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It is so awesome to read so many success stories. Mine is similar in that I have never enjoyed running, and never really thought I could do it. But with our summer holiday approaching, I knew it would be hard to get to the gym, and I didn't want to gain weight or lose fitness despite this. So, I find myself having just…

On the contrary - weight loss will likely help your chances of getting pregnant. Plus, if you start exercising now, you are far more likely to be able to sustain it during pregnancy. They don't recommend starting exercise during pregnancy, but continuing what you've started, they are all for. Go for it!

You look amazing! May I ask your height please?

You look so incredible. And really, really confident. I am so in awe of what you've achieved under those circumstances too. Well done, and best of luck for those last 16lb!

Great photos, and amazing work. So close to that 12 month goal aready, that is so fantastic!

Fantastic! Great to see such a healthy looking transformation. Well done :)

It's really great to see the goals for people about my height - I'm a tad closer to 5'4" I guess, so headed to 130 seems to be about right for someone as busty as me... currently 165 and still an F cup but hoping to lose it off my chest sometime soon (31 pounds down so far). I am hopeful that I don't look all out of…

You are looking great. Keep it up!

Nothing short of inspirational. Keep it up, you are doing incredibly well!

Fantastic! It''s awesome to see the progress you've made. And so encouraging when you see *proof* of how you are looking different (and better!)

Waaay slower here too. But keeping on keeping on, and enjoying the changes, slow though they might be. 26 pounds lost since the start of the year isn't too bad in the scheme of things.

Awesome! And I think hearing stories like yours is important for people like me who do have quite a bit to lose, and who have to decide where to stop - is it *in* their healthy weight range, where people will probably tell them they look fantastic because they have come so far, or is it when they actually *do* look…

Wow, you look amazing! Keep going, you're doing great!

Far out! Amazing :) Keep it up, a new life and a whole lot more style :)

My fave is to cook up extra brown rice when I have it for dinner. Make up a salad with a small can of tinned salmon, grated carrot, cucumber, red capsicum and sprouts with a little honey mustard dressing. Yum! Also I have salad without the rice or salmon and add shaved chicken instead and serve with a piece of fruit or…

I love going to the gym now. But before? No way! So what changed? I joined a small gym. In my case, womens only. I got a place that sets a programme and reviews it often. I get to go to classes that are fun and inspiring. And small. Often only 4 people! Makes a big change. I slot it in at different times of day so it's…

Welcome! I'm fairly new here, and I'm enjoying it, I'm sure you'll find it a wonderfully supportive environment. I would encourage you to set yourself some time for a walk each day (if the weather is okay where you are), it will be a lovely time out from the kids, and it will allow them to see you making some positive…

You're looking fantastic. Well done :D