I might just have to wear a bikini this year

FitMomRunning

Wow, you look awesome!! What an inspiration :flowerforyou:

taveragirl

OMG! Loss of words! You look amazing Please tell me your work out routine! Seriously what do you do? I want your abs

willywonka

I just have to say again how amazing you all are, never before in my life have I met a group of people that have been SO supportive and motivating, this website has changed my life :flowerforyou:

Thank each and every one of you for making me feel like I have finally accomplished something, that for once in my life I don't have to be self conscious of the way that I look in a bathing suit or a pair of shorts.

So in saying this, I'm going to share a couple of pics, this one kind of speaks for itself


And this one was taken last year shortly before I started the diet and exercise, I wish you could see how my midsection was, it has always been a trouble spot for me, this pic kind of shows the belly, haha.




So, I started exercising for the first time last August. I was so out of shape that I could barely walk on the treadmill. I just gradually worked myself up to being able to walk for longer periods of time, and added some elliptical. Then, I eventually started jogging and doing the stairclimber also. I did at least an hour of cardio 5-6 days a week to try to lose the weight and belly fat. Now, I do a Strive weight training circuit at the YMCA 3 days a week and I run and do other cardio 5 days a week for 45 minutes. Once I started running, it felt as though my metabolism kicked into high gear. I also do crunches on a balance ball and planks to try and target the abs.

SmileyJ23

Definitely a bikini this year!!! Congrats on your progress:happy:

absolutekraze

thanks for sharing!
I'll be sure to add the balance ball/planks into my exercise routine. :]

have fun at the beach this year, you earned it! :]

~Casey

tron3002

Wow!!! You look great!!

Meghan0129

Simply amazing! I hope you bought it!!!

mammakisses

You look hot! Hopefully next year I will look that good in a bikini. I don't think that I will make it for this year since I still have like 35- 40 pounds to go.

kechiemc

Definitely get the bikini. He!!, if it is in the budget, get one for every day of the week!

You look amazing!:flowerforyou:

stef_e_b

You look great!!!! Wear a bikini. You'll be the person everyone on the beach is jealous of!

chrissyh

You are workin' it! Way to go - you look great....don't hide it - flaunt it!

72lori

I keep thinking back to your picture after I looked at it yesterday. It's my goal for next year, to wear a bikini. I'm not there this year, but another year of toning, I might be there. I can only hope I look as good as you do!

kimss

FANTASTIC!!!!!! give yourself a great big hug.... you did a great job. you will be rockin the beach this year. Your hard work is totally worth it. YOur an inspiration to us all....

havingitall

It beats the heckout of shorts a tshirt. You have done amazing!

magnolia1077

Girl you look AMAZING! Not only did you try on a bikini but even took a pic! I'm so excited for you. If and when I look like that Totally going naked!! :devil:

Iceprincessk25

I said GOD DAMN!!!!! What a great inspiration for everyone on this site!!

Screw the bikini! Get a G-string!!!! :bigsmile:

elle77

Wow you look amazing! Last year I wore a moo-moo on the beach...so embarrasing! So hopefully I have the courage to wear a one piece this year,hehe

Oh & MAGNOLIA...LMAO I agree with you, when I get where I wanna be, there'll be lots of skin!

Violet_Mist

What could you possibly need to work on? You look great, go for the bikini!!!!!

dturner1224

You go girl!!! You look GREAT!!! I hope I can do the same in the next few weeks!!!
Keep up the good work!!

LindyLou59

You look truly amazing ! If I looked like that I would wear a bikini all day, every day! I have just joined MFP and you are now my inspiration. Have a wonderful time at the beach and wear that bikini with pride. :flowerforyou: