Daily Dose of Bad *kitten* Motivation - with Tons of Pics
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dschassie
Posts: 192 Member
Although I am not quite where I’d like to be, I felt today was a good day to get someone motivated. So here it goes:
In the beginning of my journey, I did about 40 minutes of cardio (elliptical) 4-5 times a week. After losing the first 30 pounds I started the "Couch to 5K" program.
I successfully finished "Couch-to-5K" and ended it with a real 5K race. Within that same time frame I hit the 60 pound loss mark and I decided to switch up my gym routine. I added "light to moderate" weight lifting 5 times a week and on 3 of those days I also did cardio (jogging).
I was part of a 200 mile relay race in April 2013 and have since completed my first Half Marathon in June of 2013. Spring of 2014, I am signed up for a 15K Double Bridge Run, a 10K Trail Run and 2 Half Marathons. In the fall of 2014, I have another 200 mile relay race coming up and I'd like to run my first Full Marathon.
Here are some progression pictures, the ones on the right are all from the November/December 2013.
Face Comparison
Arm Comparison
Being on MFP for so long, you learn a lot of things along the way, the most recent revelation has been "heavy lifting". So my gym routine has shifted once more, end of December 2013 I started going to the gym 6 days a week for about 45-60 minutes of heavy lifting and my cardio (jogging) is down to about once or twice a week. Of course I still plan to do all of my races
Another focus shift has been my body fat percentage. Of course I'd like the scale to keep moving down but more importantly, I am now working on dropping my body fat. This has also prompted me to change my diary settings. In the past I was more concerned about staying at my daily calorie goal, now I pay attention to my macros.
I just finished my first 12-week weightlifting program and am about to start it over, this time following the nutrition plan that comes with it. So hopefully I will be able to post new pictures in another 3 months.
Thank you MFP buddies for all of the support!
In the beginning of my journey, I did about 40 minutes of cardio (elliptical) 4-5 times a week. After losing the first 30 pounds I started the "Couch to 5K" program.
I successfully finished "Couch-to-5K" and ended it with a real 5K race. Within that same time frame I hit the 60 pound loss mark and I decided to switch up my gym routine. I added "light to moderate" weight lifting 5 times a week and on 3 of those days I also did cardio (jogging).
I was part of a 200 mile relay race in April 2013 and have since completed my first Half Marathon in June of 2013. Spring of 2014, I am signed up for a 15K Double Bridge Run, a 10K Trail Run and 2 Half Marathons. In the fall of 2014, I have another 200 mile relay race coming up and I'd like to run my first Full Marathon.
Here are some progression pictures, the ones on the right are all from the November/December 2013.
Face Comparison
Arm Comparison
Being on MFP for so long, you learn a lot of things along the way, the most recent revelation has been "heavy lifting". So my gym routine has shifted once more, end of December 2013 I started going to the gym 6 days a week for about 45-60 minutes of heavy lifting and my cardio (jogging) is down to about once or twice a week. Of course I still plan to do all of my races
Another focus shift has been my body fat percentage. Of course I'd like the scale to keep moving down but more importantly, I am now working on dropping my body fat. This has also prompted me to change my diary settings. In the past I was more concerned about staying at my daily calorie goal, now I pay attention to my macros.
I just finished my first 12-week weightlifting program and am about to start it over, this time following the nutrition plan that comes with it. So hopefully I will be able to post new pictures in another 3 months.
Thank you MFP buddies for all of the support!
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Wow, awesome results, good job!!0
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you look absolutely fantastic, well done! this has motivated me because i can relate - my starting weight was also 236, and even though i just started a week and a half ago, i'm 224 now!0
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so motivating thanks, I needed that...:)0
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Awesome! Thanks for the motivation!0
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Nice work!! You look fabulous 0
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You look great!
Really good story. I wish you the best.0 -
Amazing....great job!! You look fantastic!0
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You look fantastic!0
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Wow that is great you look absolutely fantastic0
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Wow you look great! Definitely a good inspiration 0
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Girly You ROCK look at that neck nothing like a nice thin neck. HIGH FIVE TO YOU!!!!!0
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True motivation0
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You look beautiful...congrats and great job! Glad to know there is hope for my arms! lol0
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You look totally awesome!0
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You look amazing! Truly inspiring0
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You really do look amazing and are a motivation for sure. Thank!0
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Congratulations on your success and hard work!!! Thank you for the inspiration!
(....also.....love the avatar)0 -
You look amazing, thank you for sharing your inspiring story!0
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Wow you look amazing. I am just starting out so it is great to see the results from everyone. Thanks for being an inspiration something I wish to be someday.0
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amazing! you look like a completely different person! way to go!0
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