From 284-189 in 6 months & still going!!!!!

Sredster
Sredster Posts: 22 Member
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I have been battling weight issues for over 10 years. I've made every excuse in the damn book to get out of exercising. In July of 2015 I turned 25 and I was just tired of never being able to do things with my husband. We moved from Germany to Washington state last year and all I wanted to be able to do was go hiking. I wanted to explore the beautiful pacific north west but I couldn't be on my feet for more than 30 minutes without being in pain. My lower back and arches in my feet were always in pain. I finally stopped the excuses and started exercising. I started with 2 hours of swimming 3 times a week and lots of walks. Now I do 60 minutes of cardio 5 - 6 days a week with daily walks. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing I feel. I still have a little ways to go but I'm enjoying being able to hike and explore outdoors. My goal is to get to 160 and maintain from there. I still need some motivation so feel free to add me! :smiley: I'm great at motivating others!
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  • livingonincarolhaganlegacy
    livingonincarolhaganlegacy Posts: 1 Member
    Great job, I've lost 57 in 11 months
  • Sredster
    Sredster Posts: 22 Member
    livingonincarolhaganlegacy wrote: »
    Great job, I've lost 57 in 11 months

    That's fantastic!!!!! :)
  • determined24girl
    determined24girl Posts: 382 Member
    Wow you look awesome!!
  • Ms_Chai
    Ms_Chai Posts: 86 Member
    Wowzers! What a difference. You have to feel great :)
  • silkyb1
    silkyb1 Posts: 49 Member
    You look great!
  • klkarlen
    klkarlen Posts: 4,366 Member
    Congrats, you look fantastic!
  • JinxedyJinx
    JinxedyJinx Posts: 50 Member
    Amazing! I love that you were motivated by wanting to get out and hike - hiking is my favorite thing in the world, so I can completely relate! I hope you've been able to really explore the beautiful area you live in (I'd love to hike that part of the US someday) - You look amazing!
  • Euclidus
    Euclidus Posts: 8 Member
    You look amazing and I love your phone case!!
  • wundrwahl
    wundrwahl Posts: 2 Member
    Great job! :)
  • fastfoodietofitcutie
    fastfoodietofitcutie Posts: 523 Member
    Congrats, you look great!
  • southportmom2fab5
    southportmom2fab5 Posts: 49 Member
    Wow! You look fabulous. Being out in nature is the best medicine. Congrats on your success and determination.
  • Toronto6fan
    Toronto6fan Posts: 461 Member
    You are doing great! The hiking trails are the big thing I miss about the west coast. So beautiful!
  • Kelley0519
    Kelley0519 Posts: 254 Member
    edited January 2016
    Awesome! You look amazing! :) How did you manage to lose so much in so little time? What were your calorie goals for the day?
  • kickingitup
    kickingitup Posts: 38 Member
    Great job!!! You look amazing
  • Snicolej
    Snicolej Posts: 113 Member
    Congratulations you look amazing now just imagine when you hit your goal !
  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
    You look great! Really super to have achieved your goals!!
  • woznube7
    woznube7 Posts: 537 Member
    Sredster wrote: »
    I have been battling weight issues for over 10 years. I've made every excuse in the damn book to get out of exercising. In July of 2015 I turned 25 and I was just tired of never being able to do things with my husband. We moved from Germany to Washington state last year and all I wanted to be able to do was go hiking. I wanted to explore the beautiful pacific north west but I couldn't be on my feet for more than 30 minutes without being in pain. My lower back and arches in my feet were always in pain. I finally stopped the excuses and started exercising. I started with 2 hours of swimming 3 times a week and lots of walks. Now I do 60 minutes of cardio 5 - 6 days a week with daily walks. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing I feel. I still have a little ways to go but I'm enjoying being able to hike and explore outdoors. My goal is to get to 160 and maintain from there. I still need some motivation so feel free to add me! :smiley: I'm great at motivating others!
    c1ct5pji63rn.jpg

    Thanks for sharing!! You are an inspiration! :)
  • LavenderPinkOrange
    LavenderPinkOrange Posts: 13 Member
    You look great!! I would love to add you, but my app is being weird and logging me out. Can you add me? I'm just starting my fitness journey, really need motivation! :)
  • 85355
    85355 Posts: 20 Member
    You look amazing. Congratulations!
  • juliegilburd
    juliegilburd Posts: 145 Member
    Wow! You're doing great! Be proud. Also 189 looks great on you - you don't even look overweight in that current picture!!
  • danan01
    danan01 Posts: 136 Member
    Wow-great job! Very inspiring!
  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
    Congratulations!
    You look great. :)
  • chasitystiff
    chasitystiff Posts: 10 Member
    You look good keep up the great work
  • whitt125
    whitt125 Posts: 58 Member
    Girl...that is EPIC! This is so damn inspiring as I'm starting my journey now with approximately 100 to lose. I'd love to have more motivating friends like you on my list!

    I do Weigh in Wednesday's (#WIW) and NSV Sunday's on my status board to try and get encouragement, accountability and fun going among my pals here. Anyone else is free to add me too!
  • madube84
    madube84 Posts: 135 Member
    Nice! You looks great! Keep it up!
  • MrsMizart
    MrsMizart Posts: 1,275 Member
    What an excellent difference lass :-)
  • calichic74
    calichic74 Posts: 43 Member
    You are awesome!!!!! Congrats!!!
  • jmeebeee
    jmeebeee Posts: 13 Member
    u look like an entirely different person!! awesome transformation!!
  • curves2j
    curves2j Posts: 144 Member
    Truly inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
  • Suhrah623
    Suhrah623 Posts: 65 Member
    Great job!!

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