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    10 months of hard work... Before and after

    Posts: 14 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
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    At the time, I never would have imagined showing anyone these before pictures because at the time I was so disgusted with the person in the reflection but now I am proud to see how far I've come. That picture was taken in November 2014 at my heaviest weight of 160lbs at only 5'2". I was working from home, isolated, depressed, super self-conscience and just miserable. I look back at that picture and see how sad that girl was. I've completely changed my life since then. I just woke up one day and decided that was not who I wanted to be anymore and made a change. For me personally, getting to the gym and working out was what helped me lose the weight. After an intense workout, I was motivated to keep eating healthy because of all the hard work I was putting in. I never gave up, stayed consistent and steadily the weight dropped off. I was the kind of person who never felt like it was possible to lose weight, never felt like I would be thin, or strong, or active. Now I know it's possible! I've made a career change and become a personal trainer so I can help motivate others. Now I wake up every morning excited to go to work and happy about the person I am. So if you're struggling... Don't give up!! Stay consistent and you will see results.

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    • Posts: 16 Member
      Great job! You look fantastic and happy!
    • Posts: 564 Member
      Wow! Look at you! What a great change you've made. Such progress!
    • Posts: 538 Member
      Well done! You look great!
    • Posts: 12 Member
      Holy hot mamma! You look wonderful. You're an inspiration!!!!
    • Posts: 1,180 Member
      Wow, your back (and everything else) looks AMAZING!! :) Awesome job
    • Posts: 1,137 Member
      Amazing transformation!
    • Posts: 346 Member
      You look so healthy! It was worth the effort!
    • Posts: 903 Member
      Well done! I love the happiness shown in the after picture. :)
    • Posts: 50 Member
      You are amazing! Great Job
    • Posts: 109 Member
      You look amazing
    • Posts: 226 Member
      Nice work! Congrats!
    • Posts: 37 Member
      Amazing transformation in just ten months ! Gives me so much inspiration !
    • Posts: 19 Member
      You look amazing
    • Posts: 138 Member
      Wow! Only 10 months! Amazing! Will you share more info about your diet and exercise plan?
    • Posts: 63 Member
      edited August 2015
      Wow, you look amazing
    • Posts: 201 Member
      Great job and you look awesome.
    • Posts: 67 Member
      You look great! Very inspiring
    • Posts: 480 Member
      Fabulous job...luv ur arms!
    • Posts: 453 Member
      Awesome job!
    • Posts: 15 Member
      Oh my gosh! I can only imagine the work and dedication you had to put in to do that! Congratulations! You are an inspiration.
    • Posts: 919 Member
      Outstanding results! Thanks for sharing! I love that you even made a career change to become a larger part of the fitness world that you embraced to make your life better. You should make a great fitness coach having been there and done that! Keep inspiring others!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      You look fantastic! <3
    • Posts: 223 Member
      Bravo
    • Posts: 14 Member
      christinedlg50 wrote: »
      Wow! Only 10 months! Amazing! Will you share more info about your diet and exercise plan?

      My food log diary is open if you want to look at it. Of course it varies for each individual but for my height I stay at about 1200 calories and try to get at least about 130g protein and focus on carbs from brown rice, sweet potato and veggies. I did a lot of research when it came to exercise. YouTube and bodybuilding.com became my best friend! Initially I just worked out from home with a few pairs of dumbbells and a bench working out 4 days a week but after a few months I started going to the gym to mix it up. Hope that helps. You can always message me too, I can try and answer any questions.
    • Posts: 28 Member
      Fantastic work. Congrats on your well deserved accomplishments
    • Posts: 61 Member
      keep up good work
    • Posts: 63 Member
      You look great!!!
    • Posts: 79 Member
      Good advice thank you
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Great job! You look fantastic!
    • Posts: 36 Member
      nataliewalters5851 wrote: »
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      At the time, I never would have imagined showing anyone these before pictures because at the time I was so disgusted with the person in the reflection but now I am proud to see how far I've come. That picture was taken in November 2014 at my heaviest weight of 160lbs at only 5'2". I was working from home, isolated, depressed, super self-conscience and just miserable. I look back at that picture and see how sad that girl was. I've completely changed my life since then. I just woke up one day and decided that was not who I wanted to be anymore and made a change. For me personally, getting to the gym and working out was what helped me lose the weight. After an intense workout, I was motivated to keep eating healthy because of all the hard work I was putting in. I never gave up, stayed consistent and steadily the weight dropped off. I was the kind of person who never felt like it was possible to lose weight, never felt like I would be thin, or strong, or active. Now I know it's possible! I've made a career change and become a personal trainer so I can help motivate others. Now I wake up every morning excited to go to work and happy about the person I am. So if you're struggling... Don't give up!! Stay consistent and you will see results.

      So happy for you! Looking great! And feeling even better I'm sure. Very inspiring!
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