Mom of 6 - you CAN do it!

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ckmnacln
ckmnacln Posts: 370 Member
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I get asked by a lot of people for help and tips. I am 5'2" and at my heaviest weighed 178. Six years ago after the birth of my 6th child I decided to lose weight. I began small by doing the Wii fit and jazzercise and eventually starting running. I ran my first half marathon only 7 months after starting my journey. I also cut my calories to 1500 per day which was hard because I'm so picky!!!!

I now do mostly elliptical and TurboFire due to injuries and recently started lifting. When I get asked so much about what to do I say just work hard. It's all about dedication!!! I was the laziest person in the world and now I could live at the gym!! Here are a few before/after pics.

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And a few more at the gym

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My son teases me about my "dude" arms but I'm proud! lol
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  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
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    wow...you look fantastic!
  • Healthy_4_Life2
    Healthy_4_Life2 Posts: 595 Member
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    You are amazing!! Congratulations on your success!
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
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    I am SUPER jealous over here over your "dude arms". Great job!
  • focusedonfitness2015
    focusedonfitness2015 Posts: 240 Member
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    Oh WOW!!! You look incredible. And I love your arms...and shoulders. Superb!

    I am like you in regards to hating the gym, now loving it. It was fun last night to workout and a couple resolutioners came up to me afterwards to compliment me on my hard work. I do it all for me but it was fun to hear what others think.

    Congrats to you!
  • ckmnacln
    ckmnacln Posts: 370 Member
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    Thank you! I am trying to add friends but my phone isn't cooperating so I guess I will have to get to the laptop.

    This is another one I like, it amazes me to see what my body is capable of!

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  • haildodger
    haildodger Posts: 181 Member
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    Congratulations! You look amazing. :)
  • BeckyNaturoMommy
    BeckyNaturoMommy Posts: 187 Member
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    NO EXCUSES!!!! Great job, mama!
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
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    WOW you look great
  • palwithme
    palwithme Posts: 860 Member
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    Congrats on your success and sticking to it. It is a great motivation for me. I have only been doing this for six months, have lost 30 pounds, and just started weight training. It is a LONG road...but worth it. What else am I going to do lol?
  • sbrookes9
    sbrookes9 Posts: 445 Member
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    Love those dude arms! Well done! (*)
  • astrose00
    astrose00 Posts: 754 Member
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    You look great! Can you share you current stats? You look tiny and fit!
  • jeanniebeanie59
    jeanniebeanie59 Posts: 141 Member
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    great job, motivating me to get my work out in!
  • disneygallagirl
    disneygallagirl Posts: 515 Member
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    you look awesome! congrats!
  • ckmnacln
    ckmnacln Posts: 370 Member
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    astrose00 wrote: »
    You look great! Can you share you current stats? You look tiny and fit!

    I am 110 pounds now. I will say I am very small boned - 32-27-31 measurements. :/ lol

  • Bellodesiderare
    Bellodesiderare Posts: 278 Member
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    Wow!!! You look awesome!!!! You go girl!!
  • katlady13
    katlady13 Posts: 23 Member
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    Wow what an amazing transformation :) I am 5' 2 too and started a few pounds higher than you. How long did it take you reach your current weight?
  • Edwardshar
    Edwardshar Posts: 271 Member
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    Looking great keep up the hard work!
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,287 Member
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    great job! Four kids here, they're no reason to hold yourself back that's for sure! I think they made my body stronger ;)
  • MisterZ33
    MisterZ33 Posts: 567 Member
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    Great job, mom! My dude arms are a work in progress...
  • calichic74
    calichic74 Posts: 43 Member
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    Congrats!!!! You look AMAZING!!!

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