I'm getting there! (with candid bathroom pics, use caution)
Hope2BFit81
Posts: 77 Member
So... my journey has been full of ups and downs. More downs than ups, but I always get motivated again somehow! My daughter will be turning 9 this month, and I can't even tell you how it has changed my life, let alone my body. Before she was born, I weighed 151lbs. During my pregnancy I got up to 182 lbs, but after her birth the weight did not come off. I have always had terrible eating habits but they never crept up on me until my mid twenties. I had fast food for lunch every day. I ate a LOT of food. I always told myself that 1 meal wouldn't make a difference - but keep telling yourself that for years and years and it's bound to add up. And it did. I got divorced in 2011 and decided to take charge of my health. I was depressed, unmotivated and all around unhealthy. Since 2005 I've lost 55 lbs, but that has fluctuated at points. I'm finally down to the lowest weight I've been since I was probably in my late teens/early twenties. It didn't happen overnight, it's been a constant battle between wanting to indulge and be lazy vs getting up, moving and watching what I eat. I may be borderline obsessive, but I feel that's better than the alternative. I'm learning to have self confidence and more self-esteem again. I've since met a wonderful man who makes me feel great about myself whether I am having a lazy day or kicking butt in the weight room. So here are my work in progress pictures, please don't mind the stretch marks/shelf -- I'm working hard on shelf, but those stretch marks are here to stay!! Also don't mind the granny panties, it's not date night.
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Well done! Keep it up!0
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You earned those tiger stripes, gurl! Wear them proudly. And I adore your bra. Where'd you get it? I think I might need one.
Congratulations on your journey. You look amazing! And kudos for posting pics. (I haven't found the courage for that yet.)0 -
It's from Victoria's Secret -- thanks Just keep at it and don't get discouraged on bad days. Today I'm having a good day, hence the courage to post pics0
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@HopetoBFit81 - i think you have done WAAAAY more than HOPE! Sounds and looks like you have ACHIEVED it . . . congrats - be proud, and no offence taken at granny pants!0
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Here is a face comparison:
2005
Today
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_SandShoveller_ wrote: »@HopetoBFit81 - i think you have done WAAAAY more than HOPE! Sounds and looks like you have ACHIEVED it . . . congrats - be proud, and no offence taken at granny pants!
Thanks SandShoveller0 -
AMAZING! Great work You should be proud!
Healthy is the goal, not weight! (easier said than done, LOL)0 -
You look amazing!!! Good job.0
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You look marvelous, inspirational and FIT! Great job!!0
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Awesome - congratulations. Great achievement!0
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Absolutely gorgeous!!0
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WOW, you are beautiful! Congratulations0
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dayyyyyyammmm girl lol! beautiful face0
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what do you weigh now and also are those real cuz they look amazeballs!!!0
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You're beautiful! Be proud!0
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Congrats! You look amazing!0
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With some tretinoin and needling your stretch marks could be less visible. Go find some info on needling. You´ll never loose those stretch marks but you can improve their appeareance.
By the way, thanks for the inspiration and well done!.0 -
emailme178 wrote: »what do you weigh now and also are those real cuz they look amazeballs!!!
Haha, yes they're real I am 5'4.5" and weigh 127 lbs. Still would like to lose 10 or so more, firm up a bit.0 -
Thanks everyone! I posted this for myself, to confirm that I'm on the right track. But I won't lie, the compliments are nice0
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cantumelia wrote: »With some tretinoin and needling your stretch marks could be less visible. Go find some info on needling. You´ll never loose those stretch marks but you can improve their appeareance.
By the way, thanks for the inspiration and well done!.
Anything with the word needle in it isn't for me. And thanks!0 -
congratulations, you look great!!0
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Not trying to sound weird, but your boobs are amazing!! Is it the bra or did they stay that way even after the baby? If its the bra, I'm getting one!!0
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Boobies............Im mean you go girl!!!0
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I love the face comparison. You look gorgeous and happy.0
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You look fantastic! Nice work lady. :-)0
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Because it's a part of my body and I've worked hard on my entire torso. No different than anyone posting a pic in a bikini or bathing suit.0
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You look fantastic and I love the make-up.0
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I can only say what has already been said.... Daaammmmnnn. Excellent job.0
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fantastic job, you look great0
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