A work in progress..

firef1y72

So it's time for another 4 weekly progress pic (please excuse the shorts was ready for a workout) and while I don't think it's a great pic (top is now too big and doesn't particularly flatter) it does show where I've lost most of this month's 10lb and that's in the bum and hips area, which is probably thanks to a new weight training routine I've started that finally includes actual leg work and lots of squats and lunges.

I also started the EA Sports Active 2 on the Wii again, starting with the 3 week kickstart on Easy, which was a lot easier than I remembered (think I may be quite a lot fitter than I was last time I was this weight), although I've only done the one session so far. I also tried an upper body focused session last night that was pure torture with foot fires, split squat jumps, side planks and running on the spot.

firef1y72

Today marks the 60lb lost since 01.01.16 (total 82.1lb) and the difference is shocking. Got a long way to go but starting to like the newer me.

IremiaRe

Those two pictures, side by side, are pretty amazing. I need to drag out an old fat pic and look at it side by side with a current one. It's amazing how you can't SEE what you look like, without the pictures. My brain still sees me at 300+ pounds... *sigh*

Keep up the great work - you are an inspiration to the rest of us!!

lrr33

Amazing! Great work. Add me if youd like!

spurby123

Incredible! You should be very proud of yourself! Thanks for sharing your inspirational story:)

lulukittie

Great work-- keep it up!!

Forty6and2

Absolutely incredible! I love that you've chosen to skip the fad diets and go for what you thought was going to help you most in the long term. Your hard work and dedication definitely show!

Oh, and I dig the tights in your latest picture. Super cute!

hamstertango

Thanks for the updates you are doing so well! The difference is so noticeable!

firef1y72

Haven't updated this in a loooonnnnggg time, but new year and all that.
I'm now 112lb down, weighing in at 175.6lb this morning, but that's not the whole story by far.
In September all training was put on hold for a month as I recovered from an umbilical hernia repair, but fora couple of months previously I had started Stronglifts 5x5 and some high intensity classes. The classes included Insanity and such moves as burpees, mountain climbers and press-ups. Let's just say I had to do a lot of modifications. In the last few months of the year I deliberately slowed my weight loss down, dropping around 2lb/month so that I could focus on getting stronger.

As the new year started I increased my deficit and ramped up cardio while continuing to lift having moved over to 5/3/1 in November after stalling on my overhead press and bench (think it was mostly a mental stall). The weight seems to be falling off me again, I've dropped 9lb so far this month, so will probably have to reassess how much I'm eating.

As far as strength goes I've made huge progress in the last few months, I can actually do full burpees and mountain climbers, they're not the prettiest or faster but I'm not using modifications. I've made the most gains in deadlifts, was pleased as punch to lift bodyweight (81kg) on Thursday. I'm not squatting as much as before my op, but still managed 58kg last week. Broke the plateau for OHP and bench as well. OK, neither lift is huge at 26kg and 41kg respectively but I'm progressing a little further each cycle.

So here are my pics showing progress from that first photo to last week.

nomkhithakwinana

Wow so inspirational, I have started this journey about 18 months ago after having given birth to a beautiful baby girl. Its been really hard, its beens wins and losses, I would lose 3kg a month and gain it back and more in one week. The scale has also not really helped, as I become depressed when I gain and eat more. Im generally very good during the week and slip up Friday and Saturday. I started this year @ 90kg and am now @ 88kgs. I am going to try and eat right or wthin my calorie limits, on weekends as well

IcassI

Congratulations! Awesome job!

Mellykay88

You GO! You look so great and so much happier and younger.

I also wanted to say how appreciative I am of those who share their stories. Since I'm not pigging out on fast food during my lunch breaks anymore , I love to spend this time reading about everyone's successes. Stories like this keep me from giving in and going through the drive through "just this once" (unless it's for an unsweetened iced tea). I'm looking forward to being able to post one of these threads of my own someday.

angmarie28

wow, your doing great, keep up the great work

lorrpb

What a great series of progress pics! I've not seen these before. You are looking fantastic. Your strength gains are impressive!
We all are a work in progress.

craignev

Awesome progress and fantastic persistence. Very well done!

Morglem

Fantastic! You are doing great!

firef1y72

Ok, we're halfway through 2017 and it's time for another update. I'm not going to say I've lost a huge amount this year, in fact I've *only* lost another 20lb, but it's been a six months filled with firsts, skills mastered and challenges accepted.

So far this year I have :

Run my first 10K (in 1hr 34)
Run my first Half Marathon (cross country in 3:33)
Deadlifted bodyweight (actually got to 95kg so 20kg above bodyweight)
Learnt to do burpees
Learnt to do mountain climbers
Got through an Insanity class without modding
Built my core strength enough to do crunches, sit ups and heel taps.
Held a plank for 1minx3

And my challenges for the second half of 2017.

1. Lose another 15lb to get down to 150lb (my original long term target)
2. Run my 2nd half marathon (in August)
3. Deadlift 100kg
4. Squat Bodyweight
5. Master single leg squats
6. Master hanging leg raises
7. Run a sub 30min 5K

And here are the obligatory progress pics, first comparing when I started to a week or so ago. Second comparing start of year to couple weeks ago.

eyer0ll

Spectacular! Thank you for the continued updates.

kdavid1987

Wow. Just wow. You are so amazing. I know you are still working on your body and haven't met all your goals but... please give yourself credit for how far you have come! You look SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE AND HAPPY in your after pics. Honestly. I can tell you feel better and that your outlook on life is different just by looking at your face in the pics. And now you're running races, my god, what an inspiration! Best of luck to you in your fitness goals. Thank you for the inspiration! It really means a lot to me

Fflpnari

I love that you pants are shorter with each of the four photos!!!wtg!