(US) Size 12/14 to a size 6/8 - please share :)

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  • Brittmy
    Brittmy Posts: 141 Member
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    i think there must be a lot of variations in pants sizes by weight and height, because I have lost 23 lbs and I am feeling pretty good currently (Size 14 probably), and my goal is probably only a 10/12 since that is the smallest I have ever been. I don't know that I would look good at a size 6. I am tall though, 5'9'', so that probably factors in somehow. Great job everyone! You all are amazing!
  • each_day_stronger
    each_day_stronger Posts: 191 Member
    so inspiring thanks y'all!
  • Rambo313
    Rambo313 Posts: 179 Member
    I was size 16 in the wedding dress, the women at the shop told me I was lucky if I could find a dress because my measurements were all over the place..it really hurt my feelings...now I wanna go show her I can fit into a 8 and kick her a** :)




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  • lmliddicoet
    lmliddicoet Posts: 5
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    Not sure this is a photo of the heaviest I was at, but it's the only full length photo from back then that I could locate. Early 2010, size 18/20

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    Taken this morning, 7/19/12. size 8/10.

    How it happened... slowly. I started walking for half an hour 3 days a week and being more aware of what I was eating.

    I'm now weight training for an hour 4-5 times a week, and getting an hour of solid cardio in 5-6 days a week. i have completely altered the way I eat (appx 1200-1500 cals a day, based on how much weight I'm lifting), no pasta, little wheat, heavy veggies.

    Train Hard. Eat Clean.
  • Rambo313
    Rambo313 Posts: 179 Member
    IMG_2882.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/laura22julian/L3.jpg[/IMG]

    Not sure this is a photo of the heaviest I was at, but it's the only full length photo from back then that I could located. Early 2010, size 18/20

    IMG_2882.jpg

    Taken this morning, 7/19/12. size 8/10.

    Make the IMG lowercase on both sides and your pictures should come up :)

    How it happened... slowly. I started walking for half an hour 3 days a week and being more aware of what I'm eating.

    I'm now weight training for an hour 4-5 times a week, and getting an hour of solid cardio in 5-6 days a week. i have completely altered the way I eat (appx 1200-1500 cals a day, based on how much weight I'm lifting), no pasta, little wheat, heavy veggies).

    Train Hard. Eat Clean.

    Make the IMG on your photos lower case and your pics should come up :)
  • lmliddicoet
    lmliddicoet Posts: 5
    Thanks so much!!!
  • bartcal
    bartcal Posts: 40 Member
    Great topic and inspiration. I'm a 16/18 atm and even at my best (148 lbs) upon my academy graduation 20 years ago, I was a 10/12. Seeing the photos give me hope. I've been working on my weight loss through cleaned up eating habits and increased exercise (meaning I actually do that now). I walk or do circuit training (bootcamp) 5-6 days a week. Since starting again, I've lost around 8 lbs, but even more importantly, I can see the change in the looser fit of my clothes and in the mirror. After reading the previous posts, I have even more motivation to continue.
  • avasano
    avasano Posts: 487 Member
    bump. U ladies all look great
  • Rambo313
    Rambo313 Posts: 179 Member
    Thanks so much!!!

    Anytime!

    You look awesome!
  • lmliddicoet
    lmliddicoet Posts: 5
    Thanks! I was just going to comment on your photos... damn girl! shredded!!
  • Cparent04
    Cparent04 Posts: 26 Member
    bump
  • Rambo313
    Rambo313 Posts: 179 Member
    Thanks! I was just going to comment on your photos... damn girl! shredded!!

    Thanks!
  • dawniee
    dawniee Posts: 143 Member
    bumping for inspiration after baby comes!! You all really look beautiful! incredible job!
  • pinklily905
    pinklily905 Posts: 106 Member
    Bump

    Love this thread. Inspiring!
  • jessie5367
    jessie5367 Posts: 13
    I'm 5'8'' and currently around a size 16. This thread has definitely given me some motivation, which was much needed after the week from hell I have had.

