Body changes you've noticed - add yours!
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johnnydeadlift wrote: »
Over the last few years I have done it all...got stronger, gained weight, lost weight, gained muscle, lost body fat, had surgeries, setbacks, and still motivated for more! I mainly powerlift so my compound strength numbers are what I focus on. I just started focusing on how my physique looks recently and have improved already.
600lb deadlift coming soon from this 165lb errr. Lol
😁💪🏼🏋🏻♂️
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Well I notice a lot of things but this one in particular is my favorite. I drive trucks for a living and the truck I'm assigned sometimes the steering wheel is extremely close to the seat. Can't change it either. You can get closer but not go back. It's an oddly designed truck cab. Anyway my fat belly used to rub on it when I drove all night or day. Used to actually hurt after a while. After 30 pounds that problem was gone. Now down 73 pounds there is 5-6 inches of space. Man is that nice.18
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Cavallaro65 wrote: »Well I notice a lot of things but this one in particular is my favorite. I drive trucks for a living and the truck I'm assigned sometimes the steering wheel is extremely close to the seat. Can't change it either. You can get closer but not go back. It's an oddly designed truck cab. Anyway my fat belly used to rub on it when I drove all night or day. Used to actually hurt after a while. After 30 pounds that problem was gone. Now down 73 pounds there is 5-6 inches of space. Man is that nice.
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Great job everyone. It’s so good to see so many people continuing to progress and not give up. Here’s my results to just add my two cents
SW:204lbs
CW:176lbs
GW:170lbs
Starting Body fat: 24%
Current BF:15%
Goal BF:10%
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BradleyAkins wrote: »Great job everyone. It’s so good to see so many people continuing to progress and not give up. Here’s my results to just add my two cents
SW:204lbs
CW:176lbs
GW:170lbs
Starting Body fat: 24%
Current BF:15%
Goal BF:10%
Fabulous work, well done!0 -
Thank you, You too!1
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I've noticed a few changes in the last couple of weeks, and thought it would be fun to track them. If anyone wants to join in, it'd be interesting to compare.
F 40 years 5.7 ft
SW 178lb @ 01.08.19
CW 167lb
GW 140lb
MFP cal loss rate 1.5lb/wk
MFP cal allowance 1340
Lifestyle - Lightly Active
Additional exercise - swimming 6x/wk, pilates class 1x/wk
Week 1 - felt better because food intolerances no longer triggered.
Week 2 - as above.
Week 3 - felt leggings getting loose.
Week 4 - noticeable reduction in belly and chest. Needed new leggings and swimsuit. Back into smaller bras.
Week 5 - first sign of muscle definition in thighs and stomach! Rest of clothes very baggy, holding it a bit longer to replace. Stronger and faster during swimming.
I'll repaste and add more as they happen. Would love to read yours, even if you don't know exactly when the changes occurred, or just want to start from now
Just to add:
Week 6: 1st stone lost and felt definition in my calves, my "small" (not really - they're 36C) bras are starting to get ever so slightly too big, and my bum is DEFINITELY smaller
Anyone else want to play?
Thought the changes / weight loss had stalled, but this evening I noticed a muscle in my arm that wasn't (visibly) there before. I rubbed my upper arm and did a double take when I felt it! Love these "little" NSVs 0 -
There's more room at my calves in rubber boots3
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greyhoundwalker wrote: »I’ve lost 29lb which makes a difference on someone as short as me (4ft 10). I have to have my car seat fully forward to reach the pedals and my stomach used to be dangerously close to the steering wheel if there had been a crash, now there’s a safe distance! I can comfortably do a shell stretch at Pilates without my stomach getting in the way. My feet are smaller (or possibly just not swollen), I have collar bones. Downside I look a bit older in my face but that’s a small price to pay. I’ve thrown out my “big” clothes, some of the ones I am wearing now are a little baggy but I still have 11 lb to lose so not buying any more until then as I’m not sure what size I’ll end up.
