6 months....30 pounds lighter....wearing a SIZE 6!!!!
fitQueenbeast
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Not gonna do a long, drawn-out sob story about my issues. Started out at 175 wearing size 13, large, and extra large. When we went on the cruise from Dec 13-17 to celebrate my accomplishment(s), I had to buy all new clothes. My shorts were a size 6 (haven't seen a size 6 since I was 13 and I'm 40 now), one dress was a size 6-8, the others were a small/medium, my tops were medium or small. Needless to say, my eating habits/nutrition (I don't diet and I eat whatever the heck i want, including sweet potato 5 days in a row AND I drink wine and mixed drinks on occasion) have improved 100% from the beginning and my training program is working wonders FOR ME! The mixture of cardio, calisthenics, and lifting weights/strength training is doing wonders for my body (and mind) and I am totally loving this journey because it's PERMANENT!!!!!
Here's a brief synopsis of what I have done over the last six months:
June 3: Took before pics
June 4: Started Insanity and wanted to quit the same day but I kept going
August 30: Finished Insanity after two knee setbacks from a pinched nerve
August 31: Received my state of the art elliptical trainer and started working out on that
September 10: Started P90x and was still using my elliptical
October 20: Stopped doing P90x (too slow, too corny, and some of the moves was seriously aggravating my knee issues, like the Legs & Back set)...kept working out on the elliptical and doing other stuff like squats, jumping jacks, speed walking (all of this while wearing a 10-20# vest)
Novemberish: Added running to the mix while wearing a full sauna suit and also started lifting using my free weights with a dedicated program (I have a 250# weight bench set with olympic bar at home but I'm not interested in using it at this time...not part of the game plan just yet)
November 23: Had to stop running for a few weeks due to right knee pain but kept up with the elliptical
December 5: Threw in a high intensity calisthenic program that incorporates heavy jump roping 5 days a week
January 2: Starting back running in full preparation for a half marathon (my first and the ultimate test of my abilities, strength, and endurance)
The result of all of the above, with a 30 pound weight loss and a total of 16 inches lost across the chest (not the bust), waist, hips, and thighs are below:
These are just a few pics that I wanted to show to highlight my progress because I worked my butt off to get to this point. I still have 10 pounds to go to be at my ultimate goal weight. Once there, I will work on another 10 for my ultimate racing weight of 125. When not training, I will maintain at 135.
:flowerforyou:
~Erica
Edited: So now I gotta re-edit the pics cuz the after shots are cut off....give me a few minutes....UGGGHHHH!!!!! Sooooo, I'm STILL working on the re-sizing and the pics are still coming up too large on here. Help??? I hate html and coding!!!!
Here's a brief synopsis of what I have done over the last six months:
June 3: Took before pics
June 4: Started Insanity and wanted to quit the same day but I kept going
August 30: Finished Insanity after two knee setbacks from a pinched nerve
August 31: Received my state of the art elliptical trainer and started working out on that
September 10: Started P90x and was still using my elliptical
October 20: Stopped doing P90x (too slow, too corny, and some of the moves was seriously aggravating my knee issues, like the Legs & Back set)...kept working out on the elliptical and doing other stuff like squats, jumping jacks, speed walking (all of this while wearing a 10-20# vest)
Novemberish: Added running to the mix while wearing a full sauna suit and also started lifting using my free weights with a dedicated program (I have a 250# weight bench set with olympic bar at home but I'm not interested in using it at this time...not part of the game plan just yet)
November 23: Had to stop running for a few weeks due to right knee pain but kept up with the elliptical
December 5: Threw in a high intensity calisthenic program that incorporates heavy jump roping 5 days a week
January 2: Starting back running in full preparation for a half marathon (my first and the ultimate test of my abilities, strength, and endurance)
The result of all of the above, with a 30 pound weight loss and a total of 16 inches lost across the chest (not the bust), waist, hips, and thighs are below:
These are just a few pics that I wanted to show to highlight my progress because I worked my butt off to get to this point. I still have 10 pounds to go to be at my ultimate goal weight. Once there, I will work on another 10 for my ultimate racing weight of 125. When not training, I will maintain at 135.
:flowerforyou:
~Erica
Edited: So now I gotta re-edit the pics cuz the after shots are cut off....give me a few minutes....UGGGHHHH!!!!! Sooooo, I'm STILL working on the re-sizing and the pics are still coming up too large on here. Help??? I hate html and coding!!!!
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Awesome progress! You look fantastic!0
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Oh yes resize them! I can't wait to see your after shots, great job girl
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Bump for Thinspiration :-)0
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You look amazing!0
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You look awesome (I copied the image paths into a browser so I could see the full pictures)
Congratulations on your loss so far. And very nice way to celebrate your loss!!
