I wasn't planning on creating a post but I thought I should. . I have been overweight/obese most of my life. One summer when I was 16 I went from 200 to 138 by starving myself and working out twice a day.I lost 60 lbs in a few months. After I learned to eat again I started overeating. I would binge. A couple years passed.. After I got married and pregant I gained a load of weight. My heaviest was 232. I am now at 222 and I have a long way to go to get down to 132 which is my goal. Its hard doing it healthy but I know I will be able to keep it off longer and I will feel amazing because I did it on my own and no weight loss pills,laxitives,or purging will be involved. Here I am at my starting weight. Its very hard for me to look at myself in the mirror but Im starting to feel better physically. I workout almost everyday.weight training/cardio/ yoga Im hoping to see results soon. Im so happy I found this thread....



Sorry I had to delete a lot of my things for privacy... : (

Hey welcome to the forum I just put up my starter thread for this section too and can't wait to put up some during and afters! Did you see the section where you can start a journal/diary too? I never kept up with writing on paper but I really enjoy it on here and talking to everyone. Good luck

Welcome! This is a great place to find motivation and inspiration... especially here where you can see success stories. I look forward to seeing your results!

Welcome! Looking forward to seeing your results! Best of luck!

no I didnt see the diary.. I'll have to look for it.



Thanks for the support!

WELCOME LeaJnice! HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE. I KNOW THIS JOURNEY IS HARD, BUT HOPEFULLY WE CAN ALL MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO NOT GIVE UP, AND TAKE CARE OF OUR BODIES ; }
YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL BY THE WAY.
I KNOW WILL BE SEEING SOME AFTER PICS OF YOU VERY SOON. DON'T GIVE UP.

Thanks everyone for the comments!

I'm just starting out too--I hope you're very successful and reach your goals. It's really hard to take that first step so you've already made major progress!

Today I did my 30 min weighs and abs...and then 3 1/2 miles on the eliptical. I did my 1st mile in less than 12 mins. Now it doesnt seem like much but for a 220 lb person it made me feel good. I really am enjoying working out..except that my body holds me back..

Like when I do burpies.. I can do them yet my hanging stomach pouch gets in my way and I have to leap frog back in place instead of keeping my feet together : ( that sounds yucky.. also my heart rate gets in around 175 and I start to get scared so I always slow down.. I hate that my body is holding me back from really doing the exercise I wish I could do....

well tomorrow is my weekly weigh in... wish me luck

out for now... much love

Lea

I wish you all the luck with your weightloss journey!! Cant wait to pics of your progress!!

You're a very good looking lassie! Wow that dress is gorgeous! My stomach used to get in the way too - especially when I jogged. Love that gut bouncing up and down...yuck. It's amazing how quickly things start to change though, and it sounds like you've got a really good routine. You seem really motivated and your body won't hold you back for long.

Good luck and best wishes!

I lost 4.6 lbs this week! for a total of ..................16.4 lbs WOO HOO

So im down 16.4 lbs in 7 weeks and im ok with that : ) Thanks everyone for the support.. I am now 216 lbs.... I can do this! I will see the 130s again someday....

Here we go........more photos.







Im bloated today if that matters LOL


Im 208 on a good day 210 on a bloated day.

I have lost 23 lbs since June 6th.

What do you think.. can you tell?

I can def. tell! I can tell the most in your butt,below the bellybutton, and in your legs. Your legs are looking more tone. Very nice, girlie! Great job!
~Kristi

Thanks : )

No body else cares but you LOL. Im glad I have one friend haha