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Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 05:28 - Edited by: daniellegorman The only other person that has seen this picture is the one who actually took it. I have gone through all of my pictures and this has to be the worst one of me so that makes it harder to post, but I want to show my actual progress in the last 5 months. The "fat" picture is from 3 years ago. The "skinny" picture is a week old. I don't know if its just me but I couldn't see the pictures so I made them as links you can click on
Sher S Fitness Guru Posts: 498 Sher S In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!! Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 8 months! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site! I took a break from fitness for the past 2 months and now starting fresh to reach my goal. I am doing my first walk marathon ( Avon walk for breast cancer- total 39 miles) this fall and have begun training for it. I am actively fundraising for this event. Please take a look at my page : - http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/TR?pg=personalfr_id=1660px=3859069	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 05:36 Danielle, you look absolutely pretty!!! You did this in 5 months Awesome!!!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 05:45 Aww thank you! I saw your post and thought I need to do something like that... it might give me a little more motivation to keep going! You are doing great too! Keep up the great work! Before you know it, you will hit your goal!
suesue t Fitness Guru Posts: 669 suesue t The skateboarder is via my 13 year old son. I am very computer challenged. I asked him to find a picture... this is what I got. Very fitting as I am leaping into better shape!!!	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 05:49 Wow! those pictures are so inspiring!! I love "before" and "after" pictures... they are so motivating. You look great!!!!
Sher S Fitness Guru Posts: 498 Sher S In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!! Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 8 months! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site! I took a break from fitness for the past 2 months and now starting fresh to reach my goal. I am doing my first walk marathon ( Avon walk for breast cancer- total 39 miles) this fall and have begun training for it. I am actively fundraising for this event. Please take a look at my page : - http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/TR?pg=personalfr_id=1660px=3859069	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 05:55 Thanks for your wishes Danielle, you look like you have come a long way too! You really have lost a lot of weight! Awesome!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 05:58 Thank you girls! Honestly until I "relooked" at my "fat" picture and compared it with my "skinny" picture, I didn't really realize how different I looked! In some ways I still see the old Danielle.... I am just not at the "looking good naked" point yet
Clifford Chinn Fitness Guru Posts: 421 Clifford Chinn Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they haev to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is NOTHING. (I freakin LOVED that ad campaign)	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 09:46 Quoting: daniellegorman I am just not at the "looking good naked" point yet Oh give yourself more credit! I'm sure you look great NOW and it doesn't sound like you're stopping any time soon; if you were single and lived in Seattle... j/k Really though, congratulations, it's an amazing difference and all your hard work is really showing! Must feel great
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 11:25 congrats danielle!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 16:34 I am sure I look better now then I did, but clothes like to mask the unflattering areas of your body. But hopefully that will change before summer and I won't have to worry about what I look like in a bathing suit!
Cindy N Fitness Guru Posts: 733 Cindy N Goals This Week: Watch the Penguins beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals!!! Continue getting up early for boot camp Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk Drink at least 1000ml water 5 out of 7 days Avoid crummy foods at least 3 days Goals Last Week: Watch the Penguins beat the Flyers in the playoffs!!! - COMPLETE!!!!! Continue getting up early for boot camp - COMPLETE, almost didn't make it 5/23 though Do the 1 mile test run in under 10 min. - DONE IN 10:10, close! Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk - Not this week :( Drink at least 1000ml water a day - Only 4 out of 7 days, and still no excuse May Goals: Run whole Race for the Cure 5K - COMPLETE! Boot Camp for 4 weeks starting 5/12 Get out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart (185.5) Upcoming: Son's graduation in June (lots of family and friends visiting) 10K in September 2008	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 16:53 Neither the pictures nor the links showed up for me in Firefox, so I had to dust off Internet Explorer to see them. Thanks for sharing, Danielle! The change is impressive!!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 17:02 If you click on what should be the image it should show up in a new window... But thanks!
tex girlee traineo Fanatic Posts: 169 tex girlee Hey Im 19 and a college student and I live in Texas. My biggest goal is to lose forty lbs, and to tone legs and arms. I love to lift weights, and I uh...tolerate running.:)	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 18:03 hey! you look great, and so beautiful. keep up the great work and congratulations! tex
Kathy O traineo Fanatic Posts: 200 Kathy O I have been working out regularly since Sept 07. I've been here several times in the past BUT this time the change is going to last a LIFETIME!! I am the mother of a ten year old competitive figure skater (which takes alot of my time). I work fulltime and my hubbie works away. Time is a challenge!!! I would like to lose 20lbs by July 1. I resolve to: Short term (by June 1, 2008): 1. Get back on track after my vacation in Cuba (April 7 - 16, 2008) 2. cardio 5x/week including trying to get back to running if my achillis tendon will ever heal! 3. weight train 3-4 x per week 4. Drink 64 oz water per day (this will be the biggest challenge!) 5. Obtain a Normal BMI (154 lb)! Midterm Goals (by July 1, 2008): 1. Continue with short term 2. Try to increase mileage to run a 10 km race around Canada Day (July 1, 2008) 3. Try to find a 10 km race to run between June 15 - July 15, 2008 4. Obtain goal weight (currently set at 150 lb but maybe 144 lb) - BMI around 23 5. Continue weight training Long term (By March 31, 2009): 1. To still be at this in 12 months time (the exercise and health habits not the weight loss part!) 2. To maintain a BMI of around 23! 3. To run a half marathon...if all works out...Myrtle Beach Half Marathon Feb 2009	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 18:09 Wow! You look marvelous! Are stats are very similar - even the time frame - I can only hope I look half as good as you do!
