BEFORE, INBETWEEN, AND AFTER 170lbs to 122lbs

Hi Katie, (I recently added you to my friends list on myspace) I hope you don't think I'm a stalker or anything :) but I see a lot of myself in you in terms of the before pictures. I'm 5'4 and 160 and I would like to be down to 130 by summer, but don't know if that's possible. After two kids, I'm just in a major rut. I live 2 minutes from my local gym...I have a membership, but can't seem to get there. I have used every excuse in the book...

Now that I've seen your transformation I have a whole new level of motivation. I am making a commitment right here right now....I am going to the gym starting Monday! I will go 5 to 6 days a week...no more excuses!

I will have my hubby take a picture (yikes!) so I can use it as my "Before" pic and will post my results soon!

Thanks for posting your pictures/story...you are a real "Fitness Idol" like a previous member said!

-Jennifer
 
mjultis said:
Hi Katie, (I recently added you to my friends list on myspace) I hope you don't think I'm a stalker or anything :) but I see a lot of myself in you in terms of the before pictures. I'm 5'4 and 160 and I would like to be down to 130 by summer, but don't know if that's possible. After two kids, I'm just in a major rut. I live 2 minutes from my local gym...I have a membership, but can't seem to get there. I have used every excuse in the book...

Now that I've seen your transformation I have a whole new level of motivation. I am making a commitment right here right now....I am going to the gym starting Monday! I will go 5 to 6 days a week...no more excuses!

I will have my hubby take a picture (yikes!) so I can use it as my "Before" pic and will post my results soon!

Thanks for posting your pictures/story...you are a real "Fitness Idol" like a previous member said!

-Jennifer
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Im so happy that you are motivated to go to the gym!! Its so hard to get yourself to go, but once you do it for a couple weeks you CANT STOP haha..it makes you feel so good inside and out! I wish you the best of luck on your journey to becoming a new you and i cant wait till you post pics!! I love seeing everyones transformations! It just puts a big smile on my face!! :) GOOD LUCK HUN!! I know you can do it!!
 
ktjean430 said:
Here is another before and after pic..with clothes and not in a bikini:ack2:

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OH MY Gosh WOMAN! EVERY TIME you POST them BEFORES>....MY JAW HITS the FLOOR...THEY MOTIVATE ME SOO MUCH>>..SHOW us MORE b4 and AFTERs :) LUV EM' :) YOU ARE THE #1 STUNNER! LMAO ...SO since I wasn't that SORE the other day me and MY bF went to go FOR a long HIKE....I'm gonna take MY camera so I COULD show U....IT"S BEAUTIFUL in the HILLS up here, SOMETIMES WE CAN SEE THE HOLLYWOOD sign and EVERYTHING! IT's GREAT!......BUT I"M GONNA DO IT AGAIN....9 MILES...this Afternoon :)...WHOO WHOOO!...I'm GONNA be LIKE the "LITTLE SLOW ENGINE THAT COULD!"..LMAO....but here I come!....THANKS, SWEETS! :)
 
Alta818 said:
OH MY Gosh WOMAN! EVERY TIME you POST them BEFORES>....MY JAW HITS the FLOOR...THEY MOTIVATE ME SOO MUCH>>..SHOW us MORE b4 and AFTERs :) LUV EM' :) YOU ARE THE #1 STUNNER! LMAO ...SO since I wasn't that SORE the other day me and MY bF went to go FOR a long HIKE....I'm gonna take MY camera so I COULD show U....IT"S BEAUTIFUL in the HILLS up here, SOMETIMES WE CAN SEE THE HOLLYWOOD sign and EVERYTHING! IT's GREAT!......BUT I"M GONNA DO IT AGAIN....9 MILES...this Afternoon :)...WHOO WHOOO!...I'm GONNA be LIKE the "LITTLE SLOW ENGINE THAT COULD!"..LMAO....but here I come!....THANKS, SWEETS! :)
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Im jealous!! I wish i could hike..we just have all flat land here in North Dakota :( lol...I cant wait to see the pics..they are going to be beautiful!! You are you going to be fit in no time if you keep doing those 9 miles!! JEEEEEEEZ hahaha
 
Wow, wow and wow..bet you are never tired of hearing this..i hope i can look good like you in those tiny jeans skirts when I have a toned body..

