62 LBS Lost-Love of Fitness Found (pics-before and current)

bbontheb

Incredibly transformation. You were pretty before but now you are radiant and fit!

Can you tell us more about your lifting experience to those of us who are scared to try it (for whatever reason)?

Keladelphia

bbontheb wrote: »

Incredibly transformation. You were pretty before but now you are radiant and fit!

Can you tell us more about your lifting experience to those of us who are scared to try it (for whatever reason)?

I was scared to try it myself at first; I had always just done a few random sets on weight machines at the gym. I was introduced to actual lifting through my crossfit gym. Generally the way it works there is there is some kind of strength component and then a metabolic conditioning workout so for example in June on the first Monday of the month we would do Deadlifts 5x10, OHP's 5x10 and a metabolic conditioning workout, the second Monday of the month we would do Deadlifts 5x5, OHP's 5x5 and a metabolic conditioning workout, the 3rd Monday of the month we would Deadlifts 5x3, OHP's 5x3 and a metabolic conditioning and the 4th Monday we would test our 1RM's and do a metabolic conditioning workout, Tuesdays we might do front squats and snatches with the same rep scheme etc.

Though I still follow the same training schedule that my gym programs (like the example above) I added in two days of additional lifting that mostly consists of variations of olympic lifts (clean pulls, high hang snatches, snatch balances at various percentages of my 1RM's etc) plus things we don't hit as frequently in the crossfit classes (bench, bent barbell rows, good mornings etc.)

I lost weight long time ago but my shape never changed, lifting consistiently has changed my body shape into something I never thought was possible for me.

Krock83

@KellyAnn1286 : Kells you have done such an AMAZING JOB! Your commitment and persistence have been an ongoing inspiration for me not to give up altogether. I am so proud of the work you've put into this and happy that you've found love, both for your body and for fitness in the process. XO!

Keladelphia

Krock83 wrote: »

@KellyAnn1286 : Kells you have done such an AMAZING JOB! Your commitment and persistence have been an ongoing inspiration for me not to give up altogether. I am so proud of the work you've put into this and happy that you've found love, both for your body and for fitness in the process. XO!

etray2002

Congratulations on your weight loss, keep up the good work. #newlifestyle

Happymom83

Amazing!

Jilliankosto

Wow you look fantastic!! I hope to get where you are one day, that is not being consumed by the number on the scale but actually loving my body and feeling healthy. Thanks for sharing.

momasox

Amazing! You are inspiring!

AshleyDR

Amazing! You inspire me

rebeccaEsmith

You go girl looking hot!!!

healtheehappee

Can definitely see all the hard work. Thanks for being an inspiration and sharing your story!

kali31337

Whoa! You look fantastic! Such an inspiration!

Liftng4Lis

Excellent work!

chesnity3

Great job!

R1otgirl

Great job!

lwebsmfp

You're hard work has paid off and you look amazing! Congrats to you on your success!

Desert_flower3

wow love ur body.... actually jealous!!

rayw89

You're awesome results tell me I need to change things up a bit. I'm 5' 8", and 137 lbs. I think I'm what some might describe as "skinny fat". I need to get toned like you!
Amazing job!!

craigheon

There are a ton of Crossfit haters out there, but the fact of the matter is, it works. You are proof, as well as so many others! Congrats on your transformation!

Nataliegetfit

wow, you look amazing.

Trinaw

YOU LOOK SOOOOOOOOO good. Def an insipration thanks for sharing!

lavenderannie

You look amazing! Well done, you're so inspirational!

stardavis1

Omg amazing work!!

jkehler47

This totally has me inspired! I started out at the same starting weight and am down 12 lbs. Looking at your pics and knowing that could be me is so motivating! Great work

candykay0605

Just beautiful

Keladelphia

Finally my 1 year anniversary today! Thank you all so much for your kind words on this thread

hearthwood

Great Job--Congratulations you look fantastic!

ks_mommaof5

Oh.my.gosh. Congratulations on your amazing results - you are absolutely radiant!!!! Thank you for sharing the details of your lifting program ... I powerlifted as a teenager and have been reluctant to go back to lifting now for fear of bulking up at my current size. Based on your results, though, I'm going to give it a go and see how it works for a month. Again, congratulations and thank you for sharing!!

Dziasmith

Your transformation is amazing! How long have you been lifting heavy? I've been checking out Stronglifts.

Keladelphia

Dziasmith wrote: »

Your transformation is amazing! How long have you been lifting heavy? I've been checking out Stronglifts.

Thank you! I've been lifting heavy for a year (though the weights I started at could hardly count as heavy ha-ha). I started lifting the same day I comitted to logging my calories on MFP. Stronglifts is a great place to start.