A Constant Work In Progress

da_bears1227
da_bears1227 Posts: 6 Member
in Success Stories
I come from a family that has always had a battle with being overweight. I’ve also lost family members at a “too young” age due to heart disease. My mom was diabetic. So basically, unless I made a change, dying young was something that was destined to happen to me. It wasn’t until my brother, someone from MY generation, died before the age of 50 that I really got serious about my health. I’m about a year and a half in and I’m down ~55 lbs which isn’t anything outrageous, BUT I have maintained my strength and LBM fairly well. I plan to do my first powerlifting competition early next year so we are building on that strength with a bit of a reverse. Current PRs 150 bench, 270 squat and 320 deadlift. wu4hio0vl017.jpeg
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  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    you look great, a lot of work!
  • OutsideIsMyInside
    OutsideIsMyInside Posts: 9 Member
    Wow!!!!
  • MarissaRiv23
    MarissaRiv23 Posts: 406 Member
    Awesome job! You look fantastic! 👏🏼💪🏼
  • mothermoose116
    mothermoose116 Posts: 22 Member
    Wow! You look great and I am super impressed with your lifts!!
  • tuckerrj
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    those are awesome lifts, especially if done in competition style. May I ask, at what bodyweight did you accomplish them.
  • thelastnightingale
    thelastnightingale Posts: 725 Member
    What you've managed to do to your stomach shape is inspirational. Did you do any lifting/exercises specifically designed to target your stomach?
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    F*** yeah! Fellow strong woman here...way to go on everything, the lifting numbers, the fat loss, the progress....go and get it!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Bravo!

    :flowerforyou:
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,984 Member
    Amazing transformation!! Your hard work and dedication is paying off. :):)
  • imgwendolyn2015
    imgwendolyn2015 Posts: 347 Member
    What an inspiration! I strive to be strong like you. I better get to work! :) Great job!
  • rontuueyeslikeafox
    rontuueyeslikeafox Posts: 99 Member
    Brilliant! Another amazing strong woman for inspiration :)
  • da_bears1227
    da_bears1227 Posts: 6 Member
    tuckerrj wrote: »
    those are awesome lifts, especially if done in competition style. May I ask, at what bodyweight did you accomplish them.

    That’s just training PRs. I haven’t done a competition yet but I was right around 160lbs when I got them.

  • da_bears1227
    da_bears1227 Posts: 6 Member
    thelastnightingale wrote: »
    What you've managed to do to your stomach shape is inspirational. Did you do any lifting/exercises specifically designed to target your stomach?

    I do not. Just cutting weight and doing heavy compound lifts.
  • tuckerrj
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    da_bears1227 wrote: »
    tuckerrj wrote: »
    those are awesome lifts, especially if done in competition style. May I ask, at what bodyweight did you accomplish them.

    That’s just training PRs. I haven’t done a competition yet but I was right around 160lbs when I got them.

    With those lifts, you should be VERY competitive at any local, state or even regional competition. Congrats!
  • cupcakesandproteinshakes
    cupcakesandproteinshakes Posts: 1,129 Member
    Amazing story. And numbers to be proud of. Let us know how the competition goes.
  • nitalieben
    nitalieben Posts: 681 Member
    Amazing!
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Very lovely! Thank you for sharing your story.
  • robynmac5819
    robynmac5819 Posts: 161 Member
    You look amazing And so much younger!!! Way to take charge and kick some *kitten*! Seriously something to be proud of, wow!
  • happimess01
    happimess01 Posts: 9,074 Member
    Fantastic transformation! You killed it!
  • klb1082
    klb1082 Posts: 2 Member
    Well done! You must feel so good now! :)
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    Awesome job.

    When someone has made this level of transformation I get curious as to whether or not you are channeling a different persona. Something or someone that helps you fight off the old version of yourself that still whispers in your ear. Bo Jackson said that he was too emotional so he always channeled "Jason Vorhees" on the field. He said he never played a down of football as himself.

    I have had my version of a new identity for a time and didn't even realize that was a thing until I read "Alter Ego Effect". Like all books of its nature it is interesting and helpful but not a one stop answer for everyone. Maybe many but not everyone.
  • tinaslim
    tinaslim Posts: 48 Member
    Ummm 55 lbs is definitely HUGE! Thank you so much for your amazing share! You look fantastic! Well done 🙌
  • OhioViking79
    OhioViking79 Posts: 76 Member
    You look strong and healthy! Great work! Love the ink too! :)
  • hammycakes
    hammycakes Posts: 388 Member
    Impressive lifts! My PRs were nowhere close at my best. I'm inspired <3
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,407 Member
    I love this!

    (And I’m liking that boys and men shirt, too, lol.)
  • sarahemail2504
    sarahemail2504 Posts: 1 Member
    WoW! You look amazing! And so strong. So motivational, and good on you for sharing!
  • sandypoint1267
    sandypoint1267 Posts: 15 Member
    Well done. A real inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey. I look like you before pictures at present so seeing the change in you is amazing for me.

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