taz
 
Taz said:
Wow, wow and wow..bet you are never tired of hearing this..i hope i can look good like you in those tiny jeans skirts when I have a toned body..

taz
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Thank you! i never wore skirts when i was bigger..my legs were icky! lol..so i love it now!! haha
 
ahh you are so inspiring!!!


its such a difference what those pounds made!!

i bet you just feel more free and alive---ready to tackle anything!!!

thanks for posting such inspiring pics!!
 
ktjean430 said:
Thank you! I sure do feel more free and alive!! :)
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OH My Gosh KT....HAHA...That's SOoo funny that YOU said that you used to NEVER wear shorts or Skirts...THAT"S ME...for sure!...I was just telling my BF YESTERDAY...how much I love my NEW INSPIRATIONAL FRIEND and that YOUR the GREATEST....and that "I" WAS gonna get some "SHORT SHORTS" too...LMAO...."COMING UP BABY"..LOL :drool5:....BUT you know, YESTERDAY, while I was running, I did it again, 9 miles, and I was thinking about your comment " IF I keep up running them 9 miles, I'll be there in no time"...and I realized..."YOU ARE RIGHT"...and I didn't feel tired, and HONESTLY,...I FELT a PASSION....I just kept RUNNING and RUNNING...and then I was DONE...9 DOWN! :hurray: And at first, it was kind of like a DREAM running it the first time, but NOW, that I've done it twice, I realized that like YOU SAID it is a PASSION you feel inside! I realized to myself, that NOW that I have gotten THIS far, how could I EVER go back to NOT RUNNING! ....ON the INSIDE....LOL...I"M AN AN "ATHLETE" I said it and IT WORKS...I TELL MYSELF THAT I am POWERED BY "GOD"...and IT WORKS more....THANKS to YOUR "INSPIRING WORDS,KT" ...I"VE told myself, since I DON"T FEEL TIRED at the END of the 9 MILES...I'm gonna "DO IT"...JUST LIKE NIKE..LOL :jump: & I'm GONNA set a GOAL of FRIDAY, SAT, and SUNDAY to run 9 Miles and the rest of the DAYS to run 5 miles a day! You are SOOO right, about HOW GREAT your BODY feels, "UNTAPPED ENERGY"! THANKS for LISTENING, SWEETS! HaPPY SAINT PATTY's DAY! (Sushi BAR TONIGHT WITH FRIENDS, SO SASHIMI it is FOR ME & GREEN BEER...LOL CAN"T HELP iT, Those DAMN ROLLs..LOL..BOTH of THEM! THE ONES ON my PLATE and on MY SIDES..oops! LOL) :party: CheeeoW!
 
Alta818 said:
OH My Gosh KT....HAHA...That's SOoo funny that YOU said that you used to NEVER wear shorts or Skirts...THAT"S ME...for sure!...I was just telling my BF YESTERDAY...how much I love my NEW INSPIRATIONAL FRIEND and that YOUR the GREATEST....and that "I" WAS gonna get some "SHORT SHORTS" too...LMAO...."COMING UP BABY"..LOL :drool5:....BUT you know, YESTERDAY, while I was running, I did it again, 9 miles, and I was thinking about your comment " IF I keep up running them 9 miles, I'll be there in no time"...and I realized..."YOU ARE RIGHT"...and I didn't feel tired, and HONESTLY,...I FELT a PASSION....I just kept RUNNING and RUNNING...and then I was DONE...9 DOWN! :hurray: And at first, it was kind of like a DREAM running it the first time, but NOW, that I've done it twice, I realized that like YOU SAID it is a PASSION you feel inside! I realized to myself, that NOW that I have gotten THIS far, how could I EVER go back to NOT RUNNING! ....ON the INSIDE....LOL...I"M AN AN "ATHLETE" I said it and IT WORKS...I TELL MYSELF THAT I am POWERED BY "GOD"...and IT WORKS more....THANKS to YOUR "INSPIRING WORDS,KT" ...I"VE told myself, since I DON"T FEEL TIRED at the END of the 9 MILES...I'm gonna "DO IT"...JUST LIKE NIKE..LOL :jump: & I'm GONNA set a GOAL of FRIDAY, SAT, and SUNDAY to run 9 Miles and the rest of the DAYS to run 5 miles a day! You are SOOO right, about HOW GREAT your BODY feels, "UNTAPPED ENERGY"! THANKS for LISTENING, SWEETS! HaPPY SAINT PATTY's DAY! (Sushi BAR TONIGHT WITH FRIENDS, SO SASHIMI it is FOR ME & GREEN BEER...LOL CAN"T HELP iT, Those DAMN ROLLs..LOL..BOTH of THEM! THE ONES ON my PLATE and on MY SIDES..oops! LOL) :party: CheeeoW!
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OO i NEVER wore shorts and i HAD skirts but i wore them maybe once or twice bc i didnt like the feel of my legs rubbing together!!!!!!!:ack2: So i wore pants 99.9% of the time in summer!! :(...Your my inspiration now!! Running 9 miles that many times!?!?! MAN OH MAN!! Your are unstoppable!! Im sooooo proud of you!!:hurray: I KEEP IT UP GIRL!!! WOO HOO!!! Happy St. Patricks Day to you too!! I hope you have a good one!!
 
