My story of sweet revenge (pics)

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  • kstylz
    kstylz Posts: 4 Member
    Good for you!
  • annw84
    annw84 Posts: 2 Member
    Well done not just for the weight loss but for the whole change in life and coming out stronger. I bet your kids are so proud of u
  • CaliGyal
    CaliGyal Posts: 2 Member
    I'm impressed. Wow.
  • BobbiiThomas
    BobbiiThomas Posts: 1 Member
    That's incredible!! Keep it up
  • luketryder23
    luketryder23 Posts: 14 Member
    Fantastic, well done. Love the fact that you lift and found the will
  • snorris1983
    snorris1983 Posts: 24 Member
    Wow you look amazing. Such an inspiration. I don't expect to look like that but will definitely be trying harder from now on
  • FloridaSparky
    FloridaSparky Posts: 8 Member
    Damn, you are incredible. Thanks for sharing too - your story will lift anyone's spirits!
  • Foursthemagicnumber
    Foursthemagicnumber Posts: 32 Member
    Hi I'm 130lb atm and 40percebt body fat
    I'm happy with everything (well can live with lol ) apart from my tummy it's like ur before photo ... I really want to get it to like yours is ....
    I have four kids no support ...

    I have free weights at home which exercises should i focus on for stomach area ... I'm close to saving up for liposuction abroad ! Looool Can't take this anymore ... :-(
  • new_me_9_67
    new_me_9_67 Posts: 369 Member
    Congratulations!
    Fantastic job
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Foursthemagicnumber wrote: »
    Hi I'm 130lb atm and 40percebt body fat
    I'm happy with everything (well can live with lol ) apart from my tummy it's like ur before photo ... I really want to get it to like yours is ....
    I have four kids no support ...

    I have free weights at home which exercises should i focus on for stomach area ... I'm close to saving up for liposuction abroad ! Looool Can't take this anymore ... :-(

    Unfortunately losing fat is like trying to dry out a sponge. You can't dry a corner while the rest of it is still wet. There are no special exercises that will help you lose stomach fat. Eat at a deficit and keep up the strength training.
  • thuautumn
    thuautumn Posts: 6 Member
    Amazing! well done! you look fantastic!
  • My197to137Job
    My197to137Job Posts: 3 Member
    You are my inspiration!!!!
    Thank you for sharing your story.
    You've given me hope!!!
  • Suzieqgirl
    Suzieqgirl Posts: 39 Member
    Congratulation on losing all that weight! You look amazing!
  • suzydrmz
    suzydrmz Posts: 2 Member
    one of the best stories i have read in a while :)
  • fawcen45
    fawcen45 Posts: 1 Member
    You look beautiful :blush:
  • zoltanszecsi
    zoltanszecsi Posts: 14 Member
    Unbelievable improvement. Every one try for this..
  • bdcd1987
    bdcd1987 Posts: 11 Member
    Very dedicated and wanted change and you made it happen.
  • dorisccollier
    dorisccollier Posts: 4 Member
    Way to go!
  • vadersaysno
    vadersaysno Posts: 1,965 Member
    great job!! and love the ink on your leg...not all women can pull that off too.
  • Mrsaep0101
    Mrsaep0101 Posts: 6 Member
    DAAAAAAAM!!!!! You made me see the little black dress at the bottom of the pile of sweatpants sista!!! I needed that. Bless you o:)
  • marjete03
    marjete03 Posts: 7 Member
    Wow!!!! You look amazing!! A big Well done !!!!
  • johnreiland
    johnreiland Posts: 19 Member
    Great job. Your an inspiration to so many struggling to get healthy and fit. GOLD MEDALIST
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    Bravo Zulu Devil Dog!!!
  • sazziek
    sazziek Posts: 57 Member
    Great story!! I am also divorced and had that same motivation mind set to "get back at him and everyone we were family / friends with" but the divorce was my decision and I believe for all of the right reasons which I could get into if you were really interested =P Anyway - so proud of your journey! Not only did you become healthier and stronger, you are an amazing mom - giving your kids what they deserve and putting yourself first too! Great job with the degree too! Keep it going!!!!
  • travpsu1
    travpsu1 Posts: 8 Member
    You're a hero, congratulations on a changed life!
  • kimihartung
    kimihartung Posts: 1 Member
    ctalimenti wrote: »
    Wow, you look awesome! Wonderful story and life transformation!

    I love your story. Thank you for sharing.
  • wesjack777
    wesjack777 Posts: 29 Member
    Great story. I'm kinda similar to you in that I'm just really starting out like you did. Had this burning desire to show people what they think or say is crap.
    Love seeing success stories. I will be one too!!
  • Jezreel12
    Jezreel12 Posts: 246 Member
    I'm so very proud of you for answering our questions and showing how you did it. You truly inspired me by seeing your results. ☺️
  • brightpage
    brightpage Posts: 2 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    I lied, my story really isn't about revenge. But, it started out that way.

    In 2010 my life hit a very low point. I weighed 217 pounds and my husband wanted a divorce. The entire four year marriage had been rough, so divorce was a bit of a relief. The downside of that was having to move across the country and back into my parent's house with two children under the age of two. Being unemployed, a disabled vet, a newly single mom and being fat sucked.

    I decided to get revenge on my ex by losing weight and looking super hot. I failed.

    It wasn't until I just got tired of being fat that I started making the changes that made a difference. Eating well, working out and learning to just love myself. It was no longer about revenge, it was about taking care of me.

    Tomorrow marks a significant point in my life. It marks three years of being single and my first bodybuilding competition. In total I've lost 70 pounds. As a single parent with a full time job and my own little house to take care of I have found a way to get a degree and get in shape all at the same time. I have tons of legitimate excuses to why I can't or don't have the time to eat right and workout. If you want it bad enough you WILL find a way!

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    **ETA: Workouts, I just lift heavy and do little cardio. Eating is TDEE-20% and IIFYM (with macros set correctly for my goals).


    Update as of October 2014- Since my original story I have competed in two bodybuilding competitions, placing second and first respectively, as well as two powerlifting competitions, one of which set a world record for deadlift for my weight class. I continue to workout and balance the fun things in life with maintaining fat loss.

    *For those of you who have been asking, I wrote a guide on how I lost the weight. You can find it here:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
    dupaboo wrote: »
    Dang girl! Nice work...and dedication!

  • brightpage
    brightpage Posts: 2 Member
    Wow what commitment and dedication! How did you do it all while earning a degree too?! I'm jealous but in a good way like that's fantastic that you could do it! Maybe there's hope for me. I've got a husband, a teen, and a toddler and I'm lucky just to be able to keep up with laundry, dishes, and chores. I want to know how you divided your time, like what your daily schedule looked like in those 1st few weeks.

    I've been carving out and sneaking in some excercise but if I do it everyday, other things don't get done. Falling behind gets me frustrated, restless, and discouraged. I feel like less of a woman that I can't do it all and hold it together and look good in the meantime.

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