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10-24-2012 at 2:03 PM
Danse
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Me...54lbs lighter (with PICS!)

I don't post too frequently, but I wanted to share my last 10 months. 1/1/12 I decided I'd had too much - I felt fat, miserable, frumpy and unhappy. My life felt like all I did was cater to my children (I'm a SAHM to twin girls - just turned 3, and a 21 month old boy). While that's fine, I felt like I never...and I mean, NEVER did anything for myself.

My 5th wedding anniversary:


My 6th:


How I did it:

In Jan. I started tracking calories on myfitnesspal and doing the 30 day shred. I did it everyday. In Feb. I started adding 15 mins. of elliptical time after the 30 day shred - did that the whole month too.

**Disclaimer - the first picture I had actually LOST 16lbs already. It was 2 months into my workouts - I felt too gross in January to get in front of the camera, but I really regret that now. The 2nd picture was taken last month.**



In March I decided I was ready to commit to scheduled workout plan and could handle 45 mins. or so - I was already in the habit of getting up early to workout and tracking my calories.

So, I started doing Chalene Extreme - a more challenging weight lifting routine with some HIIT, too. I lost 10 lbs my first month and 8 the next 2. (26lbs total during the course of the program. I was SOLD. I bought Turbofire and Insanity next.

By this time, DH decided he wanted in - he wanted to start Insanity. So, we did Insanity twice in full - he's hooked now too! (He wanted a break inbetween, so I did TF during that time).

Right now we're doing the Asylum (day 9...Vertical Plyo...O.M.Gah!) and I've already ordered Asylum Vol. 2 because we just LOVE the programs. It's fun, challenging and bonus - it doesn't take up much space or equipment (which is great for us b/c we're tight on space).

Anyway, I'm down 54lbs since 1/1/12 and pretty much at goal weight - though I still have a post baby belly that I'm looking to improve. I honestly think that (with the exception of my stomach) I'm in the best shape I've ever been. My arms and legs have a TON of muscle - more so that even when I used to go to the gym daily. My stomach has a lot of muscle too - probably more than ever before, but I also have an umbilical hernia so it's not as obvious.

Words cannot even describe how much BETTER I feel - in general - healthy and happy. I didn't realize how down I felt about myself until the weight started coming off - and that unhappiness was affecting so much of my life. I didn't want to leave the house, I felt awful. FWIW, I wasn't always big. Pre-TTC/IF I was about 4 lbs more than I am now - and that's where I spent most of my adult life, so I feel much more like "myself" now.

Anyway - a few days ago I set up the camera and got in front of it (had the hubster push the shutter for me). No liquify, no debagging. Nothing. I didn't want to PS my success (though the debagging could do me some good...IRL! lol!)

Here I am now. Happier, Healthy and much more fashionable (sidenote: the boots were my weightloss present to myself). I still feel like a goober in front of the lens, but at least I feel like I look better :)









Thanks so much for letting me share my story here.

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10-24-2012 at 5:51 PM
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Way to go you look amazing!!
 
10-24-2012 at 6:46 PM
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Great job! You look fabulous. Thank you for sharing - definitely an inspiration.
 
10-24-2012 at 8:19 PM
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AWESOME!! You look fantastic!! Great job!! Your story is inspirational!!
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10-25-2012 at 7:56 AM
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Way to go!  What an amazing, life-changing decision you made - congratulations!
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10-25-2012 at 10:02 AM
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WOW you look incredible! Congrats!!!
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10-25-2012 at 11:22 AM
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You look fantastic! Congrats!
 
10-25-2012 at 3:17 PM
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You look fantastic!!! Great job!! Inspirational :) You should start a blog.
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10-25-2012 at 9:14 PM
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Awesome!!! Congrats!
 
10-25-2012 at 9:42 PM
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Congrats!!!   You are inspiring....really you are.   I must say you have the most amazing eyes, not to sound creepy!!!   I was always jealous of those with dark hair and blue eyes.    

 I now want to get off my butt and work out! 

 
 
10-27-2012 at 3:52 AM
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Wow you look amazing!! good job!
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10-27-2012 at 7:35 PM
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You look AMAZING!!! Good for you! 
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10-27-2012 at 11:38 PM
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LOVED your story!  I too was disgusted by myself post baby and didn't take any pix until 6 months pp...so wish I had.  I still have a squish belly too even though I'm below pre pregnancy weight.  I'm not sure if anything will truly fix it. gah!!!
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10-28-2012 at 3:45 PM
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AMAZING transformation :)
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10-29-2012 at 6:39 PM
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I want to first say congrats on being a mom of 3 YO twins AND a 21 MO! WOW!

 You looks amazing and so happy! It totally shows. Good for you!!!! Congratulations!
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10-29-2012 at 8:07 PM
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You. Are. Amazing. Such an inspiration!
 
10-29-2012 at 8:27 PM
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You look amazing!!!!! I'm just starting out to lose weight because I'm definitely unhappy with myself. You are truly my inspiration!Smile
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11-01-2012 at 2:41 PM
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You look wonderful! Congratulations on the weight loss!
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11-11-2012 at 2:18 PM
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Lurker (used to post here a lot before people left because of the formatting changes) who just wants to say that you look amazing! Not only are you gorgeous, but you've got a great figure! It's amazing and incredibly motivating that you did that all at home/on your own.)
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11-16-2012 at 12:08 PM
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Wow, what inspiration you are!

I just joined the nest today, and I'm so glad to have come across your post!

This is what I've needed to reassure myself that it is possible to lose weight & maintain a healthy lifestyle with 3 kids!

You look stunning, congratulations!

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11-17-2012 at 4:05 PM
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you look awesome!  i am inspired!  thank you for sharing your story and your pictures!!
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11-20-2012 at 4:28 PM
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