4 month progress pics

gp79

This isn't a before / after but instead a progress photo.

This was taken 20 November 2011 @ 270'ish lbs. At this point I'd already lost 23lbs primarily from running regularly since April 2010, however I wasn't counting calories, nor did I know MFP even existed.



This was taken today (31 March 2011) @ 240lbs. I've been using MFP for about 76 days straight. Running 5 days per week and eating a cleaner diet. I've got another 5 - 10 lbs to lose and I'm swapping my routine to 3 days weight training and 2 days running.



My keys to success:

- Clean out items in your house that contain High Fructose Corn Syrup and Partially Hydrogenated Oils (replace them with healthy alternatives)
- Learn about your body and the number and type of calories it needs in a day
- Be accountable to at least someone or something
- Set attainable goals
- Learn about nutrition and make sustainable changes in your diet.

If you're active on MFP, log all your food, have a diary available and want to network with others who do the same. Please consider adding me as a friend. Together we become stronger.

jsteras

Wow amazing difference, good job:)

alliecore

Wow. Terrific progress!!! :drinker: You have done very well, and I definitely agree with everything on you list of keys to success!!

cutelashawn

You look amazing. Great progress pics. I currently do Turbo Fire and started day 1 of Insanity yesterday. I love Turbo Fire but I know Insanity wil get me to my goal weight. Great job, and thanks for sharing

Samerah12

WHOA!! Thats incredible! If not for the tat you'd be unrecognizable! Congrats man!

ajax03

You look PHENOMENAL! Thanks for sharing your progress with us! You summed up your experience (and advice for the rest of us, I should say) rather nicely!

tracyb1227

wow.....you should really be proud of yourself.

gp79

Thanks for the pos. reinforcement! I've always had a good positive attitude at any weight but I feel generally healthier now, energy levels are much higher and I'm a bit lighter on my feet

mogenfire

Wow! Nicely done!

weirdmommy

Awesome pictures. How proud are you??? I think it's great....and I wanna be just like you:]
I need to try your cleaner eating... I"m going to look at my cupboards:] thank you...

MsFitnFabulous

Congrats you've done an excellent job and keep it up!!

Losershawn

Thanks for sharing the inspiration! You look great!

ALW65

That's a GREAT progress picture! Your abs are looking fantastic - are you working on those in particular or did that all happen through running?

Raynamama

Amazing job! What a difference and in only 4 months! Very inspiring! :happy:

RGPargy

Wow! Well done you!!

tckelly

I see a 6-pack starting to bust out

Awesome progress!!!

Septembergirl23

You look great! I think I need to work running into my routines. It does seem to burn the fat better.

callipygianchronicle

You are looking incredibly lean. The next phase is going to be even more impressive I bet. Keep on moving!

gp79

Thanks everyone. I haven't specifically been focusing on abdominal work at all, but I have been in the Army for the past 13 years so it kind of comes with the territory (doing situps). Usually once a week I'll do a bunch of leg lifts (legs straight as possible and knees / ankles together) and oblique / crunches at the end of a random workout. Currently leg lifts are my favorite. I don't have a set number, I just go until It hurts so bad I can't easily stand up and take the first few steps. Again it's only once a week, and they're still hiding, haha.

Anything core related will be good for your abs. The exercise ball is a wonderful tool for core work. Have you ever surfed on a exercise ball? Good stuff.

LittleD311

Wow, great progress!!!!!! Keep it up!!!!!

mariesa2011

wow! you look amazing! great work ) i'm running 5 days a week, and i am looking forward to seeing results like this in the future. you've been so inspiring to me thus far...keep up the awesome work!