Before and after pics for MOTIVATION!!!!!

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  • thatshistorical
    thatshistorical Posts: 93 Member
    chele402 wrote: »
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    September 8 - 175 lbs
    January 1 - 153 lbs

    I'm 5'6"

    you look AT LEAST 15 years younger in your "after" pic!
  • otter090812
    otter090812 Posts: 380 Member
    edited January 2015
    Sorry for the blurriness. My starting weight was actually 215lbs in October 2013, but I don't have a full length photo. I reached my goal weight of 145lbs in December 2014 and am now trying to pin down my maintenance calories (I am 5'7").

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  • dclark566
    dclark566 Posts: 330 Member
    edited January 2015
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    55 pounds lost.
  • djb4156
    djb4156 Posts: 4 Member
    Everyone here is just amazing. This is the forum I go to immediately each time. I love to see the success stories. What an inspiration you all are! Thanks!
  • McCloud33
    McCloud33 Posts: 959 Member
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    Mostly cardio/body weight training going from 235-185

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    added in weight training and dropped down to 179.6

    Just finished a 4-5 month bulk up to 191 and currently trying to get down to between 170-175.
  • Kelll12123
    Kelll12123 Posts: 212 Member
    edited January 2015
    5'6"
    Before: 174 lbs
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    After: 133 lbs
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  • Lezavargas
    Lezavargas Posts: 223 Member
    Unbelievable guys! I took my befores! I cant wait to post my afters!
  • SueSept2010_zpsd56edc36.jpg
    Above: At the starting gate with MFP, October 2010, 5'10", SW = 221, age = 48.5

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    Above: lost 72 pounds by summer 2011, down to about 149, at age 49

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    Above: October 2013, down to about 145, me at Havasu Falls in Grand Canyon, age 51.

    Now, no current pics, but I've maintained at 145 for a couple years, and just started weight-lifting (free weights). Been in a slow "bulking" phase to build strength and muscle, so I've gained about 5 more pounds. But my experiment is not done, so I don't have pictures that I want to share yet (want the full-blown "afters"); I will be strength-training until spring, then doing a cutting regimen with my normal spring/summer mountain biking and other outdoor activities. Can't wait until next fall after biking and maintaining some strength training. We shall see!!!

    what was your plan?
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    This shows a difference of 114 pounds.

    you look amazing, how did you do it?
  • flatlndr
    flatlndr Posts: 713 Member
    flatlndr wrote: »
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    Dec 2013 ... 275
    Oct 2014 ... 175

    Great job!
    Also HAVE to add:
    "The name's Bond…. James Bond." Love the tux! ;)

    Thanks!
  • flatlndr
    flatlndr Posts: 713 Member
    dclark566 wrote: »
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    55 pounds lost.

    Wow!
  • Lost 24.5 inches!

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  • trazter31
    trazter31 Posts: 51 Member
    WOW. These pictures are truly inspiring. You all should be so proud! Some of you lost the weight fairly quick too. Bravo!
  • AliceSwarthout
    AliceSwarthout Posts: 808 Member
    268 to 191 progress so far..

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    positively amazing! You look great.
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
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    August 2009 ....July 2010 gained a little back, but maintaining for the most part
  • trazter31
    trazter31 Posts: 51 Member
    0sil45u0zh43.jpg

    This shows a difference of 114 pounds.

    you look amazing, how did you do it?

    Yes- how did you do it????
  • trazter31
    trazter31 Posts: 51 Member
    flatlndr wrote: »
    dclark566 wrote: »
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    55 pounds lost.

    Wow!

    Amazing!
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  • trazter31
    trazter31 Posts: 51 Member
    SueSept2010_zpsd56edc36.jpg
    Above: At the starting gate with MFP, October 2010, 5'10", SW = 221, age = 48.5

    08271168lbs_1_zps8f797886.jpg

    Above: lost 72 pounds by summer 2011, down to about 149, at age 49

    P1050941_zpsb9e1168e.jpg

    Above: October 2013, down to about 145, me at Havasu Falls in Grand Canyon, age 51.

    Now, no current pics, but I've maintained at 145 for a couple years, and just started weight-lifting (free weights). Been in a slow "bulking" phase to build strength and muscle, so I've gained about 5 more pounds. But my experiment is not done, so I don't have pictures that I want to share yet (want the full-blown "afters"); I will be strength-training until spring, then doing a cutting regimen with my normal spring/summer mountain biking and other outdoor activities. Can't wait until next fall after biking and maintaining some strength training. We shall see!!!

    what was your plan?

