NSV with *pictures* - importance of working out

brittni127

So I still have a *long* way to go, but I've been trying to lose weight for many years, just the wrong way, so I lose weight and then yoyo back up. My biggest struggle this entire time has been exercise. I figured, if I stay in my calorie range it will be the same as me working out and eating my calories back, so I just wouldn't work out. WRONGGGGGGG approach!! So now, I have been working out and eating my calories back and staying within my adjusted calorie range. Here is a good comparison, the end of 2009 I was 222lbs, today I am 224lbs, so 2lbs heavier but in these pictures you can see in my belly (esp. from the side) how much flatter it is even though I weigh 2lbs more. Here's to continuing to workout and becoming healthier! 75lbs more to go until goal

grr picture isn't working

Here is the link
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/blondeswimmer127/weight loss/103_0917-1.jpg

[img]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/blondeswimmer127/weight loss/103_0917-1.jpg[/img]

let me see if I can get it on here

ttaylor68913

pic not working

NMJosephs

Can you get your picture to work? I'd love to see your progress!

taso42

Here's the pic. (Edit: gah, too big!)

[img]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/blondeswimmer127/weight loss/103_0917-1.jpg[/img]

slightlycrunchy

That really is a diffence! Nice job!

fiveferrels

nice difference

hkmamma

I havent lost many pounds but went from size 20 pants to 14!

Goosiesnougs

Huge difference. Great Job and good luck on your journey :flowerforyou:

brittni127

Thanks everyone! Still a long ways to go but so far starting off on the right foot.

determinedbutlazy

A great difference! Having nice muscles under the fat helps you carry the weight better and I have EXACTLY the same thing

rbrannock

WOW...that's great. What kind of exercising are you doing?

brittni127

WOW...that's great. What kind of exercising are you doing?

Monday, Wed, and Fridays, I'm doing 1 hour - 90 minutes of cardio (elliptical and stationary bike mostly) and then strength training using my gym's weight machines. Tuesdays and Thursdays I normally only do 30 minutes of cardio and strength training or sometimes just strength training. Saturdays and Sundays are my "off days" where I mostly just take my daughters on walks.