My "Success" So Far - I'm not done yet!

lifeisahighway
lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
in Success Stories
So I haven't posted my journey in a while. I've had so many ups and downs. I started at 244 pounds. After I had my daughter I worked hard and got down to almost 157. I had previously posted my success story. Well after that, I got pregnant again in 2013 and went back up to 210. Yikes! After I had my baby the weight just stayed on and wouldn't come off. Finally in the past year the scale has started to move again and I am back down to 169. I would love to get down to 130 pounds, so that is my goal.

My weight was lost through meal planning, following MFP calorie suggestions, tracking my calories burned (with various things over the years, BodyMediaFit, Polar FT4 and FT7 heart rate monitors, Jawbone UP24, and currently Fitbit Charge HR), working out at the YMCA, and at home workout programs.7vzr92p14o3g.jpg


I love coming here and reading all of the success stories and thought maybe this could motivate someone because, you WILL have ups and downs. You just can't let things get you down. You'll have bad days and weeks. Just don't give up.

One thing that has helped me tremendously through the years is my blog, Cardio and Kids It helps keep me accountable.

I would absolutely LOVE to have some new friends, so please feel free to add me. We can help one another! Feel free to ask me any questions. This picture is not really a before and after, it is a before and during, because I'm not there yet, but I will be! Picture on the left is 5 years ago at 244 pounds (ish) and the right is me 2 weeks ago.

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  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    Wow. Jaw dropped.
  • Fittingitforever
    Fittingitforever Posts: 106 Member
    My story is a lot like yours only I'm still at post-baby #2 weight (I had lost 50 between baby 1 and 2). Ready for that to change!
  • Jennifer10723
    Jennifer10723 Posts: 374 Member
    Awesome transformation!
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    Fittingitforever wrote: »
    My story is a lot like yours only I'm still at post-baby #2 weight (I had lost 50 between baby 1 and 2). Ready for that to change!

    Having babies really throws a curveball to life doesn't it? It's been a daily struggle for me but I wouldn't change it because they are worth it.
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    2011rocket3touring wrote: »
    Wow. Jaw dropped.

    Thanks!
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    Congratulations! Great job!
  • BaddS4
    BaddS4 Posts: 302 Member
    Wow!! Such great work!!! Take a bow and be proud.. THAT is what it's all about right there!! Congratulations on your success so far!!!
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    Penthesilea514 wrote: »
    Congratulations! Great job!

    Thank you!
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    BaddS4 wrote: »
    Wow!! Such great work!!! Take a bow and be proud.. THAT is what it's all about right there!! Congratulations on your success so far!!!

    Thank you!
  • melissawill2017
    melissawill2017 Posts: 1,131 Member
    You look amazing and should definitely feel proud of your accomplishments. You'll definitely reach your goals and help to inspire others as you do!
  • qweck3
    qweck3 Posts: 346 Member
    Amazing success! Congrats.
  • spiffychick85
    spiffychick85 Posts: 311 Member
    Great job <3
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    melissawill2017 wrote: »
    You look amazing and should definitely feel proud of your accomplishments. You'll definitely reach your goals and help to inspire others as you do!

    Thank you. I hope I do inspire others. So many have inspired me!
  • kmg3614
    kmg3614 Posts: 83 Member
    You look amazing and you never gave up! There is a lot to be said about that!
  • fightorflight12
    fightorflight12 Posts: 39 Member
    Forget just jaw dropped. More like jaw broken from the impact..

    You look amazing! I'm at 168lbs. Desperate to lose it but struggling so much :(
  • fightorflight12
    fightorflight12 Posts: 39 Member
    Keep going though! You can reach your goal! X
  • Italiana_xx79
    Italiana_xx79 Posts: 593 Member
    Awesome job!
  • chesitymcgeestiff
    chesitymcgeestiff Posts: 6 Member
    Great job girl you can add me
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    fightorflight12 wrote: »
    Forget just jaw dropped. More like jaw broken from the impact..

    You look amazing! I'm at 168lbs. Desperate to lose it but struggling so much :(

    Thanks! I'm at 168 now too! I'm struggling but gotta keep pushing.
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    fightorflight12 wrote: »
    Keep going though! You can reach your goal! X

    Thank you! I'm definitely not stopping.
  • Megmakesithappen
    Megmakesithappen Posts: 17 Member
    What did you set you weekly weight loss goal at 2, 1.5, or 1 pound a week? Did you eat certain types of food (i.e. clean eating, low carb etc)? Did you eat your workout calories back. I have similar stats and would love to see the results you have...you look amazing!
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    Megmakesithappen wrote: »
    What did you set you weekly weight loss goal at 2, 1.5, or 1 pound a week? Did you eat certain types of food (i.e. clean eating, low carb etc)? Did you eat your workout calories back. I have similar stats and would love to see the results you have...you look amazing!

    I set it at 2 pounds a week, and then if I ate over those calories a bit I wouldn't stress because I knew that I could still lose 1-1.5 pounds. Maybe not a great strategy, but it worked for me. I felt like it gave me a little cushion if I needed an extra snack. Initially I ate back my exercise calories, but now I don't. But I listen to my body. If I feel like I need more food, I will eat a snack. A healthy one, but I always make sure I'm not just thirsty.
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    Megmakesithappen wrote: »
    What did you set you weekly weight loss goal at 2, 1.5, or 1 pound a week? Did you eat certain types of food (i.e. clean eating, low carb etc)? Did you eat your workout calories back. I have similar stats and would love to see the results you have...you look amazing!

    Sorry I forgot to reply to your other part. I didn't eat low carb or anything. I tried to eat healthier, but not "clean" I don't think I knew too much about clean eating back then. I'm actually just starting to learn about it. I just tried to eat less of what I was eating and tried to make healthier choices.
  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
    Fantastic! don't stop!
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    Tomk652015 wrote: »
    Fantastic! don't stop!

    Thanks! I won't!
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    You are killing!! Great job. You look fantastic!!
  • lifeisahighway
    lifeisahighway Posts: 490 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
    You are killing!! Great job. You look fantastic!!

    Thank you!!@
  • nicknock01
    nicknock01 Posts: 34 Member
    Incredibly inspiring, and judging by your profile pic, you've since hit your goal since this post. Like you, I look at success stories for motivation. Something about seeing someone else succeed can give me the push I need to get started/stick with it. Thanks for your post. :smiley:
  • Chanda2BFit
    Chanda2BFit Posts: 21 Member
    Nice progress!
  • chasitystiff2325
    chasitystiff2325 Posts: 40 Member
    Add me

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