Before/After BELLY pics???

SarLem81

<quote>The below is a copy and paste cuz I get that question a lot, lol.... hope it helps you

I myself never thought I would be able to get rid of my belly until I read an article which talked about the importance of getting off the floor to accomplish stomach fat burn - at first I was thinking these people are crazy but as you can tell they were right... when you do crunches you are developing the ab muscle but not burning the fat covering that muscle - but I won't get too much in to that.

So... no matter what exercise you are doing, always and I mean ALWAYS have your core engaged (stand up straight and suck in that belly) - on the treadmill, while lifting weights... ALWAYS...





Here are some of the exercises I do -cable machine (I am not sure if you use the gym or not) it is the motion what really works so free weights are ok...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/standing-cable-wood-chop
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/standing-cable-lift
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/pallof-press-with-rotation
Cruches on a stability ball holding a weight straight up over you chest
Standing side crunch - weight over head as if pulling down to the side as I lift straight to the side the leg of the same side (hope you understand that explanation, lol)

it will take time to see the results... there is plenty of fat that accumulates to the mid section. Drink plenty of water and if you have any stressors learn how to fight them - via working out, music, what every you have to do - I can tell when i am stress, my mid section blows up immediately </quote>



Thanks so much for this! I'll have to try these moves when I go to the gym tomorrow (I'm teaching a Zumba class tonight or else I'd do it tonight).

LenaMena87

r1ghtpath

my profile pic is my before and after.

i didn't lose an single pound, but that was my start pic for p90x and then my finish. so, 90 days. no weight lost, but i lost a great deal of inches!

i'm now doing the new rules of lifting for abs for my ab work outs! i decided to get up off the floor !!!!

jenzimmer

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OAvalos

Still got a fair bit to go, but I'm no longer Humpty Dumpty-shaped!

wow! you look 15 years younger!!!

Amber50lbsDown

You are all inspiration ! cant wait to post mine when I get there.

Shalaia

This is how my belly looks!! only worse.. and i've only had 2 kids... I'm starting to do zumba now and i'm praying that it helps me cause i'm sick of looking like this fat loose slob. thanks for the pics that build confidence in zumba!

0622cameron

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pandasmama3

Awesome pictures!!!

emmy3111

Just ordered me some Jillian Michaels DVD's... you people are awesome motivation!!!

MallyPie

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Cmonnowguys

First month I did tons of cardio. About 7 hrs a week- Zumba/running 3-4 miles/calisthenics. Netted around 1200 on average

Second month I did about 1-1.5 hrs of cardio a week, and about 40 min a day of heavy lifting 3x a week. Netting around 1600-2200 depending on whether it's a lift or non-lift day.

ETA: I keep my macros at 30P/25F/45C

Kenzieb07

This is amazing (ALL of these are) -- great job!! And in only 2 mos, you look like a completely different person!

First month I did tons of cardio. About 7 hrs a week- Zumba/running 3-4 miles/calisthenics. Netted around 1200 on average

Second month I did about 1-1.5 hrs of cardio a week, and about 40 min a day of heavy lifting 3x a week. Netting around 1600-2200 depending on whether it's a lift or non-lift day.

ETA: I keep my macros at 30P/25F/45C

makeyourself7986

You are all a total inspiration!! Just started a couple of weeks ago but definitely going to take before pics....and eventually afters

amy12321

wow! amazing transformation. you look great!

josol1971

You all look great!

hkatrobos

only lost 2 lbs but my BF% is down! yay weights and eating better :drinker:

Fit_SailorsWife

ProjectTae

Great job!

brataz99

you look amazing great job

sarahp86

Your before body is my now body! You look amazing now well done! Hope to have a body as toned as yours some day x

8mile

Wow! Awesome job! You look great!

sarahladywood

I worry about my belly, I started as a size 18 and now can fit into a 12. I have lost off my bottom, waist, hips, bust, arms which I can see but my belly is still there. The thing Is I cant see it getting it smaller but it must be, it's the last thing to go apparently?

Shells06

First month I did tons of cardio. About 7 hrs a week- Zumba/running 3-4 miles/calisthenics. Netted around 1200 on average

Second month I did about 1-1.5 hrs of cardio a week, and about 40 min a day of heavy lifting 3x a week. Netting around 1600-2200 depending on whether it's a lift or non-lift day.

ETA: I keep my macros at 30P/25F/45C

We have the same shower curtain! lol. Great job!!! You look amazing. We are the same height and about the same weight. But you look WAY better haha. Very inspiring, Thanks for sharing.

TheFitHooker

I worry about my belly, I started as a size 18 and now can fit into a 12. I have lost off my bottom, waist, hips, bust, arms which I can see but my belly is still there. The thing Is I cant see it getting it smaller but it must be, it's the last thing to go apparently?

My belly and boobs are the last thing to go on me. My boobs are just now starting to shrink and I noticed today that my stomach is getting flatter, so be patient, it'll happen for ya... Keep at it, 18 down to 12 is great!

DorisR184

bump! Great job everyone!

SexyCook

First stage last yr of trying to get smaller stomach...JM 6w/6p...




Sculpting 12 week plan that I created for feb-march...





Last week....

JamCubeChi

Bump to check out later.

fitforlife34

inspiring. my belly is probably the worse trouble spot on me. It could be cutting down carbs that will make a difference. but i'm always bloated, it sucks.

fitforlife34

wow! huge difference. amazing.