Follow My Weight Loss Journey Using Turbo Jam

[Need2Lose]

Hi Everyone,

I’m Shica and I’m here to document My weight loss using Turbo Jam.

I will post pictures of a smaller me 3yrs ago before the second baby , A Huge Pregnant Picture of myself and my present weight. I will post updated pictures every 2-3 week in the same outfit until I reach My Goal.

This Is My Story. ( I will try to give you the Shortest Version)

I’m a 29yrs-old Married Mother of Two. I’m 5’6” Current Weight 194lbs (An all time high without being pregnant… Way too much for me!!!)

My weight gain began over the past few years do to Stress and Depression.
I was with My Grandmother during her first and last Illness Cancer. That was the toughest time in both of our lives, She past away in December 2006. She was My Best friend I learned so much from her. I found out I was Pregnant 1wk after she passed away.
I was well over weight by the time I found out I was Pregnant (170lbs) because of every thing that happened During the year of 2006
Here’s a list:
1st Miscarriage
My Daughter broke her leg and was placed in a Full Lower Body Cast.
2nd Miscarriage
Grandfather Passed away Nov 06 ( My Mothers Dad ) My Favorite Pa-Pa
3rd Miscarriage ( I was Ready to Give Up It was just too much to handle)
Grandmother Passed Away ( My Daddy’s Mom, and My Rock)

This Proved to be the worst time for me, but when I found out I was Pregnant soon after My Greatest Loss I tried to pull myself out of the state of crying everyday and dragging around. So my body would not reject this baby, I was still hopeful I just didn’t want to set myself up for more heartache& pain. It was a difficult pregnancy a few miscarriage scares before the 2nd trimester. But I made it through and now we have another Beautiful Child a 6-month old baby boy.

My Pregnancy weight was 205lbs I gain the typical 35lbs and after Birth I went down to 175lbs. Then I went back in to that depressed state and eat my way up to 194lbs.

I can’t live my life like this, so I’m going to take control of my life and take better care of (ME) myself.

You can follow me as I make a big change in my life.

I only hope that I can help someone to see that even if you have gone through/are going through some rough times. There’s still hope and you can take charge of your life and lose that depressing weight, and change your eating habits. Because I myself am a stress Eater and, I am going to change that a now...I won’t let it control my life.

Alright Here are some Pictures of me 3yrs ago



Me, My Grandmother,& Little Girl


During my Pregnancy ( BIG )



April 8, 2008 Starting My Weight loss Journey doing Turbo Jam



In the tightest pants and tank I could find so you can see all of the weight and dimples.
How embarrassing... But not for long!!!

Measurements
April 7, 2008

Chest 37
Arms 13.5”
High Waist 36”
Low Waist Belly area 39.5”
Hips 46.5”
Thighs 28.5” (My waist was smaller than this... Now you know that's Bad!)

See Ya in 2-3wks with New Picture’s and Measurements!

[Taz]

Hi there..good luck to you..I am also a mum of 2 kids..and have similar stories..that can relate to esp the miscarriages part and the stress eating and am also struggling to lose all the excess weight..

You are a very pretty girl and have been sooo slim before..so i believe you can do it..good luck again..

Cheers,
Taz

[Need2Lose]

Thanks Taz,

It's Nice to meet someone you can relate your situation,
Because they understand your emotional state.

I wish you the best while working off the rest of your baby weight, only you can make it happen.

I've done it before I hope to do it again and make a few more life changes along the way.

Thanks Again Taz !!!

[dreamtobethin]

I am so sorry to hear everything that you had to go through; I am sure though painful it has made you stronger. You have decided to take the step in the right direction and you are on your way. Good luck on your journey and hope to follow it along and see a new you emerge soon.

BTW, I could not see any links to the pictures or your pictures embedded in the post.....

[Lost_Wings]

I'm really sorry you went through all of that. You're really pretty and I know you can get back to your before weight. Good luck, I'll be checking in to see how you're doing.

[Need2Lose]

Thanks Everyone,

I'll try my best to get back to a health weight for my height.
To me it's not about a number as for as a Goal weight. I want to be tone with no baby fat on my belly.

My natural body shape before babies was a small waist, big butt, and thick thighs. I have always gain weight in the bottom half first, Now that has spread everywhere.

So I really is time for me to take control of my emotional eating,and get back to working out everyday for at least 2hrs a day everyday until I whip myself back in to shape.

