Before/After - Wedding Success!
krazgrl
Posts: 86 Member
I truly started my weight loss journey in September of last year when my coworkers decided to start a Biggest Loser challenge. I knew I wanted to lose weight before my wedding, so I figured there was no better way to just jump in and just start.
Thanks to the competition (two of them actually - and I won them both), I made a change to my lifestyle. I now have completed my first ever 5K (was actually a 7K) with a 5.5K in two weeks and gearing up for future ones too. I'm happier than I have been in ages.
I still have 15-20 pounds I would like to lose along with a lot of toning. I've had back surgery (spinal fusion) and have other issues with almost every other part of my body, but I refuse to let them get the best of me.
The pictures below are roughly 1 year apart:
The left, we're celebrating our 9th anniversary together at Disneyland in mid-May 2015. The right, our 10th anniversary and our wedding that just happened on 5/28.
I lost 66 pounds. He lost 54 pounds. (I am absolutely horrified by the before photos). lol
I went from a size 16 with XL/XXL tops to a size 8-10 and size medium tops (I'm 5'6.5").
He was a tight 36 and now is a comfortable 32 (he's 6').
Thanks to the competition (two of them actually - and I won them both), I made a change to my lifestyle. I now have completed my first ever 5K (was actually a 7K) with a 5.5K in two weeks and gearing up for future ones too. I'm happier than I have been in ages.
I still have 15-20 pounds I would like to lose along with a lot of toning. I've had back surgery (spinal fusion) and have other issues with almost every other part of my body, but I refuse to let them get the best of me.
The pictures below are roughly 1 year apart:
The left, we're celebrating our 9th anniversary together at Disneyland in mid-May 2015. The right, our 10th anniversary and our wedding that just happened on 5/28.
I lost 66 pounds. He lost 54 pounds. (I am absolutely horrified by the before photos). lol
I went from a size 16 with XL/XXL tops to a size 8-10 and size medium tops (I'm 5'6.5").
He was a tight 36 and now is a comfortable 32 (he's 6').
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Great job - you're beautiful! :flowerforyou:1
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You guys are amazing!0
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Great job! I wish my hubby would jump in with me! I think that would be truly motivating0
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You look so happy in the after photo and that's what counts most. Great work.0
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Wow, you both look great!0
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Love this! So inspiring! Get it girl!!0
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Thanks everyone!!
It really helped having his support.Great job! I wish my hubby would jump in with me! I think that would be truly motivating
What's funny is that Ryan really changed his eating habits while at work and that helped immensely for him (no more fast food - he now packs a sandwich on whole wheat and an apple daily- which is all he wants).
Since I do all the cooking at home and grocery shopping, he was able to get on board pretty easily. Once he saw how much more self-confident I was becoming, he REALLY got into it and it really changed his perspective too. I love seeing him read labels and counting calories (he keeps a mental tally, but I have everything on MFP). He now gladly eats spaghetti squash instead of noodles and prefers a cauliflower mock-alfredo sauce to the real thing. A far cry from when we started dating and his only veggies was in the sauce on pizza or meatball sammies.
He loves telling people about my questions regarding indulging:
1. Have I had it before? If yes - I don't need it right now. If no, go to question 2:
2. Can I get it again? If yes - I don't need it right now. If no? Have some in moderation. If it's super special (10-course Iron Chef prepared meal) eat it all and have no regrets. lol
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Love it! What a wonderful gift you have given yourselves as you begin your married life. Awesome!0
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Amazing!!!0
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You both look amazing, and congratulations on your wedding!0
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You look amazing - great job! And congratulations to both of you on your wedding!0
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Well done, incredible change.0
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Thanks everyone!!
It really helped having his support.Great job! I wish my hubby would jump in with me! I think that would be truly motivating
What's funny is that Ryan really changed his eating habits while at work and that helped immensely for him (no more fast food - he now packs a sandwich on whole wheat and an apple daily- which is all he wants).
Since I do all the cooking at home and grocery shopping, he was able to get on board pretty easily. Once he saw how much more self-confident I was becoming, he REALLY got into it and it really changed his perspective too. I love seeing him read labels and counting calories (he keeps a mental tally, but I have everything on MFP). He now gladly eats spaghetti squash instead of noodles and prefers a cauliflower mock-alfredo sauce to the real thing. A far cry from when we started dating and his only veggies was in the sauce on pizza or meatball sammies.
He loves telling people about my questions regarding indulging:
1. Have I had it before? If yes - I don't need it right now. If no, go to question 2:
2. Can I get it again? If yes - I don't need it right now. If no? Have some in moderation. If it's super special (10-course Iron Chef prepared meal) eat it all and have no regrets. lol
AMAzing transformation and I love the questions regarding indulging!! Where did you find the cauliflower alfredo sauce recipe??1 -
The smile says it all, well done!0
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Congratulations all round for the both of you. What an incredible transformation and you both look incredibly well and happy. 1
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Congratulations on fantastic results! and on your wedding
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This is EXACTLY how i feel about indulging. Will they ever stop making Oreos? Probably not, so I don't need it now. Great Work!0
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lolosensan2 wrote: »Thanks everyone!!
AMAzing transformation and I love the questions regarding indulging!! Where did you find the cauliflower alfredo sauce recipe??
http://ohsheglows.com/2014/01/20/cauli-power-fettuccine-alfredo-vegan/
I changed up the recipe a bit since I'm not vegan. I also boil the cauliflower in the water I end up using for the pasta until it's fork tender - my way of helping with the CA draught lol. While that's cooking, I sauté some garlic in butter (the amount I use depends on my indulgence level. You get some nuttiness from the brown butter and a nice punch from the garlic. Throw the cauliflower in a blender with the garlic/butter, some milk, grated parmesan, grated onion or onion powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Adjust ingredients to get the taste and texture you're after.0 -
You look stunning!0
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Amazing work! You both look great! Congratulations on your marriage. 0
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Beautiful! Great job to both of you!0
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Great job! And congrats!0
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