62 lbs down, still in progress

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  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Congrats! Yes lifting weights will help but I think you need to keep doing whatever you've been doing. Your body will keep changing for the better :)


    Thank you! I figured lifting would help! xoxo
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    You have come such a long way... congrats on your loss! Amazing change!


    Thank you so much!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Wow! Congratulations! Keep up the good work :)


    Thank you! I appreciate it
  • 5stringjeff
    5stringjeff Posts: 790 Member
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    You can see a huge difference in the pics you posted. Great job - keep it up and you'll be at your goal weight soon!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Good for you for being interested in lifting! :D Do you have access to a gym? As for a program, you could try The New Rules of Lifting for Women, Stronglifts 5x5, Jamie Easons Livefit, etc. There are lots of programs out there! :)

    Form is very important. Super important. Did I mention it is important? lol If you are at all like me, you might consider a trainer for a few sessions in order to assure that you are doing the exercises correctly to improve progress and avoid injury. Cheers.

    Oh and GREAT WORK!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!


    I actually don't have access to a gym but at home I have a couple weights and etc.

    But thank you for your advice! I appreciate it!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Congratulations on your weight loss! Your hard work shows - You are a beautiful young lady.


    Thank you so much!!! You're awesome
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Walking and weight lifting will help.

    Please remember that it takes time for your skin to become firm. You are young so it should form up really nice. In addition it helps to lose weight slow.

    Keep up the good work!! You look awesome.

    Yes it does take time but lifting will help. Thank you for your words of advice.

    XOXO
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Hey, just want to say, you look awesome in ALL your pics! Keep up the good work!

    Thank you so much!
  • Fat2Fit145
    Fat2Fit145 Posts: 385 Member
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    WOW....ur curves are SUPER AMAZING..... you look FABULOUS.... keep it up.... sorry i cant really make a more specific recommendation other than lifiting.... but i know someone will be able to contribute more.. All the best in ur weight loss journey :)
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Wow! A true hour glass figure. I see what you mean about not losing your curves. They are very attractive. Not that I'm into girls like that :) but I think that's the most feminine look.


    Thank you! xo
  • GrannySparkle
    GrannySparkle Posts: 225 Member
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    Congrats...you look amazing!!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Have you tried Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred? I've lost some inches and toned a bit by doing that. She incorporates weights with cardio. Congrats on your progress so far. I know what it's like being a shorty with lots of baggage (5'2", started at 200). Feel free to add me if you want. Keep up the great work!

    No I haven't, I'm going to look into it. Yep being short don't help much. Thank you! I will add you
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Keep up the marvelous job, pretty girl!!!!

    Thanks!!!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    great job! proud of you


    Thank you!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Whoever said you're beautiful was right. You're doing GREAT!

    I'm glad to hear that you love yourself. That's a huge thing... all of us who wrestle with weight understand. A big part of that is honoring the promises we make to ourselves. You decided to lose weight and you're doing it. In doing so, you're showing your strength of character. You can trust yourself more because you aren't betraying yourself. Trust is important in any relationship, even with yourself.

    Now that you trust yourself more, and love yourself more, nothing that can stop you. You can go forward to improve all areas of your life and get the life you dream about. Your weight-loss and fitness goals are an awesome place to start.

    I believe in lifting and would encourage you to do it. Start slow with light weights. You don't want to overdo it. Keep doing what you've been doing to lose the weight too. Maybe alternate cardio and lifting days. That's what I do... although I throw in some extra cardio on my lifting days too. Make sure you get plenty of protein when you're lifting. Muscles need protein to grow - and you want your muscles to grow. It doesn't mean you're going to have big muscles, just firm and toned.

    For now, though, be proud of what you've already accomplished. You're doing GREAT!


    Awwww thanks so much. This post was amazing and super helpful. I appreciate it so much.
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    62 Lbs is such a great loss!!! You have worked so hard and it shows!! You were gorgeous to begin with and you look amazing now ! Although your loss is a really great thing and something to really be proud of your self esteem is a much more precious and important notion. I'll tell you something, it has taken me a long time to grasp this, and still don't really fully embrace it the way I need to (which is something I'm working on lol) -is that self love shouldn't be put off until you hit goal weight or until you can wear certain things.. it should be given freely and abundantly here and now!! (:


    Thank you so much!!!!!! It really does take a long time to build your self esteem from zero to something. You'll do it though, be patient!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Great job! 62 lbs is a huge accomplishment and you look fabulous!

    I've recently started 30 day shred and I'm so impressed with the results. I've never really exercised before and I'm amazed how good I feel everyday. In 1 week my arms are noticeably toner and I've lost an inch off each. You can find it on YouTube and all you need is some light hand weights. I've even read some people start with soup cans.

    Keep it up! You will find what works for you!


    Nice, second time someone mentions it, so i'm going to look into it! Thank you so much
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Evelynn.. You have done so well so far. Keep up the good work. Yes, you do have more to lose... but look how far you have come. Honestly, Yes... you do need to lose additional weight.. You need to focus on cardio and portion control for that. Maintain a good deficit. Add weight training to begin the process of reshaping your body the way you want it to look. You can do this. Get with a personal trainer at a gym and he/she can really help you become the person you wish to become. We are pulling for you. Great job so far!!!!


    Thank you!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    Congratulations! I'm also 5'0 and was over 200 pounds when I began. I just hit the 100s, which has me very excited.

    I have also lived through the "short, big girl" clothes shopping dilemma. Pants would be too long, and the butt would look saggy. I avoided jeans at all costs.

    Thank you for your post -- it's such awesome motivation! You look amazing! (I've also sent you a friend request!).

    Best of luck!

    Thank you! and congrats on reaching ONEderland!!!! It's an amazing feeling, keep up the great work!
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
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    You can see a huge difference in the pics you posted. Great job - keep it up and you'll be at your goal weight soon!

    Thanks!

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