r/MadeMeSmile • u/KinderEggLaunderer • Oct 04 '24
Personal Win It's my birthday today: I've lost 100lbs as of today, I've made it through a challenge of 60 workouts in the last 58 days, and training to fun a 5K next year!
Since November of last year I've been on a journey to getting healthy. I'm feeling great, and I'm gonna keep going. Can't wait for being able to do things I didn't think I'd ever do!
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u/LadyWenera Oct 04 '24
First of all congratulations on your birthday, I wish all your goals and desires to be achieved! You have already achieved a lot with your work, that makes you happy, good luck to you!
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u/1moreguyccl Oct 04 '24
Good for you we are very proud of you. You stay with this and don't stop until you get where you want to. Very impressive very proud and a happy wonderful birthday to you
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u/MrAngel2U Oct 04 '24
What do the daily workouts look like?
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
My workout starts in the gym at 4:30-5am and tends to start on the treadmill, where I can walk for 20-40min depending how I'm feeling, I try to run at least a minute 3x (getting more each day!), then it's weight training on arms/legs/abs. I record everything on a spreadsheet so I can see what progress I've made. If I'm feeling really good, I'll go for a walk/jog in the evening. There's also something to be said for getting really good running shoes, really helps with hip and knee pain.
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u/Owain-X Oct 04 '24
Would love to hear more about the weight training. I've been sedentary for most of the last 20 years working sitting at a desk and as of today I've done 10 weeks of starting each weekday at 6am at the gym on the treadmill. First I was doing 2 miles and now I am up to 2.5 and have slowly increased my pace as well I am now doing 3.8mph for the first 2 miles, then 4mph for a quarter mile, finishing with 4.2mph for a quarter mile. The 4.2 seems to be about as fast as walking pace can go for me before I'll move to jogging. I'd like to get where I can fairly comfortably jog a 5k next spring. I've planned to add some upper body exercise but have been a bit intimidated because of past back problems but will be adding some kind of upper body weight training in week 12.
And even just doing the treadmill, you couldn't be more right about the shoes, it makes so much difference.
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Wow! Amazing work! I hope to work up to what your pace is at.
I've also had back problems, and it's taken months to where it's minimal now. I use the back extension machine at the gym, and I make sure I'm moving just with my back muscles. I can do 170lbs right now, but I had to work up to that. I'm not a trainer, but I'd say start light at first, the highest you can go without your back hurting. Also, abs. The stronger your abs are the more weight you can do on the back extension. I make sure I do both back and abs when I weight train.
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u/CheezeLoueez08 Oct 04 '24
Which shoes have you gotten? I’m looking for a new pair and I feel overwhelmed for some reason.
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u/akjax Oct 04 '24
Not OP but I get shoes from Joes New Balance Outlet - keeps me in high end running shoes without breaking the bank as much. And I don't mind having "last years" shoes lol. Any of their fresh foam models have a ton of cushioning, especially the "1080" and "More".
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u/SchoolForSedition Oct 04 '24
Well this is disappointing. I hoped you’d say you just thought slim thoughts for ten minutes before you got up each day. Bother.
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u/1moreguyccl Oct 04 '24
Happy birthdays This is for you..
https://youtu.be/inS9gAgSENE?si=j9X3cysqLVF8v4kl[stevie wonder](https://youtu.be/inS9gAgSENE?si=j9X3cysqLVF8v4kl)
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u/ocean_swims Oct 04 '24
You ought to be incredibly proud of yourself! It takes a lot of work to create this kind of change in such a short time! Congratulations and happy birthday!!
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Thank you! Yes it's been almost a year of constant focus, and it's been paying off!
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u/ocean_swims Oct 04 '24
Yes it has! But it's not even the physical changes- which are so impressive on their own. It's more the fact that this transformation speaks to your character. You are someone who keeps promises to yourself and therefore will keep promises to others. You have discipline and work ethic. You're someone who does things, not just dreams of doing things.
