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Steviechatham
Steviechatham Posts: 14 Member
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After having a baby in March of 2011 and gaining 30 pounds, I decided to change my life and not only take off the weight that I gained but to keep going and to get where I've always wanted to be. I'm 5'3 and my starting weight was 166. So far I've lost 26 pounds.

Here is a pic of me at 166
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Progress @ 153
[img]http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg501/steviechatham/Facebook/Profile Pictures/485183_10100981630735981_88772389_n.jpg[/img]

@ 149
[img]http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg501/steviechatham/Facebook/Profile Pictures/323135_10101138521231171_212037275_o.jpg[/img]

@143
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Most @ 140 which is my current weight (for the next two pics)
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My goal weight is 130. I don't want to go too low because I don't want to lose my curves. Does anyone have advice on how to tone up the lower belly? That is my problem area since I've had the baby.
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  • mfkn_Titanium
    mfkn_Titanium Posts: 131
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    You look great, for real. But there are like 500 of these threads already going.
  • BabyLeila23
    BabyLeila23 Posts: 410
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    You look great!!!!!!!!!!
  • Steviechatham
    Steviechatham Posts: 14 Member
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    Thanks for the compliment and I know there are several of these feeds already posted, however the last one I looked at has 17 pages and I don't have time to look through 17 pages of posts.
  • BabyLeila23
    BabyLeila23 Posts: 410
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    Thanks for the compliment and I know there are several of these feeds already posted, however the last one I looked at has 17 pages and I don't have time to look through 17 pages of posts.

    agreed :wink:
  • IamSheaMc
    IamSheaMc Posts: 1,310 Member
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    You did great!

    <~~5'3 also 5lbs since May
  • Steviechatham
    Steviechatham Posts: 14 Member
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    Thank you girl!! You look great too!!! Keep up the good work!
  • ngillet
    ngillet Posts: 1 Member
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    I've read that leg lifts are the best for lower belly. You lok amazing keep up the good work. :)
  • teez52
    teez52 Posts: 104 Member
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    Great work thus far! However as to your "how to tone your lower belly" question, I'll give the unpopular answer.

    There are two things: Fat Loss and Muscle Growth. That's it, there is no "toning". Fat loss is what people call tend to refer to as toning because they start to see their muscles more. To "tone" your lower belly, you've got to drop more weight, it's just that simple.

    Now don't forget, weight loss isn't going to happen overnight so you can keep on your same track and if you get to a point where you're happy with how your look, then just maintain that look. If you get to a point where you start to see your curves disappear and you don't like that, then you know where to stop or where you want to get back up to. It's just that simple.

    You've done a great job so far, keep it up and you'll be there in no time!
  • honey_bee_keysha
    honey_bee_keysha Posts: 773 Member
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    You look great! Congrats!
  • Steviechatham
    Steviechatham Posts: 14 Member
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    Thank you guys so much..and thanks for the advice.
  • unlocke
    unlocke Posts: 149
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    Wow!! Huge difference. Way to go. :drinker:
  • Banker2Bikini
    Banker2Bikini Posts: 83 Member
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    Great job! You look amazing. Love your hair too :) Planks are good for the abs and lower belly.
  • jfan175
    jfan175 Posts: 812 Member
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    Thanks for the compliment and I know there are several of these feeds already posted, however the last one I looked at has 17 pages and I don't have time to look through 17 pages of posts.

    Well, look through as many as you have time for. There's usually plenty of inspirational stories and pics on each page in the numerous threads.
  • katierechgomez
    katierechgomez Posts: 77
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    YOU look STUNNING!!!! What a major difference!!! CONGRATS!!! You are so inspiring to me and I think you look incredible!!! You got me more motivated:) Keep up the good work girl!!! Absolutely amazing!!
  • KMissyD
    KMissyD Posts: 125 Member
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    Great Job. You look AWESOME.
  • flsl
    flsl Posts: 75 Member
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    Wow! You look great in your 'before' pic, but you truly look like a different person since you lost weight! Well done!
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
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    After having a baby in March of 2011 and gaining 30 pounds, I decided to change my life and not only take off the weight that I gained but to keep going and to get where I've always wanted to be. I'm 5'3 and my starting weight was 166. So far I've lost 26 pounds.

    Here is a pic of me at 166
    316854_10100481995099801_1160985499_n.jpg

    Progress @ 153
    [img]http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg501/steviechatham/Facebook/Profile Pictures/485183_10100981630735981_88772389_n.jpg[/img]

    @ 149
    [img]http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg501/steviechatham/Facebook/Profile Pictures/323135_10101138521231171_212037275_o.jpg[/img]

    @143
    089654af.jpg

    Most @ 140 which is my current weight (for the next two pics)
    40d91bce.jpg

    a2aa9148.jpg

    My goal weight is 130. I don't want to go too low because I don't want to lose my curves. Does anyone have advice on how to tone up the lower belly? That is my problem area since I've had the baby.


    http://www.livestrong.com/article/104824-intense-lowerab-exercises/

    Here is a link with some lower ab exercises. Pilates tends to be great for the core as well. And, always remember kiegles are actually good for the lower abs as well, and you can do them anywhere :) - although, these are not "noticeable" ones, however they definitely help to strengthen.

    Best of luck! You have worked hard and it shows! You look fantastic!!!! :D
  • krissagray
    krissagray Posts: 105 Member
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    My goal weight is 130. I don't want to go too low because I don't want to lose my curves. Does anyone have advice on how to tone up the lower belly? That is my problem area since I've had the baby.

    YOU LOOK GREAT! Love your outfits too. Huge congrats!
  • 20danielle12
    20danielle12 Posts: 54 Member
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    Wow! Well done you! I don't know how to post pics on here, but I have had a similar weight loss to you, started in Dec of 2011 at 164 and am currently at 141lbs :) Your dress in the 2nd to last pic is STUNNING, you look fabulous!! xxx
  • Steviechatham
    Steviechatham Posts: 14 Member
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    Thank you guys for all the comments. They should consider making it easier to post pictures. If you are interested, there is a link at the top of the message board that gives step by step instructions.

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