Before/After + During (Insanity, CLX, Tapout XT)

ems1583
ems1583 Posts: 150 Member
I would just like to share my Tapout XT Progress, I'm currently on Day 63 and I still have 3 more weeks. I am doing ChaLean Extreme but just 3x/week (just the circuits). This is my second post, before I posted my Insanity Before/After and my story is in there also, here's the link if you want to check it out http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/640716-insanity-progress-before-after

2011 - A year of weight gain!

JANUARY 2012 - my turning point, weighed in at doctor's office - 158 lbs!

01//25/12 - Started Turbofire 2-3x/week (just random workout, not that serious yet, my mentality that time "I ain't gonna workout 6x/week for 3 months)

03/22/12 - Joined MFP with SW 153 lbs

4/16/12 - 6/17/12 - INSANITY (lost 8.4 lbs)

6/18/12 - 7/8/12 - INSANITY - ChaLean Extreme Hybrid (lost 4.6 lbs)

7/9/12 - Present - TAPOUT XT with ChaLean Extreme (3x/week)

*It has been my goal to burn 1,000+ cal every Saturday, during my rest day from work - mixture of Insanity, TurboFire, Treadmill, CLX, Tapout


Here you go...


At my heaviest - Last week of Dec 2011 before my wake up call

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2011 Weight Gain

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Here are the side-by-side comparison after Insanity and 62 days of Tapout XT with Chalean Extreme...I was planning to make it like a timeline but side by side are more fun



TAPOUT DAY 10 and Day 62

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START OF INSANITY --> TAPOUT DAY 62

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FACE PROGRESS

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BEFORE & AFTER

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For 5 1/2 months I've lost a total of 28 lbs and that's just through healthy eating (at 1500 with cheat days, cravings, few chocolates, etc. I tried the 1200 at first but its hard. After mos at 1500, I'm lowering it now to 1330 coz I'm starting to plateau) and just religiously followed these dvd workouts which I really find convenient for me and effective. I chose the "insane, extreme" ones coz I want fast results and I think I'm satisfied with my results. I'm currenty 124.6 lbs, my UG is 120 lbs but I might change, it depends on how I will look at 120 lbs. I am not longing to be skinny-skinny but just the right tone and still with curves.

I love Tapout XT, its hard on the core and more on strength and power. I didn't expect that my tummy would be like this. Still got stubborn fats on the thighs and calves so still working on it.


MEASUREMENTS (4/16/12 --> 9/9/12) (147 lbs --> 124.6 lbs)

Neck - 13.5 --> 13 in
Waist - 34 --> 28.5 in
Upper Waist - 30 --> 26 in
Hips - 39 --> 34.5 in
Right Arm - 12 --> 10.5 in
Left Arm - 13 --> 11 in
Right Thigh - 22.7 --> 20.5 in
Left Thigh - 22 --> 20.5 in
Right Calf - 15.2 --> 13.5 in
Left Calf - 15 --> 13.5 in

It might be hard at times, getting your workout in and eating healthy but if you really put your mind in it you will achieve all your goals. You will not get instant results but its true that consistency is the key. If you missed some days or went on vacation or over your calories, just increase your workout or burn some more, make up for it. I had rough times as well, went on vacation, went over my calories, we're just humans. What's important is that you have that goal and no matter what you're gonna get it and there's definitely no quitting.

Replies

  • bethygirlie
    bethygirlie Posts: 311 Member
    great job!! :)
  • awesome toned, fantastic and very inspirational, thank you!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS, all your hard work is paying off. You look awesome
  • ems1583
    ems1583 Posts: 150 Member
    Thanks you guys! I was gonna add this but it won't let me. One of the pics in there is not showing right.

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  • Great Job sis! I am so proud of you. You are such an inspiration !
  • jmp1031
    jmp1031 Posts: 95 Member
    wow you shrunk!! awesome results!!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    You look FABULOUS!! And love your legs in the dress!
  • cmcorn26
    cmcorn26 Posts: 253 Member
    Good transformation! I also like the way your living room floor transformed, from carpet to mats! Awesome...that's a lifestyle change!
  • lose4good1
    lose4good1 Posts: 222 Member
    Want a huge difference. All your hard work has paid off
  • Wow! That was really inspirational! You should feel so accomplished with yourself. You look great. Keep it up and keep going. You've motivated me know even further to continue to push through all the pain of getting up every morning and working out till I'm completely exhausted. Awesome Job Girl.
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    Wow! You look absolutely fantastic! You have motivated me! Thank you for posting! :smile:
  • sweetpotatofry
    sweetpotatofry Posts: 209 Member
    what an amazing transformation! I think we have similar body types (? are you a pear shape?) so this is super inspiring. I am around your weight but recently put on a few vacation pounds :sad: looks like Tapout XT definitely yields results!
  • ems1583
    ems1583 Posts: 150 Member
    what an amazing transformation! I think we have similar body types (? are you a pear shape?) so this is super inspiring. I am around your weight but recently put on a few vacation pounds :sad: looks like Tapout XT definitely yields results!

    Thanks! Yup, I think I am pear shaped, still a little bit heavy on the hips and thighs. But when I gained those weight, my body evened out with fats lol Just work on it again and you'll be fine. Yup, I love Tapout, but thats with ChaLean Extreme (3x) as well. I think weights helped me trimmed down my arms and Tapout helped with the tummy.
  • ems1583
    ems1583 Posts: 150 Member
    Thanks everyone! Its such a great feeling to inspire and motivate others in our goal :smile: We all need to go through hardships, we have to make time, fight the lazy feeling, suffer the pain/soreness, etc. I had knee pain during Insanity, rugburn on my Day 1 of Tapout, that feeling that my wrists are gonna break during weightlifting with Chalean Extreme, feeling sore everyday whenever I wake up in the morning, working out at midnight, etc. Always remember that all of those, they're all worth it in the end :happy: You'll be surprised one day that you'll be looking in the mirror with a person you never thought you will be. So gotta keep pushing! Never give up! If you stumble, just get up and move forward :drinker:

    I didn't notice that some of the pictures are very small lol

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  • great pictures & journey. well done - u look teeny. :o)
  • You look gorgeous!
  • daniellie23
    daniellie23 Posts: 30 Member
    You look amazing, I just started Tapout XT, I am on my second week. I love it so far.
  • lulukittie
    lulukittie Posts: 340 Member
    You look fantastic! Congrats on all your hard work.
  • jaybird951
    jaybird951 Posts: 53 Member
    very nice. great job.did you track bodyfat percentages from before, during, and after? started tapout xt yesterday coupled with six days of cycling per week of an average 1.5 hours or longer per ride and the help of my fitness pal to track eating. day 90 will be right around Christmas.
  • Molly182
    Molly182 Posts: 406
    way to stay dedicated!
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