Member
    Wow! Good for you!
  • esaucier17
    esaucier17 Posts: 694 Member
    Wow! Awesome job....I love seeing before and after pics to really see the difference!
  • ShannaKayB
    ShannaKayB Posts: 157 Member
    You look awesome! I have had four kids as well including boy/girl twins 15 months ago. You are my motivation.
  • abs0830
    abs0830 Posts: 319 Member
    You look amazing. Thanks for sharing!
  • Redribbon73
    Redribbon73 Posts: 117 Member
    Hey there you kook amaaaaazing! ! How tall are you? What exercises etc did you do?
  • MadBabysMama
    MadBabysMama Posts: 373 Member
    Amazing! Congrats on your family and getting back to your goal, impressive!
  • mopogue
    mopogue Posts: 5 Member
    You look awesome, great inspiration to me!
    Thanks
  • knittingayle
    knittingayle Posts: 98 Member
    congratulations!!
  • wapan
    wapan Posts: 219 Member
    congratulations on your weight loss and your lovely family. I'm looking forward to trying on my old clothes - only 4 lbs to go!
  • shinisize
    shinisize Posts: 105 Member
    Holy motivation batman! I started at about the same weight at the same point post-partum this spring, I can only hope I look that good after ten months!
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Hey there you kook amaaaaazing! ! How tall are you? What exercises etc did you do?

    Thank you! Just lots of walking/running when I can and an elliptical at home. I'd say most of my weight loss was due to watching what I eat and logging it on here. Edited to add, I'm 5'4".
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    You can! I really only started trying to lose weight in March. Good luck to you!
  • MommyofTwinies31
    MommyofTwinies31 Posts: 77 Member
    Amazing job :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • love9705
    love9705 Posts: 465 Member
    W2G!!!! you look great!!
  • laurie04427
    laurie04427 Posts: 421 Member
    Wow incredible job!! :flowerforyou:
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Thank you :)
  • Cheekies_
    Cheekies_ Posts: 319 Member
    Thanks ladies!

    Yes, I was quite big. I was stopped on the street by complete strangers asking me 'How many I had' in there. Even though my body isn't perfect now, I have 4 awesome and crazy kids to show for it :)

    Love this! You did some fantastic work and it really shows. Congratulations!
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