I've lost 92 lbs and I haven't stepped one foot in a gym..

Steph62002
Steph62002 Posts: 91
edited October 4 in Success Stories
because my schedule doesn't allow for it! I work full time outside of the home and have two little boys, so every day is hectic. I started watching portions, eating clean and exercising. I don't have much of an excuse to not work out when I just have to walk down the hall to the living room!

I strive to work out at least 5 times a week, but have been pushing for 6. I am either up at 5am lifting weights, or hopping around the living room doing cardio after dinner and homework has been checked.

I try to plan ahead for extra busy nights and weekends. It's so easy to stop for fast food when I'm out and about, but I try to fix a protein shake before I leave or keep healthy snacks in my purse.

If I can do this, anyone can! As long as you have the drive and determination, you will go far!!
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  • tiggerbounce411
    tiggerbounce411 Posts: 401 Member
    WAYYYY...TOOOO....GOOOO!!!!!!
  • bluegirl10
    bluegirl10 Posts: 695 Member
    Congrats!...You look fantastic!...WTG!
  • daram05
    daram05 Posts: 80
    Congrats and GREAT JOB! I started out the same way and worked wonders for me as well (I lost 20lbs in 3 months @ HOME). You look amazing and are truly an inspiration...Keep it up Lady!!!
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    Wow! well done, you look fantastic!
  • GoldenGirl1979
    GoldenGirl1979 Posts: 716 Member
    congratulations to you!! you have done a phenomenal job!!! you look great :flowerforyou:
  • mishamae
    mishamae Posts: 307 Member
    Wow you are amazing! Way to go!! I loved reading your story, thanks for sharing!
  • ocean134
    ocean134 Posts: 4
    What a great store! Good work! I need a little motivation to get back on the wagon. A little depressed about how my clothes are fitting. Time to get back in the swing of things!
  • roosterblue
    roosterblue Posts: 25 Member
    That is amazing! I'm doing the same thing... working out for free! People try to get me to come to Zoomba classes and other things, and all I can think is, "Why pay $15 for a class when I can burn just as many calories on my own doing old aerobic videos or walking/jogging for a few miles?"

    Great job!! I've lost almost 40 lbs myself, hoping to lose another 70 more!
  • truecaligirl
    truecaligirl Posts: 132 Member
    Absolutely amazing!!! Where there's a will there's a way...and you are living proof.
  • GymRatRaceRunner
    GymRatRaceRunner Posts: 160 Member
    You look so much younger and vibrant now! Congrats!
  • MzMiller1215
    MzMiller1215 Posts: 633 Member
    That is impressive!! You look great!!
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    so happy for you. keep up the great work.
  • KEN1013
    KEN1013 Posts: 182 Member
    :flowerforyou: awsome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is so motivating
  • BBBombshell
    BBBombshell Posts: 26
    Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    You look hot!
  • newbba43
    newbba43 Posts: 24
    That's incredible! Such a great example of how some simple steps can help you change your life! Congrats and I hope you are enjoying your new self!!!
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    Great job!
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    I've never spent time in a gym, either........there are so many FREEE ways of moving and losing weight (one of them being MFP and the awesome people here!)

    92 lbs! Wow..........I'm getting closer to 15 and feeling pretty danged good about it, so I really salute you in your SUCCESS!

    Keep movin' and groovin', people!

    :tongue: :tongue:
  • JipsyJudy
    JipsyJudy Posts: 268 Member
    Congratulations! What an inspiration you are. I'm not a gym person either. I actually rather like gyms, but I work full time and have two, young Standard Poodles, so I try to take them on two long walks twice a day, and I don't like to make them stay home alone any more than they have too. Do you work out with hand weights or do you have a bench? I'm looking for stay-at-home weight training suggestions.
  • Notfatand30
    Notfatand30 Posts: 35 Member
    Wow Steph that's an amazing transformation (been peeking at your photos!!!)! Well done on all your hard work, it's totally paid off!!!
  • candiblnd
    candiblnd Posts: 4 Member
    You look great! Congrats and keep up the good work!!
  • AloyMomNwife
    AloyMomNwife Posts: 146 Member
    I can't believe that's the same person in the profile pic!! You have changed so much it's incredible!! You look AMAZING!! I hope I can have similar success someday.
  • nygiantschick
    nygiantschick Posts: 289 Member
    Amazing job...you are the hot mom now ms. thang....congrats. I did the same thing 92 pounds and never hit the gym...NO excuses when you can just give it 1/2 hour to an hour in the living room right?
  • mznikab
    mznikab Posts: 36
    More Power to Ya!!!...What an inspiration you are...Congraulations
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    Awesome!! Good for you finding a way to make it work despite your rough schedule. Many people would just simply use that as an excuse but you've chosen to conquer it, that's terrific!!
  • sabcooke
    sabcooke Posts: 82 Member
    Good on you shows hard work and determiantion does pay off:)
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    awesome!!! you definitely look at LOT younger and full of energy!

    nice dedication!
  • mistiesnshn77
    mistiesnshn77 Posts: 23 Member
    Awesome! You are an inspiration!
  • lupa01
    lupa01 Posts: 162 Member
    Congratulations, you look absolutely FANTASTIC!!
  • bandwifey
    bandwifey Posts: 1
    I ususally don't reply to posts but I just had to on this! YOU GO GIRL! You are proof that you don't have to go to a gym. I don't go to a gym either....not bc I don't have time. I don't go because I'm cheap and don't want to spend the $$$! There are so many things you can do without going to the gym...and you can still be successful at weight loss. About 3 years ago I lost 60 pds by walking in parks, doing exercise videos, getting on my "mini" elliptical (you can stand or sit while doing it) and watching cals/portions. It took me almost a year to do it, but I did it! Unfortunately, bc of a stressful job, I gained 30 of it back a yr. ago and now i'm working on getting it off again. So far, i've lost 20 pds in 3 months w/o a gym(my ticker doesn't show correct amnt bc i lost 4 pds before joining). I know that may not sound like much these days (with shows like the Biggest Loser being shown), but i'm only 5 feet tall and believe me 20 pds gone shows on my frame!

    Again...GO GIRL!

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