It’s a Backs Thread (so put your back into it)
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Who doesn’t love bathroom backshots?9 -
JACKRABBITnotsoSLIMS wrote: »
Who doesn’t love bathroom backshots?
That self timer action2 -
JACKRABBITnotsoSLIMS wrote: »
Who doesn’t love bathroom backshots?
That self timer action
Most important when you don’t have any friends that tolerate this nonsense5 -
Mithridites wrote: »@RunsWithBees What a great transformation! And I get what you're saying about posture. It doesn't get talked about nearly enough, and it makes such a big difference to our looks. How did YOU go about improving your posture?
Thanks!
I don’t have a before pic because I used to hate getting my pic taken but this photo shows what my posture used to look like, I wish it was an exaggeration but it’s actually pretty accurate...
And this is my posture now...
I believe my improved posture is the result of the combination of becoming a runner, going barefoot as much as possible and changing my everyday footwear. 7 years ago for totally unrelated reasons I started running barefoot (trail and pavement) it was so much fun I kept at it. After awhile I noticed my feet loved their newfound freedom so for work and everyday life I started wearing shoes that were zero drop with a wide toe box and flexible sole as well as going bare whenever I could. I noticed that after about 2 years of living this way that I was standing much straighter. I first noticed it in pictures and was absolutely flabbergasted that my back was straight and my shoulders were in line with my hips with no hunchback... I’d never seen myself like that before and I’m middle aged! I just assumed it was my destiny to have bad posture as everyone in my family does. I’d accepted it as my fate long ago and here I was with actual good posture late in life and I wasn’t even trying to achieve it. I even sit up straight too, it’s mind boggling!
Running has definitely strengthened my core and that’s probably made the biggest difference. Running barefoot and wearing minimalist shoes definitely feels more natural and comfortable to me; although I suspect that it has, I have no proof whatsoever that it’s helped with my posture so I cannot recommend that anyone else do what I did, only offer my own personal experience, YMMV. I’m a firm believer that we all need to find what works for us as individuals and there’s no one size fits all 6 -
RunsWithBees wrote: »
For reference here’s a before and after, notice the back-fat in the before pic. A combination of losing the excess weight and improving my posture has made all the difference!
Excellent. Congrats on the effort and dedication you would've put in to this.
Thanks! The journey has been worth it every step of the way! 1 -
It seems I have more work to do😂2 -
JACKRABBITnotsoSLIMS wrote: »
It seems I have more work to do😂
Back work is always good...but yours is great now, too!2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »JACKRABBITnotsoSLIMS wrote: »
It seems I have more work to do😂
Back work is always good...but yours is great now, too!
Way too kind- thank u for the booster3 -
Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
(Jaw drops...) Have you ever competed before?! But for the symmetry! This is too good not to share with the world!1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
I see those romboids! Nice work.2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
(Jaw drops...) Have you ever competed before?! But for the symmetry! This is too good not to share with the world!
Awww thank you! No, I haven't competed. My self esteem isn't strong enough for that. I always see the flaws and am too scared to put myself up on a stage for others to see them too.
But wow, that's an amazing compliment! ❤️❤️ #daymade!2 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
I see those romboids! Nice work.
Thanks! 😁1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
This is amazing 🤩1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
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@caco_ethes, @iMago thank you! 😊2
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Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »I'll just leave this here... 👋🏼😬
I almost missed this?? Is it on your IG?2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
😍😍
I officially put my weak *kitten* back pic back away.0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Seeing a bit of progression in strength as my lifting progresses and weight drops a bit. 😁
😍😍
I officially put my weak *kitten* back pic back away.
No! No no no no no! ALL BACKS ARE WELCOME!
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
Love it! Looking strong and lean!0 -
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Great contribution, Sir
Thank you lady😊1 -
Love how the lightbulb in the camera added the little blue orb. Haha12 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Love how the lightbulb in the camera added the little blue orb. Haha
Thought you had ghosts there for a minute.
Looking incredibly strong and dedicated. Great work!
BTW, I love your new picture but are you really as innocent as you appear? 1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Love how the lightbulb in the camera added the little blue orb. Haha
Or...did a spirit add the little blue orb😳0 -
PlentyofProtein00 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Love how the lightbulb in the camera added the little blue orb. Haha
Or...did a spirit add the little blue orb😳
Maybe it's a sniper! Phew. Glad I got out of there safely!1 -
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Love how the lightbulb in the camera added the little blue orb. Haha
Thought you had ghosts there for a minute.
Looking incredibly strong and dedicated. Great work!
BTW, I love your new picture but are you really as innocent as you appear?
Do I look innocent?
I'm almost 45... how innocent could I possibly be? Haha2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Love how the lightbulb in the camera added the little blue orb. Haha
Thought you had ghosts there for a minute.
Looking incredibly strong and dedicated. Great work!
BTW, I love your new picture but are you really as innocent as you appear?
Do I look innocent?
I'm almost 45... how innocent could I possibly be? Haha
Almost 45?! That's unpossible...1
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