1 Year down - 70 lbs- Pics

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  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    I had to go back and look at the pictures like 3 times, I wasnt sure if it was the same person. You look so wonderful. Good for your.
  • jensauce
    jensauce Posts: 150 Member
    bravo! you've taken YEARS off, you look absolutely incredible! =D
  • SanCan2602
    SanCan2602 Posts: 52 Member
    You look amazing!!! Congrats!!!
  • DDsMrs
    DDsMrs Posts: 107 Member
    That is fantastic! What a transformation! 70 pounds in one year is amazing. I've been on MFP for a year this week and I've lost 53 pounds. I was hoping for more, but, it takes time to do it right and then keep it off. Good job and hope you reach your ultimate goal!
  • reenielovesthebeach
    reenielovesthebeach Posts: 98
    :flowerforyou:
    GOOD JOB TO YOU!
    You're a very beautiful lady and I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your journey.
    Can't wait to post my before and after pics. How inspiring!
  • LesleeBeAlive
    LesleeBeAlive Posts: 504
    THAT IS AWESOME!
    GREAT JOB!!
  • HeftyHeather7
    HeftyHeather7 Posts: 38 Member
    Wow you look fabulous Ive lost 33 since May 4th can't wait till I can say I lost 70lbs
  • Bighiker2
    Bighiker2 Posts: 100
    What a difference! You look younger, too! =)
  • m23gm25
    m23gm25 Posts: 153 Member
    WOW! You look fantastic! Thank you for sharing. Whenever I feel like I'm losing control I look for a good sucess story.
    That's what keeps me going. Thanks to all of you who have suceeded and share your pics!
  • Healthymom_5
    Healthymom_5 Posts: 244 Member
    Thanks! Well it's working! Sorry about the knee issues, but good for you for overcoming that. Never would have guessed you didn't work those legs! Congrats and keep up the great work.
    I keep coming back to look at your pics! Fantastic! You are just beaming in the second pic and look so young!
    Your calves look great.....your secret? :)

    The heels!! I can't work out my legs because of knee issues, so I wear heels all the time. Doesn't help the knees, but they're going to hurt either way. At least this way I get great looking calves !!
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    I am so jealous! You are a size 8 from a 24 with only 70 lbs? I've lost 50 lbs but am only down to a 22/20 from a 24!

    Congrats on te progress & you're an inspiration!

    Don't be jealous, you can do this too. This is about building muscle. I lift heavy so that it builds up the muscle, which then takes less mass, I weigh the same.. ish.. and am leaner. While I am down to a size 8 it is still a challenge. Get up, go to the gym and start lifting. I don't do cardio much at all now. Just in the pool and before my weight training. (yes, i'm probably supposed to do it after)
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    I started HIIT almost right away with the trainer. That was the trick for me. I joined the gym right after I finished physical therapy. I had shoulder surgery in June and then had recovery from that. With the rotator and the other issues that I had I was limited. Then my knees started acting up in September 11, which means that I had a limitation on the shoulder and the knees.

    Now I only have the knees holding me back but I'm working out in the pool one day a week and working the upper body pretty intensely 3-4x a week. NO treadmill, bike, elliptical or anything that will cause any strain on the knees. :(

    Lots of push ups, leg lifts, and other core strengthening exercises though.
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    so cool; I can't wait to post in this section
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Awesome transformation
  • newEra4Tamara
    newEra4Tamara Posts: 4 Member
    Wow!!! You look amazing!!!!! Fantastic!!!
  • GetFitCarly
    GetFitCarly Posts: 151
    You look fantastic.. great job :)
  • eksproductions
    eksproductions Posts: 138 Member
    Great job!!
  • MUMommy
    MUMommy Posts: 28 Member
    You look amazing! Keep it up! :smile:
  • soniabogonia
    soniabogonia Posts: 778 Member
    You look amazing!
  • auctionmaestra
    auctionmaestra Posts: 9
    Amazing job. Talk about a magical journey, a real hero's (heroine?) quest. I was wondering--I am about 100 lbs overweight and really struggle with inertia in terms of getting out and walking, just getting out of the house (new retiree), plus self-conscious about my looks. How did you get yourself going? Any tips? And, kudos again!
  • Bexx435
    Bexx435 Posts: 83 Member
    Congratulations! You look absolutely amazing! Let me ask you, when you were doing more cardio what kind of exercises were you doing that didn't put (much) strain on your knees? I was biking, which is what brought my knee issues to light. I tried running, which only made it worse, and then I switched to the elliptical. It's becoming increasingly difficult to do that now and I'm not sure what is going to be the most effective way to get my workout in without ending up on ice bags and ibuprofen. Any suggestions?
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    Start lifting more weights if you aren't already. It's not about the lbs you lose, it's about the inches. I have almost gotten rid of those saggy granny arms that I've sported since I was a young mother. I have lots to go on my abs and still need to lose some fluffy areas, but I can actually see some muscles now.

    Keep going.. lift and you will notice that you burn more calories and feel better.
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    Congratulations! You look absolutely amazing! Let me ask you, when you were doing more cardio what kind of exercises were you doing that didn't put (much) strain on your knees? I was biking, which is what brought my knee issues to light. I tried running, which only made it worse, and then I switched to the elliptical. It's becoming increasingly difficult to do that now and I'm not sure what is going to be the most effective way to get my workout in without ending up on ice bags and ibuprofen. Any suggestions?

    Swim and strengthen those small muscles and the large ones in your back, gluts and your quads. I just started straight leg deadlifts again. Nice feeling! Good luck,.
  • Rabid180
    Rabid180 Posts: 15 Member
    You look absolutely fantastic!! Great job and I know it's just a matter of time before that last 30 pounds is gone. Congratulations and thank you for being such an inspiraton to me today!
  • CharliesAngel1
    CharliesAngel1 Posts: 70 Member
    You look amazing!
  • madamecj82
    madamecj82 Posts: 207 Member
    Awesome! Great job! =)
  • KandiiSunshine22027
    KandiiSunshine22027 Posts: 2 Member
    Good for you! I am very encouraged! Thanks for sharing!
  • Crystalagain22
    Crystalagain22 Posts: 63 Member
    Wow, amazing! You look like a totally different person! Congrats on your success!!!
  • LikeNoOneElse84
    LikeNoOneElse84 Posts: 475 Member
    Amazing transformation! Great job lady!
  • stehmari
    stehmari Posts: 110 Member
    AMAZING!!!!! You look happy and healthy! Beautiful transformation! Congratulations :-)

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