30+ Pounds Down - How I Did It

LorinaLynn
LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
edited September 30 in Success Stories
I just wrote a really, really long blog post in a diary-style timeline, but I know not everyone visits the blogs.

Abbreviated version? Don't get hung up on the scale, don't assume that you'll lose more on fewer calories, eat your exercise calories, enjoy your meals, and find a physical activity you enjoy so you don't view exercise as punishment.

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Before Zumba in January, and after a 6.5 mile run yesterday.

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Squee! I have ABS! And a fear I'm becoming The Situation.

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Progress in the same bikini, which I can no longer wear in the pool without losing the bottoms. My husband does not see that as a problem.

Long version? Click here! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/how-i-did-it-timeline-with-photos-133754
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  • Jamcnair
    Jamcnair Posts: 586 Member
    You look wonderful! Great job
  • papastu
    papastu Posts: 737 Member
    looking good :flowerforyou:

    nice work
  • shonasteele
    shonasteele Posts: 473
    You look awesome!!! Congrats on the great work, and the Fab Abs!!!
  • lmr9
    lmr9 Posts: 628 Member
    great job!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Congrats..u look hot.
  • justimogen
    justimogen Posts: 76
    You look fantastic! You glow!
  • allybally6
    allybally6 Posts: 142 Member
    Great job! You are such an inspiration!
  • world2c
    world2c Posts: 175 Member
    What an amazing job! The best part is just how happy you look!!!
  • scotslass
    scotslass Posts: 317
    you look absoloutly amazing total inspiration!!
    x
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Thanks! I'm amazed at how much my posture has changed. I'm not slouchy and with rounded shoulders anymore... and I look like someone's stretched my torso! In my before pictures, my "natural waist" (the smallest part of my torso) was about an inch below my boobs! :laugh:

    I still have a short trunk (I'm petite on top, even though I'm taller than the typical petite sizing) but it's not nearly as apparent.
  • kje2011
    kje2011 Posts: 502 Member
    WOW!!!!! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!!!
  • dealluver
    dealluver Posts: 45 Member
    You look GREAT!
  • rocketgurl8
    rocketgurl8 Posts: 9
    awesome job! I love how you say you have half a pizza once a week. LOL
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I'm having a DiGiorno Rising Crust Buffalo Pizza right now! :laugh:
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    Thanks! I'm amazed at how much my posture has changed. I'm not slouchy and with rounded shoulders anymore... and I look like someone's stretched my torso! In my before pictures, my "natural waist" (the smallest part of my torso) was about an inch below my boobs! :laugh:

    I still have a short trunk (I'm petite on top, even though I'm taller than the typical petite sizing) but it's not nearly as apparent.

    This applies to me too. I find myself flirting with flat(ter) stomach territory... What I eat and how working out make an almost immediAte impact. I dipped my toes into the waters of the 120's for a day or two. That was weeks ago and I haven't seen it since. These pics are waaaaaaaaay inspiring. Really nice work- and thanks for providing proof that it can be done!!!!! ;)
  • mbeach1977
    mbeach1977 Posts: 275 Member
    You look AMAZING!!
  • Lozzy_82
    Lozzy_82 Posts: 324 Member
    Well done - you look great! Thank you for posting :)
  • msamerica0617
    msamerica0617 Posts: 1
    You look fab!!!! congrats on the loss! :smile:
  • mrsjennifermaffei
    mrsjennifermaffei Posts: 469
    WOW....my jaw dropped...you look amazing!
  • reesesrunner
    reesesrunner Posts: 10
    I love this! What an inspiration! See, it CAN be done!
  • brit49
    brit49 Posts: 461 Member
    You look very nice congrats on you weight loss!!
  • lucyhoneychurch
    lucyhoneychurch Posts: 576 Member
    I love your story. I commented on your blog, that you look really bad-*kitten* in the Warrior Dash.

    My story mirrors yours closely, except that I haven't been able to take up the running/5k racing portion. Just doing other things. But kudos to you for ALL of your hard work!
  • Gilbrod
    Gilbrod Posts: 1,216 Member
    Awesome work! You sound very happy as well as hubby. Ahhhh the benefits of the hard work! Good on you and congrats!
  • GCPgirl
    GCPgirl Posts: 208 Member
    Thanks for sharing! You look awesome! I'm 37 years old and my goal is to lose 33 lbs to get to 130. I am 7 lbs into it but haven't felt a difference. I started MFP after my physical therapy ended for my shoulder surgery. In PT I'd look in the mirror whilee doing exercises and realize my arms were getting more definition while the rest of me was flabby.
    I do zumba once a week and just started doing the 30 day shred...I love the burn!
  • CatherineMH
    CatherineMH Posts: 62 Member
    That bikini timeline is such an awesome illustration of your transformation. You look fantastic!
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    PHENOMENAL work and YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!
  • abby459
    abby459 Posts: 694 Member
    awesome work....you look amazing!!!
  • mjersh
    mjersh Posts: 46
    Great Job!!!
  • VaBeachNurse
    VaBeachNurse Posts: 65
    Fantastic work! You look great.
  • aksingingbreeze
    aksingingbreeze Posts: 60 Member
    Great, great story! You started at a lower weight than I did, but your story sounds a lot like mine! I basically eat what I want as well, just have learned to eat more in moderation and not eat certain foods quite so often. :-)

    Congrats! You did a great job and look FANTASTIC!!
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