Motivate Me, Before and Afters

MrsLehman24

This was the picture that did it for me. I took one look at this pic cried!!! I didn't know how I got to this point but I knew I never wanted to be like this ever again...FAT!!! I lost 35 pounds incorporating healthy choices and exercise... Here are some before and after pics. I still need to lose another 30 pounds and am working towards that now...

Abells

The beginning



about 9months bulk



The Cutt 2 months into a cutt

You are a poster child for what weight-lifting can do! Very impressive, you look amazing, dude!

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!

well noted on the holy crap! nice job!

sarahel25

this is awesome way to go!!! great job girl.... give me tips haha.

roycelynberry

you look great what is your secret

libby328

YOU LOOK AMAZING! Great job!

ItsANewMe2012

Bump, amazing pictures!!!!!!!!

poesch77

around 160



140ish



130


120 (a week ago)

You are simply adorable! I thought you looked great from the start! My goal weight is 165lbs at 5' 6.5.....You look FABULOUS!

aallison0507

bump

sarahel25

AWESOME YOUR DOING IT!!!!!!! you look so much better and I'm sure feel better too

wendrz

bump

jacquelyn311

Incredible! My jaw literally dropped when I saw your after! Keep up the good work, you look great!

BaileyKat52

great job everybody!

Could you also post what routine you did to get to where you are?

This is what I did. I joined the gym, did Zumba 2x per week and lifted weights 3X/week. I did heavier weights lower reps (machines too) because I knew that I had a lot of flab.

After 4 months, they needed a Zumba teacher. I took her job and started to teach 4X/week. Started losing the weight, but noticed butt was sliding down my legs.

SO, in my routines, I add a lot of moves that build our quads, hamstrings, glutes, arms, shoulders, abs....so we dance for a couple of 8 counts, then we will be in a squat position to build muscle.

Now, all I do is my class 8X/week because my class combines cardio and strength training. The last 2 months, I now eat 35/35/30 (isocaloric diet) Protein/carbs/fat. I also cheat on Fridays...so today, I get to eat what I want. This keeps my sanity!!!


I also want to help my other moms see that with the right diet and a kick butt workout (1 hour) they can achieve a good goal. As a mom to 6 kids, I can not spend 2-3 hours/day in a gym.


I also just increased calories to 1900 (before exercise)

juliefought

Great job!!!!

kjmommie

Bump

KJLIII

Awesome ! ! Inspirational - ALL ! !

angiebarker

This is before. 2010 summers ago; 80lbs
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/39800_1424685903883_1434814361_31092791_4403663_n.jpg


mid summer 2010 75lbs
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/182649_1656057408026_1434814361_31551435_5525563_n.jpg


Me today 112 5'2" working on 100lbs healthy
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thomassd1969

You look amazing!!! awesome job

kikilareggae

After a long week and long night last night, I seriously was about to decide to not work out very hard/very long today but after looking at everyones before and afters I am sooo excited to workout! GREAT WORK EVERYONE! Truly inspiring!

angiebarker

YOU LOOK AMAZING! Great job!

I would love to know what you do to get your abs?!

TinkrBelz

Thanks...What was wrong with it?

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6 kids and no stretch marks in sight. You're a lucky lady!

I do have stretch marks. I got lots of tiny ones on lower abdomen (mostly right side) from kids 4-6. If I stand up straight and arch my back a little, my tummy looks great. But as soon as I slightly bend over, the baby skin hangs. Boo!

But atleast I can show, we may not get our pre-baby body, but just having kids does not mean we are ruined...we can look the best that we can.