4 Weeks (12 sessions) with a PT

brandileah111

Four weeks of (3 x a week) sessions with a personal trainer. Pic on left taken April 1, Pic on right taken last night! I'm up two pounds, but down two pant sizes. Proof the scale is a liar! :-)

ETA: I've lost 112 lbs in three years, and have two kiddos, one delivered via C-section. I'm 5'5".

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maz504

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

amandarenay1985

Wow you look awesome! You give me hope that I can get there too! Starting training next week, hope my before/after pics look as good as yours!!!

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AlysonG2

Holy cow, you look AMAZING!! How was your belly after the c-section? Did you have the "overhang"? You give me hope that my stomach may be flat again someday! Does your trainer have you lifting heavy weights?

nlbez

Wow. You look great. Good going x

brandileah111

Yes, I'm lifting heavy! I have a lot of stretch marks and a little loose skin, but it's way better than being fat still. I don't notice much in the way of my c-section scar. There's a small pooch, but nothing anyone ever notices or says anything about. I'll never be perfect, but hey, I feel great!

DogLoverLiz

Excellent, you look amazing!

alettep

Nice!!!

brandileah111

Thanks y'all!

bikermike5094

lifting works!! great job!

Mary407

Yes, I'm lifting heavy! I have a lot of stretch marks and a little loose skin, but it's way better than being fat still. I don't notice much in the way of my c-section scar. There's a small pooch, but nothing anyone ever notices or says anything about. I'll never be perfect, but hey, I feel great!

Thank you for your post! I'm 1.5 months into working with a PT and loving the results (though totally not mentally/physically ready for the underwear pics!!!) My weight is pretty stable, but I've dropped at least one full size. Love working with my trainer! The weight came off pretty easily after our first girl was born (totally natural delivery) but #2 decided to flip feet down at 39 weeks and I would up with the dreaded C section. It has been a real struggle to get back to normal.

Your story gives me such inspiration! When I look at my c-section "shelf" and stretch marks, I think that it will never look normal again - but you look awesome!!! There is hope! :flowerforyou:

brandileah111

I gave up on normal...at least the standard for it, anyway. I'm just going to do my best and see where I end up. I have plans to be on the stage in November, stretch marks, scars, and all! Conquering the mental beast is nearly as hard as the physical, and I'm proud to be getting my confidence back. :-)

tealgrove

Thank you for your post. You give me such hope. If I could even look 1/2 as good as you I would be thrilled.

You look awesome!

mboski2

That is fantastic! I have a question for you and it may seem silly. I was wondering if you are wearing a push up bra in the second picture or if lifting weights can really change us in that area too? I have lost 75 pounds after having 3 kids and nursing all 3. Mine just hang there and I wondered if I would need to have a surgical lift or if building up muscle can help lift those too

AllOutof_Bubblegum

You rock!

brandileah111

I have implants and the bathing suit is push up, but I have noticed a difference in the firmness and "perkiness" of my chest with the lifting.

determinedgirl1

Amaze-balls. I want to look like that when I grow up. (or grow down more specifically)

amvis

amazing results!!!if you dont mind sharing could please tell me how much it cost to hire a PT..i am seriously thinking about weight lifting and i was wondering how much it would cost to have a PT for a month or two.seeing your results i think it would be definitely worth it.

Fitfully_me

Well done!!!!!! :happy:

Guineagirl913

You are my idol!!! Congratulations

brandileah111

I lucked out and my trainer is $10 per session if I pay up front for the month for all my sessions. He has a full gym in his garage, plus an outdoor setup with a sandpit, tractor tires, etc. in his back yard.

blueboxgeek

WOWZER!!! You look amazing.

ThinLizzie0802

Damn girl!

ninerbuff

Practically all my clients look better in 4 weeks and have gained or maintained weight, but lost inches. Lifting works!

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

spoiledpuppies

OMG on your cost--you SO lucked out. Mine is almost 10X yours...but I was still saying just yesterday that it's been worth it. (I'm about 2 months in.)

StacyRenee77

Omg amazing!!

skeo

WOW, you look great! If you don't mind, could you please let us know what your nutrion plan looked like?

brandileah111

I eat six times a day, always a protein with a carb, aim for 100g protein a day. A low sugar protein shake after my workout on lift days, as well. I cheat occasionally, and I drink about a gallon of water a day. Cals are somewhere around 1600-2000 typically. I do very little cardio, at this point, maybe 20-30 minutes a day.

miss_phat_booty

Looking good! :drinker:

bikermike5094

awesome

anissa333

Great job!!! Scales are evil!!! I try to always go by the clothes and pics