heyy good job! amazing transformation! my g/f wants to cut down a little. She isnt as big as you were when you started but she wanted to be at yoru weight now. Any tips for her, keep in mind she doesnt know squat about lifting and or eating right and although i do your story inspires her
 
itsadrian said:
heyy good job! amazing transformation! my g/f wants to cut down a little. She isnt as big as you were when you started but she wanted to be at yoru weight now. Any tips for her, keep in mind she doesnt know squat about lifting and or eating right and although i do your story inspires her
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Thank you!! I think the major thing is try to stay away from junk food..EXERCISE..and just try to make healthy eating choices..right there will make you lose weight for sure. I cut out all my junk food (i ate it WAY TOO MUCH) and now for snacks i just have fruits, veggies, or something healthy..(i like pickles!! haha)..and for exercise..if your not a runner..just do incline walk on the treadmill for a 30mins to an hour..(put it on the highest incline it can go and put it at a speed that is comfortable for you..i usually put it on 3mph)...its acually a really good workout..also DONT HOLD ON TO THE SIDE THINGS WHEN YOU WALK...not holding on helps you PUSH yourself more!! ..Hopefully this will help your g/f!!
 
Hi!

Your pictures are very impressive. I especially like that you included a couple of your fiance, since he was part of your efforts to change. (I showed them to my fiance.) I have a couple questions for you if you don't mind:

1. What helped you not feel deprived or down when you quit eating junk food? I am good at working out consistantly, but I have trouble denying myself yummy food or controlling portions without it negatively affecting my mood.

2. What kept/keeps you going? I lost a little over 30lbs and was 25lbs away from my goal weight, but it seems all the compliments and loose clothing made me relax into (almost) my old habits. I've gained 10 back. I'm sure you looked awesome at 130 or 135, so what made you press on?

Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring so many of us!
 
missfuzzy7096 said:
Your pictures are very impressive. I especially like that you included a couple of your fiance, since he was part of your efforts to change. (I showed them to my fiance.) I have a couple questions for you if you don't mind:

1. What helped you not feel deprived or down when you quit eating junk food? I am good at working out consistantly, but I have trouble denying myself yummy food or controlling portions without it negatively affecting my mood.

2. What kept/keeps you going? I lost a little over 30lbs and was 25lbs away from my goal weight, but it seems all the compliments and loose clothing made me relax into (almost) my old habits. I've gained 10 back. I'm sure you looked awesome at 130 or 135, so what made you press on?

Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring so many of us!
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1. What would help me is i would think.."if i eat this it will set me back" so i wouldnt eat it!..I did that alot..and it helped me a lot!..its ok to have something bad everyonce in awhile but not ALL THE TIME!

2. What kept me going is that i wanted a flat stomach..and when i was in my 130's i didnt..i still had a pudge under my belly button. So that was my goal..i wanted to be able to wear cute low rised jeans and not have my stomach sticking out! lol....Id say just keep going till you do feel comfortable with yourself...my goal was 115 but im around 122-123 now..and i like where im at.

Keep it up and dont fall back into old habits!! GOOD LUCK!!! :hurray:
 
ali.smedley said:
Awesome job - great pics!!!

How long did it take you to get to your goal weight???
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Thank you!! It took me 8 months...i wanted to get to 115 but i felt the weight im at now is really good for me so i stayed in the low 120's
 
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