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30lbs--outta here! (Pics)
KimmehL
Posts: 373 Member
The below pics are about 1 year apart. the before is right before my wedding--wish I would have had the motivation to get this done before then...but spilled milk, right?:sad:
I just wanted to post this to say...I am 44 years old, have given birth to 4 children, two who still live at home and have a million sports practices, games, homework, friend stuff etc, two step-kids with the same type of schedule, I work full time, have an hour commute each way, and also travel every two week back and forth between New Jersey and Texas. I am busy, crazy busy. I also teach a college class occasionally. If I can find the time to workout and the motivation to eat well, you can too:) For most of my adult life, I have been a caretaker--making sure everyone was happy and their needs met, mine came second. Somehow, I am still taking care of everyone and taking care of myself too! I am worth it.
I am 5'4". Started off at 210, I am at 180 now, and my goal at the moment is 145ish. I will evaluate how I feel and look at that point to see if I want to go lower. I have been running and/or walking fast on the tread with a varied incline--at least 4 times a week. I just incorporated light lifting into my schedule a few weeks ago and I am going to amp that up in the next couple of weeks. My diet isn't perfect, I try hard, and am getting better at eating less processed, more fresh. I don't deny myself anything if I want it, i just eat way less of it than I used to. I have my base calories set to 1350 and I eat at least half if not all of my exercise calories back. I started MFP on September 7th, 2011.
Before: (me and my oldest daughter)
After:
I just wanted to post this to say...I am 44 years old, have given birth to 4 children, two who still live at home and have a million sports practices, games, homework, friend stuff etc, two step-kids with the same type of schedule, I work full time, have an hour commute each way, and also travel every two week back and forth between New Jersey and Texas. I am busy, crazy busy. I also teach a college class occasionally. If I can find the time to workout and the motivation to eat well, you can too:) For most of my adult life, I have been a caretaker--making sure everyone was happy and their needs met, mine came second. Somehow, I am still taking care of everyone and taking care of myself too! I am worth it.
I am 5'4". Started off at 210, I am at 180 now, and my goal at the moment is 145ish. I will evaluate how I feel and look at that point to see if I want to go lower. I have been running and/or walking fast on the tread with a varied incline--at least 4 times a week. I just incorporated light lifting into my schedule a few weeks ago and I am going to amp that up in the next couple of weeks. My diet isn't perfect, I try hard, and am getting better at eating less processed, more fresh. I don't deny myself anything if I want it, i just eat way less of it than I used to. I have my base calories set to 1350 and I eat at least half if not all of my exercise calories back. I started MFP on September 7th, 2011.
Before: (me and my oldest daughter)
After:
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You look amazing! Great job!0
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great job! ....and I love your top in the second picture....super cute on you!0
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You are awesome! Way to go. I'm in the same crazy busy boat and I need to hear that if you can do it I can too (3 hour commute 3 days a week, teaching, 2 kids etc.etc.etc.). Way to go!!0
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wow! great job (:0
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you look fantastic! Way to go!!!0
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You look fabulous Kim.
I got tired just reading about your crazy life; no more excuses when it comes to working out or eating heathly.
Your a wonderful inspiration and I am super happy we are friends :flowerforyou:0 -
You are awesome! Way to go. I'm in the same crazy busy boat and I need to hear that if you can do it I can too (3 hour commute 3 days a week, teaching, 2 kids etc.etc.etc.). Way to go!!
Way to go both of you, with these busy schedules!!!!!! I worry about weight loss/taking care of myself after I have kids (I don't have any yet), so this is very, very inspiring!!! Keep up the great work ladies!!!!0 -
You have a great attitude and that's half the battle!! Awesome job!0
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You look great Kim and young too for 44!!! Keep up the good work!!0
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You're looking GORGEOUS! Keep up the great work!0
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Great job Kim, I know I can always look to you for inspiration!!
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Ummm..... which one is you and which one is your daughter?
You look very lovely! You are on the right track! Keep it up!!0 -
Oh my .... You Look Awesome !0
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you look pretty on both pics...as someone previously stated, you guys look like sisters.... Congrats on your weight loss!!0
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what a difference all around! very inspiring, especially since i've been struggling with the whole work/food/exercise balance lately. THANKS FOR POSTING!!!!!!!!0
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what a difference all around! very inspiring, especially since i've been struggling with the whole work/food/exercise balance lately. THANKS FOR POSTING!!!!!!!!0
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Congratulations! :flowerforyou:0
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You look amazing and I hope you dont mind me saying you SO don't look 44. I would have said 30/31.0
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Good work, and super cute top in your after picture!!! Oh and that's a nutty schedule, way to fit everything in!!!0
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yeah I love the top too! You look fab and you are an inspiration. And yeah, you look sooo young. I'd never have guessed 44! :noway:0
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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Thank you, everyone:) The top is from The Loft--but I bought it about 6 years ago. It has been hanging in my closet, wayyyyy too tight for me, for a long time now:)0
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Congrats, great job & you look so pretty by the mantle. You are rocking that top & blue jeans! YOU GO GIRL.......... 0
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Wow, I am sure you hear this all the time but you do judt look so young anf healthy for 44. Until I read your description I figured that was you and a friend on the first one. You are gorgeous, have a gorgeous daughter and a gorgeous top too!0
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