Progress - 30 lbs down (pics)

PhoenixEve
PhoenixEve Posts: 131 Member
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I'm 30 lbs less than i was at my heaviest in 2011. I still have some more work to do, but i'm really happy with this today. I haven't seen a number this small on the scale since 2010. :)

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Before 168 lbs (2011)
Today 138 lbs

I'm at around 23-24% bodyfat right now... aiming for 17-20% or when i feel best/healthy.

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  • 2nsmom
    2nsmom Posts: 7 Member
    awesome job :o)
  • anniegail1961
    anniegail1961 Posts: 116 Member
    Congratulations on all your success! You look great!
    Enjoy your summer!
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    Awesome progress...Keep up the good work
  • crissyniko
    crissyniko Posts: 47 Member
    Don't take this the wrong way... But... The "girls" look much perkier in the after pic! Good job on your success!
  • JasminBillings2922
    JasminBillings2922 Posts: 35
    Wow you look amazing! And younger and energetic. Great job! :)
  • marcvandenberg
    marcvandenberg Posts: 190 Member
    well done
  • bobbi_jo2
    bobbi_jo2 Posts: 118 Member
    You look great! How tall are you?
  • PhoenixEve
    PhoenixEve Posts: 131 Member
    You look great! How tall are you?

    I'm 5'8"... small frame. (wrist measures at 6 inches)

    I'm also hypothyroid so my abdomen is always my trouble area. Very 'apple' shape in my before pics.

    Thanks everyone. :)
  • trickyfoxster710
    trickyfoxster710 Posts: 151 Member
    congrats!
  • Ari79
    Ari79 Posts: 7
    GOOD JOB
  • tlou5
    tlou5 Posts: 497 Member
    Good job you look wonderful! I live for these "after" pics- keeps me motivated
  • startheory
    startheory Posts: 63
    Great job! You look fantastic :)
  • Aliviuum
    Aliviuum Posts: 67
    Congrats, you look awesome!
  • annabella2151
    annabella2151 Posts: 7 Member
    I am pretty much where you were in your before pick. I'm about 169 and 5'8" right now and my ultimate goal weight is 140. Seeing your success makes me feel like I can see what I'd accomplish if I keep up motivation. Thanks for the inspiration and good job! You look great!
  • DarthMom280
    DarthMom280 Posts: 41 Member
    Congratulations! You look great!
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    Your "before" belly looks just like mine does now! Congrats on a fantastic achievement!
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    you look stunning
  • 08312013
    08312013 Posts: 24
    You look fantastic! What strikes me is how much smaller you are over all. If you look at the amount of skin (not fat, just bod area) around your red suit top in the first photo compared to how much less there is of the area -- it's amazing! Congratulations.
  • reneeisnowhere
    reneeisnowhere Posts: 40
    Wooohoooo. Way to go! Fantastic!
  • MzFiaSkinny
    MzFiaSkinny Posts: 9
    That is awesome, can u share sometips of what u did to lose? :)
  • GTAFrank
    GTAFrank Posts: 730 Member
    Outstanding achievement. You look great. Congrats!
  • ELVISDEAN
    ELVISDEAN Posts: 77
    U LOOK GREAT IN BOTH!!
    ELVISDEAN
  • PhoenixEve
    PhoenixEve Posts: 131 Member
    You look fantastic! What strikes me is how much smaller you are over all. If you look at the amount of skin (not fat, just bod area) around your red suit top in the first photo compared to how much less there is of the area -- it's amazing! Congratulations.

    Haha, it's funny you mention that. I had to go buy some new tank tops for summer because my old ones hang way too low in the front... it's so weird how clothes fit totally different now.
  • PhoenixEve
    PhoenixEve Posts: 131 Member
    That is awesome, can u share sometips of what u did to lose? :)

    What did i do? A few minor/major changes:

    1. Intermittent fasting (8 hour feeding window most days) and getting 8 hrs of solid sleep every night.
    2. Working out at Curves 30 min, 3 times a week (hydraulic resistance training circuit)
    3. Avoiding gluten (really helping with the low thyroid symptoms... even basal body temp has gone up)
    4. Tracking EVERYTHING on MyFitnessPal. I have a food scale, and i use it.
    5. Tracking activity level with Fitbit. I was WAYYY more sedentary than i thought! Fitbit says i burn anywhere from 1600-2100 cals per day. Important to know how much each day so i can adjust my calorie intake accordingly.
  • Project9
    Project9 Posts: 135
    I'm 30 lbs less than i was at my heaviest in 2011. I still have some more work to do, but i'm really happy with this today. I haven't seen a number this small on the scale since 2010. :)

    44323634_857.jpg44323634_8895.jpg

    Before 168 lbs (2011)
    Today 138 lbs

    I'm at around 23-24% bodyfat right now... aiming for 17-20% or when i feel best/healthy.
    great pictures. You have no idea how these type of before and after pictures really motivate us newbees.

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