Finally my Story Female 130lbs Lost with LOTS of Pics

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  • preciouss1983
    preciouss1983 Posts: 95 Member
    Wow you look awesome
  • rayodani
    rayodani Posts: 13 Member
    What's an easy way to keep track of how much food or how much I should have
  • JaclynSPR13
    JaclynSPR13 Posts: 68 Member
    Wonderful story! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your success. I can relate to your story- family background, yo-yoing all of my life and finally getting myself together for my child. I have only one question? Did you do anything to convince your husband to try to lose some weight, too? I saw what you wrote about him in comments and it looks like it happened more like a side effect of what you were doing.
    While I'm losing, my hubby started gaining. He's not visibly overweight but he's gaining quickly and I'm afraid he likes it. I always offer him a fairly healthy dinner but he eats junk when I'm not around, denies to walk with me and has a beer every evening. I'd appreciate a little bit of advice or any opinion on the matter. I don't want him to count calories or to diet. I want to convince him that he could benefit from making healthier choices. So did you have to do this or it happened naturally? Thanks

    My husband just kinda went along. He knew he needed to lose weight as well (he comes from a very large family as well). I just make sure that he thinks he has some sort of say in what I'm preparing. And he gets some things that I don't. Like last night we had turkey burgers. He gets a bun while I don't. He gets to pick dinners when he is home - but I give him the options!!!
  • JaclynSPR13
    JaclynSPR13 Posts: 68 Member
    BarbnKY wrote: »
    Thank you so much for your story. I am where you started :( and I really need some advice on how to start getting active. I had an injury that left me bedridden for a few months and I lost all my core strength so I am doing floor core exercises to get it back but its so hard to be active when you're so out of shape and I get overwhelmed. I need to get up at 5am to exercise but am really struggling hard with motivation at that time of morning when I am already so tired and out of shape. Just wondered how you maintained motivation in the beginning?

    I was easily motivated at the beginning with my rapid weight loss at first. My advise would to be start with walking and building core ( like you're doing). Then just build slowly. Write down what you do and try to do more of it or longer the next time you work out. You should see your weight loss increase and your workouts becoming easier in about 2 weeks. Give your body time to adjust! Hope that helps!
  • Juliemoo1960
    Juliemoo1960 Posts: 194 Member
    Amazing and such inspiration :)
  • mankars
    mankars Posts: 115 Member
    You are an amazing person... very inspiring experience, thanks for sharing.
  • SassyRN_77
    SassyRN_77 Posts: 66 Member
    AMAZING transformation!!!!
  • foxygirl14
    foxygirl14 Posts: 158 Member
    That's such an awesome story, thanks for sharing and congratulations!!:) :)
  • leannems
    leannems Posts: 516 Member
    First - it's awesome that you still come check this thread; your success is well earned and you've been so sweet answering questions. Has there been much difference between what you did before and what you do now? I think your original post was 2 years ago, and it looks like you've maintained. What changes have you experienced since you first posted and now?
  • sfsoccermom2
    sfsoccermom2 Posts: 233 Member
    Thank you for this post. Needed it more than you know.
  • JaclynSPR13
    JaclynSPR13 Posts: 68 Member
    leannems wrote: »
    First - it's awesome that you still come check this thread; your success is well earned and you've been so sweet answering questions. Has there been much difference between what you did before and what you do now? I think your original post was 2 years ago, and it looks like you've maintained. What changes have you experienced since you first posted and now?

    I do go through times where I gain some back but I did it once and I know I can do it again! Now is one of those times where I am getting back on track.

    As far as a difference... No. I just do what works. If I don't enjoy the food I eat I won't eat it and I'll find something unhealthy. So I buy stuff I like. And I keep the bad food out of the house!!!

    Maintenance for me is the same as losing phase except I was able to cut my workouts to once a day instead of 2.
  • meryl135
    meryl135 Posts: 321 Member
    Wow! you and your husband even look younger! That's incredible :smiley:
  • 120poundstogo
    120poundstogo Posts: 700 Member
    So totally AMAZING!
  • jen_bush
    jen_bush Posts: 679 Member
    WOW - that's all I can say!!! :scream:
  • texmex39
    texmex39 Posts: 14 Member
    That is just wonderful, you look so different, and I'm sure your family enjoy you being active with them.
  • mommybehealthy
    mommybehealthy Posts: 29 Member
    Amazing and inspiring!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story!!
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    Nice work! I love that your husband also has some changes. Can I say though, my fave current pic of you is the one of you and your son and you're hiking. I bet your son has to ask you to "slow down, Mommy!" sometimes :) (in a good way!)
  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
    Really great.
  • amymariajames
    amymariajames Posts: 30 Member
    Wow amazing change
  • workhardtogethard
    workhardtogethard Posts: 49 Member
    You are amazing! You look like one of those naturally thin, never-been-fat-before women. And how nice your husband joined you in getting healthier. Honestly, I had to look back at the old photos to figure out if he was the same guy. LOL
  • littlewomensmom
    littlewomensmom Posts: 54 Member
    edited May 2016
    That's my starting weight also! Thanks for telling your story. I am down 30lbs now. Can't imagine wearing a size small! Great job! You are such a cute couple!
  • merangelana21
    merangelana21 Posts: 1 Member
    I know this might be a bit late but wow,you are inspiring!! Amazing job! Thank you for sharing your success story!
  • Hodie25
    Hodie25 Posts: 10 Member
    Wow. You look amazing. Great encouraging journey. Thank you for sharing!
  • svansmith
    svansmith Posts: 1 Member
    Thanks for sharing your story! Just the inspiration I needed today! Your transformation is so fantastic! Your son is also on a healthy, active path in life thanks to your determination. The impact of your efforts is multi-generational.
  • hope25
    hope25 Posts: 188 Member
    Thanks for sharing what a great transformation! Very inspiring.
  • leahkathleen13
    leahkathleen13 Posts: 272 Member
    You inspire me. Thank you for sharing your story. You are a strong, smart and beautiful person!
  • Harleygirl2014
    Harleygirl2014 Posts: 11 Member
    Way to go girl! You are an inspiration!
  • kikilareggae
    kikilareggae Posts: 289 Member

    amazing and inspiring!!!
  • svkalra
    svkalra Posts: 10 Member
    Great job!! thanks for the inspiration.
  • mariea_bo
    mariea_bo Posts: 77 Member
    Great story. Thanks so much for sharing. It's great that you continue to check in and answer questions. You are an inspiration.
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