5 Pounds Lost - Already a Difference!!

DeadMarsha

Please excuse my sleepy eyes in my progress pics... I took them at 6am this morning before my C25K session... and my exaggerated sad face in my before pics. XD Anyway, I noticed a difference all of a sudden today and I was so excited I wanted to share. I think it's obvious enough (although my hubby says I purposefully tried to make myself look gross in the before pictures... I was all, No, I actually DID look gross, you were just in denial before! haha).

My stats: 5' 6" height, 161 current weight, 150 goal weight

LovleeGirl

CONGRATS!! I can see the difference in your tummy and hips area. .KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

saraann4

well hot damn. I wish I could see a difference with 5lbs. You can totally tell on your. Your back is smoother and tummy. Well done.

sleonardbranson

I can see it....way to go girl, keep it up You look so good already!!

AmyH724

WOW! What a difference 5 lbs can make! You go girl!! :happy:

mscrumbyy

You look great!

michelle_mareshfuehrer

You look great!!! I can see a BIG difference--I think you lost a lot of inches along with your 5 lbs. Your abs have much more definition, your back is smooth, and you look great! WTG!!

aprilmeg

Just five pounds lost?You are right! It did make a difference! Great job!

ilovemybuggy

Dang I wish five pounds made that much of a difference on me. Great job!

RenaHope

Whoaaa, awesome difference!

haheisick

That is a HUGE difference! Especially the back photo! Keep it up girl!!

DeadMarsha

Thanks everyone!! =D It's crazy how it seemed to happen overnight... I was just about ready to give up but a few days later I did a double take in the mirror and could see some positive results. =D

CarleyLovesPets

What a big difference your 5lbs made!

77tes

Huge difference for 5 pounds! Congrats!

RunMyOregonBunsOff

Awesome! I bet that looking at these pic fuels you even more!

kaigausista

definitely can see the difference! awesome

4months2beingthin

Congrats! 5 pounds has made a huge difference to your body. Keep up the good work..

HelenDootson

Very noticable difference - Stick with it

divinenanny

That already looks great!
And you've convinced me to try to take some before shots. Even if they are just for myself, they are a great motivator!

mmattloc

So what did you do get there.

postrockandcats

Haha!! You're pouty face is adorable

You're doing great! That back pic is amazing!

DeadMarsha

That already looks great!
And you've convinced me to try to take some before shots. Even if they are just for myself, they are a great motivator!

I definitely recommend before shots!! I took some just for myself in a bikini too so I can really see the difference.

DeadMarsha

So what did you do get there.

I make sure to get exercise in the mornings 6X a week (a more strenuous cardio/strength training in the form of pushups & crunches 3X a week and yoga 4X a week), walk whenever I can (don't park in the closest spot in the parking lot!), and just watch what I'm eating. The calorie counter here has helped a lot with that! I also try hard to get more fruits & veggies into my daily diet.

I also did (half) of a Magical Leek Soup Weekend as recommended by the author of "French Women Don't Get Fat" (which I heartily recommend as a lifestyle book! It has helped my attitude towards food immensely in a short amount of time). I didn't finish the weekend because I really don't do well with so few calories in me, so I don't recommend it to everyone but it did help me drop a couple extra pounds AND reset my appetite. I recommend a weekend detox of some form every once in a while, I think it's beneficial.

Also I make sure I get a "day off" (I chose Sundays) where I don't count calories and I don't commit to getting rigorous exercise (I like to take walks sometimes just for fun). It helps me mentally to be able to relax and just enjoy without the hassle and worry of counting.

Those are some things I do. Hopefully they will carry me through to my goal with a few minor adjustments along the way!