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

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  • BABYLILAC
    BABYLILAC Posts: 148 Member
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    wow wow wow
    Well done !
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited August 2016
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    @BABYLILAC Thank you!

    Hope everyone is doing well this Saturday evening! I have a new video up on how I find time for fitness being a busy mom!! I hope you check it out and find some encouragement from it. :smile: Be safe out there tonight if you go out!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSkYTnja4-M
  • pmgrad08
    pmgrad08 Posts: 3 Member
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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! :heart:

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    CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishments: )
  • Myki3012
    Myki3012 Posts: 153 Member
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    What a great job! Look fabulous and that was over a year ago! Well done!
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
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    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    @BABYLILAC Thank you!

    Hope everyone is doing well this Saturday evening! I have a new video up on how I find time for fitness being a busy mom!! I hope you check it out and find some encouragement from it. :smile: Be safe out there tonight if you go out!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSkYTnja4-M

    Had to reupload, my apologies!

    https://www.youtube.com/c/genelizabeth

  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
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    Myki3012 wrote: »
    What a great job! Look fabulous and that was over a year ago! Well done!

    Thank you! Yep, and I'm excited to see what I can do again after my pregnancy. Looking to lose most of it (50lbs total) by the end of the year! We'll see.. Thanks for your comment. :smile:

  • lima013
    lima013 Posts: 80 Member
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    You look great!! Awesome results! I would like to add you as a friend! :-)
  • Madux1818
    Madux1818 Posts: 307 Member
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    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! :blush:

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    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?
  • jenfitnessmama
    jenfitnessmama Posts: 138 Member
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    Omg, you are such an inspiration!!
  • PoundChaser2
    PoundChaser2 Posts: 241 Member
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    If you don't mind me asking what was/is your diet like ? You look great
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
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    Congratulations! You look stunning!
  • WhimsyWayward
    WhimsyWayward Posts: 30 Member
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    Damn, girl, you slay me in half!
  • SamuraiJake1985
    SamuraiJake1985 Posts: 44 Member
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    Awesome job! Happy you stuck with it with dedication! You look awesome! Great success story!
  • jen_n_memphis
    jen_n_memphis Posts: 13 Member
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    awesome! :)
  • Heartisalonelyhunter
    Heartisalonelyhunter Posts: 786 Member
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    You look amazing!
  • selina884
    selina884 Posts: 826 Member
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    wow - how many calories were you eating?
    What were your staple foods?
  • sc00bs1966
    sc00bs1966 Posts: 11 Member
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    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
    PermissionGranted Posts: 203 Member
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    Great Job!
  • JennP415
    JennP415 Posts: 11 Member
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    Just stumbled on this...wow! Well done! May I ask how many calories you consume each day for weight loss?
  • cryingout
    cryingout Posts: 9 Member
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    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.

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