Body Fat % lowered & almost 40lbs lost.

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Calipalm
Calipalm Posts: 114 Member
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Today I am beyond thrilled. Lately I had been feeling a bit frustrated but today I had a wonderful realization that I have come far and I have earned my success. I have earned it with lots of tears, lots of sweat and lots of frustration! But in all of that I have also made more friends and I have discovered my love of Zumba and fitness in general. I am so happy with my success and I look forward to reaching my goal now more then ever. Right now my main priority is getting into a good body fat percentage.

In this journey I have over come nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, lowered my body fat, lost nearly 40lbs, found my love for fitness and made myself feel confident and beautiful again. I have come to understand that i can and will do this. I have also connected more with my father who has been inspired by my success to lose weight himself. He started off at 495 lbs and has currently lost 35lbs. This is a gigantic step for him too and I have become so happy connecting with him on our similar emotional experiences. This journey has been the best of my life and I love every minute of it! I am half way to my goal but ecstatic to be changing my lifestyle as well.

I began at 198lbs on November 28 2011 my body fat was 45.4%
As of today I am 159lbs with a body fat percentage of 37.0%
I am 5"1'

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  • sunshinesquared
    sunshinesquared Posts: 2,733 Member
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    Awesome work, you look fantastic! Keep it up...you CAN do this!!
  • beckysmithfitness
    beckysmithfitness Posts: 10 Member
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    Wow! You look fabulous! A real inspiration. Keep up the good work!
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
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    Ohhhh, you look FANTASTIC, yay!!!!
  • brookejky
    brookejky Posts: 6
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    You look so happy in the new picture! congrats!
  • slim104
    slim104 Posts: 160
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    Massive difference...you look great.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
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    Congrats!
  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
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    You look great!
  • meeky81
    meeky81 Posts: 96 Member
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    WOW! you look great! Well done on your achievement so far x
  • redshoeshelley
    redshoeshelley Posts: 206 Member
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    Amazing job!
    Congrats on your hard work and determination ... your smile speaks volumes :flowerforyou:
  • caddygarcia123
    caddygarcia123 Posts: 122 Member
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    amazing you look great!!!
  • bkhfws
    bkhfws Posts: 11
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    WOW!!! whistles claps and throws confetti again wow.
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
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    Awesome job! Your body looks great and your face is just radiant!
  • chrystee
    chrystee Posts: 295 Member
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    That is a serious change. You look totally different!
  • annokoye
    annokoye Posts: 125 Member
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    You have done an excellent job. Congratulations!!!!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,853 Member
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    Amazing!!! Great job!! To the both of you :happy:
  • MoveTheMountain
    MoveTheMountain Posts: 764
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    Fantastic! You look great!
  • shae68143
    shae68143 Posts: 422 Member
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    Way to go, that is pure awesomesauce!!! Congrats to you and your dad!
  • Gerisweetpea
    Gerisweetpea Posts: 8
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    Hi I only joined this site yesterday so reading this has really given me a boost. Your before and now pictures are amazing, you look so happy and beautiful. Congratulations to you and your dad.........Keep up the hard work and hopefully it will be me posting such a story :)
  • Calipalm
    Calipalm Posts: 114 Member
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    Thank you all for your kind words! It means a lot to me! :)
  • alabughosh
    alabughosh Posts: 132 Member
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    So inspiring! You are working so hard, I'm sure you'll get to your goal in no time!

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