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Toning - losing inches?

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agbaeb
agbaeb Posts: 179 Member
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Hey!

I'm SUPER excited that I ordered my book after months of not getting around to it. :)

I've arrived at the general weight I'm looking for, but I really want to tone. People tell me I'll bulk with lifting. In my mind I know that's not true because I'm eating at a calorie-deficit.

If you've lost inches and toned (even if you've not lost a lb), can I see pictures of the before/after? I know this is what I should do... I just would like to "tone" and see more definition in my abs and legs.

Thanks!

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  • karensoxfan
    karensoxfan Posts: 902 Member
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    I don't really have good before & after pictures yet, but half-way through stage 4, I've lost 2 inches off my waist since April (from 40" to 38"). You will definitely not "bulk up" unless you take steroids and eat a significant calorie/protein surplus. :happy:
  • cpa8198
    cpa8198 Posts: 154 Member
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    Don't have pics either... but I went from a size 12 to a size 8... also in Stage 4 (started in April). My weight is pretty much unchanged.
  • mercury8826
    mercury8826 Posts: 34
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    Not really far enough to have any positive changes, but if you don't mind, I'm going to keep an eye on this thread to see all the inspiring NSVs. ^^
  • Febgirl
    Febgirl Posts: 68 Member
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    I'm still a work in progress (just started stage 5), but here's my before and during:

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    13July2012-1.jpg

    I've lost around 4 inches off my waist, and 3 inches off each thigh :)
  • riouxt
    riouxt Posts: 104 Member
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    I'm still a work in progress (just started stage 5), but here's my before and during:

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    13July2012.jpg


    I've lost around 4 inches off my waist, and 3 inches off each thigh :)

    Your arms look amazing, too. You're definitely more muscular. Congrats. :)
  • natini
    natini Posts: 347 Member
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    I am in phase 3 and I am a lot stronger and seeing definition in my arms. I haven't measured myself but all of my clothes still fit. You should go for it.
  • RUNN3Rmom
    RUNN3Rmom Posts: 441
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    Febgirl you look amazing!! Definite changes!!

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