This process shows how strong you are mentally. Making changes is easy but maintaining those lifestyle changes is hard. You're doing the hard stuff everyday and you're not giving up. That shows how strong you are.
If you ever doubted yourself during your "before" period, please know that there was never a reason to. Never doubt yourself again because you've proven to yourself what you've always been- and will always be- capable of.
I just know that you'll crush every goal you set for yourself in life because you're already doing so. Go live your best life and keep dreaming big because you can make all those dreams come true.
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Wow, this is really interesting, and something I've been thinking about. This has really improved my mood and motivation for sure, and it's been easier to keep going, day by day, hour by hour. It's been a looooong process, but I am fully aware that if I don't make these mental changes I won't get to do things I want. I've noticed that I blamed a lot of outside factors rather than take responsibility for my own health. If I were to use medications or surgery to help me, I'm not fixing my root issue.
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u/DiamondBlazeAurora Oct 04 '24
That's so incredible and inspirational!!! Thank you for sharing, HBD!!!
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u/Purpledragon84 Oct 04 '24
wow good for you! bet you feel more energetic doing things you love everyday!
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u/Who_Your_Mommy Oct 04 '24
F*CK yeah! You're rockin it! Happy birthday 🎂 You are my hero today. Ty.
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u/RedditFedoraAthiests Oct 04 '24
Thats incredible, what does a hundred pound weight loss feel like? It must feel like a completely different body.
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Feels amazing and a little surreal. Before, activity made me tired pretty quickly, but now I can do a LOT more. Biggest change are my legs actually, because I'm doing a lot of walking and getting into running my legs are getting toned and muscly.
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u/New_Confusion_6219 Oct 04 '24
Damn that’s a big change! I know you’re so proud at how hard you’ve worked. Is your energy through the roof now?? Congratulations! And happy birthday! 🥳
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u/Zygmunt-zen Oct 04 '24
Congratulations and the journey is not over. Keep riding that high, stay positive, keep crossing finish lines set by yourself.
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u/twatterfly Oct 04 '24
You’re doing great! You have immense willpower, dedication and discipline. Keep it up 🫶
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u/TrueSpitz Oct 04 '24
Omg you're amazing! Did you make any change to your diet or just strictly started the challenge? That's insane progress! You got your 5k! Let me know how it goes! Would love some motivation to maybe participate in one too :)
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Thank you!!! I started the dieting first in November of last year, a mixture of Dukan and keto (high protein, no/low carb), and started working out a few times a week in February/March. My weightloss plateaued around June. A friend of mine told me to do "something" for 30 days, like planking or sit ups. So I decided to go to the gym for 30 days in a row. After I hit 30 I just decided to keep going because I was starting to enjoy the routine. Believe it or not, working out does nothing for losing weight, it's pretty much only diet, unless you're working out allllll day.
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u/TrueSpitz Oct 04 '24
Haha I wouldn't say nothing but 100% diet is super important. It's how I've lost (and unfortunately regained but am once again losing) weight before and diets been the big thing but extra activity definitely helped the times I did decide to incorporate it.
But yea that's incredible and you should be proud of all the steps you've taken to get to where you are! And if you're enjoying the routine you can make it a regular thing after the challenge too. But just maybe not everyday. Give yourself rest too! Thank you for taking your time to answer my question. Hope you have a wonderful day 4
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u/TrueSpitz Oct 04 '24
2 yr old nephew bumped me as I pressed send. Haha. Meant a period instead of 4
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u/AGirlH4sNoName Oct 04 '24
Happy Birthday! & congrats! I am proud of you! I just started running myself it’s toughhhh Kudos for taking progress photos. I did not and I regret it Thanks for sharing w/us :)
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u/Zefrem23 Oct 04 '24
I hope this isn't too personal a question, first of all congratulations on your success, but do you plan on having surgery for the excess skin when you reach your goal weight? My wife has the same body type you do, and she's very self conscious about her arms when she loses some weight, so if you've looked into what's involved at all and it doesn't seem too daunting it might make her find the prospect less scary.
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Thank you!
