Before and During - 5'3 - 35 lbs lost *with photos*
rcontr7
Posts: 61 Member
Height: 5'3
Starting weight: 190 (size 12-14)
Current weight: 155 (size 8, fitting a size 6 but snug)
Goal weight: ~125-130
I began working out regularly Sept. 4 2014 and after losing 30 I maintained at 160 or so between January and April and have been working on finishing the rest. I'm noticing that it is requiring more patience now that I've become closer to a healthy weight but also that it's become easier as I've developed some habits and enjoy exercise. I do a lot of spinning, running, weight lifting (Stronglifts 5x5).
Some tips:
1. Eat healthy food - everyone says a calorie is a calorie but paying attention to the value of food you eat will help you fuel your work outs and make you feel better. I quit consuming "diet foods" and artificial sweeteners and have noticed that I no longer crave sugar like I used to.
2. GET A HEART RATE MONITOR WITH A STRAP. This has been my single largest motivator to workout.
3. Do an exercise that you like and it will no longer be a chore. Just because someone else is successful with something doesn't mean that's the only way to do it. I hate Zumba, TRX, elliptical, recumbent bicycles, at home bodyweight workout videos and Turbokick. I've tried lots of different types of exercise to just see if I like them. Take what you like - leave the rest. Also, just because something is hard doesn't mean that you won't like it.
4. Be nice to yourself.
Now for pictures...
Weight: 190 Sizes: 12/14, L/XL
Weight: 155 Size: Small (dress)
Weight: 155 Size: 8
Left: 190 Right: 158 Size 8 (shorts)
I'll be sure to update once I hit Sept. 4 when I've been getting healthy for one year. More than halfway already!! Only another 25 to go!
Starting weight: 190 (size 12-14)
Current weight: 155 (size 8, fitting a size 6 but snug)
Goal weight: ~125-130
I began working out regularly Sept. 4 2014 and after losing 30 I maintained at 160 or so between January and April and have been working on finishing the rest. I'm noticing that it is requiring more patience now that I've become closer to a healthy weight but also that it's become easier as I've developed some habits and enjoy exercise. I do a lot of spinning, running, weight lifting (Stronglifts 5x5).
Some tips:
1. Eat healthy food - everyone says a calorie is a calorie but paying attention to the value of food you eat will help you fuel your work outs and make you feel better. I quit consuming "diet foods" and artificial sweeteners and have noticed that I no longer crave sugar like I used to.
2. GET A HEART RATE MONITOR WITH A STRAP. This has been my single largest motivator to workout.
3. Do an exercise that you like and it will no longer be a chore. Just because someone else is successful with something doesn't mean that's the only way to do it. I hate Zumba, TRX, elliptical, recumbent bicycles, at home bodyweight workout videos and Turbokick. I've tried lots of different types of exercise to just see if I like them. Take what you like - leave the rest. Also, just because something is hard doesn't mean that you won't like it.
4. Be nice to yourself.
Now for pictures...
Weight: 190 Sizes: 12/14, L/XL
Weight: 155 Size: Small (dress)
Weight: 155 Size: 8
Left: 190 Right: 158 Size 8 (shorts)
I'll be sure to update once I hit Sept. 4 when I've been getting healthy for one year. More than halfway already!! Only another 25 to go!
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Great job you look amazing!!0
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you are doing amazing & look wonderful!0
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You have done great, Congrats on your success!0
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Nicely done, girl. You look fantastic0
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This is so motivational! You are my height and your starting weight is my weight now so it's nice to know what I could look like soon. Keep up the good work!0
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You look great! Your abs look good as well.0
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blossom015 wrote: »You look great! Your abs look good as well.
Haha! I wish those were abs! I'm afraid it's just chub right now but your comment sure is motivating!
Thanks everybody!! Feel free to add me, especially if you have similar goals!0 -
Just beautiful!
Hope you bought the blue dress. It looked great. )0 -
You look FABULOUS!!!!!!! i look forward to seeing your ultimate goal wait photos...
