Ten Pound Party!

eagles347

Hey y'all! I am happy about my progress and wanted to share with someone who might understand...it also may encourage someone.

I set a goal at the end of July to lose 16 pounds. I had peaked at 146 pounds (I'm only 5'2 1/2") in June and had gone from a size 4/6 to an 8/10 in less than two years. Needless to say, I wanted to turn it around. I rejoined my gym and started eating better and got serious with myself and in six weeks, I've lost 10 pounds and am back in a size 6. I don't go to the gym everyday and I don't starve myself or anything, but I workout regularly (cardio and strength training), count calories, eat healthier foods in better portions and cut out sweets, juices, and sodas. It has made all the difference. I am now 136 and I look and feel better which has done a lot for my spirit. I still have 6 more pounds to go to reach my goal. I will continue to make healthy choices and workout to continue toning muscles. My dress comes in this month or next and it will be too big...I can deal with that though. Thanks for listening!

tyboyd

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[QUOTE]Hey y'all! I am happy about my progress and wanted to share with someone who might understand...it also may encourage someone. I set a goal at the end of July to lose 16 pounds.<font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FF0000"><strong> I had peaked at 146 pounds (I'm only 5'2 1/2") in June and had gone from a size 4/6 to an 8/10 in less than two years. Needless to say, I wanted to turn it around.</strong></font> I rejoined my gym and started eating better and got serious with myself and in six weeks, I've lost 10 pounds and am back in a size 6. I don't go to the gym everyday and I don't starve myself or anything, but I workout regularly (cardio and strength training), count calories, eat healthier foods in better portions and cut out sweets, juices, and sodas. It has made all the difference. I am now 136 and I look and feel better which has done a lot for my spirit. I still have 6 more pounds to go to reach my goal. I will continue to make healthy choices and workout to continue toning muscles. My dress comes in this month or next and it will be too big...I can deal with that though. Thanks for listening!<div>
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</div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000">OMG!!! We are twins! </font>We are the exact same height and I went from 118lbs to 140{something} lbs over this past year AND I'm in an 8!  <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" /> This whole weight thing is really starting to depress me! I just want to fit my old clothes. I gotta start doing something. Gotta be like you! Congrats on the 10lbs. I want to get to 120! Or 125. GOSH!</div>

playgirl28

Congratulations!! Im trying to be like you when I grow up lol! Ive started trying to lose 20lbs before the wedding myself. So far 3lbs gone :-)

hunee=pye

Thats whats up! No need for me to share digits because your girl hasnt got serious yet. lol

shaq123

You go girl !! I am trying to lose 5 pounds and 3 inches around my stomach plus tone for my weddiing .

PB-Bride2010

Congratulations you'll look awesome in your dress!!

PhillyBride123

Congratulations! I've been going to the gym but I've just been doing cardio, I need to add strength training, though...Good Job!

shesheduke

Great job!

csuperstar02

Congrats on the 10 lbs! I've lost about 30 and know exactly what you mean about feeling better. I'd like to lose another 15 before the wedding, so here's to getting rid of the rest!

cincy2011

CONGRATS Eagles!  So happy for you!  I have lost about 5 lbs and I want to keep it off and possibly lose 5 more before the big day.  I definitely need to continue working on toning my upper arms also.  Thanks for this post, it's motivating for the rest of us!

jbridesmaid

That's good! I'm 5'2, and like you not used to being this weight.(started at 140lbs). My weight goal is 130 pounds. I was 135 last week, until my period hit. Up two pounds. This post helps to keep me motivated, though. So thank you, and good job again.

tamtam7

This is great news Eagles.  Keep up the good work!  I know that you will reach your goal.  This is a motivating post.  I have been telling DH for months that I'm going to join a gym and eat healthier and yesterday he called me on it and said just that.  But I am going to join tomorrow after work.  I'm serious.  I have gained a lot of weight in the past couple of years and miss getting into my old clothes too, but more than that, I am getting older and I am feeling the effects.  I really hope that by working out I'll get better sleep at night.

eagles347

Thanks everyone! I'm glad that some of you found some motivation in this post! As African-American women we are already at high risk for so many medical conditions that can be prevented simply by reducing our weight and eating healthier/exercising. We owe it to ourselves to take great care of this temple...no matter how curvy it may be!

Congrats to those of you who have already been working toward your fitness goals! Also, congrats to those of you who plan to start...the hardest part is making up your mind and then taking the first step!

Yay for us!

eagles347

@ Ty - We ARE twins...that's almost weird! I totally feel where you are though...if you wanna motivate each other, hit me up on FB. I can give you my number and we can be accountability partners or just provide an ear for the frustrated moments.