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

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GenElizabeth wrote: »

Hello MFPers!

I am 33 years old and 5'3". I started this difficult journey in Jan of 2014 at 205lbs and I had JUST hit a size 20!!! In Dec 2014, I got down to a size 8 and around 135lbs! I feel great and am loving who I am becoming now! I'm learning a TON and meeting a lot of great people in the process.

I came across MFP in June of last year. I have kept a moderate calorie deficit pretty consistently (500 or so each day), with my carbs and protein around 100g each while lifting weights regularly (in my home with my own collected equipment), 5-6 times/week. I didn't do much cardio, as I don't enjoy it. I do run on occasion though. I feel empowered now and I absolutely LOVE strength training! Planning to take new progress pics at the end of June so I'm looking forward to that.

Best wishes to you all, anything is possible if you don't give up!

Amazing !!!

GenElizabeth

Thanks everyone, your comments mean the world to me!

@tarothelp I'd like to answer your question but need a bit more time. Feeding the baby at that moment, who is 10 months old now! Talk soon!!

Pooh973

GenElizabeth wrote: »

phillipdean299 wrote: »

Absolutely awesome job! Fit is beautiful. ]

TheRawMama

I am also 5'3 (and a size 20) and it's nice seeing what a size 8 could look like! =D

kenya50

Bump

anabanana93277

I lost the same amount in a year however I have a lot loose skin!! (On arm, stomach, inner thigh) How did you end up not having loose skin?

str8bowbabe

Fantastic job and you look amazing!

Sol_Determine

Amazing keep the good work. What did you eat during your transformation and what are you eating now ?

dbgusmc

Wow you look incredible! Congrats on the weight loss. I am picking back up on my weight loss goals.

menotyou56

Wow you are an inspiration for sure, WTG! Outstanding results!

kimmycupbb

Amazing!

GenElizabeth

Thank you so much everyone!! For those with questions, please send me a message here or preferably Facebook, so I can help!! Feel free to friend me as well. I'm not always in the forums these days but I still want to guide you if you need it!

GenElizabeth

anabanana93277 wrote: »

I lost the same amount in a year however I have a lot loose skin!! (On arm, stomach, inner thigh) How did you end up not having loose skin?

I do have lose skin and stretch marks! No one is perfect though so I don't let it hold me back.

Penthesilea514

Amazing inspiration- especially since you have obviously maintained for several years now. You rock

GenElizabeth

Penthesilea514 wrote: »

Amazing inspiration- especially since you have obviously maintained for several years now. You rock

Thanks! Yes maintaining is important!! My baby will be 13 months old this Sunday and after gaining almost 50lbs during the pregnancy, I only have about 10 to go to reach pre baby weight again.

The results come by making it a lifestyle! Thanks for your comment.

Luna3386

Awesome!!! I love weight training, even if I haven't seen the success you have.

GenElizabeth

Luna3386 wrote: »

Awesome!!! I love weight training, even if I haven't seen the success you have.

Hi Luna, that's great! I'd love to connect with you further if you'd like. I'll add you! Always enjoy meeting new fellow lifter lovers, lol. All the best to you!

Edited to add: Looks like we are friends here on MFP already!! I'll message you instead

Clo_Buffie

Thank you for your inspiration.. this has really helped me just knowing that it can be done.

davenfarts88

very insperatinoal I am working hard and very determined to get healthy and fit for myself as well as my family I've noticed cardio holds no interest to me I do it but I really like spending my time over at the weighted machines up right rows, leg press, hip abduction, I thought maybe I'm taking the wrong approach now I see that what I want to do can be achieved with proper deficit and strength training Thank you!!!

GenElizabeth

Almost 2 years ago, I posted my story here and have received SUCH an outpouring of love since then. I shared what lifting weights on a calorie deficit can do but today, it's been almost a year exactly between these photos and it's quite a different story than the first time, lol..

First photo here was 2 months after my baby was born last year and I was STILL 180lbs after gaining over 50lbs during the pregnancy. I was miserable with myself at that point. The after is from yesterday, I'm down almost 40lbs, currently a size 10 with roughly 10lbs to go before I get back to pre baby weight.

I haven't been tracking my food this time but I have been mindful of what I eat (for the most part) and I try to remember what I learned by logging for a couple years earlier, implementing it every day. It's also been tough to work out as much as I'd like to but we do what we can, right?! I may get a work out in twice a week if I'm lucky.

When I first lost 75lbs back in 2014, I did it in 11 months but with regular exercise and consistent, better nutrition.. I thought after I had my baby last year, I would do it again just as fast. NOT SO, lol..

Looking back, with no kids at home and all the time in the world to focus on myself, it was relatively easy to lose the weight once I set my mind to it and knew what to do. After the baby however, it's been MUCH harder for me. Slowly but surely, we're getting there again though.

I'm just a regular girl who's been overweight my whole life. If I can do this, YOU can too!

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FHImagined

I agree .. your looking great!

MyLovesMyLife

Great update congrats on the baby. Babies make everything different about life don't worry about it. One day at a time. I just had my 7th in September and I'm the smallest I've been in at least 5 years and that's not saying much!

You look fantastic!

GenElizabeth

Thanks guys, I'm not sure why the photo doesn't come up in the message! Sorry about that!!

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DeadliftAddict

You look great. Congrats

mcbeanstr

You look absolutely stunning. Congratulations on your transformation

Healthy67Chick

You are my inspiration! Not only have you done this once, but twice - AMAZING!!! You are proof that this can be done! Thank you for sharing your story, all of your photos, videos and advice have been very helpful and encouraging to me! You look wonderful! Congratulations on your transformation!

alkight84

Just started doing some lifting!! It's my favorite! (not a fan of cardio but it's a necessity) any tips would be amazing!!! Congrats on the baby.

beccad6510

This is so inspiring. Thanks for posting. I just looked at your photos and post thinking, "wow, it really can be done!"