Back to Work Progress! 22lbs / 10k down pictures.
Visser1971
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Hello MFP Friends!
I thought I would share some progress since I start back to work tomorrow after maternity leave and this date was one of my mini-goals. I have always struggled with my weight, but more recently I gave birth about 3 months ago to a darling baby girl and was at my highest when very pregnant at 107k / 235lbs and then had my highest non-pregnant weight ever around the middle of July (97 Kilo / 214lbs) which is the first 'before' photo. Now 7 weeks later I am down to 87kilo / 192lbs and can finally see a little bit of a difference! I am wearing the same shirt in both photos, but different pants.
For those who worry that I was dropping weight too fast, keep in mind the first 5 kilo / 10lbs of water weight and lifestyle change went very fast, after that it has been about a kilo or less a week (under 2lbs a week) :-)
My diary is open. Working on a total of about 1500 calories a day, I stick to three square meals a day of about 300 calories each, dinner being 400 or 500, and two snacks - normally fruit (unless there is a birthday like today where I had cake). We almost only have fresh fruits, veggies, fresh lean meats and fish, and lots of water. I go out to eat about once each two weeks and make normal choices, and have dessert. I drink wine in the weekends only. I work out 3 to 6 times a week on a recumbent bike, and have an "Ab Storm" machine for my stomach which is so that I can have a stronger core / center and be generally better balanced. I don't eat back all my exercise calories, but just some.
I am looking forward to starting work tomorrow too!
Before at 214 lbs / 97 kilo:
Now at 192 lbs / 87 kilo:
There is also a picture on my profile in a red jacket - that is near my goal weight from a 2006 biking trip :-)
Cheers, Christy
I thought I would share some progress since I start back to work tomorrow after maternity leave and this date was one of my mini-goals. I have always struggled with my weight, but more recently I gave birth about 3 months ago to a darling baby girl and was at my highest when very pregnant at 107k / 235lbs and then had my highest non-pregnant weight ever around the middle of July (97 Kilo / 214lbs) which is the first 'before' photo. Now 7 weeks later I am down to 87kilo / 192lbs and can finally see a little bit of a difference! I am wearing the same shirt in both photos, but different pants.
For those who worry that I was dropping weight too fast, keep in mind the first 5 kilo / 10lbs of water weight and lifestyle change went very fast, after that it has been about a kilo or less a week (under 2lbs a week) :-)
My diary is open. Working on a total of about 1500 calories a day, I stick to three square meals a day of about 300 calories each, dinner being 400 or 500, and two snacks - normally fruit (unless there is a birthday like today where I had cake). We almost only have fresh fruits, veggies, fresh lean meats and fish, and lots of water. I go out to eat about once each two weeks and make normal choices, and have dessert. I drink wine in the weekends only. I work out 3 to 6 times a week on a recumbent bike, and have an "Ab Storm" machine for my stomach which is so that I can have a stronger core / center and be generally better balanced. I don't eat back all my exercise calories, but just some.
I am looking forward to starting work tomorrow too!
Before at 214 lbs / 97 kilo:
Now at 192 lbs / 87 kilo:
There is also a picture on my profile in a red jacket - that is near my goal weight from a 2006 biking trip :-)
Cheers, Christy
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Well done Christy! You look great!
My goal is to lose 15kg. Only lost 2.5kg so far, but only been dieting / exercising for about 3 weeks. Fingers crossed!0 -
Congratulations on your new baby and also the weight loss! Good for you!
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I can see a big difference! Amazing what losing 22 lbs can do for a person. Congratulations! You look great! You've definitely inspired me. 0
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well done you look amazing and i can definitely see a big difference congrats on your baby girl x0
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Wow!! Looks like you are in your 20's in your new pic! Great progress!!!0
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Wow!! Looks like you are in your 20's in your new pic! Great progress!!!
I LOVE YOU!!! :-) I just turned 40!0 -
You look wonderful! I can really see the change in your face and legs. Awesome job and keep up the good work!0
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Well done! What a difference. 0
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Great job!! You should really feel good about yourself!!0
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Looking great!0
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You have done a great job!!! You look great!! Keep up the good work!!0
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You look great! Good luck with starting back to work and congrats on the weight loss and the new baby!0
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Thanks for all the congrats and comments - it really helps me to keep focused! It will be hard to keep on track at work, but I think I have it all in place to be ready for success!!0
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Wow!! You look great!!!0
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