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More than 63 lbs GONE in just over 4 months ~ Lots of Photos

Posts: 396 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
I have been holding off sharing, but I decided this morning I would share because it is possible someone is needing a boost that my story could provide. I am still a work in progress and have a way to go yet.

I joined a local gym at 10:30 at night on Jan 11th, 2017 after my son insisted I check it out because it was so nice and clean. Before this, I had not even considered joining a gym, losing weight or attempting to improve my health. I had basically accepted the fact that I was going to always be overweight and someday would be the 'fluffy grandma who always had something cooked and ready for the future grandchildren when they came to visit'.

Two days later, I found MFP and have utilized this site every day since. I weigh and log my food. Typically, I am in the gym an average of five days each week for a minimum of 2 hours each day. I started with only the treadmill and bike. Then I started adding the elliptical and stair climber. Eventually I started taking some of the Personal Trainer classes. I have done some strength training, but plan to add more.

In just over 4 months I am down more than 63 lbs. It really is all about eating healthier and less with moving more. You will see the comparison pictures from Mother's Day of 2015 to this Mother's Day 2017... but the weight loss has taken place from Jan 11, 2017 until now. However, the first photo shows the night I joined the gym and an updated picture of me from just 8 days ago.

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  • Posts: 455 Member
    You and your buddy both seem like fun ladies! Great work; you look fabulous! Love that top on you!
  • Posts: 135 Member
    Great job!
  • Posts: 281 Member
    Incredible results. Great job.
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  • Posts: 77 Member
    Rockstar!!!
  • Posts: 42 Member
    Amazing. You look awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. You have inspired me to stay with it.
  • Posts: 396 Member
    Rockstar!!!

    As are you girlfriend!
  • Posts: 455 Member

    Thanks! My buddy is actually my mom. :smiley:

    Better yet!
  • Posts: 45 Member
    This. is. wonderful :) Well done...and such an inspiration!
  • Posts: 105 Member
    Amazing!
  • Posts: 396 Member
    Thanks y'all!
  • Posts: 314 Member
    Wow! Nice job! inspired for sure
  • Posts: 31 Member
    Terrific work! You must be so proud of this amazing accomplishment.
  • Posts: 17 Member
    inspiration right there
    Keep up the good work
  • Posts: 424 Member
    You look great and your mom looks like your sister. Y'all are sipping on a bottle from the fountain of youth.
  • Posts: 396 Member
    That's too kind. Thank you! Mama is pretty happy where she is. I am still working at it and have now loss more than 66 lbs.
  • Posts: 396 Member
    If I can do it, anyone can. I know I don't want to ever go back. Still a work in progress, but I'm getting it done.
  • Posts: 218 Member
    You've done an amazing job!! Beautiful!
  • Posts: 13 Member
    You look amazing!! You are truly an inspiration, I just started MFP last week. I needed to see this. :)
  • Posts: 40 Member
    Very inspiring! Amazing!
  • Posts: 4 Member
    Yours is a great success story - thanks for sharing! I retired last year, because my husband had open heart surgery and some related health issues. I'm having a hard time trying to get motivated to stay on an exercise/eating plan. I've gained weight from a bad diet (too much sugar) and feel crummy. I loved reading your update.
  • Posts: 40 Member
    Thank you for sharing. I needed this so much today. You and your mom look great! I never would have guessed she was your mom.
  • Posts: 150 Member
    Wow...congrats. Your transformation is amazing and inspiring to many. Thank you for sharing.
    Besides making healthier choices...did you follow a certain plan?
  • Posts: 14 Member
    You look great! Thanks for sharing!
  • Posts: 311 Member
    You look amazing! Such an accomplishment! Thank you for the motivation :)
  • Posts: 11 Member
    Congratulations. You look great!
  • Posts: 2,014 Member
    Amazing!
  • Posts: 480 Member
    you look fabulous! awesome progress in such a short time!
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