We are similar height I'm 5'4" and have the same goal, i want to get down to 126lbs... currently 146.5lbs0 -
You look amazing! Well done!0
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Wow this is so inspiring! I am also 5'3" and am starting at 190, but I look like I weigh about 220. I hope I can also be able to accomplish what you have done. Looking forward to seeing you hit your goal weight0
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You look awesome! I am 5'3 and 190 also and my goal is 150 and then eventually 120-130 range. Just what I needed tonight for inspiration!!0
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Thanks for sharing, you're an inspiration!0
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Great job!! Looking good0
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You look great!! I'm about the same starting weight, and looking forward to hitting in the 150s again! Anyone who is interested can friend me on here too0
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Looking good! I'm a similar height and weight to you and have a similar goal weight! Hoping to hit by September as well!0
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Thanks everybody!0
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well done!0
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Well done, girl!!! Gorgeous!0
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You look great, way to go! Thanks for sharing!0
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Great job!0
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Awesome!0
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Height: 5'3
Starting weight: 190 (size 12-14)
Current weight: 155 (size 8, fitting a size 6 but snug)
Goal weight: ~125-130
I began working out regularly Sept. 4 2014 and after losing 30 I maintained at 160 or so between January and April and have been working on finishing the rest. I'm noticing that it is requiring more patience now that I've become closer to a healthy weight but also that it's become easier as I've developed some habits and enjoy exercise. I do a lot of spinning, running, weight lifting (Stronglifts 5x5).
Some tips:
1. Eat healthy food - everyone says a calorie is a calorie but paying attention to the value of food you eat will help you fuel your work outs and make you feel better. I quit consuming "diet foods" and artificial sweeteners and have noticed that I no longer crave sugar like I used to.
2. GET A HEART RATE MONITOR WITH A STRAP. This has been my single largest motivator to workout.
3. Do an exercise that you like and it will no longer be a chore. Just because someone else is successful with something doesn't mean that's the only way to do it. I hate Zumba, TRX, elliptical, recumbent bicycles, at home bodyweight workout videos and Turbokick. I've tried lots of different types of exercise to just see if I like them. Take what you like - leave the rest. Also, just because something is hard doesn't mean that you won't like it.
4. Be nice to yourself.
Now for pictures...
Weight: 190 Sizes: 12/14, L/XL
Weight: 155 Size: Small (dress)
Weight: 155 Size: 8
Left: 190 Right: 158 Size 8 (shorts)
I'll be sure to update once I hit Sept. 4 when I've been getting healthy for one year. More than halfway already!! Only another 25 to go!Height: 5'3
Starting weight: 190 (size 12-14)
Current weight: 155 (size 8, fitting a size 6 but snug)
Goal weight: ~125-130
I began working out regularly Sept. 4 2014 and after losing 30 I maintained at 160 or so between January and April and have been working on finishing the rest. I'm noticing that it is requiring more patience now that I've become closer to a healthy weight but also that it's become easier as I've developed some habits and enjoy exercise. I do a lot of spinning, running, weight lifting (Stronglifts 5x5).
Some tips:
1. Eat healthy food - everyone says a calorie is a calorie but paying attention to the value of food you eat will help you fuel your work outs and make you feel better. I quit consuming "diet foods" and artificial sweeteners and have noticed that I no longer crave sugar like I used to.
2. GET A HEART RATE MONITOR WITH A STRAP. This has been my single largest motivator to workout.
3. Do an exercise that you like and it will no longer be a chore. Just because someone else is successful with something doesn't mean that's the only way to do it. I hate Zumba, TRX, elliptical, recumbent bicycles, at home bodyweight workout videos and Turbokick. I've tried lots of different types of exercise to just see if I like them. Take what you like - leave the rest. Also, just because something is hard doesn't mean that you won't like it.
4. Be nice to yourself.
Now for pictures...
Weight: 190 Sizes: 12/14, L/XL
Weight: 155 Size: Small (dress)
Weight: 155 Size: 8
Left: 190 Right: 158 Size 8 (shorts)
I'll be sure to update once I hit Sept. 4 when I've been getting healthy for one year. More than halfway already!! Only another 25 to go!
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Looking great....keep up the good work..0
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great job!
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You look great!0
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Great job! I wish I had thought to take a before picture in my too small pants. Really shows how far you've gone.0
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Awesome job!0
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Congratulations on your success. Thank you for sharing as I'm 5'1" and have lost down to 203 and headed downward0
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Nice! I'm 5'4" and have had similar stats so it's bringing me back. Great job0
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