Ivie H Fitness Guru Posts: 252 Ivie H I used to hate all forms of exercise, now I bike all over the place, jog from time to time, attend Jazzercise class, take a Pilates/Yoga class, do Turbo Jam, and I'm doing some free weight exercises. Life is good - and I plan to keep it this way! 80 lbs down! Woohoo!	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 21:02 Thanks for sharing with us, Danielle! You look great and much happier too! Keep up the good work!
Rachael M Fitness Guru Posts: 1999 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 22:04 Great job!!! You really look amazing!!
Samantha Cordell Fitness Guru Posts: 338 Samantha Cordell Success is not a race, be patient. Success leads to success. Success is always a work in progress. Success doesn't come to you--you go to it. Success is a journey, not a destination. Focus on the process. Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it. Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying. Everyday is a good day to SUCCEED! If at first you don't succeed-try, try again	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 23:08 WOW they are brilliant Danielle, thanks for sharing I hope one day to share some pics like that!!
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1760 Cardio King Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!" Goals: 1) Lose ~45 pounds 2) Work out at least 6 days a week 3) Eat healthier consistently I will reward myself at the following weights: 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195 I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 23:34 You look beautiful. Great work Danielle!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 23 Mar 2008 23:39 Thank you everyone! I didn't expect anything when I posted those pictures. I think it was more therapeudic for myself and actually forced myself to acknowledge that I have changed and I am not the same person I used to see in the mirror. All of your comments are graciously appreciated!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 25 Mar 2008 00:55 Quoting: Kathyonf I can only hope I look half as good as you do! Thank you soo much... the only difference is our time frame.. I picked mine so that I would be in shape for the summer, but if I had a trip that I was going I think I would be in the gym 24/7 because I would be so scared about what I looked like in a bathing suit... hahaha I am just hoping that I reach my goal by the time it gets warm enough here so that I can wear the bathing suit I have always wanted to be able to wear.
Kathy O traineo Fanatic Posts: 200 Kathy O I have been working out regularly since Sept 07. I've been here several times in the past BUT this time the change is going to last a LIFETIME!! I am the mother of a ten year old competitive figure skater (which takes alot of my time). I work fulltime and my hubbie works away. Time is a challenge!!! I would like to lose 20lbs by July 1. I resolve to: Short term (by June 1, 2008): 1. Get back on track after my vacation in Cuba (April 7 - 16, 2008) 2. cardio 5x/week including trying to get back to running if my achillis tendon will ever heal! 3. weight train 3-4 x per week 4. Drink 64 oz water per day (this will be the biggest challenge!) 5. Obtain a Normal BMI (154 lb)! Midterm Goals (by July 1, 2008): 1. Continue with short term 2. Try to increase mileage to run a 10 km race around Canada Day (July 1, 2008) 3. Try to find a 10 km race to run between June 15 - July 15, 2008 4. Obtain goal weight (currently set at 150 lb but maybe 144 lb) - BMI around 23 5. Continue weight training Long term (By March 31, 2009): 1. To still be at this in 12 months time (the exercise and health habits not the weight loss part!) 2. To maintain a BMI of around 23! 3. To run a half marathon...if all works out...Myrtle Beach Half Marathon Feb 2009	# Posted: 25 Mar 2008 11:29 I have exactly two week left before the bathing suit goes on in public ...and it will be bikinis...and my weight is not quite where I wanted to be (within 10 lb)! Being a mom and working (with my husband away) as not always provided the time that I would have liked. But this trip is only one week of the rest of my life and summer is close and that's a 3-4 month bikini season (I hope) so the battle goes on! Yes my vacation was my target but this is a lifestyle change for the rest of my life!!! Danielle I don't know if we will ever be completely satisified with our bodies (especially in a bathing suit) but we just have to be proud of our accomplishments and most of all...never look back!!
Dean Grimshawe Fitness Guru Posts: 1155 Dean Grimshawe I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk	# Posted: 25 Mar 2008 12:21 You look fantastic Danielle!! Thanks for the great inspirational boost!! I love success stories
Danielle P traineo Newbie Posts: 9 Danielle P I am 26 years old and currentlly live in the Middle Georgia area. I have a four year old daughter and a wonderful boyfriend of almost four years (April 1st). I have been regularlly going to a gym for almost nine months and am quite active throughout the day at work. I wasn't loosing but a few pounds here and there and quicklly gaining them back. I finally woke up one day and noticed that I weighed 10 pounds more than the day I gave birth to my daughter. (181 pounds) I had a regular doctors appointment already scheduled and the doctor determined that I was elligible for prescription diet pills. He also said that due to my height I fall into the over weight catagory. I have been taking the pills for a bit over a month now and have already lost 18 pounds. I eat better than I ever have and have cut almost all of my caffine out of my diet.	# Posted: 31 Mar 2008 00:17 I just signed up on this thing today. I was looking around on this thing and saw a post from someone with the same name as me. Then I realized that you had posted before and after pictures on here. It looks like you put in a lot of work over those months. I hope to do the same. Congrats!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 31 Mar 2008 01:31 Haha thanks! I am sure you will! This site is FANTASTIC!
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2583 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 31 Mar 2008 08:54 If I could see the pics, I'd join in the yahoo's, but I guess they've been removed? In any case, kudo's, Danielle. ON to the bathing suite weather!
Danielle Gorman traineo Fanatic Posts: 83 Danielle Gorman I am a student in university so we all know what that means.... The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back. 23 pounds down, 27 to go.	# Posted: 31 Mar 2008 13:08 If you click on the non images you should be able to see them. Thanks anyways!

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