Well done, that's a fabulous achievement!1 -
I can’t wait until I start having these! As of now I’ve lost 10 lbs and zero changes.2
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Felt and *saw* my new calf muscles yesterday! It was a much-needed NSV because I'd been feeling that my body wasn't shrinking any more. My belly still feels fat and blobby, and until that goes down, I'm going to find it hard to believe I'm "slim", but these wee NSVs are still nice little presents that help keep me going.1 -
Wedding ring fits again, even after exercise. Shoes getting a bit big. Can close car safety belt. Showering is easy peasy again. Can cut my own toe nails. Fit onto dentist's chair. Can use just about any chair, unless made of flimsy balsa wood. Walk up and down stairs (slowly!) - no more elevators or escalators. Hoping to sit on a bicycle soon..... Dear me! What next ?!?6
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neugebauer52 wrote: »Wedding ring fits again, even after exercise. Shoes getting a bit big. Can close car safety belt. Showering is easy peasy again. Can cut my own toe nails. Fit onto dentist's chair. Can use just about any chair, unless made of flimsy balsa wood. Walk up and down stairs (slowly!) - no more elevators or escalators. Hoping to sit on a bicycle soon..... Dear me! What next ?!?
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I've lost 20lbs so far - which is a lot for me as I'm only 5"1 and have a very petite frame. So far I've noticed:
My collarbone is more pronounced.
My jawline and cheekbones are visible.
I've gone from a D cup to a C cup which makes me kinda sad.
My love handles are shrinking (at last!).
I have a waist now 😲
My feet are bonier.
A lot of my clothes are too big now and I am fitting in to stuff I bought over 10 years ago (I should probably go clothes shopping lol).3 -
I've lost 20lbs so far - which is a lot for me as I'm only 5"1 and have a very petite frame. So far I've noticed:
My collarbone is more pronounced.
My jawline and cheekbones are visible.
I've gone from a D cup to a C cup which makes me kinda sad.
My love handles are shrinking (at last!).
I have a waist now 😲
My feet are bonier.
A lot of my clothes are too big now and I am fitting in to stuff I bought over 10 years ago (I should probably go clothes shopping lol).
Yay for the shrinking love handles!! Well done, that's brilliant progress. Thanks for joining in 1 -
I have actual muscles!
As a person that was essentially completely sedentary until the age of 38 when I finally got my act together to lose weight to halt my health decline due to being obese, actually being toned and having strong muscles never ceases to amaze me I’m now a runner and trail running is my true passion 
my legs have been transformed into shapely muscular monsters capable of running up and down hills and mountains whenever I feel like it. Never in my wildest dreams thought I’d identify myself as a runner or even anything remotely athletic... but never say never I guess 
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nighthawk584 wrote: »Photo on Left = 250 lbs (-30 lbs into my journey)
Photo on Right = 213 lbs (-67 lbs into my journey)
SW in April 2019 = 280 lbs.
UGW = 180 lbs.
Age 54, Height 6'1"
In the first photo I was down 30 lbs but couldn't really see any change other than clothes fitting a little better. That all changed through the Summer!
you look amazing
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RunsWithBees wrote: »I have actual muscles! As a person that was essentially completely sedentary until the age of 38 when I finally got my act together to lose weight to halt my health decline due to being obese, actually being toned and having strong muscles never ceases to amaze me I’m now a runner and trail running is my true passion my legs have been transformed into shapely muscular monsters capable of running up and down hills and mountains whenever I feel like it. Never in my wildest dreams thought I’d identify myself as a runner or even anything remotely athletic... but never say never I guess
That's so amazing! Well done!1 -
Not necessarily a change in my body physically but I have noticed that my resting heart rate has dropped from 73bpm to 64bpm since starting back up on my weight loss regimen. I’ve only lost 10lbs since restarting but my rhr has dropped almost 10 bpm.3
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Great results everyone. Mine aren’t super dramatic but I’ll share them.
