30 Day Shred Results and My Story So Far with Pics...
claire671
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Hey guys, so bare with me I haven't uploaded pictures before so lets hope they work!
I'm Claire, 25 from Scotland in the UK. I have been on quite a few diets in my time, shake diets, the packaged food delivered to your door, Slimming World etc. Each time losing the weight during and then putting it back on as soon as it was over. When I fell pregnant last year I completely relaxed my attitude towards food and just ate everything. I was on first name terms with the guys at my local Indian Takeaway. Not good! By the end of my pregnancy I was big, not only was I carrying a 9lb 12oz son in my tummy I was also carrying around 36lbs of gained weight. I was ready to get it off as soon as I was fit and able. My son was born on 24th October 2012.
Here I am 10 days before I had my son weighing 15 stone 2 (212lbs):
6 weeks later here I am weighing 14 stone 4 (200lbs):
I was eating relatively well, trying to get some weight off but I was doing zero exercise as I was still recovering from my son's birth. On 3rd January of this year, I had my first night out with some friends and when I saw the pictures I was shocked. This is what made me really step things up a gear:
Weigh 13 stone exactly here (182lbs):
I started walking and making better food choices. Then I discovered MFP and learned so much! I could eat and still lose weight (who knew?!) and I've just kept on going since then getting down to pre-pregnancy weight, 11 stone 10 (164lbs), by 1st April and now my next goal is in my sights: 10 stone 10lbs (150lbs) which takes me into a healthy BMI.
SO, what you all want to see!
I started out on the 30 Day Shred on 25th March. I'd owned the DVD for years and never even attempted it before but the poor weather in Scotland made me realise I needed something I could do indoors and at home. I did 6 days on and one rest day so 5 weeks to complete the program. I did the odd walk and dance class amongst it but the shred was really my only source of exercise.
Starting Stats / End Result = Total Lost:
Height: 5'5
Weight: 165 / 157 = 8lbs lost
Chest: 33.5 / 29.5 = 4 inches lost
Waist: 40.5 / 36 = 4.5 inches lost
Hips: 43.5 / 40.5 = 3 inches lost
Left Thigh: 23 / 22 = 1 inch lost
Right Thigh: 23 / 22 = 1 inch lost
Left Arm: 12 / 11.25 = 0.75 of an inch lost
Right Arm: 12.5 / 11 = 1.5 inches lost
Body Fat %: 32 / 23.8 = 8.2% lost
Now for some pictures. Please be kind! I still have a LONG way to go but I am so happy so far. My ultimate goal weight is 10 stone 10lbs (150lbs) so to be so close means I'm definitely going to set myself a new one!!
Left is before the shred, right is after.
I still have a slight overhang with my tummy but I can now tuck that into my underwear which I couldn't do before!! It tightens up more everyday.
Anyway, thanks so much for reading. I love MFP and the support it has given me has been amazing. Long may it continue!
Claire x
I'm Claire, 25 from Scotland in the UK. I have been on quite a few diets in my time, shake diets, the packaged food delivered to your door, Slimming World etc. Each time losing the weight during and then putting it back on as soon as it was over. When I fell pregnant last year I completely relaxed my attitude towards food and just ate everything. I was on first name terms with the guys at my local Indian Takeaway. Not good! By the end of my pregnancy I was big, not only was I carrying a 9lb 12oz son in my tummy I was also carrying around 36lbs of gained weight. I was ready to get it off as soon as I was fit and able. My son was born on 24th October 2012.
Here I am 10 days before I had my son weighing 15 stone 2 (212lbs):
6 weeks later here I am weighing 14 stone 4 (200lbs):
I was eating relatively well, trying to get some weight off but I was doing zero exercise as I was still recovering from my son's birth. On 3rd January of this year, I had my first night out with some friends and when I saw the pictures I was shocked. This is what made me really step things up a gear:
Weigh 13 stone exactly here (182lbs):
I started walking and making better food choices. Then I discovered MFP and learned so much! I could eat and still lose weight (who knew?!) and I've just kept on going since then getting down to pre-pregnancy weight, 11 stone 10 (164lbs), by 1st April and now my next goal is in my sights: 10 stone 10lbs (150lbs) which takes me into a healthy BMI.