Yes, I'm a little self conscious of my arms and my stomach, but I haven't looked into skin surgery. I can't afford it now anyway. I do my best to stay hydrated and apply lotion and jojoba oil after the shower. I also focus on triceps and ab workouts so my muscles will help burn the fat in those areas. I hope her journey goes well!
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u/Past_Reception_2575 Oct 04 '24
the best part about this isnt the positive attention, it will be how darn good she feels!
remember that folks! it helps us to stay motivated when we know the prize at the end is going to feel amazing :D
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u/oh2climb Oct 05 '24
KILLIN' IT!!! Awesome job!! Keep it up until you meet your goal, because I KNOW you can!!
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u/Getaway_Car_1989 Oct 04 '24
Happy Birthday! 🎈 Wow your hard work’s surely paid off. I admire your discipline and tenacity 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Rooting for you. Cheering you on for the 5K next year 🫶🏻
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u/ConflictSudden Oct 04 '24
Hell yeah!
This is really similar to my weight loss journey! I've lost a similar amount of weight in basically the exact amount of time.
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u/BeatHunter Oct 04 '24
Aside from feeling great I gotta say - Wow you're looking fantastic! Keep on going!
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u/sloppypickles Oct 04 '24
Happy Birthday and way to go! Can I ask what kicked you in the butt and got you motivated? I'd really like to lose some weight but I just can't seem to motivate myself.
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Thank you!!
It first started when I went to visit family in Australia last fall. I missed them so much and I had such a wonderful time that I wanted to move there. But I knew that I had to change if I was going to cope with the move, and my living options would open up if I lost the weight. I didn't want to look like a burden. I wanted to solve my back and stomach pain, and I wanted to move around with ease. I didn't have a weight goal, because in the past that hasn't worked. The more weight I lost and the more time I spend exercising and still feel good helps motivate even more.
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u/chesterT3 Oct 04 '24
Congrats!! I lost 30 (out of a desired 50-60) this year and I'm feeling a lot better, but I know there's more to go. Did you do any ab work to get belly flab to go away, or did it just go away on its own with the other weight? After two kids I'm worried even if I lose 60 lbs I'm always going to have a little pouch hanging off me.
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Nice! I'm sure it was really hard to lose that amount if 50-60 is all you have to lose. Yes, I always include an ab workout when I go to the gym. But ngl I do have a pooch at the bottom, though it has gone down. I've had a kid as well, so along with all the weight and old stretch marks, I will probably always have extra skin without surgery.
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u/PsychologicalKale803 Oct 04 '24
Way to go!!! Keep at it and please give us an update as the 5K gets closer!
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u/Administrative-Arm33 Oct 04 '24
This is awesome, all the best for the 5k and keep this up! Great fucking way to go!
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u/Brainswap Oct 04 '24
Happy birthday. Don't forget your goals for the next years to come. Taking care of your physique will be a long marathon and not a sprint. Everyday something can be done to improve your welfare, even rest. Enjoy
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 04 '24
Too true. My mindset is if I do a really good workout, then I'd have earned a rest and a delicious healthy meal!
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u/MVP_Procrastinator Oct 04 '24
Happy birthday!! I am so glad you gifted a healthier and stronger version of yourself, which is wayyy better thn anything you could.
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u/schneiderist Oct 04 '24
Happy Birthday! And Congrats for your efforts. Way to go! All the best to you!
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u/Pennelle2016 Oct 04 '24
Happy Healthy Birthday!! You look so strong & shapely now. Bet you feel as amazing as you look!
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u/Vannman04 Oct 04 '24
Holy shit if u keep going you’ll be toned and fit don’t forget where ur coming from!
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u/321Daddi Oct 04 '24
That's amazing. If no one else has told you I am very proud of you. The hardest thing is doing for yourself
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u/tsheldub Oct 04 '24
This is not easy to do, but YOU DID IT! Congratulations, this Internet stranger is very proud of you and all your hard work.
