Before & After January 2012 - May 2012

ash190489

I was so inspired seeing so many success stories and photo's comparing your before and afters, I tried to find a 'before' photo of myself to share my successes - turns out I was very good at avoiding the cameras during this period of time where I had put on weight!!!! But, not that good - however the photo's I've dug up don't truly show how much extra weight I was carrying as the clothing covers up quite a lot of my body, nonetheless, I think you can still see from my face, arms & chest the extra weight and can hopefully still compare the pics with my more recent photos & see a difference.

My journey first started on January 5, 2012 and is still in the process...

Starting weight: 71.5kg (157.63 lbs) Australian size 12-14 (US size 10)
Current weight: 58.5kg (128.97 lbs) Australian size 8 (US size 4)

In the last 2 months, my goals have changed - my weight has always remained between 57.8kg - 59kg on the scale, however, I have been focusing on muscle mass and lowering body fat percentage instead. I get my personal trainer to do a full body assessment on me approximately every 2 months now to show progress, including measurements, skin folds, etc.

1st body assessment in March: 27.5%
2nd body assessment in May: 24.3% --- (-2kg of FAT & + 1- 1.5kg of muscle gained since March 14).
Overall body fat % goal: 21%.

Here are my pics:

BEFORE: November 2011 - Size 12-14


DURING: January 2012 (minus 3kg) Size 12-14


DURING: February 2012 (minus 6kg) Size 12


DURING: March 2012 (minus 13kg) - first body assessment done - 27.5% body fat - Size 10


DURING: April 2012 (minus 13kg) -Size 10


AFTER: May 2012 (minus 13.7kg) - second body assessment done - 24.3% body fat - Size 8


Still got a way to go as I need to get down to 21% body fat and looking for more definition - however, since this last photo I have lost even more centimetres :-) I have to thank all my MFP friends and my loving partner & family for support. Couldn't have done it without them!

Good luck on your own journey!! :flowerforyou:

bagge72

Very nice work! You look great!

Curvimami

Congrats on your loss!! you look amazing

Candyy_sma

Definitely can tell a difference - you look amazing!! Great job!!

AthenaErr

You look amazing - such great progress!!!

ash190489

Thanks everyone! You guys have just motivated me to keep on going! :bigsmile:

xSHUTUPnLIFT

Great work sis! You deserve it So far i've lost 6 kgs and lost 2 cm around my gut! Stoked. haha. Again great work. Peace!

KingDutchess1

WOW.. That was very encouraging. Thanks for sharing it.

tkaawa

WOW....you look very good.

what kind of workout are you doing?

harleygaljojo

You look amazing, great job.

sara1215

You look awesome!

JustJudy

Amazing! Keep up the hard work!

carray250

Youl look awesome girly!

Browny43

You look amazing congratulations

RealHealthQuest

You are started out right where I did and finishing right where I want to be. Very inspiring and a true job well done! I love your goal is now to continue to tone and not so focused on weight. Continuing to strengthen the body is where you will find lasting results for years to come!

JenaePavlak

WTG!!! You Look GREAT!! Isn't it amazing how well we hide from camera's when we gain weight??? I tried looking for some way back when and it was sooo hard!

Keep up the awesome work!!

ash190489

Thanks everyone!

My work outs consist of a variety (or else I get too bored).

Cardio & weight training
Weight training 4-5 times per week (mix of lower body one day & then upper body the next)
Interval training - mostly on gym equipment (treadmill, cross trainer, step machine or stationary bike). - once a week
Walking/jogging combo around the streets (30-60mins) (once a week)
Aerobic classes (high intensity) Body Step, Body Combat, Body Attack, Fat Burner, Body Pump. (2-3 times per week).
Walking the dog leisurely haha - once a week/fortnight with my mum when I visit!