Progress pics - complete with stretch marks :)

amsparky
amsparky Posts: 825 Member
in Success Stories
Well, I'm finally going to take the plunge and post some pics! Even though I feel like I have a LONG way to go, I also like seeing my progress. I have a myriad of health problems, including:

TMJ
severe scoliosis - hoping to avoid surgery
food allergies
depression/anxiety - no meds in almost a year!
asthma - I will have run almost 50 miles this month despite this
arthritis
migraines
PCOS
adhesions from 2 c-sections

And the list goes on... :)

DESPITE all of this, I have lost about 65# - hit goal weight just before Christmas and have been working towards leaning up, getting my lungs back after getting sick in Jan and toning all my droopy skin!

Warning - I have stretch marks and my gut looks like a black watermelon, so please be kind!

This is in 2008:
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IMG_0237 by amsparky, on Flickr

I'm pretty sure I was heavier than what I was when I started this...I avoided scales at all costs!

Here's the progress thus far. The first pic is Jan 11, the next two are July 11, then Nov 11 and last March 2012...

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Weight loss - al2 by amsparky, on Flickr

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Weight loss - al3 by amsparky, on Flickr

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Weight loss - al4 by amsparky, on Flickr

Not too shabby for a mom of two, author, teacher and generally really busy person!!
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Replies

  • bellanoelle
    bellanoelle Posts: 105 Member
    Fantastic job!!
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    You're gonna get in trouble flashing those guns around.
  • tam823
    tam823 Posts: 85 Member
    Congrats on all your hard work! You look amazing, stretch marks and all!
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    Thanks for being so kind you guys! I swear, I'm so nervous for posting these!! LOL
  • sam2674
    sam2674 Posts: 55 Member
    Congratulations! you look awesome!
  • Picturesque2u
    Picturesque2u Posts: 28 Member
    Awesome job! Congratulations... :flowerforyou:
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    Thank you! :)
  • tammysl4
    tammysl4 Posts: 25
    You ought to be proud of yourself. Great job done and keep with it.
  • lillithlix
    lillithlix Posts: 7
    You look great!
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    Those aren't stretch marks sweetie, you're a D@€# Tiger who's earned her stripes!!! You look strong and beautiful!! I hope you're really, truly proud of yourself, because I can see all the hard work that went into your transformation. Congratulations, you look fantastic!! :flowerforyou:
  • foster59803
    foster59803 Posts: 439 Member
    Excellent job. Your hard work has totally paid off... looking like a hot mama!
  • healthylifeforme
    healthylifeforme Posts: 156 Member
    You look wonderful! Congrats on all your hard work. It has paid off!
  • Elizabeth0913
    Elizabeth0913 Posts: 61
    Beautiful!!
  • DianeG213
    DianeG213 Posts: 253
    You look great! :happy:
  • rach22m
    rach22m Posts: 15 Member
    WoW look at them guns. that is a transformation
  • ladyshine2011
    ladyshine2011 Posts: 16
    Amazing!!! Excellent job! :smile:
  • pinkgigi
    pinkgigi Posts: 693 Member
    I want those arms!!!

    GG
  • ladycypress
    ladycypress Posts: 19 Member
    Great job! You look amazing!
  • dlynnkind
    dlynnkind Posts: 134 Member
    Girl you are looking great!
  • darkmouzy
    darkmouzy Posts: 227 Member
    Thanks for being so kind you guys! I swear, I'm so nervous for posting these!! LOL

    Great job having the guts to do it! Also you look amazing keep up the hard work!
  • jennkess
    jennkess Posts: 86
    awesome transformation!! thanks for sharing the pics...... Mothers (and others) appreciate the marks and what they are...and they will fade..

    and if someone mentions the stretch marks show them your guns and I bet they shut up real fast :laugh:
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    Look at those guns! Christ you look amazing. Well done on being awesome!
  • thinclo
    thinclo Posts: 164 Member
    I didnt really notice the stretchmarks to be honest, was too busy thinking how great you look! :) well done!
  • tilfordj
    tilfordj Posts: 54 Member
    You look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • fionamac15
    fionamac15 Posts: 15
    :heart: :heart:

    fantastic...well done u and who cares what people think...no ones perfect...u look fab.....:flowerforyou:

    absolutely amazing......
  • joey200for2
    joey200for2 Posts: 104 Member
    Great results, you are doing a wonderful job!!!
  • AntShanny
    AntShanny Posts: 359 Member
    Amazing, job well done!
  • dmmthin11
    dmmthin11 Posts: 6
    You look great!! It helps the rest of us know that our efforts will pay off. Thanks for posting and keep up the great work!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    AMAZING!!!

    ETA - your arms look especially FANTASTIC! I :heart: muscles!
  • renolizard
    renolizard Posts: 11 Member
    AMAZING!!!!

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