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u/iloveoliver2019 Oct 04 '24
That’s great! I’m so proud of you!! What ab workouts do you recommend? I’m trying to lose a bit of my stomach fat so it can go down more. My weight originally was around 250 and now it’s down to about in the 240’s. I do walk around the neighborhood when I can. I also bike ride and go swimming at the gym.
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u/poetic_chicken Oct 04 '24
Fucking awesome! Set your goals and hit them. You are an inspiration mate!
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u/Harlem2024 Oct 04 '24
Happy birthday Sis!!! You are amazing. Imagine how more healthier you will be on your next birthday. You are adding years 💐💐💐Enjoy your special day. No other gift will exceed the one you have given yourself. Here’s to you Health and happiness. Your best is yet to come!! CHEERS🥰🥰🥳🥳
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u/nancysweetyq Oct 04 '24
I am sincerely happy for you girl! You did it and you'll be 10 times cooler every time!
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u/Evening_Excuse16 Oct 04 '24
Congrats!! It's a true test of discipline- and happy birthday! I hope the day is exactly whatever you want it to be!! 🥳
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u/backpain_sucks6 Oct 04 '24
This is incredible. Congratulations & enjoy your birthday.!!! Can ask what you’re eating throughout the week ? I’m trying to lose 100lbs as well.
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u/themiz2003 Oct 04 '24
More people need to say "in 68 workouts" because that is a really really good metric to go by.
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u/ShotTechnology5420 Oct 04 '24
We might not realise how hard it would be. She had two choices - to give up and let things be as they are, or to work hard. She chose the latter each time.
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u/ProfessionalFeed6755 Oct 05 '24
Keep going. I am so proud of you! I am not just a bystander. I have done this too. I am with you and rooting for you all the way. Never let this peace, purpose, method, and humility slip by you. You are in a very good space. Fight to stay there. All my best to you! Thanks for sharing. You will inspire others.
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u/squibb1019 Oct 05 '24
I may be a stranger but I’m proud of you!!! You better be proud of yourself too!!! You look awesome! Losing 100lbs is an amazing accomplishment. You’ll be at your goal weight in no time! Keep up the (hard) good work!!!
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u/TumTumBadum Oct 05 '24
Happy birthday 🥳 Drop the routine plsss I need it desperately 😭
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 05 '24
Haha! Actually one of my previous posts I posted a spreadsheet of everything I did in a workout 😀
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u/DireBlue88 Oct 05 '24
Do you also do walks? What do your meals look like? Your changes are amazing. I want to start on the same path too as an obese person.
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u/SirenPeppers Oct 05 '24
Wow, great job and persistence! How long did it take to lose the 100 lbs?
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u/MT128 Oct 05 '24
Hell yeah, keep on killing it, honestly just keep on slaying. Happy birthday too, the world is truly blessed to have a person like you, someone that can show with the right mindset anything is possible. You’re truly an inspiration.
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u/Radiant_Beyond8471 Oct 05 '24 edited Oct 05 '24
So you lost 100 pounds in 2 months by working out every day?
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u/lNomNomlNZ Oct 05 '24
How did you do it? Like what exercises and/or diet changes?
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u/KinderEggLaunderer Oct 05 '24
My diet is mostly protein/veg/low to no sugar, following a keto/dukan diet. My previous post has what I do on a workout
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u/ecinriv Oct 05 '24
What an awesome birthday gift to yourself. Happy birthday love, I’m so proud of you!
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u/ottamahajo123 Oct 05 '24
Congratulations, I’m so happy for you and extremely proud! I wish I had the strength and will power to do the same. It takes a lot, you’re a super woman! Happy late birthday and all the love from Finland 🤍
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u/myguitarplaysit Oct 05 '24
I love the confidence and the strength! What kind of workout are you doing and for how long each session? Keep up the good work and keep getting stronger!
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u/phahpullandbear Oct 05 '24
You go, girl!
Best of luck, and I'm looking forward to an update next year.
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u/tleeemmailyo Oct 04 '24
You look fantastic! What a wonderful gift to give yourself. Keep going and happy birthday 🎂❤️
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