    I was debating whether or not to walk home from work tomorrow, but now I definitely will. :happy:
  • HeatherP2205
    HeatherP2205 Posts: 13
    Just wanted to post again for the others that posted after my last one - you all look AMAZING! Such inspirations from the ones that have lost a pound so far - to the ones that have lost half their starting weight or more! Such beautiful women!
  • jassyjan1
    jassyjan1 Posts: 308 Member
    This is a very inspirational thread. Thanks for sharing
  • timeforsomethingsweet
    timeforsomethingsweet Posts: 131 Member
    Wow! Amazing job everyone! Keep up the hard work & dedication =D
  • cmpitcher
    cmpitcher Posts: 6
    So amazing to see everyone's hard work!
  • Collinsclan22
    Collinsclan22 Posts: 76
    I'm 5'8" and started as a tight size 12 weighing 190 lbs. Over the last 7.5 months, I've lost 45 lbs and am now a comfortable size 6. Basically I tracked EVERYTHING I ate, learned to eat cleaner, cut out pop and fast food, and now enjoy my favorite foods (which happen to be not so great for you) in moderation instead of multiple times a week. I also work out 6-7 days/week either on the elliptical, doing workout videos (I love 30 Day Shred & am a Beachbody coach), doing Zumba, playing tennis, and running. I love to switch things up so I don't get bored! I honestly never thought eating right and exercising would become a lifestyle for me, but it definitely has - I love it!

    My Before:

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    My Afters:

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    You look amazing, and I love that bathing suit. Way to go!
  • dlibonati
    dlibonati Posts: 99 Member
    bump! for the great motivation in this thread.... you ladies all look great!

    I did the trek from a 14 to a (sometimes 8) once before... on the same path again now :)
  • TrinaCanDoThis
    TrinaCanDoThis Posts: 115
    Bump for reading later. You guys look amazing!
  • laynie878
    laynie878 Posts: 20 Member
    If anyone reading this thread is looking for more friends, please feel free to add me. I am a size 12/14 like most people responding and would like to work on the community end of this program to motivate me more. If more eyes are watching what you do it might help! I would love the support and would be happy to give support as well!
  • lauralou852
    lauralou852 Posts: 25

    You look amazing, and I love that bathing suit. Way to go!

    Thanks so much! It's from Victoria's Secret and was a reward for reaching 30 lbs down! :)
  • QueenOfShiba
    QueenOfShiba Posts: 22 Member
    Bump!
  • merseyblue
    merseyblue Posts: 37 Member
    You are all so inspiring & beautiful!

    I second that! Thanks to all you lovely ladies who are willing to share and inspire others.
    It's day 10 for me today and I can honestly say I have never felt like this about a healthy lifestyle (nor have I ever stuck to anything this long).
    I'm totally motivated and part of the reason for that is all the beautiful ladies who have met or are meeting their goals.
    Everyone have a great, healthy day :)
  • malderman
    malderman Posts: 1
    I'm 5'3 and started at approximately 220 lbs (tight size 16) in May. I am now down to 182 lbs and am in a comfortable size 12. I've gone from an XL to a M-L shirt. I'm back to about the size I was at the end of high school, but I still have a long way to go to get to my goal weight! I eat about 1200 cal/day and try NOT to eat back my exercise calories. I do about an hour of exercise a day with at least 45 minutes of that being cardio. I weight train every other day.

    It's a serious inspiration to see all of your before/after pics!
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    whoa!!!! awesome work !! you look fantastic!!! congrats :)
  • karen_thinmint
    karen_thinmint Posts: 500 Member
    I don't have pics now (at work), but that's me:

    5'7"
    Started 181, US size 12 in jeans
    Now 140, US size 6 in jeans

    Started slow with diet changes, then went strict on eating healthier by joining MPF. Originally I ate 1200 and rarely exercised, now I'm netting 1400 and mix pilates with running. I want to loose a bit more of the jiggle, but I'm getting closer now that I'm running I feel like.
  • barbh54
    barbh54 Posts: 2
    :bigsmile: your goals are the same as mine! Best of weight loss to us!

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