I want to inspire people... (pic)

sbandjh

You look amazing and you are definitely an inspiration to me!!! Good job :happy:

BarbellBlondieRuns

Yay! Looking sexy!

jmelindy

INSPIRED!
you look amazing, and like you FEEL amazing too!
way to go!!!

Stasiasaurus

Wow! Lately I've needed a boost to stick with it and that was it. Thanks!

ShrinkingLauren88

I can't wait until this is me hopefully around this time next year.. thanks for the inspiration!

any real good secrets?

I think I put up an 'FAQ' post on my blog a little while back:
kesslahh.tumblr.com

but as for 'secrets,' I started out really slow and worked up to where I am now. I find that it's best to set small acheivable goals instead of one huge goal right off the bat. One of my biggest tips is to have a workout buddy who's as dedicated as you. It probably won't work as well if only one of you is super serious and the other one just kind of sort of wants to work out now and then. lol.
Also, I rarely ever drink my calories (with the exception of my protein shakes and juice from my juicer now and then) Lot of water and of course, fruits and vegetables and lean protein. For me, diet is still the hardest part. It's something I'm always going to have to work on.

gogo99999

Looking fantastic! I hope I can do the same through time.

ShrinkingLauren88

That is great! What type of excercise did you do?

Nowadays I run at least one mile every workout (usually to start out as my warmup) and I do about an hour of strength training, hip hop abs, and I try to throw some plyometrics in there, too. The stair stepper has also become my best friend. (although it's a love/hate relationship) I also started biking outside with my workout partner. Sometimes we bike to the gym, workout, and then bike back. Great leg workout! From my experience, though, it's all about finding what works for you and what you enjoy doing. Eventually, working out should be fun, and not feel like a chore. (although on my 'blah' days it feels like a chore! haha)

ShrinkingLauren88

Amazing job!! What has worked for you?

a little bit of everything! I still struggle with diet now and then (but I probably always will. damn food.lol) But as far as exercise: running/jogging, plyometrics, stair stepper, and lots of strength training. I've come to LOVE lifting!!! And I invested in a Polar HRM a few months ago and it really gives me an extra boost because I can see what i'm burning (way more than the treadmill/machines say I do) and it's cool to see what I'm burning during weight lifting. Seeing my heart rate/calories I've burned usually makes me workout longer than I normally would without it.
And I think the #1 thing that has made a difference is my workout partner! He keeps me going and kicks my booty!

select_chic

congrats!

beautifulctb

Well you have inspired me!!! Awesome transformation!!

ShrinkingLauren88

thanks all!!

ShrinkingLauren88

U look amazing! I love when people post pics....thank u!

I love seeing other people's pics, too!

lajuice24

You look awesome. Job well done!