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The Difference 3lbs Can Make (w/ before & after pics)

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  • chaines0145
    chaines0145 Posts: 18 Member
    Congratulations! You look great. Definitely a inspiration!!! :smile:
  • freddi11e
    freddi11e Posts: 317 Member
    omg. thank you so much for posting that. way to go! amazing.
  • lightofjoy
    lightofjoy Posts: 7
    You look great! Awesome job :)
  • nmncare
    nmncare Posts: 168 Member
    This is awesome. Thank you for sharing!
  • JDubIsShrinking
    JDubIsShrinking Posts: 207 Member
    Dude. This is freakin amazing! This gives me serious hope for my heavy lifting. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    WOW - AMAZING!!
  • Islandgirl52
    Islandgirl52 Posts: 73 Member
    Thanks for the inspiration! Your results are just what I am trying to achieve with NROLFW. I don't care about the scales, just want the tummy and back fat gone!
  • elzianne
    elzianne Posts: 52 Member
    How did you start? Meaning, did you just jump into the free weights section of the gym head first, or did you start with a PT?

    I did work with a personal trainer for just a few sessions for help on my form and getting some basic moves down. I absolutely loved the trainer I worked with, but it's a lot of money and I felt I couldn't afford more than just a few sessions to get me started.

    I also bought and have VERY loosely followed New Rules of Lifting for Women (NROL4W). I think the book is super helpful for getting started! I've never followed it to a T because I like more variety in my workouts (maybe I would have gotten results more quickly if I was better at keeping to a specific regimen! haha)... plus the later stages get a little overly complicated for my taste. That being said, I think Stage 1 is an excellent place to start and the book gives you a great explanation of different moves and how to do them. I've also heard great things about StrongLifts, but I've never personally tried it.
  • Brianna716
    Brianna716 Posts: 303 Member
    :flowerforyou: That's awesome! Amazing results.
  • akomantoso
    akomantoso Posts: 37
    That is amazing. Great inspiration!
  • misshalll
    misshalll Posts: 31
    Thanks for posting this! I will try to remember next time I get on the scales that if i've been healthy it will be showing in other ways!
  • RachelRuns9
    RachelRuns9 Posts: 585 Member
    This is INCREDIBLE thank you! I think I am going to put away my scale :) Congratulations to you!!
  • Strangegirlz
    Strangegirlz Posts: 92 Member
    Inspiring. So encouraged to see a post promoting successful body recomposition, despite minimal scale movement. More motivation to throw the scales away! You look awesome, congrats
  • TealStar13
    TealStar13 Posts: 165
    You look way awesome! Don't allow the scale to ruin it. Go you!! :D
  • krawhitham
    krawhitham Posts: 831 Member
    You should be the poster-lady of "slow and steady" weight loss AND heavy-lifting for being healthy.

    WOW & congratulations!!
  • chesnity3
    chesnity3 Posts: 960 Member
    You look amazing!
  • JessieNeutronGirlGenius
    JessieNeutronGirlGenius Posts: 268
    That is my struggle right now too! In one week I feel like I have already lost inches but no weight! I've eaten clean and lifted heavy! What exercises do you do? Maybe we can compile some together so we can have a killer lifting schedule. Feel free to PM me! And great job btw!
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    this is ABSOLUTELY AND EXACTLY what i needed to see! first off, CONGRATULATIONS! you look phenomenal. i've always struggled with seeing any downward movement on the scale...right now, i'm technically about 8-9 lbs down frmo my heaviest of 163 but i know lifting has helped change my body. still, i am still heavier and chunkier looking than your first pic at 145. sigh. i would love to get to your "after" pic!
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    This is a prime example of what progressive resistance training does to body composition and why a smaller overall weight loss is better - it's because you aren't losing lots of muscle with the fat which is needed for that lean physique. Awesome documentation of progress photos, btw.
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    WOW. Amazing work! :drinker:
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    thank you for sharing. this is what I needed.

    my loss is slooow and it can be discouraging.

    the scale is a liar, it's the tape that tells the truth.

    You have done fantastic!
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 Member
    LOVE THIS!!! My scale isn't too nice to me either but I can swear I see a difference.

    Heavy lifting FTMW.
  • LReReed
    LReReed Posts: 26 Member
    WOW!!! For the past three years I have struggled with keeping weight off after I lose 5-10 pounds. (Only need to drop about 20 pounds overall). I would count calories and do cardio only workouts for months and plateau. From looking at your results, I just realized that I have been doing it wrong all this time. I need to start weight lifting ASAP! Hopefully will receive similar results as you! GREAT JOB!
  • staceypunk
    staceypunk Posts: 924 Member
    Wow! Thank you so much for sharing. Your pics really get the point across. You look hot!
  • Marissaltr
    Marissaltr Posts: 37
    Wow! That's great! Thank you for sharing! It is an inspiration. Congrats to you!
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Incredible progress!
  • kristarablue2
    kristarablue2 Posts: 386 Member
    That's not three pounds darlin, that is heavy lifting at it's finest...you look amazing!!!
  • pammypurple
    pammypurple Posts: 27 Member
    Amazing. Just amazing.
  • ironmonkeystyle
    ironmonkeystyle Posts: 834 Member
    WTG!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Great job! I think dropping sizes, building up our self esteem and our bodies getting healthier is by far better than any thing a scale could tell us!

    Good work, lots of changes.. imagine only 3 lbs. and a total body transformation... proves the scales are out to get us!!:tongue::bigsmile: :wink:
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