The Difference Between 155 and 145 (Progress Pics So Far)

gaelyngaelyn

I've been frustrated lately. I generally lose motivation once I get into the 140's- and the last few weeks I've bounced around from 143 to 147 to back to 145.... BUT- I pulled up these photos today (I'm terrified to share these btw) to remind myself that the difference I see (and most importantly, the difference I FEEL) after 10lbs down is worth getting re-amped up to get the next 10 DONE. It's not a HUGE transformation in comparison to the incredible success stories I've seen on MFP but, although the results aren't crazy noticeable, it's the first time in my life I've lost in a completely healthy way. ... and I am begging to feel like my athletic self again. I've been trying to focus on other goals alongside the scale and just recently ran 5K for the first time at a 6mph pace. I've found a new love for running but have been incorporating some basic weight training a few days a week also, as I don't JUST want success on the scale but want to improve my body fat percentage/overall athleticism as well.

I planned to take pics every 10 lbs. At 155, 145, 135 and finally 125. It's taking me much longer to get to those 135 pics than it did to get to 145 but I am going to get there. I would LOVE to see the difference between my 155 pics and the ones I'll take at 135 side by side! So here goes....

Oh! And also- please forgive the dirty mirror and my little boys LAUNDRY everywhere! :P

155 Front


145 Front


155 Profile


145 Profile

jakidb

WTG!!! Keep up the good work; I can see the difference-I'd like to where you are (weight wise)!

Sd0510

Great job!!! You can really see a difference!!

foster59803

Nice job! Keep up the hard work!

stormysky1

You can definitely see the difference- you are looking great!!! Way to go!!!

And the even bigger accomplishment of "getting back to your athletic self", I know that has to feel great. Awesome on the 5K!!

gaelyngaelyn

Thank you all SO MUCH! (I cant believe I just put a bare tummy/sports bra photo of myself up on the INTERNET!!!) haha.

secretlobster

I noticed that in those 10lbs you got a little better at cleaning your room

LOL sorry
You really do look great, the change is noticeable

SexyCook

Oh My gosh...I love it...Congrats...

gaelyngaelyn

Just a little bit better! LOL! My son is a slob! (yes I did just blame it on the 9 year old)...but in truth... it's also because I hate laundry! Maybe by the 125 pics the room will be spotless!! Ha. I wouldn't bet a cookie on it or anything though... :P

amandab1669

Congrats your doing great. I can't wait until I get comfortable enough to even take a picture.

KittieLea

Great work! Keep it up, you'll get there!

diddyh

You look great! Keep it up!

gaelyngaelyn

PS- I'm 5''7 for those who were wondering!

axannamorgan

Fantastic!

cmayfield3

That's an impressive difference, you're looking great! How tall are you, please? (Our weight stats are similar) EDIT: Ahhh I see you just posted it. We are so similar, all of my stats are about 5 pounds more than yours but I'm an inch taller.

TNTwedell

awesome transformation! when you dont have as much weight to lose - its def not as easy to "'see' the results right away but you look AWESOME! congratulations

bradymeans

you look really good, im jealous

gaelyngaelyn

awesome transformation! when you dont have as much weight to lose - its def not as easy to "'see' the results right away but you look AWESOME! congratulations

Thank you! I feel like I can see it on my upper body SO much faster... but my butt and thighs take longer! Im doing SO SO many lunges and squats to work on it but it alllll comes down to body fat percentage right?

gaelyngaelyn

That's an impressive difference, you're looking great! How tall are you, please? (Our weight stats are similar) EDIT: Ahhh I see you just posted it. We are so similar, all of my stats are about 5 pounds more than yours but I'm an inch taller.

Thanks! At our height I feel like the 140s are much more "comfortable"...I'm definitely WAY happier with my body... so, it's not necessarily ACTUALLY any harder to get from here to the 130s as the last 10lbs were, but it's just harder to stay motivated to! Like in the 150s it felt more "necessary" where as now I don't feel like I NEED to lose... so I don't stay as focused! Does that make any sense at all? lol

hanahlai

It can be done, keep taking photos and keep your eye on the goal! I started at 165-166 and down almost 31 now.

time2shine29

You are doing great! You can see the difference!

marie2779

Wow- thats awesome! Definetly a difference!!!

acm130

Thank you for the pics, needed some motivation today and you provided it! WTG and keep up the good work!

Cyngen

WTG, I see a difference and good toning too.

shirerose

awesome transformation! when you dont have as much weight to lose - its def not as easy to "'see' the results right away but you look AWESOME! congratulations

Thank you! I feel like I can see it on my upper body SO much faster... but my butt and thighs take longer! Im doing SO SO many lunges and squats to work on it but it alllll comes down to body fat percentage right?

omigosh you look awesome!! seriously! you should definitely feel great about yourself. and the butt and thighs may be taking longer to lose but holy crap you have a nice butt and nice thighs haha... so man, don't stress about that

BrionaLoree

wow thats AMAZING!

PhotographyChick

Awesome job! I don't have a lot to lose, but need lots of toning and I want to drop body fat increase/muscle mass. I definitely see a difference! Stick with it, you can do it!!

MarriSunshine

U look amazing!! U can totally see the difference! Keep it up girl!(:

laurastrait21

total difference!! i have the same leggings .. :happy:

woou

didn't realize 10lbs could do that. thought i'd see that kind of a difference at 20lbs lost. good job!

i better get hoppin!

moepwr

Congrats! You look fab. We have the same goal weight and very similar start weight too.