Stage 4 Results with pics
phizzylizzy
Posts: 94 Member
Well hello again! On Thursday I finished Stage 4, and this morning I got up and took measurements and pictures.
The tl;dr of this – since starting program I’ve lost 2.2 pounds and 13.5 inches. Clothes are getting looser and the scale is silly. Scroll for pics.
Stage 4 was a doozy because we encountered so many roadblocks. We took about a week and a half off between Stage 3 and 4 because we went on vacation. While on vacay, my workout partner/fiancé hurt his back. Bad. It was actually pretty scary because it was such a simple movement that triggered the injury – and here we are in the gym, upping our DL weights like badasses. It definitely made me slow down for Stage 4 and really check in – is this form correct? Will I hurt myself doing this? Then, I hurt my shoulder. And my hip. After taking time and using a lot of ice, I healed up and so did he. Instead of 2.5 weeks, this Stage took 5.
For that reason, I don’t feel super proud of my weight increase. It started messing with my head a bit too – why am I spending the 90 minutes in the gym 3x per week if I’m not giving my all or increasing weight every week? I started feeling like I was mailing it in. At this point I am giving myself a reality check. I’m here, I have results that I am really happy with, and I’m moving on to the next Stage with more strength than when I began this program 4 ½ months ago. Onwards and upwards!
Stats (since beginning):
Weight: 159 → 156.8
Triceps: 13 → 12.25
Chest: 38.75 → 36
Ribcage: 33.75 → 33 (this went up 1.5 inches between Stage 3-4 – lats, baby!)
Waist: 32.25 → 29.5
Abdomen (navel): 36.5 → 33.5
Hips: 40 → 39
Thigh: 24.25 → 24
Strength Gains/Finishing Weight (only those worth mentioning):
Step-up: 50 lbs
DB one-point row: 55 lbs
Push-ups: 3 sets of 8 real woman push-ups – I still cannot believe this
Plank: 90 seconds
Deadlift: 85 lbs (ended Stage 2 at 125 lbs)
Underhand-grip lat pulldown: 125 lbs
Picture time! It’s ON now- I’m in a bathing suit. And sporting a mark from the shorts I was wearing prior to taking these. OH WELL!!
Front before
Front now
Side before
Side now
Back Before
Back now
Thanks as always for listening! Go NROLFW ladies!
ETA: Always a few housekeeping items when posting pictures.
The tl;dr of this – since starting program I’ve lost 2.2 pounds and 13.5 inches. Clothes are getting looser and the scale is silly. Scroll for pics.
Stage 4 was a doozy because we encountered so many roadblocks. We took about a week and a half off between Stage 3 and 4 because we went on vacation. While on vacay, my workout partner/fiancé hurt his back. Bad. It was actually pretty scary because it was such a simple movement that triggered the injury – and here we are in the gym, upping our DL weights like badasses. It definitely made me slow down for Stage 4 and really check in – is this form correct? Will I hurt myself doing this? Then, I hurt my shoulder. And my hip. After taking time and using a lot of ice, I healed up and so did he. Instead of 2.5 weeks, this Stage took 5.
For that reason, I don’t feel super proud of my weight increase. It started messing with my head a bit too – why am I spending the 90 minutes in the gym 3x per week if I’m not giving my all or increasing weight every week? I started feeling like I was mailing it in. At this point I am giving myself a reality check. I’m here, I have results that I am really happy with, and I’m moving on to the next Stage with more strength than when I began this program 4 ½ months ago. Onwards and upwards!
Stats (since beginning):
Weight: 159 → 156.8
Triceps: 13 → 12.25
Chest: 38.75 → 36
Ribcage: 33.75 → 33 (this went up 1.5 inches between Stage 3-4 – lats, baby!)
Waist: 32.25 → 29.5
Abdomen (navel): 36.5 → 33.5
Hips: 40 → 39
Thigh: 24.25 → 24
Strength Gains/Finishing Weight (only those worth mentioning):
Step-up: 50 lbs
DB one-point row: 55 lbs
Push-ups: 3 sets of 8 real woman push-ups – I still cannot believe this
Plank: 90 seconds
Deadlift: 85 lbs (ended Stage 2 at 125 lbs)
Underhand-grip lat pulldown: 125 lbs
Picture time! It’s ON now- I’m in a bathing suit. And sporting a mark from the shorts I was wearing prior to taking these. OH WELL!!
Front before
Front now
Side before
Side now
Back Before
Back now
Thanks as always for listening! Go NROLFW ladies!
ETA: Always a few housekeeping items when posting pictures.
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you look awesome!! keep up the great work
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Great work! It looks like you really toned up your legs. No cellulite in the second picture at all!0
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WOW!!!!! So jealous of your progress!!!0
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Your results are amazing!!! You look so different and only a 2lb weight loss. Even more proof that the scale isn't accurate.
It's scary how easy it is to injure yourself. Glad you have both healed up now.
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Love the results!! Way to go!!0
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Absolutely Awesome!!!
Keep it up!0 -
looking great!! you've made such great progress! congrats and keep it up!0
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Congrats, you look fantastic!! I can only HOPE to see such results in 4 months!!0
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You are doing awesome!!! Keep it up!0
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Great results! Had it not been for the tattoos I would have thought it was 2 different people.0
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Wow! This is SUCH proof that we don't need to be only scale focused. Girl, your legs look cellulite free! Good job! Keep it up!0
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Awesome progress, WTG!0
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Its funny - I didn't even know I had cellulite until those pics were taken. How does one get rid of it? When I compute my body fat, it says it has gone down only about 1%. I feel like that's crazy! But who knows...I haven't had it measured professionally so I don't expect 100% accuracy from something free on the internet. Thanks for the encouragement ladies! 0
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I have to tell you that your progress is such an inspiration to me! This is the first post that I have made on this site, just to let you know that. I was trying to research getting rid of cellulite, and seeing your pics is one of the first I've seen with great results!! Keep up the good work!!!0