Thanks so much for your Support!

[ltbustle]

You're so pretty and you have a great shape! Turbo Jam is awesome... I do a lot of the Beachbody videos, doing them has helped me drop about 20 lbs in the past few months. Two hours of exercise a day?! WOW there's no way I could do that. Is that something you feel like you can stick with? If so, you are more woman than me

Good luck to you, you will tone up really fast with TJ.

[arlee_nicole]

WOW our stories are sooo similar! i had the same problems with miscarriages then my grandma also past while i was 4 months pregnant though, with my first child! my son is now 7 months old and our measurements are almost the EXACT same although your waist is 39.5 and mine is 42 other than that exact my arms are 13.5 blah blah blah, anyhow i would love to keep up with your story and hopefully we can lose together, i have been walking with a stroller for about 1.5 hrs about 7 or 8 km's and lifting weights for about 4 days now, my highest weight during pregnancy was 219 and once i had baby i was 195 but jumped back to 223 higher than preggo weight!! anyhow i got down to 210 by going for little walks but no food change but since the last four days i woke up today with a 4 pound weight drop so im pretty excited only 5 more to go and im in the 100's haha anyhow good luck to you and i hope to keep up!!

[Need2Lose]

Originally Posted by ltbustle

You're so pretty and you have a great shape! Turbo Jam is awesome... I do a lot of the Beachbody videos, doing them has helped me drop about 20 lbs in the past few months. Two hours of exercise a day?! WOW there's no way I could do that. Is that something you feel like you can stick with? If so, you are more woman than me

Good luck to you, you will tone up really fast with TJ.

Thanks,

I really don't feel pretty, Just pretty out of shape!

Your right beachbody videos are pretty great, Congrats on your weight loss!

Yeah 2hrs I believe I can stick to it , I only do an hour at a time. One early morning and one in the evening.

Thanks Again!!

[Need2Lose]

Originally Posted by arlee_nicole

WOW our stories are sooo similar! i had the same problems with miscarriages then my grandma also past while i was 4 months pregnant though, with my first child! my son is now 7 months old and our measurements are almost the EXACT same although your waist is 39.5 and mine is 42 other than that exact my arms are 13.5 blah blah blah, anyhow i would love to keep up with your story and hopefully we can lose together, i have been walking with a stroller for about 1.5 hrs about 7 or 8 km's and lifting weights for about 4 days now, my highest weight during pregnancy was 219 and once i had baby i was 195 but jumped back to 223 higher than preggo weight!! anyhow i got down to 210 by going for little walks but no food change but since the last four days i woke up today with a 4 pound weight drop so im pretty excited only 5 more to go and im in the 100's haha anyhow good luck to you and i hope to keep up!!

Wow! They really are , I sorry to hear that I know it's hard to get pass something like that. I'm still working very hard to maintain.

I hope we can lose together, just keep me posted!!!
What type workouts will you be doing?

[4everSome1Else]

Hello Shica,
It's hard when you lose your loved ones, I hope you get better along the way and for this journey to never end. Glad to have to on this forum. It's the right time for a new you.

[Caley]

Im so sry that you've had to suffer so many losses But it seems to have made you a lot stronger of a person and Im certain you'll reach your goal in no time I cant wait to see your update photos

[Need2Lose]

Originally Posted by 4everSome1Else

Hello Shica,
It's hard when you lose your loved ones, I hope you get better along the way and for this journey to never end. Glad to have to on this forum. It's the right time for a new you.

Thanks, I'm Glad to be here, Thanks for your Support. I know it will be a Journey Worth Taking!

[Need2Lose]

Originally Posted by Caley

Im so sry that you've had to suffer so many losses But it seems to have made you a lot stronger of a person and Im certain you'll reach your goal in no time I cant wait to see your update photos

Thanks, It has changed me in many ways some Good and some Bad. Now I just need to work pass the bad, and look towards the future!

I will be updating really soon I have Lost a total of 6 inches so far in only 5 workouts. That's a glimmer of hope!

[ABBAgirl]

Hi there! Welcome to the WL forum! Your pics will provide great inspiration (for you and for others). Be sure to update as you lose! I can relate to the dreaded bottom-heavy pear shape. *sigh* Genes sure stink sometimes! However, I am sure you will find (as I have) that you are just lovely and curvy as the weight departs!

Best wishes on your journey,
ABBA