ALMOST there! ~90lbs lost in about 10 months.

joyzy
joyzy Posts: 97 Member
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Before, this was 270-something lbs. The second shot is from today at the gym. 174.8!!

I'm 5'8". I'm 31 years old and Mom of three kids, ages 6, 3, and 1.

Current routine: I run 6-7 days/week, and lift weights 2-3x/week. Eat less crap, drink more water.

Current goal: 145-160lbs, resting at whichever number I feel strong, faster, and healthy. To be determined when I get there. :-)

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EDITED:
I've gotten like 10 messages asking how I did it or how I got started. Here you go...

Let's see. A year ago this week I had a debilitating spinal cord injury due to a herniated disc. I had emergency surgery and was in a rehab hospital for almost a month because I was paralyzed from the waist down. It's a miracle I regained sensation as much as I have. The neurosurgeon said the best way to prevent this from happening again is to lose weight and strengthen my core. So I took him VERY seriously.

The first day I walked a quarter mile around my neighborhood, with a CANE! I just kept at it, every single day. Walking longer, farther, faster, adding in jogging after a few months, then walking with running, and now full on running.

The key for me has been consistency.
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  • mrsjennifermaffei
    mrsjennifermaffei Posts: 469
    WOW what a transformation!
  • sophiathedss
    sophiathedss Posts: 97 Member
    Congrats! ......doing a happy dance for ya~! wooohoooo

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  • cwatson1214
    cwatson1214 Posts: 88 Member
    Fantastic. How did you do it so quickly
  • jmelyan23
    jmelyan23 Posts: 1,648 Member
    Wow, you look absolutely amazing! I'm 5'8" too, so it's nice to see what I might look like when I finally get down to that weight. Congratulations! :flowerforyou:
  • sensa516
    sensa516 Posts: 16
    Wow great job!
  • Trostlegirl
    Trostlegirl Posts: 91 Member
    Wow! Just wow! You look fantastic! I can't wait to get where you are! Congrats girl! :smile:
  • BlessedandBeautifulBrown
    BlessedandBeautifulBrown Posts: 464 Member
    awesome
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    HOT DAMN! AWESOME WORK & COMMITMENT!
  • Dankelzaga
    Dankelzaga Posts: 9 Member
    Absolutely awesome! Way to go! I can only imagine the hard work and dedication that took. Keep it going!
  • Hawkian
    Hawkian Posts: 87 Member
    Stupendous :) Great example of what you can accomplish in under a year.
  • Logansmom2011
    Logansmom2011 Posts: 81 Member
    You look awesome! Congrats!
  • dani_1977
    dani_1977 Posts: 557 Member
    wwwwwoooooozzeeeerrrr!sss! great job!
  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    YOU LOOK GOOD GIRL!!
  • FiercelyBeautiful
    FiercelyBeautiful Posts: 590 Member
    You look so wonderful and the best part is I am sure you feel wonderful! Great Job Mamma! I have 8lbs to lose to catch up to you! Wish me luck!
  • Kishsa27
    Kishsa27 Posts: 28 Member
    wow, what a transformation!! you look terrific!!
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Fantastic. How did you do it so quickly

    90/10 = 9 pounds per month = 2.25 pounds per week (estimated). That's not quick. That's dead on healthy losing.
  • RCIA
    RCIA Posts: 14
    Wow you look great. Any tips on how???
  • wasveganvictoria88
    wasveganvictoria88 Posts: 249 Member
    Amazing well done!
  • Ladyvirgosdj
    Ladyvirgosdj Posts: 34 Member
    You look great!!!! Keep up the good work
  • cmpettey
    cmpettey Posts: 221 Member
    You look amazing! Congrats!
  • MaybeAMonkey
    MaybeAMonkey Posts: 247
    Holy Moly, you look amazing!! You've done wonders for your long term health and fitness, it really shows! Great job, all that effort is really paying off and I'm sure your family is super proud of you. People like you are such an inspiration and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that. Thanks for sharing your update, you look fantastic!
  • Lewisgrl23
    Lewisgrl23 Posts: 24 Member
    Great job!!! Think I'll join you!!! I've lost 109 in 12 months so I'm feeling kinda close too. I'm 5'8 and would like to be somewhere around 165-169. So about 50 or so LBS to go!!!
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    great stuff, you look amazing! Congratulations! Well deserved I am sure!
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    Oh my! You look great!!! And I love your exercise top!
  • Sharyn913
    Sharyn913 Posts: 777 Member
    WAY TO GO! With that awesome body, I wouldn't be surprised if we got an update saying you were about to have a 4th kid ;-)
  • Presley0381
    Presley0381 Posts: 88
    OMG you just made my day!!! You are amazing!! WTG!!!!!
  • amanda3588
    amanda3588 Posts: 422 Member
    Wow! You look beautiful. Congratulations.
  • mgero212
    mgero212 Posts: 96
    Run for how long or how far?
  • mndaln7
    mndaln7 Posts: 6 Member
    AMAZING JOB!!!! Keep up the good work, you look fantastic!:smile:
  • gooseafur
    gooseafur Posts: 340 Member
    Wow, you look awesome!! You are truly an amazing person..thanks for sharing! You give me great hope to keep on this long hard journey... I can do this!

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