Comparison pics: 2008/2011

ickybella

Well, this is just for fun, as I've already posted a success story and I've already posted these pictures in my most recent blog. Anyway, I'm hoping this will inspire someone to do something good for him/herself.

2008:


isthisme2 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

2011:


DSCF1448 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

I'm far from perfect, but I'm in maintenance now (since May) and just working on getting rid of some belly and thigh fat at this point. In case you're wondering what I do, I work out 6 days a week, 3 days of running (1 20-minute run and 1 interval run plus a 10-13 mile run at the weekend) and three days of strength, using either bodybuilding.com or P90X. I cook tasty, mostly healthy meals for my husband and myself and I EAT. I'm not really a salad kind of girl, so I have to plan ahead. On Saturday or Sunday, I cook and freeze breakfasts and lunches for the rest of the week. I don't really log much anymore, but I keep coming back to MFP because I am addicted.

squishyjenn

WOW! You did amazing! You are so inspiring! Thanks for the pics, I love them!

gsnap30

thats awesome!!!! you look amazing!! congrats!!!! you are an inspiration to us all! thanks for sharing!!!!

sarahazelnut99

send some of that success my way

sh3lby03

wow great job!! so inspiring! I am looking to break up a plateau I am having, any advice? I need to incorporate running into my work outs, I have just been trying to wait until this weather cools down and the humidity breaks so I can breathe easier out there. Currently I am only alternating between the 30 day shred, banish fat/boost metabolism, and no more trouble zones. I think I may need more cardio.

onlybelieve81

WOW! You look great. You have just inspired me.

sarah44254

I didn't comment on your blog, sorry! But I will say here - You look outstanding I hope you know your legs are amazing. If I could trade you some slim belly for some slim legs, I am totally up for that Which, by the way, your belly is slim too! I understand feeling down about ones self but really, you have come such a long way!! I cannot look at you and imagine you as the bigger girl. You will always be a tiny Bee to me

PS. Did you purchase a bee-kini? I am in need of seeing that!

Jade_Butterfly

Thank you for sharing. . . You look amazing. . .

helloiloveukitty

wow Bee, you looking amazing...stunning...I wouldn't shy away from the word perfect.

LMorrison1009

You are inspiring and amazing. And gorgeous.

bell33usx2

Thank you so much for sharing. Very inspiring!

amberlineilene

wow!

bookyeti

You look awesome!
Hard work sure pays off. Rock it!

dmpizza

Good for you. Keep it up.

Lesliecs

Woo hoo! 110 lbs. lost! That is AMAZING! And you look AMAZING!! Congrats to you......you should be very proud! Thanks for being an inspiration to us all!