From a size 20 to a size 8 with strength training, in one year! PICS!

BinaryPulsar

Congratulations! You look stunning!

WhimsyWayward

Damn, girl, you slay me in half!

SamuraiJake1985

Awesome job! Happy you stuck with it with dedication! You look awesome! Great success story!

jen_n_memphis

awesome!

Heartisalonelyhunter

You look amazing!

selina884

wow - how many calories were you eating?
What were your staple foods?

sc00bs1966

Wow you look absolutely amazing. I started the weight training 4 weeks ago and go to the gym 6 times a week and also swim on average 30 to 70 lengths all depending on time I would love to know how you got yourself here xx

PermissionGranted

Great Job!

JennP415

Just stumbled on this...wow! Well done! May I ask how many calories you consume each day for weight loss?

cryingout

I have watched all of your videos. They are full of inspiration and information. I love the sincerity and natural manner you portray. Thanks and I hope you keep posting.

Steph_135

So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your photos!

GenElizabeth

Madux1818 wrote: »

GenElizabeth wrote: »

Thanks a million everyone, it's hard work but it's worth it!

Here is a very humble photo of what I use in my home, right where I use it, for those asking what my set up looks like. I have a nice, big window, my milk crate, a basic bench and some free weights! Just start picking up heavy stuff and do it consistently!

Hi Gen, Congratulations on job well done. I like your home gym collection as I'm trying to build up mine. Are you still working out at home or you've since joined a commercial gym?

Thank you. Yes, I am still working out at home! A few months after I had lost the weight, I started working out at a gym but once I got pregnant and we moved, I had no access to a gym anymore. I would encourage you to get a few nice items to start with, like a couple pairs of dumbbells and maybe a barbell. Good luck to you!! It's awesome doing everything at home.

GenElizabeth

selina884 wrote: »

wow - how many calories were you eating?
What were your staple foods?

Hi! I was eating between 1200-1300 calories/day to lose the weight. I ate a lot of chicken breast, greek yogurt with chia and flax seed, turkey sandwiches, eggs and bacon... You can check out my Fit Food video on YouTube to see different dishes I make and more of what I eat!

Now that I am breastfeeding, I try to stay around 1500-1600/day. I always eat back about half of my exercise calories so that adds a little more on days that I work out.

GenElizabeth

lightle wrote: »

I have watched all of your videos. They are full of inspiration and information. I love the sincerity and natural manner you portray. Thanks and I hope you keep posting.

This makes my day!!! Thank you. I love that you are enjoying them. I enjoy making videos and connecting with you all through them.

GenElizabeth

Thanks to everyone for the lovely comments, it means a lot to me. It helps me to keep going!!!

learningtolove

What an inspiration! I need to up my lighting game clearly.

GenElizabeth

JennP415 wrote: »

Just stumbled on this...wow! Well done! May I ask how many calories you consume each day for weight loss?

I kept a consistent deficit of around 500 calories each day, which at that time, put me at 1200-1300 and I aimed for at least 100g protein. I am currently trying to stay around 1500-1600 calories per day.

Here is my latest video on staying focused during weight loss. I hope you guys check it out and have a great rest of your week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXl5VXOrG4s&feature=share

Coachjr29

Dem legs! Wow!

GABRIEL1919

Great work

AngelinaB_

Looking great! Congrats @GenElizabeth for your achievement! Definetely looking foward to see your videos and learn from your journey. Cheers

GenElizabeth

Thanks guys!

GenElizabeth

AngelinaB_ wrote: »

Looking great! Congrats @GenElizabeth for your achievement! Definetely looking foward to see your videos and learn from your journey. Cheers

Thank you so much, Angelina! I'm happy to hear you will be tuning in. Much to come!!

terenceadavenport4265

Absolutely amazing. You motivate me! Keep up the great work

Madux1818

Gen you inspire many so keep posting.

stillnot2late

I went from a 98 pound weakling (for real) to a 205 pound robust woman. I exercise quite a lot all my life but I'm honest with myself, I still eat like a fool and i know it doesnt work that way. I appreciate having the honor of reading yur test'mony and seeing yur pics. Now i'm getting up off my back-side and getting my equipment out of the dust and putting strength training in. thank yu. been riding gym bikes and treadmills and using MFP since 2008 and maintained all these years at 200 what a moron I am!!! now to get a butt and legs like yours

stillnot2late

MFP replaced a word I used in my post and replaced it with something worse - ew I'm glad I re-read it.

vikinglander

Wow! You look like two different people! I like the symbolism of the curvier you in front of a table of cupcakes, and the slimmer you in gym clothes...Great Job!! Enjoy the new YOU!

richardpkennedy1

Impressive! Your arms particularly!

GenElizabeth

terenceadavenport4265 wrote: »

Absolutely amazing. You motivate me! Keep up the great work

That's awesome, thank you!

GenElizabeth

stillnot2late wrote: »

I went from a 98 pound weakling (for real) to a 205 pound robust woman. I exercise quite a lot all my life but I'm honest with myself, I still eat like a fool and i know it doesnt work that way. I appreciate having the honor of reading yur test'mony and seeing yur pics. Now i'm getting up off my back-side and getting my equipment out of the dust and putting strength training in. thank yu. been riding gym bikes and treadmills and using MFP since 2008 and maintained all these years at 200 what a moron I am!!! now to get a butt and legs like yours

So happy to read that you will be starting with the weights! Once you start shedding the weight, you will uncover some fabulous muscle!! Start up and keep going! Thank you for your comment.