PS- Cute outfits!!0 -
Thank you Ladies. All of the after-pics were taken between December 12-19. :-)0
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Congratulations on a job well done!!! You look amazing!!!!0
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amazing!0
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Congratulations on your weight loss! Awesome pictures of before & after!0
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Epic Journey sweetie & great chronicle !! You look Fabulous!0
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Way to go!!! You look amazing!!!!0
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You look amazing..0
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What a difference 30lbs makes, great job!0
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YOU LOOK AMAZING !!! CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS!!!!Not gonna do a long, drawn-out sob story about my issues. Started out at 175 wearing size 13, large, and extra large. When we went on the cruise from Dec 13-17 to celebrate my accomplishment(s), I had to buy all new clothes. My shorts were a size 6 (haven't seen a size 6 since I was 13 and I'm 40 now), one dress was a size 6-8, the others were a small/medium, my tops were medium or small. Needless to say, my eating habits/nutrition (I don't diet and I eat whatever the heck i want, including sweet potato 5 days in a row AND I drink wine and mixed drinks on occasion) have improved 100% from the beginning and my training program is working wonders FOR ME! The mixture of cardio, calisthenics, and lifting weights/strength training is doing wonders for my body (and mind) and I am totally loving this journey because it's PERMANENT!!!!!
Here's a brief synopsis of what I have done over the last six months:
June 3: Took before pics
June 4: Started Insanity and wanted to quit the same day but I kept going
August 30: Finished Insanity after two knee setbacks from a pinched nerve
August 31: Received my state of the art elliptical trainer and started working out on that
September 10: Started P90x and was still using my elliptical
October 20: Stopped doing P90x (too slow, too corny, and some of the moves was seriously aggravating my knee issues, like the Legs & Back set)...kept working out on the elliptical and doing other stuff like squats, jumping jacks, speed walking (all of this while wearing a 10-20# vest)
Novemberish: Added running to the mix while wearing a full sauna suit and also started lifting using my free weights with a dedicated program (I have a 250# weight bench set with olympic bar at home but I'm not interested in using it at this time...not part of the game plan just yet)
November 23: Had to stop running for a few weeks due to right knee pain but kept up with the elliptical
December 5: Threw in a high intensity calisthenic program that incorporates heavy jump roping 5 days a week
January 2: Starting back running in full preparation for a half marathon (my first and the ultimate test of my abilities, strength, and endurance)
The result of all of the above, with a 30 pound weight loss and a total of 16 inches lost across the chest (not the bust), waist, hips, and thighs are below:
These are just a few pics that I wanted to show to highlight my progress because I worked my butt off to get to this point. I still have 10 pounds to go to be at my ultimate goal weight. Once there, I will work on another 10 for my ultimate racing weight of 125. When not training, I will maintain at 135.
:flowerforyou:
~Erica
Edited: So now I gotta re-edit the pics cuz the after shots are cut off....give me a few minutes....UGGGHHHH!!!!! Sooooo, I'm STILL working on the re-sizing and the pics are still coming up too large on here. Help??? I hate html and coding!!!!0 -
First of all you are drop dead gorgeous no matter what size you are!! And second of all Congrats onthe weight loss! You look great!0
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Wow! You look amazing I started with insanity then stated running (did 2 half marathons) and am now doing p90x. Love your story!0
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Well done!! You should be EXTREMELY proud of your hard work, you look amazing!0
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U look amazing. I gonna wear my sauna suit tomorrow. I don't want to get out of hand for the holidays. Great job. U have inspired me. Thanks for sharing not only the pics but what u did.0
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you look GREAT! Great Job!0
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Here's another before/after pic:
I went skydiving on my birthday (40). :-)
If you want to see the captions on the pics (they tell a story about the individual pics), you need to go to my profile on photobucket:
http://s1324.beta.photobucket.com/user/mzedavis/library/0 -
you look AMAZING!!! GREAT JOB!0
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Fabulous and amazing. You rock, baby!
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First of all you are drop dead gorgeous no matter what size you are!! And second of all Congrats onthe weight loss! You look great!
Yup, what dawnreid said!0 -
Beautiful transformation :flowerforyou: Love the confidence and hard work! 0
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WOW, WOW and WOW!... Great posting of pics! Good for you. I was 177 in May and by November I was 135 size 4. SO much better to fit in the smaller cuter clothes and I feel so much better too as I am sure you do!
GOOD FOR YOU!0 -
fantastic!! congrats on earning your body!0
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Congratulations! :drinker: You are quite an inspiration! YES! Go Girl! I celebrate YOU!:flowerforyou:
You are Amazing! I am looking forward to being where you are with my goal weight being 160lbs or less!
Many Continued Blessings! 0 -
beautiful! You did an incredible job!0
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:You did amazingly well!0
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Girl I see you we're on a mission. You look awesome. Job well done. Keep up the frat work.0
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