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Before/Transitioning pics - 50 lbs GONE!!!

FitMomma0722
FitMomma0722 Posts: 50 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
I never would have thought that I would be able to lose 50 pounds, without “dieting” and eating whatever I want! My mind was programmed to the “all or nothing” way of thinking. I was either ON a diet or OFF a diet…no in between. Friday, July 22, 2011 my life changed forever. I woke up DONE with what I had been doing and was NOT going to wait until “Monday” to start ANOTHER DIET! I began taking an account for EVERYTHING I ate…good or bad and working out 5-6 days a week. Today, I have LOST 50 pounds and GAINED so much more than weight-loss. I went from struggling to jog a minute to jogging 4 miles, non-stop, and preparing for a half-marathon in May…from barely walking up the stairs, to my desk on the 5th floor (102 steps) to going up and down them 8-9 times, during my lunch break. I’m SOOO loving who I am becoming. No scale or clothing size can make give me this feeling. There’s nothing like becoming FIT!

SW: 246
CW: 196
GW: 150

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Before and Transitioning by 4fitmommas, on Flickr
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  • tifferzb1206
    tifferzb1206 Posts: 19 Member
    You look great! I'm inspired!
  • iamfranniefierce
    iamfranniefierce Posts: 305 Member
    Another inspiration...gr8 job! BUMP!
  • martinez3004
    martinez3004 Posts: 11 Member
    How did you start excerscing? I am so struggling to get into a program.
  • marshaca
    marshaca Posts: 2
    WOW! What a great story. Congratulations on all your hard work...it's clearly paid off.
  • mashallej
    mashallej Posts: 39
    You look fantastic!
  • Poorgirls_Diet
    Poorgirls_Diet Posts: 528 Member
    wow well done you look amazing and should be so proud of yourself!
  • ks_mommaof5
    ks_mommaof5 Posts: 73 Member
    oh my gracious! AMAZING story!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your "new" self! You are goregous!! Reading your story truly inspired me ... thank you for sharing!!
  • jennie0918
    jennie0918 Posts: 69 Member
    awe this is so inspiring! congratulations sweetheart you look amazing!
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    Great job! You look great!
  • reneepugh
    reneepugh Posts: 522 Member
    Amazing! What an inspiration.
  • That's great!!!! So many inspiring people on here :)
  • SassyB504
    SassyB504 Posts: 15 Member
    One word WOW! You are very inspiring!:happy:
  • CMXL
    CMXL Posts: 54 Member
    I love stories like yours. They keep me inspired. Amazing achievement! Congratulations!
  • Rayjewls
    Rayjewls Posts: 96 Member
    You are such an inspiration and your story is so true...the all or nothing stigma that I had also about 'dieting'... So not true. Fall off...get back on...keep moving ahead is what we all have to remember. Rome wasn't built in a day...Moma Lisa wasn't painted
    in a Week (i don't think)...my point is don't rush...slow and steady wins the race. Took me a long time to figure that one out.
  • drkristamiller
    drkristamiller Posts: 11 Member
    OMG!!!! We have so much in common!! My started weight was 246..and I wanted to lose 50 lbs and made up my mind October 31, 2010....and today I am at 202.8 and my first goal was 196!!! This is exciting...i'll be there ina few weeks!!! You look awesome!!!
  • twinmom430
    twinmom430 Posts: 457 Member
    Wow, you look amazing!! Congrats!
  • colobon
    colobon Posts: 49 Member
    I actually love seeing what a big difference even 30 lbs made! You're doing awesome!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Congrats! I am the path right behind you! I started at 250, and currently down ~30. :)
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    Great job on the weight loss. You look amazing.
  • natagal
    natagal Posts: 3
    wonderful! congratulations. so inspired.:flowerforyou:
  • njmp
    njmp Posts: 277 Member
    Amazing! I think you can officially get rid of that top! Get something sexy lady!!! Congrats on your transformation:flowerforyou:
  • wow u have done great! i bet u look even better in clothes dat fit:happy: cant wait til im ready to post my b4 and during pics. but im rite where u were im done! im doin this time 4 sho. u have really inspired me 2day thanks
  • joolsweb
    joolsweb Posts: 81 Member
    bump for zebedee
  • RainbowBrite86
    RainbowBrite86 Posts: 245 Member
    doing so great
  • Linsey1973
    Linsey1973 Posts: 75 Member
    Amazing job! Well done x
  • bj6886
    bj6886 Posts: 60 Member
    What a great story! I love your passion for being fit. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!!! Looking forward to the next update.
  • Bmontgomery613
    Bmontgomery613 Posts: 200 Member
    Fantastic job!! I'm doing mine the same way. No food is off limits, I just have to be accountable for what I eat. It's a whole new way of looking at life. Keep up the great work. You are truly an inspiration!
  • sxyfitmomandwife
    sxyfitmomandwife Posts: 328 Member
    You're doing great keep up the good work
  • tsimmsva
    tsimmsva Posts: 49
    Fantastic job!! I'm doing mine the same way. No food is off limits, I just have to be accountable for what I eat. It's a whole new way of looking at life. Keep up the great work. You are truly an inspiration!


    Ditto with what she said.
    I used to be all or nothing girl myself. Mostly with exercise Never really was accountable with how bad I ate. I love MFP!!! I found out I can lost weight by just WALKING briskly outside and be accountable for what I eat good and bad. It's amazing. I work harder and walk more if I know there is something yummie I want to eat and not go over on my calories.
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Wow, well done!
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