5’4”
Started at 181
Current 161
I’ve only been using MFP for about a month, was 165 when I started tracking. My exercise is rowing every day (started in November 2018) that I’m not traveling...20 min/day during the week with longer rows on the weekends.
I’ve lost a pant size, from a tight 10/loose12 to a comfortable 8.
Shirt arms now fit.
My face is thinner
Rings are loose (am able to wear 1 that I couldn’t wear for 2 years.
I’m regaining my hourglass figure
It’s not an effort to paint my toenails
More neck wrinkles
I have way less stress/tension headaches
Sleep a ton better
Have more energy
On my annual sailing trip last week I found myself not struggling to pull line and raise sails
I’m less winded on stairs.
And most notably just feel generally much better.
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DreaDarling87 wrote: »Not necessarily a change in my body physically but I have noticed that my resting heart rate has dropped from 73bpm to 64bpm since starting back up on my weight loss regimen. I’ve only lost 10lbs since restarting but my rhr has dropped almost 10 bpm.
Wow, I hadn't thought about measuring that! Well done.0 -
Lobsterboxtops wrote: »Great results everyone. Mine aren’t super dramatic but I’ll share them.
5’4”
Started at 181
Current 161
I’ve only been using MFP for about a month, was 165 when I started tracking. My exercise is rowing every day (started in November 2018) that I’m not traveling...20 min/day during the week with longer rows on the weekends.
I’ve lost a pant size, from a tight 10/loose12 to a comfortable 8.
Shirt arms now fit.
My face is thinner
Rings are loose (am able to wear 1 that I couldn’t wear for 2 years.
I’m regaining my hourglass figure
It’s not an effort to paint my toenails
More neck wrinkles
I have way less stress/tension headaches
Sleep a ton better
Have more energy
On my annual sailing trip last week I found myself not struggling to pull line and raise sails
I’m less winded on stairs.
And most notably just feel generally much better.
That's all fantastic (apart from the neck wrinkles, lol), thank you for sharing! I love that sailing was easier for you. It's those unexpected but impactful NSVs that really benefit us most 0 -
Felt and *saw* my new calf muscles yesterday! It was a much-needed NSV because I'd been feeling that my body wasn't shrinking any more. My belly still feels fat and blobby, and until that goes down, I'm going to find it hard to believe I'm "slim", but these wee NSVs are still nice little presents that help keep me going.
I felt muscle in my stomach! I nearly fell off my chair! Granted, my tummy still has plenty of wobble, but it *has* slimmed down some, and the muscle is definitely there!2 -
Felt and *saw* my new calf muscles yesterday! It was a much-needed NSV because I'd been feeling that my body wasn't shrinking any more. My belly still feels fat and blobby, and until that goes down, I'm going to find it hard to believe I'm "slim", but these wee NSVs are still nice little presents that help keep me going.
I felt muscle in my stomach! I nearly fell off my chair! Granted, my tummy still has plenty of wobble, but it *has* slimmed down some, and the muscle is definitely there!
There was definitely some concave shaping going on around my "abs" and stomach in the mirror this morning (Still plenty of wobble there, though).
My behind feels tiny now, and my thighs are still narrowing. If only my tummy would do the same!2 -
I have a chin again! And I reach back to touch my behind and it’s not there!!3
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So much inspiration here! I've been on MFP since 2014 but almost all my real weight loss happened this year.
50 years old
5'7"
SW: 222
CW: 164
GW: 155
I've lost 4 sizes and can fit into almost all of my pre-obesity clothing.
I've become very active and now trail hike long distances, trail run and have goals for ultra marathons and triathlons.
My blood pressure went from borderline high to impressive.
I don't have gerd any longer and don't take medication anymore.
I'm no longer embarrassed when I walk into a room. And I'm no longer trying to tuck fat into my clothes!
I now wear a bikini to the pool again. At 50!4 -
(Wouldn't let me post the pic above.)6
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