Lost Your Lower Belly Pooch? SHOW IT OFF!

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  • appifanie
    appifanie Posts: 95 Member
    Ladies, you all look GREAT! I am 36, 5', and my thinnest was around 110 but that was in high school and after I'd had this horrible virus for about a week. I was 123 when I got pregnant and I went up to 170. I had the hardest time losing weight, blah blah, and about 2 years ago I was down to 133, and my husband came home from Afghanistan, and here I am at 147. My daughter is 6 1/2 and here I am still with 24 pounds of baby weight. Thanks for sharing and letting me know it's possible! I'll hang in there and post pics when I have some results to share :) I'm aiming for my pre-preg weight of 123, but really, I have no idea what works best for me at this point.
  • Britterboo22
    Britterboo22 Posts: 300 Member
    :) Thanks for the compliments!

    I figure since that last photo is from February, I should likely include an update:

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    WOW! You look amazing! Your body type is a lot like mine except it seems I may be a bit more of a pear. But otherwise, it is. This is amazing! It proves that slow weight loss (not too slow, but slow) is the best way to go!

    We may have similar body shapes, then, because measurement-wise I'm certainly a pear. I'm glad I've taken progress pictures, though, because it turns out I'm not as exaggerated a pear as I'd imagined. I used to think my bum and hips were disproportionally large, but now when I review my photos, I realize my body is pretty proportional and that I need to stop being so critical. Below is the front-shot which shows my hips that are larger than my waist and chest, hence the pear shape.

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    HOLY ****! my inspiration!!!!
  • n4t4sh4
    n4t4sh4 Posts: 4 Member

    :) Thanks for the compliments!

    I figure since that last photo is from February, I should likely include an update:

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    Sparlingo, what an amazing transformation! You are a great inspiration to many. Have you finished your journey yet or are you hoping to tone up? Either way you look fantastic and should be really pleased with your success :flowerforyou:
  • JoanneP1369
    JoanneP1369 Posts: 132 Member
    Oh my goodness, all of you are a great inspiration. I was having a bad day today but you've all set me back on the right track. Thank you.
  • princesstoadstool82
    princesstoadstool82 Posts: 371 Member
    well i made it through all 19 pages of this thread!!!

    you ladies are amazing!!! my tummy is the area that needs the most work... hope i get at least half the results you have..

    all the best on your journeys!!
  • Becksga
    Becksga Posts: 70 Member
    Wow! Amazing :)
  • Indigo_Girl
    Indigo_Girl Posts: 11
    It's fantastic to see all these results and I sincerely congratulate you all on your hard hard work! All of you are the perfect proof that hard work and dedication pays of ;)

    I would really love it if some of you could share your workout routines! And I don't mean in general, as in, I go to the gym 3 times a week. I mean details. How many reps, how many sets, and which exercises? Any cardio?

    Thanks a bunch in advance :)
  • knitwit0704
    knitwit0704 Posts: 376
    :) Thanks for the compliments!

    I figure since that last photo is from February, I should likely include an update:

    b991cc03-480d-4c03-9891-29fbe24be8a4_zps60b06180.jpg

    WOW! You look amazing! Your body type is a lot like mine except it seems I may be a bit more of a pear. But otherwise, it is. This is amazing! It proves that slow weight loss (not too slow, but slow) is the best way to go!

    We may have similar body shapes, then, because measurement-wise I'm certainly a pear. I'm glad I've taken progress pictures, though, because it turns out I'm not as exaggerated a pear as I'd imagined. I used to think my bum and hips were disproportionally large, but now when I review my photos, I realize my body is pretty proportional and that I need to stop being so critical. Below is the front-shot which shows my hips that are larger than my waist and chest, hence the pear shape.

    b3068fea-dcda-4171-b6a2-2dec49e5b416_zps0c71e210.jpg

    Ah, ok. You can friend me if you like.
  • wendi105
    wendi105 Posts: 27 Member
    My SW 198lb/89.9kg and during at 62kg/136lb (about 4kg/9lb ago):
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    And a week ago somewhere between 129lb and 130lb or about 58.5kg/59kg:
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    And the side during at 136lb/62kg.... (I'm 128lb now and it's even better!):
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    I'm 5'4" and a mummy and I've been fat since I was 7 or 8 - so there's hope for everyone!!

    Wow, you look amazing! Did you have cellulite before and did it go away? Your body looks fantastic!
  • Jennifera714
    Jennifera714 Posts: 89
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  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Sparlingo, you've come a long way! Well done!
  • mrsmcf
    mrsmcf Posts: 41 Member
    Everyone seems to be saying that strength training, more specifically heavy lifting, really made a huge difference. What does that mean exactly? Machines, Free weights? What does "heavy" mean?
  • JessekaKing
    JessekaKing Posts: 64 Member
    Amazing progress shots....you have alot to be proud of!!
  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
    Everyone seems to be saying that strength training, more specifically heavy lifting, really made a huge difference. What does that mean exactly? Machines, Free weights? What does "heavy" mean?

    Speaking for me, I have had two kids and carried them both low. I have a long torso, so my lower belly was my biggest obstacle. I have never heavy lifted. Now I don't have a completely flat belly yet. Getting there, but I do cardio 4-5 times a week. Always on a treadmill. I do it on an incline for 45 mins. Sometimes I jog at 5.5 but it is mostly a fast walk at 3.8mph.


