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

    Posts: 490 Member
    edited November 2024 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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    • Posts: 1,345 Member
      Wow. Jaw dropped.
    • 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!
    • Posts: 374 Member
      Awesome transformation!
    • 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.
    • Posts: 490 Member
      2011rocket3touring wrote: »
      Wow. Jaw dropped.

      Thanks!
    • Posts: 1,189 Member
      Congratulations! Great job!
    • 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!!!
    • Posts: 490 Member
      Penthesilea514 wrote: »
      Congratulations! Great job!

      Thank you!
    • 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!
    • 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!
    • Posts: 346 Member
      Amazing success! Congrats.
    • Posts: 311 Member
      Great job <3
    • 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!
    • Posts: 83 Member
      You look amazing and you never gave up! There is a lot to be said about that!
    • 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 :(
    • Posts: 39 Member
      Keep going though! You can reach your goal! X
    • Posts: 592 Member
      Awesome job!
    • Posts: 6 Member
      Great job girl you can add me
    • 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.
    • Posts: 490 Member
      fightorflight12 wrote: »
      Keep going though! You can reach your goal! X

      Thank you! I'm definitely not stopping.
    • 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!
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 7,526 Member
      Fantastic! don't stop!
    • Posts: 490 Member
      Tomk652015 wrote: »
      Fantastic! don't stop!

      Thanks! I won't!
    • Posts: 10,321 Member
      You are killing!! Great job. You look fantastic!!
    • Posts: 490 Member
      Hornsby wrote: »
      You are killing!! Great job. You look fantastic!!

      Thank you!!@
    • 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:
    • Posts: 21 Member
      Nice progress!
    • Posts: 40 Member
      Add me
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