29 Day NSV celebration with pics! :D

Woot woot! Today I got a compliment at school from someone I haven't seen for 3 months while I was on my leave of absence. "You look like you've lost weight...and you're glowing!"
They have no idea about my diet and exercise effort!
On top of that, a pleasant little visual surprise about 30 minutes ago - I was doing the 30 day shred (AND MY MOM JOINED ME WHICH WAS AWESOME!!!)

Don't laugh, I have to explain what inspired the pictures that are posted below. My boyfriend sent me a text saying, "Yay, it's hump day! Half way to the weekend - you must be shredding right now with Jillian Michaels! Send me a pic of your booty!"
So my mom laughed and said let me take your picture to send to him! These would be the pictures from today posted below where I'm standing in front of the TV!!

The previous pictures, where I'm on the trails - were taken by my boyfriend on July 31st - 29 days ago and the first day that I started counting my calories, exercising, and without skipping a day!

For those of you who don't know my stats/progress- on July 19th (last month - I was 197.6 and as of today I am down to 180.0:)))
These pictures so subtle changes but I can see them and I definitely feel them!!! ANYWAY - To the pictures!!!!

July 31st (not flattering at all but take note of my back where my shirt cuts in to my armpit area... and also what you can see of my profile/face)
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TODAY!!

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I'm so excited to share these pictures and take more at the end of September for another progress comparison!!
I could feel the changes physically - they've been subtle. My clothing has been fitting a little more comfortably... but having pictures taken and not even with the initial intention of looking at them side by side and comparing them... and then getting the random thought.. " oh yeah, I have pictures from day 1 of logging and walk/jogging - let's take a peek..."
That's a rewarding feeling. They're small changes but they're a start :D Keep up all of the hard work everybody! The rewards are just over the hill! We just have to keep climbing and we'll get there <3

Replies

  • fabafter5
    fabafter5 Posts: 200 Member
    Ummm you look smokin hot! Amazing work!
  • You look amazing!
  • drenergy
    drenergy Posts: 112 Member
    You look bangin'! I've been losing to the point where I'm almost done, but I really want to figure out some strength training. I hear 30 Day Shred talked about a lot. Do you like it?

    Congratulations, too!
  • grandmamere
    grandmamere Posts: 155 Member
    Congrats! Excellent job! Keep it up!
  • aharburger
    aharburger Posts: 44 Member
    Wow! You look great! How tall are you? Also, how many cals have you been eating to lose 17 lbs in less than 6 weeks?? You look healthy but that seems fast!
  • zoodocgirl
    zoodocgirl Posts: 163 Member
    You look awesome! Huge difference! Although I must say, you carried that 197 really well as it was!
  • You look amazing way to go!!!!!!!
  • Amy01Liz
    Amy01Liz Posts: 73 Member
    wow AMAZING! I bet you feel GREAT!!!
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Fantastic work! I'm finding the armpit area to be a bit of a challenge myself.
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
    Wow, awesome job!!!!
  • slatts75
    slatts75 Posts: 32
    Super fast progress! Thanks for posting your pictures. I just started level 2 of 30DS this morning and was all for throwing my laptop through the window I found it so tough. These results have spurred me on. Love it that your Mum joined in!
  • jilliangetsit
    jilliangetsit Posts: 97 Member
    Wow! You look great! How tall are you? Also, how many cals have you been eating to lose 17 lbs in less than 6 weeks?? You look healthy but that seems fast!

    I'm 5'9" and I''ve been consuming 1200-1400 and burning back calories :) I eat a lot of raw fruits and veggies! A friend of mine who does weight watchers told me that they don't count those against their diet so I don't count those against my calorie intake unless they're being added to a mean/cooked down etc. My diary is public if you care to take a look :)
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