Never thought I would have a body like this :-D

DJ7203

Transformation Tuesday. I have really been hitting the gym hard lately & sticking to me diet & I am seeing new changes, more definition. I never dreamed I would have a body like this. Before I was lazy, lived on fast food, sweets, soda & junk food & had 0 energy. I was not active at all, you wouldn't catch me in the gym or doing anything active. I was no unhealthy that I had such a low immune system that I was constantly sick. I had a cold at least once a month, it was awful. But I changed my life & now I eat clean, lift weights, have so much energy & I'm hardly ever sick. Yes I love my new body, but it's not just about that. It's about health, I feel amazing! I'll be 35 years old in March, I'm not getting any younger & I want to take care of myself. I want to look amazing when I'm in my 50's, 60's etc. I want to live a long, happy, healthy life. Now don't get me wrong, I have days when I don't feel like working out. But I make myself go, you never regret working out. I love food, I still love my pizza, ice cream, french fries & all those delicious foods. I don't deprive myself, but I have to earn those things. If I am good with my diet & workouts through the week, on the weekend I treat myself. I go out to eat with my family & I get my pizza & cheesecake. It's not easy, but it's so worth it to feel good & look in the mirror & be happy with what I see. Now I'm going to answer the questions that I know will come. I'm 5'4 130-133 pounds. I have been in this lifestyle for 3 years now. My diet is clean meaning lean meats, fish, vegetables, complex carbs, Google it. My workout is a mix of cardio & heavy weightlifting. What works for me, may not work for you. I did this 100% on my own, no trainers. Do your own research, try different things. Find something you enjoy, that's what I did. I found that weight lifting works for me. But you might prefer yoga, pilates, boxing, running, you name it there are so many ways to get fit. Educate yourself, follow fitness pages on FB & IG I get so many ideas for different workouts that way. I'm not saying anyone has to do what I do. But it's something I am so passionate about that I love sharing it with people :-)
Here is my before & after....

Then:


Now:

tiffanycompton33

You look fantastic! And it sounds like you will be looking fantastic for the rest of your days

justjumpit278

Way to go - you look incredible!

TheBeachgod

Hi, friend! You have had some exellent results and are a major inspiration. You look fantastic and I'm sure you are much healthier.

Diana_GettingFit

You look amazing! And I have no doubt you will continue to look amazing. You're very inspirational.

RN125

You look great such an inspiration to all of us.

DJ7203

Thank you so much!

msf74

You look amazing!

bhokanson2015

Wow, you look fantastic

hopekristal

Way to go sista!! Keep up the great work!!

TechAaronLoyd

Awesome!

busyPK

Great job, you look amazing!!

Jilliankosto

Slammin bod! Wow I'm impressed! How long and how frequently do you lift weights if you don't mind me asking?

skeo

You look great! Congrats!!

amyj514

Amazing! Keep it up!

Jillish23

I am incredibly envious of your figure right about now! If I can end up looking just a fraction like you once I'm done then I'll be a happy lady! Great work and thanks for the advice.

heatherp47

You look great! I've been trying to loose weight and it's so frustrating. My diet is eggwhites (for breakfast), grilled chicken salad for lunch and baked chicken or fish with lots of veggies for dinner. I drink lots of water throughout the day and will have a greek yogurt and fruit as a snack. I exercise in the morning on the treadmill at 3.7-4.0 for a half hr, I walk during my half hr lunch break and I go to the gym after work and do weights and cardio. It seems as if the scale is at a standstill. Trying to loose at least 20 lbs ( I'm 5"4, 160) and I loose a lb week and then gain a 1/2 lb the following week. ughh. I just keep on eating healthier and exercising and hoping the scale will go down. Not sure what else to do. Maybe I'm not eating enough. You look awesome! Keep up the good work.

DJ7203

heatherp47 wrote: »

You look great! I've been trying to loose weight and it's so frustrating. My diet is eggwhites (for breakfast), grilled chicken salad for lunch and baked chicken or fish with lots of veggies for dinner. I drink lots of water throughout the day and will have a greek yogurt and fruit as a snack. I exercise in the morning on the treadmill at 3.7-4.0 for a half hr, I walk during my half hr lunch break and I go to the gym after work and do weights and cardio. It seems as if the scale is at a standstill. Trying to loose at least 20 lbs ( I'm 5"4, 160) and I loose a lb week and then gain a 1/2 lb the following week. ughh. I just keep on eating healthier and exercising and hoping the scale will go down. Not sure what else to do. Maybe I'm not eating enough. You look awesome! Keep up the good work.

You may not be eating enough. Maybe add in some extra calories & see what happens. Also try doing some HIIT, if you aren't sure what that is Google it for different ideas. Hope I helped

ldtamika31

What was your starting weight

rebeccaEsmith

Looking good girl!

ngaliyin

heatherp47 wrote: »

You look great! I've been trying to loose weight and it's so frustrating. My diet is eggwhites (for breakfast), grilled chicken salad for lunch and baked chicken or fish with lots of veggies for dinner. I drink lots of water throughout the day and will have a greek yogurt and fruit as a snack. I exercise in the morning on the treadmill at 3.7-4.0 for a half hr, I walk during my half hr lunch break and I go to the gym after work and do weights and cardio. It seems as if the scale is at a standstill. Trying to loose at least 20 lbs ( I'm 5"4, 160) and I loose a lb week and then gain a 1/2 lb the following week. ughh. I just keep on eating healthier and exercising and hoping the scale will go down. Not sure what else to do. Maybe I'm not eating enough. You look awesome! Keep up the good work.

Are you weighing your food on a food scale and tracking your calories on MFP? How many calories are you eating per day? That's what's working for me. In addition to working out of course. Hope that helps and wishing you success

DJ7203

ldtamika31 wrote: »

What was your starting weight

Around 160

Juliapadg

You look incredible! Curves in all the right places, tight in all the right places. Wow, you are very inspirational! I've noticed that since I've been improving myself I feel a lot better too. When I eat a bunch of junk I get sick and phlegmy. When I eat good, I feel good. Can I add you as a friend?

DJ7203

Juliapadg wrote: »

You look incredible! Curves in all the right places, tight in all the right places. Wow, you are very inspirational! I've noticed that since I've been improving myself I feel a lot better too. When I eat a bunch of junk I get sick and phlegmy. When I eat good, I feel good. Can I add you as a friend?

Sure!

jassyjan1

You look absolutely awesome!! Fantastic job!!

swim777

Congratulations!! You look great! I'm 5'4 also and 143. I'm planning to get to 132 in the next few months. It's good to hear about someone else who has the same range and is maintaining.

trossk2

That is impressive. You look phenomenal. Like a femme fatale. Especially in your profile pic.

Debmal77

WTG! Great job!

getfitcammy

You did awesome! What a beauty!

GuidoGordo

Wonderful success story and terrific advice in your post! Congratulations!!

jsreddblaze

Thanks for sharing. Some of us need the inspiration!