    I also did the 30 day shred. And now I just started the ripped in 30.


    Here is my profile pic. I took the after a week or so ago. It is an updated after from the last pic I posted.

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  • jennygeo1
    jennygeo1 Posts: 133 Member
    Wow great progress! Amazing difference - you should be so proud of yourself! Congratulations!
  • Amanda_Tate28
    Amanda_Tate28 Posts: 168 Member
    Not gone (I still have SOO far to go!!), but shrinking -- I feel hopeful! This has been over 3 months.

    I was mortified at what my lower abdomen looked like after having my daughter. The first 2 months of good weight loss didn't seem to touch my tummy, but then the third month showed a noticeable difference to me.

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    Go Girl!! :D You are my inspiration!
  • betterbestbestest
    betterbestbestest Posts: 35 Member
    Wow!!! Awesome results!!!! :love: :heart: :heart:
  • belle7xo
    belle7xo Posts: 9 Member
    Before, 152 lb, March 2012.

    All the before and after side profile pics there was no sucking in. Just relaxed neutral stance. Front pics also no sucking in, but a little flexing in the afters ;)

    I was 186 going into the hospital to have my daughter. Didn't have the courage to take a true "before" photo. Now I wish I would have!

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    After, 128-130ish. July 2013. 10 pounds away from goal:

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  • mommabenefield
    mommabenefield Posts: 1,329 Member
    Before, 152 lb, March 2012.

    All the before and after side profile pics there was no sucking in. Just relaxed neutral stance. Front pics also no sucking in, but a little flexing in the afters ;)

    I was 186 going into the hospital to have my daughter. Didn't have the courage to take a true "before" photo. Now I wish I would have!

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    After, 128-130ish. July 2013. 10 pounds away from goal:

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    Great Job!!!! (URL & IMG need to be lowercased)
  • tails1315
    tails1315 Posts: 50 Member
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    not completely gone but getting there
  • azucena1004
    azucena1004 Posts: 17 Member
    bump
  • appifanie
    appifanie Posts: 95 Member
    you're doing great!
  • ChynaMartin
    ChynaMartin Posts: 18 Member
    Seeing these inspires me but also reminds me I have so much to go! well done ladies and gents.
  • Princessjj22
    Princessjj22 Posts: 15
    Wow all you ladies are a massive inspo for me 30lbs to lose an that pooch is going to be the toughest part but as you show it can be done!
  • maidsmum
    maidsmum Posts: 3
    Not gone (I still have SOO far to go!!), but shrinking -- I feel hopeful! This has been over 3 months.

    I was mortified at what my lower abdomen looked like after having my daughter. The first 2 months of good weight loss didn't seem to touch my tummy, but then the third month showed a noticeable difference to me.

    Have to say "wow" - well done! What a difference in the two pictures, you must be really proud of yourself. That has given me a real boost to try harder, I feel like I am only very slowly making any change, but in four months what you achieved is amazing!:smile:
  • Vincentsz
    Vincentsz Posts: 407 Member
    3 month difference using weights, HIIT, plyometrics, and cardio!

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    Oh and the famous "leg" that seems to turn the ladies on to lifting! Haha

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    DAAYYUUUMM!!!:love:
  • juliegin
    juliegin Posts: 77 Member
    I'm 5'5.5". I ate 1500+ a day, ran/did Zumba 3 days a week, and lifted heavy 3 days a week.

    Before, ~130
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    After, 120
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    And this is why I decided to start lifting! Started for the first time yesterday! You look hot!
  • abosq
    abosq Posts: 7 Member
    go girl, good job of getting rid of that belly, there is hope for me after all. I just stumble onto that topic and this is exactly the topic that I was looking for; I had 3 kids, and 2 C section and I didn't think I would ever have a normal tummy again, but you just prove that with hard work everything is possible, so I'm gonna keep doing my insanity and walking and watch food intake.
  • here_I_go_again
    here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
    :) Thanks for the compliments!

    I figure since that last photo is from February, I should likely include an update:

    b991cc03-480d-4c03-9891-29fbe24be8a4_zps60b06180.jpg

    WOW! You look amazing! Your body type is a lot like mine except it seems I may be a bit more of a pear. But otherwise, it is. This is amazing! It proves that slow weight loss (not too slow, but slow) is the best way to go!

    We may have similar body shapes, then, because measurement-wise I'm certainly a pear. I'm glad I've taken progress pictures, though, because it turns out I'm not as exaggerated a pear as I'd imagined. I used to think my bum and hips were disproportionally large, but now when I review my photos, I realize my body is pretty proportional and that I need to stop being so critical. Below is the front-shot which shows my hips that are larger than my waist and chest, hence the pear shape.

    b3068fea-dcda-4171-b6a2-2dec49e5b416_zps0c71e210.jpg

    i JUST HAD TO CHIME IN AND WRITE THAT YOU ARE AMAZING!! WHAT GREAT DEDICATION AND WILL POWER YOU HAVE SHOWN AND THE PROGRESS IS MIND BOGGLING!! WOOT-WOOT TO YOU!!
  • shdenby
    shdenby Posts: 8
    Thanks you so much ladies for sharing your pics! You all look amazing! I'm so happy I found this today because I finally caved and took some 'before' pics of myself and didn't realize how bad I looked :/ But all of you are great motivation so someday I can show off my after pic too! :happy:
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