    You look amazing!
  • trazter31
    trazter31 Posts: 51 Member
    flatlndr wrote: »
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    Dec 2013 ... 275
    Oct 2014 ... 175

    Great job!
    Also HAVE to add:
    "The name's Bond…. James Bond." Love the tux! ;)
    Congrats- you look fantastic!!
  • MillieSJ
    MillieSJ Posts: 19 Member
    Goddamn! I have to be a creep and say hubba hubba to the men this post. Everyone did and is doing such a great job!
  • trazter31
    trazter31 Posts: 51 Member
    TayMCoop wrote: »
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    WOW. You look freakin amazing. Your my inspiration!!! Awesome job!
  • losing70forgood
    losing70forgood Posts: 8 Member
    Awesome results! Very inspiring....
  • Ideabaker
    Ideabaker Posts: 531 Member
    Thank you to everyone who has shared before/after pics... your transformations are truly incredible, and a complete inspiration!
  • garn64
    garn64 Posts: 231 Member
    Thank you everyone! I will be in this thread one day!
  • TayMCoop wrote: »
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    woooooow :D thats brilliant :D you look great. how did you manage? what did you do? i HAVE to know :)
  • adreecakes
    adreecakes Posts: 9 Member
    When I was 19 I hit my heaviest at 160 (I'm 5'0" so I did not wear it well). I recognized that I was not in the best shape and gave up junk food completely and starting exercising on a regular basis. I ended up losing around 40lbs in a few months. I'm 26 now and still weigh 120lbs (trying to get down to at least 110lb). I feel super proud that I was able to maintain my weight for the past 7 years. :) Here are some pics! I don't have very many good pictures from when I was 19 but these are the ones I could find.

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  • CarlydogsMom
    CarlydogsMom Posts: 645 Member
    trazter31 wrote: »
    SueSept2010_zpsd56edc36.jpg
    Above: At the starting gate with MFP, October 2010, 5'10", SW = 221, age = 48.5

    08271168lbs_1_zps8f797886.jpg

    Above: lost 72 pounds by summer 2011, down to about 149, at age 49

    P1050941_zpsb9e1168e.jpg

    Above: October 2013, down to about 145, me at Havasu Falls in Grand Canyon, age 51.

    Now, no current pics, but I've maintained at 145 for a couple years, and just started weight-lifting (free weights). Been in a slow "bulking" phase to build strength and muscle, so I've gained about 5 more pounds. But my experiment is not done, so I don't have pictures that I want to share yet (want the full-blown "afters"); I will be strength-training until spring, then doing a cutting regimen with my normal spring/summer mountain biking and other outdoor activities. Can't wait until next fall after biking and maintaining some strength training. We shall see!!!

    what was your plan?

    You look amazing!

    Thank you! Traceydickson, my plan--well, I can't say I had an actual plan other than using MFP. I didn't want to use a plan, I wanted to figure out a lifestyle and make permanent changes I could live with. Basically, I follow these points about 90% of the time: 1) eat as much lean protein and veggies as I want; everything else (everything! wine, chocolate, dairy, breads, cheese, fruit, etc.) I do in moderation. No restrictions, just moderate. I get my jollies with one cookie, or one brownie, or one glass of wine--and I'm perfectly ok with that. 2) And TRY to avoid combining high fat and high carb foods at the same meal. If something is high in fat, I try to lower my carbs, and vice-versa. I think an overload of both tends to make me feel sluggish, and I don't like how I feel after a high fat and high carb meal.

    The rest of the time, which is usually my vacations, a holiday or two, a social occasion, I pretty much do what I want and get back on track when I get home.

    Exercise was mostly brisk walking/hiking (I can easily walk 3.5 - 4 mph, and often walk 3-5 miles each morning). When I lost quite a bit, I started mountain biking, a little jogging, using the elliptical when I travel/hotel it, pickleball--just move more.

    Now I'm really excited to be lifting free weights. I am putting on weight ("bulking" which makes me laugh because I'm not into the whole bulking thing, but eating in calorie excess is needed to grow muscles), and look forward to getting back on the bike come spring and losing the fat while maintaining the "new" muscle. Shakin' it up, ya know, which I also highly recommend!
  • flatlndr
    flatlndr Posts: 713 Member
    trazter31 wrote: »
    flatlndr wrote: »
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    Dec 2013 ... 275
    Oct 2014 ... 175

    Great job!
    Also HAVE to add:
    "The name's Bond…. James Bond." Love the tux! ;)
    Congrats- you look fantastic!!

    Thanks!
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