Everybody post your before and after pics here

Steviechatham · August 2012

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

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

Most @ 140 which is my current weight (for the next two pics)

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.

mfkn_Titanium · August 2012

You look great, for real. But there are like 500 of these threads already going.

BabyLeila23 · August 2012

You look great!!!!!!!!!!

Steviechatham · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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

IamSheaMc · August 2012

You did great!

<~~5'3 also 5lbs since May

Steviechatham · August 2012

Thank you girl!! You look great too!!! Keep up the good work!

ngillet · August 2012

I've read that leg lifts are the best for lower belly. You lok amazing keep up the good work.

teez52 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

You look great! Congrats!

Steviechatham · August 2012

Thank you guys so much..and thanks for the advice.

unlocke · August 2012

Wow!! Huge difference. Way to go. :drinker:

Banker2Bikini · August 2012

Great job! You look amazing. Love your hair too

Planks are good for the abs and lower belly.

jfan175 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

Great Job. You look AWESOME.

flsl · August 2012

Wow! You look great in your 'before' pic, but you truly look like a different person since you lost weight! Well done!

sherisse69 · August 2012

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

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

Most @ 140 which is my current weight (for the next two pics)

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!!!!

krissagray · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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.