SO, what you all want to see!
I started out on the 30 Day Shred on 25th March. I'd owned the DVD for years and never even attempted it before but the poor weather in Scotland made me realise I needed something I could do indoors and at home. I did 6 days on and one rest day so 5 weeks to complete the program. I did the odd walk and dance class amongst it but the shred was really my only source of exercise.
Starting Stats / End Result = Total Lost:
Height: 5'5
Weight: 165 / 157 = 8lbs lost
Chest: 33.5 / 29.5 = 4 inches lost
Waist: 40.5 / 36 = 4.5 inches lost
Hips: 43.5 / 40.5 = 3 inches lost
Left Thigh: 23 / 22 = 1 inch lost
Right Thigh: 23 / 22 = 1 inch lost
Left Arm: 12 / 11.25 = 0.75 of an inch lost
Right Arm: 12.5 / 11 = 1.5 inches lost
Body Fat %: 32 / 23.8 = 8.2% lost
Now for some pictures. Please be kind! I still have a LONG way to go but I am so happy so far. My ultimate goal weight is 10 stone 10lbs (150lbs) so to be so close means I'm definitely going to set myself a new one!!
Left is before the shred, right is after.
I still have a slight overhang with my tummy but I can now tuck that into my underwear which I couldn't do before!! It tightens up more everyday.
Anyway, thanks so much for reading. I love MFP and the support it has given me has been amazing. Long may it continue!
Claire x
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Wow, your results are amazing, well done girly!! I did 30DS about a month ago and lost inches but not really any weight, really well done thats some awesome dedication!0
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Wow that's awesome! I'm starting the 30 Day Shred tomorrow & judging by your results, I'm feeling optimistic. Thanks for sharing & well done!0
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Wow, Well Done amazing Job! You looks great !0
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These are some of the best 30DS results I have seen!
I just bought the DVD and plan to start tomorrow, so your pictures have really inspired me. You look amazing!0 -
Awesome job
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Amazing results x0
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Way to go girl! Your results are awesome. I absolutely love seeing people post their results because it helps to keep me motivated. I'm going to start 30 day shred again today and actually finish it this time. 0
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Very inspiring and motivating! Thank you for sharing your story! 0
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Way to go!0
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Amazing - all in just over a month!! 0
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well done im starting 30 day shred when it arrives this week your photos have really gave me an extra boost to complete the 30 days. xx 0
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Wow, I see a huge difference!! All in 5 weeks?! Great job!!
I'm starting 30 DS tomorrow, and your story is really inspiring! Thanks so much!0 -
Wow! I only lost around 7lbs with the 30DS and about 5 inches allover and im much bigger than you.. well done!!0
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Wow what a difference0
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So Awesome! You are doing Great!! Thanks for pictures, I am doing 30DS right now and needed that motivation. GREAT JOB.0
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GREAT JOB!!!! way to stay consistant! your story inspires me to stay focused, thanks for sharing!0
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Fantastic!! I also have the 30 day shred, but I am curious ... how many calories do you think it burns? I can not decide what to list i the excercise portion of fitness pal.0
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amazing...wtg keep up the good work0
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Great job!!0
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That's it I'm buying it! U have done amazing keep it up!0
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Well done! Fab for sticking with it I started my fitness journey with the 30DS and went on to lose 93lbs (in 2 years) so I know you will achieve your goals :drinker: 0
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A lot of people say to list it as circuit training.0
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That is amazing!!! I'm going to have to find my 30ds DVD...0
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What an inspiration! I just started 30day shred, this motivates me to keep going!0
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Great job you look amazing!!!0
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Your hard work is really paying off! Congratulations.0
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Fantastic!! I also have the 30 day shred, but I am curious ... how many calories do you think it burns? I can not decide what to list i the excercise portion of fitness pal.
I burn around 220 - 250 calories per session. I think I got my highest during a level 2 workout though, i definitely found that harder! I just created my own exercise after level 1 (I used to log it as circuit training) and once I got a HRM I loved seeing what I could burn!0 -
Wow, your results are very IMPRESSIVE! Way to go! :flowerforyou:0
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Thank you all so much for your lovely comments!0
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Absolutely fantastic results, well done you, you must be very proud of yourself :flowerforyou:0
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