87 pounds down with pics!
sparkler2112
Posts: 50 Member
My journey began back in 2012. It's been slow and a little back and forth but I'm completely content with how its all played out. In 5'10 and started at 292 pounds. I wasn't ever the fat kid growing up. I was a great athlete throughout school and then I grasduated and I slowly just gained and gained. It wasn't until I stepped on the scale and realized I was just a few pounds from being 300 that I decided to change. I started just changing my diet and lost the first 40 lbs but being very diligent in what I ate. Once I got down to 250 pounds I decided I would start the couch to 5k program. The first day wasn't too bad. I finished and it just made me a feel like I could do anything. Day 3..that was a different story. I really thought I would die. I kept going though and finished my first 5k in Just why it 30 minutes. By no means is that fast but hell I ran over 3 miles. I didn't complain. After that I started struggling with injuries as I started upping my mileage and ended up with first a broken ankle (don't text and run) and then repetitive calf strains. So after getting to about 215 the weight started creeping back in and I got back up to 240. Then I said enough and took control again and today I'm down to 205. I'm not by any means there by I am thrilled with what I have accomplished so far! You can do it, too! Just don't give up on yourself and Just accept the challenges as they come. It's completely worth it!
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Wow. Looking good! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey.0
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omg what a difference!! Congratssss0
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Fantastic work! Congratulations. Also, I love your swimsuit!0
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Your transformation is nothing short of extraordinary! Truly amazing job. Thank you for sharing.0
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Great Job!!!!! Keep reaching for your goal!0
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Amazing job!
You look great!
Keep up the good work!0 -
You look awesome!!! Very motivating!0
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Congratulations on your progress!0
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Congratulations you look amazing0
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Congrats you look great!0
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Great work!0
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Congratulations0
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Did you lose the first 40 lbs with just eating better, and without any exercise?0
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Loved the pic of the two jeans; very inspiring0
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good for you, inspirational, I was starting to gain weight back and like you enough Is enough, have to make ourselves behave and take control. Only way to meet our goals.0
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love the pants pic. what a story!0
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Awesome job!0
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Amazing!0
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Wonderful transformation!!0
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Congrats.
Also, had anyone ever told you that you look like Amanda Freitag (Food network chef)?0 -
Congratulations! Keep it going!0
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Great Job!!!!0
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Nice job!!! We have similar stats but I'm just working to get where you are. Good work lady!!0
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ctmike1980 wrote: »Did you lose the first 40 lbs with just eating better, and without any exercise?Congrats.
Also, had anyone ever told you that you look like Amanda Freitag (Food network chef)?
I haven't ever been told that after looking her up I do are the resemblance.
Thank you all for all the lovely compliments. They made me smile from ear to ear! Good luck to you all. It's totally worth the initial sacrifices.0 -
Awesome, you look great!!!0
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