Progress Pics For short women with 20 pounds or less to lose

DyanCB

I am so inspired by all the befores and afters of larger folks, folks who have much more than I to lose. Also you are taller and the progress you make is so very clear. But, I have to admit, I want to see more from people like me - shorter and losing less but just as significant a challenge. I expect that many of you who are close to my height and weight would want the same. So, here I am posting my befores and "during"! I am definitely still a work in progress but I can see my progress.

While on MFP I have learned a lot - THANK YOU MFP family - you are fabulous!:
1 - The scale does NOT dictate progress - my before shot I am 119, my during shot I am 117 - just a 2 pound difference
2 - Inches DO dictate - I have lost 5 inches overall but that still does not explain the difference fully
3 - The combo of cardio and strength training works wonders - even though weight is dictated 95% of what we weigh it is FITNESS that helps show off the progress.
3 - Track body fat % - mine went from 23% to 20.1%. I use http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/
5 - Take pictures all along the way. What you see in the mirror day-to-day is seen through your own filters - your own eyes. On the other hand, the camera does not lie and will help you to see the truth.

Again, I know I am not at goal but am sharing progress for those who, like me, find it hard to see progress on our small frames.

So, here goes my first time posting photos. If it does not work please give me a hint at how to do this correctly.I love your coaching!

Summersadiva

Great job!!! You CAN see a difference.

How tall are you? What's your workout regime to tone? What's your ultimate goal?

Keep up the great work!

DyanCB

Thanks so much Summersadiva!

I am 5 feet even - been there since I was 12!

I was so stunned to see such a difference. I am so glad I took pics as I just was not registering a difference when I would look in the mirror.

I do 30 minutes high intensity interval cardio every day - usually an ARC trainer.
I also do strength training 2-3 times a week. since I have joined MFP I have raised the weight I lift by 5 pounds almost every week.

Being short makes this whole process more challenging. In clothes most people think I have nothing to lose. Clearly, clothes hide a multitude of sin!

Now, you look fantastic - what is your regimen?

Madelinew22

My profile pic is kinda one , can post a pic with my phone,
Starting weight 142lbs
Current weight 118lbs
5'2
U are looking great keep it up