Six months of fitness; 3 months of MFP!

SarahBeth0625

I started my fitness journey 6 months ago when I was looking to become more active. With 3 young children (5.5, 3, and 20 months), it was becoming hard to exercise, so I joined the Y and made it part of my routine (at first, just 2-3 days a week). Mid-January is when I joined this site and really kicked it up a notch, doing daily cardio, logging calories, and upping my strength training. March 7th, I added pushups, and about 3 or so weeks ago I switched from modified to regular pushups (I went from 10 regular ones to now doing several sets of 20-25 -- this has been the best tip for helping my core out).

So many people on here have inspired me, and I am so happy I've met some great friends who continue to cheer me on.

My TDEE is 2113... but I usually net 1800 calories the end of the day.

ETA: forgot to add what I do. 32 minutes on the elliptical 7 days a week. I wear a HRM to keep me motivated and moving... I keep the HR at 161 or higher. Pushups daily, and strength training (Cybex machines 3 days a week).

I have lost inches, especially off my waist.

Here's my, "yay, I feel strong" pic! LOL ... and below, some comparison ones. I went from not being toned much at all to being much more toned (although I'm sure I can do more, and continue to work on my goals on a daily basis).









The rear one kind-of got cut off, so here's another:

ShallaLovee1

You look fantastic! You looked good before but you can defiantly see how toned you have gotten. Great job!

easycure

Great job hunny!!!

wendyhill161

You look wonderful

SexyLovinmeCook

WOW....you look great before and even more amazing after...I can definitely see the definition and tightness as you progressed...Great work!

mareeee1234

Great job!!! You have a great body you can defs see that you have gotten tighter!!

also, can i ask how tall you are?

SarahBeth0625

Thank you all!

I am 5'7"

Starting weight was 124-125... I got up to 130-131 around Christmas. Now I'm back down to 124-125 but feel noticeably firmer. I think I was "skinny fat" before. LOL