Before and After pics 247 to 139 and still going

Thx sailorsbabydoll! I just want to show people that it can be done. I have done it the old fashioned way and that's the only way that works. You have to make a complete and total lifestyle change. I get sooooo sad when I see someone new start at the gym that is very overweight and they come for one or two weeks then never come back. You have to be in it for the long haul.

TY shellbell1993! I had to hit rock bottom. I really did. It's sad that sometimes it takes heaven shaking us to our very core to wake us up but I believe in a loving God who knows what is best for His children. And Lori being 247 lbs was not in the best interest of her children or for herself. I believe everything happens for a reason. It might be extremely painful as we go through it but He allows it because He disciplines those He loves. He had to shake the foundations of my life to get me to realize that life is too short to stay overweight and I need to be sincerely thankful for each day. As you can tell my faith has gotten me through this. I am nothing without my Lord, absolutely nothing. I take NOTHING for granted in life anymore.

BTW right after my son was ran over the man who adopted me at age 7 died in his sleep at age 59. He was not taking care of himself. He was eating way too much fast food and carrying too much extra weight. He was the most amazing father you could ever imagine. Yes God really had to take a baseball bat to my life to wake this girl up. It worked.

Have a blessed weekend.

Lori
Proverbs 3:5-6

Someone who read this thread reminded me of a song: There Could Never Be A More Beautiful You. THANK YOU!

More Beautiful You lyrics
Songwriters: Diaz, Jonny; York, Kate;

Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight, her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight

Well, little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care, your skin, your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man but He's got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead

Well, little girl twenty one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And He'll treat you like the jewel you are

There could never be a more beautiful you
[ From : http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/jonny-diaz-lyrics/more-beautiful-you-lyrics.html ]
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you, more beautiful you

So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late, you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear, they can all be washed away

By the one who's strong, can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry, all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light, He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl

That there could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
There could never be a more beautiful you

Thx BobbyDaniel. I had a girlfriend laser etch Proverbs 3:5-6 onto massive 8ft long boards for me so I could put them on the wall and just have the verse basically scream at me and remind me "Trust Him Lori, just Trust... doesn't matter if you don't understand why... just gotta trust Him." Really helps on the rough days.

Today i finally reached 110 lbs lost. To celebrate I bought size 3/5 fuzzy pj shorts and made a collage of me wearing them!!! 12 more pounds to go!

Thinkskinny asked: "Congrats on your weightloss. Keep up the good work! Quick question: What are some of your favorite excersises? Do you have any favorite healthy meals?"


YES!!! I LOVE cardio kickboxing, step cardio, pilates, the elliptical machine and running (although I am slow)!

I do a lot of dvds and I HIGHLY recommend all of the 10 Minute Solution ones. The first time I attended a step class with a group I could only last 10 min. The 10 Minute Solution dvds are wonderful because they have 5 mix and match workouts each 10 min long and you can create your own workout. My biggest advice is make exercise FUN. If you get bored with something then move on to something else don't just quit working out. If it's not fun you won't stick with it. All of the Caribbean Workout dvds that Shelly McDonald puts out are excellent as well.

Favorite meals? Hmmm I try to eat as many fresh veggies as I possible can each day. I will eat some raw and if I cook them I make a huge pan of brocolli, asparagus, carrots etc and at the very end sprinkle with some brown sugar and it's YUMMMMM. I also dice up a very small chicken breast and toss in the pan at the end or a tilapia fillet.

I try to eat every 2-3 hours. ALWAYS keep snacks handy that are healthy. I love prunes, Emerald nuts 100 calorie almond packs in roasted dark chocolate and baby carrots.

Thank you for all of the encouraging words!!!

A typical lunch for me: 97% lean turkery burger on a Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat sandwich thin topped with fresh baby spinach and tomatoes. Then the rest of my plate is loaded down with green peppers, cucumber, more spinach, baby carrots etc.

I feel unbelievably FULL after a lunch like this.