My before/after pics - from 120lbs to 105lbs

kdiamond
kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
edited September 20 in Success Stories
These were taken in 2004, my son was a year old. Next is me last year in 2009. Next set of pictures is my husband and I in 2004, then us again in 2009. Would you believe we're 5 years older in the after? Crazy how a little weight can make such a difference!

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  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    edit: oops, never mind .. you fixed it :-).
  • usmcwifeb15
    usmcwifeb15 Posts: 470 Member
    You look fantastic! Great job!
  • tntrav44
    tntrav44 Posts: 100 Member
    Holy cow, you look AMAZING! So much younger! Way to go!!
  • durbanski
    durbanski Posts: 183 Member
    Can't get more conclusive than that :) *picks up tongue off the ground* Great job :)
  • jenken99
    jenken99 Posts: 564 Member
    you look really great wow,, ur husband not bad either.. a little weight can make a big difference just depends how it is distributed i suppose,,,, awesome job
  • riveraphx
    riveraphx Posts: 380 Member
    GORGEOUS!!!
  • rmchan
    rmchan Posts: 152 Member
    so what was your daily routine like? Any P90X or any stength training! Cause everything looks lifted! You look younger and really Hot!! Great job!!!
  • bethinagain
    bethinagain Posts: 282 Member
    WOW!!! You are a "HOT MAMMA!" Congrats, you look awesome!
  • rskidmore
    rskidmore Posts: 212
    These were taken in 2004, my son was a year old. Next is me last year in 2009. Next set of pictures is my husband and I in 2004, then us again in 2009. Would you believe we're 5 years older in the after? Crazy how a little weight can make such a difference!

    2004.jpgbah1.jpg

    2004_b.jpg2009_b.jpg


    You look like a completely different person! Way to go!
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    So gorgeous. How long did it take you to lose 15lbs?
  • Mom2Emery_Liam
    Mom2Emery_Liam Posts: 149
    Wow you look great! So toned now! Even when I was under 120lbs I never looked toned and still felt "fat". What's your routine?
  • xecila
    xecila Posts: 99
    Wow, that 15lbs made a huge difference! You even look less tired in the recent pictures.
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Thanks all!

    It took me 4 good months of solid diet/workout to lose 15 pounds and firm up...no cheating at all. (I wanted to post last year's pics to show how long I've kept it off).

    - I did 45 mins of pilates 3x a week. (I do hot yoga now on occasion instead)
    - I did 20-30 mins on the elliptical 6x a week. (Still do, but maybe 4x a week now, and I alternate between elliptical, stair climber and elliptical. Basically I do 120 minutes of cardio a week, whatever it might be)
    - I also did weight training 5x a week (light weights, high reps). (Still do, but a little heavier weights and less reps. I definitely believe in circuit training or supersets because it keeps your heart rate going and you can finish more in less time).
    - Kept my diet to 1000-1200 calories per day, and all natural foods...lower carb, higher protein and fiber

    Sometimes now I add in a DVD 1-2x a week, I like Gilad. I cannot do those heavy duty P90x things, I don't like erratic workouts, I like to maintain a fat burning heartrate for a solid 45-60 minutes thus the elliptical/treadmill and circuit training all mixed together.

    As for "lifted", well I had one thing lifted and that was due to breastfeeding 2 children for a year each. ;) Everything else I did through exercise and diet though. Of course I was tired then, I had 2 children under 3. I feel much better now that I sleep well. ;)

    Any other questions please feel free to ask!

    Karen
  • psmith64
    psmith64 Posts: 102 Member
    Would you believe we're 5 years older in the after? Crazy how a little weight can make such a difference!

    Well done you, what an inspiration to others - you look 5 years younger !!!

    Paul :smile:
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    WOW. I'm super motivated now. :happy:
  • JessicaBuff
    JessicaBuff Posts: 233
    WOW. I'm super motivated now. :happy:


    If that doesnt motivate you I dont know what will!! I am going to workout NOW!! lol
  • lcouterm
    lcouterm Posts: 138 Member
    What's the word I'm looking for hmmm oh yeah WOW!!
  • JessicaBuff
    JessicaBuff Posts: 233
    How tall are you??
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    How tall are you??

    I am 5'3 3/4 (yeah gotta add the 3/4) :laugh:
  • rmchan
    rmchan Posts: 152 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing...Yeah I know about the breastfeeding thing myself..Hoping to take care of that as well when I'm at my goal weight..You are an inspiration..Thanks again! GO YOU!!
  • highrise
    highrise Posts: 147 Member
    Wow, you look fantastic. Congratulations!
  • HotMommy0609
    HotMommy0609 Posts: 224
    You're smokin'!!! Way to go! :drinker:
  • knottylibrarian
    knottylibrarian Posts: 69
    You look fantastic!!!
  • naturebaby
    naturebaby Posts: 161
    These were taken in 2004, my son was a year old. Next is me last year in 2009. Next set of pictures is my husband and I in 2004, then us again in 2009. Would you believe we're 5 years older in the after? Crazy how a little weight can make such a difference!

    2004.jpgbah1.jpg

    2004_b.jpg2009_b.jpg
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  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    You look great! Awesome job!!!
  • rachi20024
    rachi20024 Posts: 229 Member
    You look AMAZING! I have one question though, when you were counting 1000-1200 calories did you add an additional 300-500 calories for breastfeeding? I am currently breastfeeding my son and I am noticing if anything that it is causing me to hold on to my last 10 pounds. So depending on how my supply is should I gradually decrease my caloric intake? Thanks in advance:flowerforyou:
  • jenuwine
    jenuwine Posts: 57
    very inspirational and motivating thanks for sharing the pics!!! I've slipped off the wagon this week, but after reading the hard work and dedication you put in (and seeing the sexy after bikini shot, I'm motivated again. THANKS! *puts the cheese and bacon roll down* lol
  • bonitabeca
    bonitabeca Posts: 10
    Holy cow! You look like a before/after pic in a weight-loss ad! Good job.
  • heycarlz
    heycarlz Posts: 15
    wow! you have done so well. It is my goal to be standing in a pool like that in Thailand at the end of the year looking great as well!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Thanks again all.

    Rachel - I started my rigerous dieting after I stopped breastfeeding my kids. I also found the pounds hung on me while I was. Once I was done though, the weight started dropping off. So don't fear! Definitely keep the 300-500 extra calories while you're bf-ing. The most important thing is the healthy fat babies! :)
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