crunchy_runner Member

Photo on left is Summer of 2011. Photo on right is this past Summer. I'm only 5'0" so every pound makes a big difference. There is a 10 lb difference between the photos. In 2011, I ate a lot of fast food and never worked out. I'm now a runner and work out consistently and have cleaned up my diet. :)

Wow. Just WOW. I am in awe of not only your physical transformation but the transformation you had in mind and spirit. The determination and willpower and the strength you must've had to have to change your life. Amazing.

5'0" here! I have most often avoided talking about my weight issues and my desire to lose weight. People look at me like I have 5 heads and tell me that I don't need to lose weight. Little do they know that 117 lbs at 5'0" puts my BMI on the high end of my height. And I have a lot of belly rolls and back fat but they can't…

I'm 5'0" and 34 years old. I was my heaviest at about 145 when I had my son in 2009. I've maintained 113 for the most part since then but I am currently 117. Extra weight from the holidays. Ultimately, I would like to get to 100. In my profile photo, the one on the left was Summer of 2011. One on right is Summer 2014. I…

Amaze balls! You don't even look like the same person. I had to double take the before and after photos a few times. A huge congrats for all the hard work and dedication you put in to becoming healthy!

You're pretty amazing, my friend! I am just wow'ed by the dedication you had to getting to where you are now!

I'm 5'0" and am trying to lose about 10-15 lbs. When I tell people that I am trying to lose weight, I get that "you're crazy, you don't need to lose weight" look. I think many people fail to take our height into consideration. Little do they know that I have handfuls of fat around my stomach area and my thighs that I can…

I'm 5'0" and currently 122. My goal is 100. After having a c section, my mid section is squishy and not very attractive. And, it's where most of my extra weight is, and my thighs.

Running in the dark isn't my first choice but I don't have a gym membership or a treadmill and running outside early in the morning or in the evening in the dark is my only option. I don't like it because I'm freaked out about being attacked and I swear everything looks like a bear or bad guy but it does make me feel…

Sent you a request! I'm better at motivating other people than myself.

When I used endomondo, it wasn't accurate for me at all. MFP was more accurate so I used that information.

I have the Polar FT4 and purchased it off Amazon for $67. Comes with strap. I absolutely love it!

Hi! Would love to offer support to both of you ladies! ^^ I'll add both of ya.

I'm 5'1" and currently 117 lbs. My goal right now is 105 lbs with a BMI of 19-20.

I'm on a 1200 calorie per day plan as well. They say that breakfast should be your largest meal, lunch to be second, and for dinner to be the smallest. They say this because your body burns more calories at the peak of your day between breakfast and lunch time and as your metabolism starts to slow down near the end of the…

Yay for no lumps by your thighs! I love 30 Day Shred. It is a killer workout and best of all, it takes only 20 min. I'm on day 14 and still loving it. Congrats on your progress!

I really enjoyed reading your story. You didn't look overweight to me but now, you look in shape and happy. Congrats on your journey to find fitness and your health!

Your story is very inspiring, Joy. You look really happy. Congrats on your weight loss!

I love your profile name by the way! You don't even look like the same person to me. Great job losing all that weight. You were pretty before but you're even prettier now. :)

You look fantastic. From the "after" photo, you look like you're 120 lbs! Seriously.

Amazing job! You don't even look like the same person. Beautiful family photo, btw.

Wow. Ahhhh-mazing, girl! What a huge inspiration you are. You were gorgeous before but even more so now!

It's the same reason I'm here. It's been over 2.5 years since I've had my son and I still haven't lost the last 10 lbs. Plus the weight, I'm just flabbier everywhere. They've always said losing the pregnancy weight can be tough but I didn't realize it would be this difficult for me!