46 pounds lost and LOTS of muscle gained *pics*

RaViCa

That's a truly amazing transformation and a real inspiration.

pebblesbuddy

Thanks again for all the kind words! I never knew this post would get so many responses

WOW! you look incredible! a big well done! Out of interest what was your before weight and current weight?

So I started at 220, but in that pic I was around 207, I had lost a little bit before the pic, but it was only with dieting. The before pic I was 207 and hadn't exercised in years. My current weight is about 174-175 depending on the day. It fluctuates a pound or two due to crossfit. My ultimate goal is 160 but because I am gaining so much muscle with crossfit I know I won't see the scale more in a month or two, which I am okay with. At this point, for me, it's about measurements, before/after pics and how the clothes feel. I am also 5"7

pebblesbuddy

WOW!! You look incredible! Congratulations! My story is very similar to yours. I had 3 babies in 5 years and felt awful! Sluggish, tired, depressed. I'm only on day 6 of MFP but I'm feeling better and better each day! How did you do it? Obviously you cut calories (I'm shooting for 1300/day). What did you start out with for exercise? It's cold and icy where I live so it's hard to get outside and exercise. I follow along to a workout show each day (Body Electric..30 minute show) and try to jog up and down the stairs for about 10 minutes/ day. Need to lose 20 lbs....AT LEAST. Any and all input you have would be great! You obviously got it figured out!:)

I believe I posted what I did but I can again

Started with MFP and 30 day shred plus going outside for a mile walk. Some days I would double up on these some days not.

Then I finished 30DS and did Insanity plus jogging outside. Again some days I doubled it some days not. I also added in 1x a week Zumba

Then I was doing P90X (2-3X a week), jogging, and Zumba (1x) a week.

At this point I got into a rut because I was tired of videos and cardio and wanted more strength training. I found crossfit in November and have been doing it now for 1.5 months. I am hooked. Seriously hooked. I have never felt so sore in my life. I still do Zumba 1x a week and random days I walk or jog outside.

I started with 1600 calories a day (207 lbs) and I am now eating 1360 (174lbs) but the 1360 I only try and stick with that if I don't exercise. If I exercise I eat anywhere from 1800-2300.

Home videos are great. I really enjoyed 30DS and Insanity.

HelpWanted220

WHOOOOLLLLLEYYY!!!! AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, AWESOME, FANTASTIC, ENCOURAGING, FABULOUS, I CAN KEEP GOING!!!!! YOU GO GURL!!!!!

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR BEGIN WEIGHT I DON'T SEE 207!! But I am with you I am 5'4" and 220 but I hold it well and my GW is 160 to see how amazing you look RIGHT NOW 15lbs from my GW:noway: I am soooooo keeping on track thank you for posting!!!

BLooM817

Thank you for the inspiration! You look Great!!

llpaq

I wanna be like youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!:sad: Ok, I'm on it! I'm not looking back! I can do this!
And CONGRATS CAUSE YOU LOOK FLIPPIN AMAZING!!!!!:happy:

nursejessb

Very impressive! You've done what I am trying to do, thanks for sharing!

KahalaGal

you're impressive progress motivates me. :-)

Becsinkl

You are amazing, you look exactly how I would love to look and I think we have similar body shapes so it's very inspirational, thanks so much for sharing

Givemewings

Wow, impressive, and you look amazing!

LunaStar2008

Awesome!!! It looks like two different people. Very motivational

pebblesbuddy

thanks everyone