before/"during" aka 30+ lbs. lost

kensky

This was the picture that first got me thinking, hmmm. Taken August 2010 at around 166 lbs:


before by racecar_gibson, on Flickr

I started a gym membership in December 2010 and mostly did the eliptical machine and sporadic weights. I got serious about weight training in late February.

Flexing new-formed muscles (and a big change in the jawline, I think) in May 2010 at 135:


Buffitude by racecar_gibson, on Flickr

I have been stuck around the 135(ish) mark for a good month or so which is mentally taxing. I was needing to remember that I have made some more-than-decent progress to keep my chin up, motivation strong, etc.

michellehorvath

You look amazing!!! Your transformation is absolutely something I am trying towork for now! Thanks for the thinspiration from another shorty!! Great job!

Nikstergirl

Very nice!!!! I agree, you can really see the difference in your face, but the guns are magnificent!!!! Keep it up!

guppygirl322

You look like a different person! You must be close to your goal weight. It comes off a lot slower then. The last 10 pounds are always the hardest!

Kathycoco

You look awesome and healthy and I bet you feel great too. Gratz on your accomplishment.

meshellw

GREAT JOB!!!! always inspiring when people post pictures thanks for sharing!!

kensky

Thanks everybody for the congrats! I am trying to be patient-yet-not-complacent to this weight loss stall. I have some plans to shake up cardio and amp up weight training while keeping my diet clean yet sustainable. A tall order, but at least I am on the path.

chris_elizabeth

Amazing work!! Such motivation! You have truly done an amazing job! Thank you for sharing with us!!

BrandNewMia

You look incredible! Yes there is a big change in your face and I love those muscles! Fantastic :flowerforyou:

ShawnaMama

You look amazing! Such a difference! Way to go!!

a_stronger_steph

Holy moly you are looking smokin'!!! You have been, and continue to be, a total inspiration to me!

maggie4097

Very inspirational! Thanks for posting. You look amazing!

snowyangel61

you are doing awesome, keep it up whatever your doing is working for you. DO you eat after 6:00pm, what kinda food do you not eat now that you are on MFP? I have been obese since child and had gastric bypass in 1987 and now back up into the 200's.

zoombie_bear

you did great, I know how you feel about plateaus

DestinyDarbi

You look fantastic!! Good job.. and good luck with the rest of your journey!! :happy:

kensky

Snowyangel, I do indeed eat past 6. I can't imagine how hungry I'd wake up if I didn't! I usually have my supremo yogurt/nut butter/choc.chip "parfait" around 9 or so. How my calories have been shaping up determines how many chocolate chips I put in my mix. My diary is public so feel free to nose around. I am a notorious food-rut person and now the big difference is the type/quality of food I eat day after day. Tilapia, spinach and egg whites (along with spicy mayo and guacamole to mix it up a bit) have replaced Taco Bell, Chunky bars and Dr. Pepper!

AggieCass09

really great work! Thanks for posting these and way to go!!!

the last pounds are always the hardest, just keep doing what your are doing and you'll get there!

kensky

Thanks Cass! My attitude to this latest period of slow-moving-scale has been completely different than my first plateau. I am noticing improvements in so many other areas (increasingly baggy jeans help!) that I've been much more mellow. If it takes me another 6 months to drop 5 lbs. then I am fine with that. I'll be lifting heavy and eating well while it happens!

kensky

This may be the closest I get to an "after". This is me, one year after seeing my "wake-up call" school pic. I was squinting into the sun and looking a little crazy...but much thinner, I think.

AZackery

Congratulation on your loss Kensky

kensky

Thanks AZackery! I owe it all to heavy weightlifting!

Pitterpatter

nice guns!!!

slindsey137

Your doing fantastic!! Always remember that muscle weighs more than fat, and to keep track of your measurements too!!!

kensky

I'm just going to add to this thread with progress pics. I am not as "cut" as I was in October. This is mostly on purpose as I'm eating over maintenance in order to build muscle. The not-on-purpose parts have to do with holiday Chex Mix (sodium bloat!). Still I'm pleased that my attempt to duplicate my before pic outfit was thwarted due to the fact that those clothes were simply too big to capture a (non-scandalous) pic.

pangela13

Keep up the great job you look fantastic.

a_stronger_steph

Hot damn. You're rocking this.

JoanWill

Good work!