Five years ago were you in better or worse shape than you are now?

Five years ago I was at my all time high of 170 lbs (I'm now 140 but hope to be at 130-135 before I hit 40). I was in the worst shape of my life and it had nothing to do with pregnancy. I'm also 14 lbs less than I was on my wedding day nearly 12 years ago. I still need to work on things though so I'm in even better shape 5 years from now. (I'm only 5'4 so I'm still borderline overweight for my height.)

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5 years ago I was definitely in better shape. Although I was only 5 lbs lighter, I was stronger and had more endurance. I was a ski instructor and had the flexibility to workout a lot more often. Right now I need to get up at 4am and I haven't even gotten that accomplished lately with everyone being sick.

You shouldn't need to lose any weight at 5'4", 140lbs. I'm only an inch taller than you and I was in great shape at 155 lbs. Don't worry about the scale!! Awesome job!!

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Stephanie

This is a tough question for me. Five years ago I was childless! Five years ago I worked out iwth a personal trainer and was in the best shape of my life (including my high school jock years). I was never that fit before. Then I got pregnant (back to back) and have been struggling trying to achieve THAT body again. The problem is, that body isn't / wasn't mine...it was mine REVAMPED because i had time to commit to it. Now I just do what I can and still make excercising a priority.

5 years ago I had just had baby #2, my oldest are 16 months apart so I basically had back to back pregnancies and it really took a toll on my body. I was in the worst shape of my life at that point and was miserable. Before kids I had competed in Figure and when #2 was 6 months I started training for triathlons.

Right now I'm in decent shape, I can teach several spin classes a week, lift weights 3x's a week and keep up with the kids.

bout the same I have struggled for a long time and I never really get anywhere

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Kimberly Proud Mommy to Bethany Rose April 2006

Me too! Still I was in better shape than I was now. I used to walk 3 miles a day (even while preggo) and now I do nothing. Maybe 2008 will be different?

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Actually 5 years ago I was pregnant too- only I did not know it yet (did not find out until January 2nd!). Honestly I am in better shape now- I was working FT and hardly ever exercised (I worked "off" hours and every extra moment was spent with my oldest and trying to run a household!). Body shape wise- I was in better form- health wise I am a lot better now!

I can say that I think I was in a bit worse shape. I was about 210lbs (now I am 189 as per my morning weigh in) I know that I have more energy and a better eatign habit again.

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~ Heather
Mommy to 4 Angels and 1 Earth Angel

I am much better shape now. 5 years ago I had a two year old and was pretty lazy about taking care of myself. I was 10 or 20 pounds heavier than I am now (I would lose the same 10 pounds over and over for years). I hadn't committed to getting back in shape yet. It took me until my youngest was a little over a year to start taking it seriously again.