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What a year of Paleo can do... bikini before & afters.

lindzmt22
lindzmt22 Posts: 335
edited January 26 in Social Groups
So this is taking a lotta balls for me to post but I found these old pics on my phone from August 2012 (2 months into Paleo), and I took new ones the other day. I was shocked, it's truly amazing what a difference this lifestyle has made in my body composition. I was probably about 164 here, and now I'm 150. The last time I was 150 was in high school, and I was about a size 9/11. Now I'm 150 and a size 6. Just goes to show what a difference lean muscle mass and clean eating can make!! I owe this to eating clean, Jillian Michaels workout vids (especially 3 months of Body Revolution that I just finished), some running and also Bootcamp. It's been a long journey for me (since September 2011) but it's been soo worth it. :) I love my Paleo/Primal community!! <33

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(yes I know my room's messy) :P

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  • rotnkat
    rotnkat Posts: 393 Member
    Definitely can tell the difference!!!!! :drinker:
  • atynk
    atynk Posts: 400 Member
    amazing! congrats on sticking with it, now all those changes will be for a lifetime :)
  • agentventi
    agentventi Posts: 84 Member
    WOW!!! You look so healthy and SO good!
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Wow! Wtg!
  • Juliste
    Juliste Posts: 298 Member
    You look fantastic. Keep it up!
  • caribougal
    caribougal Posts: 865 Member
    You look beautiful! Great job!
  • jalara
    jalara Posts: 2,599 Member
    You look great - and very toned!
  • Joydriven
    Joydriven Posts: 46
    Your last before pic could have been me. So motivational and so, thank you for being ballsy!
  • MikeFlyMike
    MikeFlyMike Posts: 639 Member
    HOLY crap. Looks like we could bounce a quarter off those abs. Good work (and hard work I'm sure).
    Fantastic change and I bet you feel amazing.
  • TotalBodyRenos
    TotalBodyRenos Posts: 20
    What a great job!! Amazing how the scale can't dictate size!!

    I too am down from the 160's (I actually started Paleo March 26th at 174lbs) and am currently 152!!
  • lindzmt22
    lindzmt22 Posts: 335
    Thanks so much everyone!!!!! Today is my official Paleoversary and I am so grateful for this lifestyle!! :D
  • craudi
    craudi Posts: 126 Member
    Super inspiring! You look awesome!
  • sarbar71
    sarbar71 Posts: 191 Member
    You look fabulous!! Congrats to you - and keep up the great work!!
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    My computer is blocking the photos!!! I'll have to remember to come back and look once my new Mac gets here.

    I sometimes wonder why so many people want to weight so little. 150 is a very healthy weight for an average female, especially if that's 150 with lots of muscle. :)
  • Howbouto
    Howbouto Posts: 2,118 Member
    You are my hero!!!! That is just awesome!
  • sportyredhead01
    sportyredhead01 Posts: 482 Member
    Great work!!
    Congrats!!!! :smile:
  • lindzmt22
    lindzmt22 Posts: 335
    Aww thanks loves!!! I did used to want to weigh way less...now I realize that I am healthy, my body is happy, and I am focusing more on changing my body comp and gaining strength & endurance rather than scale weight. Scales suck lol.
  • AmIhealthyyet
    AmIhealthyyet Posts: 361 Member
    OMG!!!! You look fantastic! You are an inspiration I am so proud of you!
  • nynvilva
    nynvilva Posts: 54
    Amazing!! Great job! You're an inspiration! :)
  • livlovra
    livlovra Posts: 139 Member
    You look fab! So healthy you practically glow. X
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    Very, very inspirational! Thank you for sharing.
  • mandabrett
    mandabrett Posts: 139 Member
    Amazing! I'm so glad you shared your pics!
  • spirit80
    spirit80 Posts: 327 Member
    Fantastic , you look awesome. Congrats
  • lindzmt22
    lindzmt22 Posts: 335
    Wow thanks for all the love guys!!! I am so blessed to have such a sweet and supportive community to belong to. And the fact that you refer to me as inspirational means the world to me. I just got my personal trainer cert, and am training to become a bootcamp trainer. All I want to do is help inspire people to better their lives, so that feels great to hear. Thank you!!! :blushing: :heart:
  • Mattspur1
    Mattspur1 Posts: 9 Member
    I like your new phone.

    And TIDY YOUR ROOM!!!

    But seriously, well done. You look great.
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Very nice. You look great and the change is amazing.
  • eponine1976
    eponine1976 Posts: 143 Member
    Your before pictures look just like me. It is inspiring seeing your pictures and gives me hope that I can get there too if I stay dedicated.
  • AMdreams7
    AMdreams7 Posts: 46
    Incredible transformation! Way to go!
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    awesome!!!! just awesome!!!
  • lindzmt22
    lindzmt22 Posts: 335
    Thanks friends!!!! You guys are awesome :)
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