lost 34.4 pounds (underwear pics, sorry!) 165.5 to 131.2

VialOfDreams

"(underwear pics, sorry!)"

Don't apologize for that! You look FABULOUS! Congratulations!!!!!

sheaz85

you look fantastic!!!

tillybabes

Wow you look absolutely amazing! Well done and congarulations


I'm 5'6 currently 186 would love to get somewhere near your figure i've never been slim, i want to be the hot wife/mama too


Your definately an inspiration , thank you xx

starbuck3333

Super Job. Hope to some day show the same improvements.

fasttrack27

You give the term hot mama new meaning! Great job!!!

sasimon1

Good for you. I'm just a little taller than you, and i can remember weighing around 135. I'm 40 now so I know that getting back to 135 is probably not likely, so I'd be satisfied with 150 at this point. But seeing your pics is good motivation for me. Thanks for posting.

guardup

EXCELLENT job with meeting your objectives! You have a right to be very proud.

If you want to get into weight training, try talking to a Personal Trainer and getting a group of sessions. Have them, at the very least, take you through all of the basics in free weights and machines and how to use them safely. Take notes!

You can also pick up a cool iphone app called iFitness. Has some great exercises with some instructional videos.

Also, check out my thread going under Fitness called "Calling all Women Lifters". We like to exchange ideas, provide motivational support, etc.

Weight lifting is key for a healthy spine, bone density and sustained metabolism. You don't need to lift hard to get the benefits. I do because it's a total rush and my hubby is my training partner.

I'd wish you good luck, but you don't need it. You have the determination. Keep it going!

mrsannett

OH my you look wonderful! Great job...I would take the first body any day...to exchange for what I have now and throw it away...lol! Happy New year and good job wifey!

ktbug1186

your gorgeous girl!! Great job!

tmogs

sexy sexy... you look awesome

Pinomami89

Congrats I can see a Difference keep up the good work girlie

CakeFit21

YEAH!!! You look AMAZING!!!
Congratulations!!! You are an inspiration to so many now!!!

k4evans1

Looks great! I'm shorter than you but am starting at close to the same as you and want to get down to 120. You look amazing- congrats girl Let me know if you have any tips

wmchanges125

You look great I am very impressed. Thankyou for posting those, much like you I like to look at these for a little push in the right direction!

Chillem

Ahh you americans are so prudish.

But I loveeeee your wasp waist (is that also used in english?)

amysambora

Congratulations, you look amazing! What an achievement! Thank you so much for posting and inspiring us all, it can't have been easy to do but we're glad you did!

Can I just ask - how did you manage to eat chocolate every day? Was it just one or two squares?

rugrat200324

I am with Debbyrae. I am 5'3 and currently at 168. I want to be down to 145 ish. or lower!! I am tired of looking like this. Hopefully we can all get to our goal weights!!!

blazin_j

<-- I'm right behind you. LOL!

Positively_Me

You look amazing! Congrats!!!

sarah44254

You look FABULOUS! Thank you so much for sharing. I know I can do it too! (I can't believe it only took you 4 months!!)

aavincen

Congrats! I have been married for 3 years and agree husband's can pull us in opposite directions. It's great to see your progress though!

virginiagomes

You look amazing girl.!

cdngrl81

Wow, amazing job. You are my new inspiration as I am at 161 and want to get to 125 and I am 5'6. Btw how long did it take you to get to your goal?

addman72

You look fantastic. well done

FIREfitGrl27

GREAT JOB! You look really good, hun! You've got me motivated to be in a undies pose by the end of 2011!! Cute! No apologies...you look good! Thanks for sharing!

sim247

You look fantastic! Well done you! Thought the before pics were good but then I saw the after pics, wow!

NYIceQueen

WOW!!!! :noway: What an incredible job!! :flowerforyou: A great inspiration...now if only I had the guts for a before picture... :laugh:

michele0101

What an inspiration you are!!! Congrats! I wish you much success with maintenance

aanner

did you end up losing a bra size after your weightloss? I have around the same body composition as you and was hoping my chest might go down some! haha

hewhoiscd

I'll add to the chorus and say, "wow! you look great!" I thought you looked pretty good in the before pictures too I think any lower in weight would definitely take you into the unhealthy looking category. Like the other poster, I actually think adding a little more muscle mass would make you even better looking than you already are.

yeah i definitely think i could work on gaining some muscle, as i'm not sure losing fat is a feasable goal anymore since i may start to look like a scary person. to gain muscle should i decrease my cardio workouts? (i have been doing 30-45 minutes 4x weekly) and just focus on spending time doing weights? i'm not really sure how to even lift weights, how much i should do, how many reps. i've been doing 2 reps of 12 at a weight that hurts by the time i'm done and i def don't feel like i could do another but is that enough? should i get p90x? take strength classes at the gym?

There are lots of different routes to get to the same end result. They key is to find a way that you like and enjoy and will stick with. Since you are new to weight/resistance training, you might like to start out with a program where everything is already all laid out for you. Personally, I love P90X, been doing it for 63 days now and have seen big changes in my own body and in the many others that I know are doing it. There are tons of other programs out there though that would also work if P90X doesn't appeal to you. Feel free to message me with any questions about P90X, or any other program, you might have.