small little success...but it feels good.

colombiana444

So i had struggled with my weight for many years and after reaching maintenance i was terrified i would gain it back. i stop exercising for a year but stayed pretty good about my food and did not gain a single pound This is when i knew that my life had changed permanently... the right way... no more vicious yoyo-ing. So for a while i felt like the skinny fat person... yes i lost a lot of weight but i felt flabby and out of shape... this is when i decided to add strength training to my exercise regime. Since i started strength training, i have gained about 10 lbs. I see my legs being the biggest difference. i had toothpicks before... now they are curvy tight and STRONG. ... despite everything, i always went to the gym covered up, with baggy sweaters loose sweatpants... because i guess deep inside, i always felt like the fat girl trying to loose weight... but i changed this the other day. i bought figure hugging pants. i am no longer hiding my flabby arms (i hid my arms for years, so to show them, specially at the gym was a big deal). I feel stronger and healthier than ever and even though i still have a bit to go, i'm doing it with my head up high and radiating confidence and whether you are staring at my stretchmarks or my love handles .. . this is me... and i really appreciate myself for not giving up this time... for loving me enough
I feel i've become stronger physically, but more so emotionally.

So i'm buying myself one of those cute gym outfits that i never though i would wear in a million years and saying.. **** it... :blushing:

so for those of you that haven't seen my before/after shot... just to give you an idea... here it is..


This is me at the gym feeling unstoppable: And i hope everyone can feel this way not just at the gym but on your every day life because there really isn't anything that you cannot accomplish when you love yourself enough to do so.



No more being ashamed and hiding under my old baggy clothes. I have worked hard to get to were i am and im gonna flaunt it even if i am not perfect.





I can see my quads growing! :







Thank you all for motivating me when i felt i wasn't going to make it
much love
-Kelly

DeadlyDame13

omg total motivation!

colombiana444

that's what it is all about

Cashley21

You look great! Your legs are awesome!

penny5

I think its a big success! I'm so glad that you are confident now. You look fantastic but its even better that you feel fantastic. Congratulations!!!

shamekaq4

WOW... U look great!!!!

kaits108

LOVE your success story! You've totally turned your life around and you look amazing!

colombiana444

thanks everyone!

RedL1988

how come I can not see the before after pic?

teelt13

Wow! You look great! Keep up the good work. Thanks for the glimpse of what's to come if keep at it :-)

Allison4C

WOW!!!! Not a SMALL success at all. Congratulations

EJLundberg

Thanks for sharing your success! It's off to the gym for me:happy:

colombiana444

how come I can not see the before after pic?

you should be able to. they are in my profile too.

stanvoodoo

What a great job, you should be so proud of your success! Big Congrats and Thanks for sharing! Keep it up!

jonathandavid_t

great work! you're looking fantastic.

VenturaGurl

Wow! You should definitely be showing off your hot bod! You've worked hard to get to where you are! Way to go!!!

janesmith1

You look absolutely gorgeous now! Perfection!

shelly650

You look great!! How long have you been strength training for??

colombiana444

total like 4 months