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Bethie
Master May 2016

KWR: Before/After Weightloss

Bethie, on August 18, 2015 at 11:45 PM Posted in Fitness and Health 0 94

Well, I should say before/during weight loss. This is hard for me to post because my before picture is so embarrassing for me. And no, I'm not pregnant in that photo and never have been. I don't even know if that is me at my heaviest. Obviously candid photos are going to look worse than gym selfies anyway but I started my weight loss journey around May of 2014. I have lost 54lbs by counting calories and adding exercise... I've plateaued this year with only losing 15ish lbs since January. I'm now trying to work out harder and spice things up to lose more. I bought my wedding dress in a 12 and would like to have it altered to an 8 if I can lose that much.

I would love for you ladies to share before/afters if you have them and what you did/are doing to shed the lbs! I need some extra motivation to keep going. I know my problem is sweets but I just have zero will power. Smiley sad


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Latest activity by weightloss, on February 27, 2017 at 12:40 AM
  • MN Kate
    Super January 2016
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    You look awesome!!! Smiley smile great job on the weight loss!! I have no will power either!!! I have been in a very very strictly monitored diet and have now lost 10 of the 30 I would love to lose! My FH just took photos of me to compare side by side because i didn't believe him when he said he could tell! 2 more weeks of this strict diet and I get to add a few more things into my diet! Keep it up you are doing GREAT!

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  • Rachel
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    I'll play! I started at 138 and ended at 127. My thighs and the belly pooch in the first picture make me cringe. All I did to lose weight was get a fitbit and start running. It was hard at first, and I could only go a tenth of a mile before stopping, but I ran my first 5K a few months ago and it felt great.

    I've gained a few pounds back now that it's too hot to run (92 outside here at nearly midnight...) but I'm going to my first Orangetheory class on Thursday and I'm SO excited.

    ETA: You look great! Over 50 pounds is a huge accomplishment!!


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  • Bethie
    Master May 2016
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    Congrats, ladies! Awesome to see pictures for motivation!

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  • moco2016
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    Wow Bethie that is awesome! I have always struggled with my weight it has been a roller coaster. There is probably a 50lb difference in my before and 'during' but this has been over a number of years. I have about 25 more pounds I would like to lose. Right now I am really watching my calories and carbs. I work out most days. I usually do t25 in the morning before work. If I have time in the evening I do the elliptical and run


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  • OriginalLaura
    Master March 2017
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    Ugh I need this too! I'm going to try the whole30 soon!

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  • Ashley771
    Super October 2016
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    Great job!!!! You look fantastic Smiley smile

    I don't have any gym pictures, but I do have pictures from 2009 (which wasn't my heaviest) compared to now. Both are with my best friend who is a BM in my wedding, and I'm a BM in her wedding 2 months earlier.

    I lost about 60 pounds in two years and have mostly kept it off for the last year.



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  • beachbride
    Devoted September 2015
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    @Lauryn Hotter than hell?? You live in my hometown. LOL

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  • Bethie
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    @Colemans - you look phenomenal! I don't even know how you are going to lose 25! Here's to you losing your 25 and me losing my 40! Though I could stand to lose 60 more.

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  • JCB
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    I don't have the before and after on my phone but wayyyy back in 2012 I weighed 189 and now I am down around 142. It's taken a long time and I've taken a lot of breaks along the way but I'm here. I'm 5'4. Id like to be down to about 135 and stay there. Portion control and lots of walking, horseback riding and I'll throw some running in there. I hate the gym :-/ did a round of 21day fix and I'd like to do another since I'm only down to 38 days!!!! Great work everyone

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  • Jacqui76
    Master May 2016
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    Bethie, you have worked so hard and you look fantastic!! My problem is sweets too. I'm switching jobs in the next couple of weeks and I'm going to add a gym schedule into my new daily routine. I have been kind of half-assed about the gym in the past few months because my work schedule messed up my gym schedule. But that's just an excuse and I know I can do better. I might also go back to weight watchers because that worked for me before. I know what I need to do...just have to do it!!

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  • sandpiper
    Super March 2016
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    WOW, congrats everybody!

    I gained some weight studying for the bar, so when my dress came in it barely zipped... time to go back to running and eating right! Thanks for the inspiration, ladies.

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  • MrsBest2B
    Master June 2016
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    You look awesome! No before and after years for me I'm only 12lbs down of the 35-50 I want to lose. Ok getting out of bed now to go walk...

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  • Kristina
    Master September 2016
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    I dont have any before or after photos on my new phone. But my weight always fluctuate. Last year I was working out 6 days a week and prepping my meals. I just wanted to say that prepping helps tremendously. You don't have to figure out what you are going to eat everyday. Not having a plan is what messes me up. I lost 40 pounds and gained it back but need to get back motivated! I am only taking 1 class in the fall so it frees up time. Okay here is to getting back to it! All you ladies look amazing!!

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  • Rose
    Expert September 2015
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    9 weeks after having my son (left)

    18 months after having my son (right)

    He turns two in September and I'm still going strong. Working on a six pack for the wedding but I'm not sure I'll get there, lol.

    Methods used: PiYo (I'm an instructor), P90X3, daily yoga, and Paleo-style diet.


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  • Andrea
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    Congratulations, 54lbs is an amazing accomplishment.

    I don't have any before and after pictures but I've lost 30lbs since January. I did it by doing green smoothies for breakfast and salads for lunch. I still would like to lose 5 more pounds until the wedding. But I seem to be stuck. I've started taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator and I really need to get back in the gym.

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  • Bethie
    Master May 2016
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    Thanks, everyone! I think I'm just more upset that I'm only down 10lbs from the weight I was when I first met FH - gained 40+ just in our relationship with eating out and being to damn happy, I guess! Right now I am only 12lbs away from the weight I was the first time someone called me fat... hahaha. I am hoping to get down to 160 by my wedding (which is a really lofty goal considering I've only lost around 15 in the past 8 months) and 140 ultimately. Please continue to post more pictures! You guys are doing awesome and you are an awesome inspiration!

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  • Wedding Belles
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    @VM You are not lying, hon! lol In my 20's, I could do a single sit-up and damn near have abs. Now? Nope. All you ladies look awesome! I just started a new barre class today and I'm so inspired looking at where you've all come from. I want to lose about 20 pounds, but I'll be happy if I just tone up and lose some waist inches ultimately. Keep up the fabulous work, y'all!

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    Congrats to everyone - these are all huge accomplishments! This post was what I needed this morning. I don't have any before/after pictures yet, but I need to lose about 20 pounds in the next few months and I just wanted to say you all inspire me so much!

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  • MrsLaurenET
    Master September 2016
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    Wow, you ladies are all amazing! Keep up the good work!

    This is good motivation!

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  • OG Kathryn
    Champion May 2016
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    VM i had a very simalar experience as you,, i lost 110lbs in 14 months doing WW and working out. I like you, thought at 150 i was too small for whta i liked. Over the past 4 years I have gained like 45 back and am strugggling again. Now that i am 30 i agree its harder..... best of luck to everyone. I want to lose like 25 for wedding and id be happy as can be.

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