Female Endomorphs - Before and After Pics (And Tips?)

I'm an Endomorph with an hourglass shape. I'm just starting, so definitely no after pics to post, but this thread has been really helpful.
I often play with my food choices & ways to help my body along. Two things I've found that consistently work: Drinking unfiltered apple cider vinegar before a meal (3T max, but as little as 2t helps - just drink it straight & get it over with) helps me slow waaaay down on the carbs; and drinking warm (or hot - your preference) water with at least 1T of raw honey first thing in the morning helps me eat less all day. (fresh squeezed lemon juice optional, but quite helpful).
I can see the difference in my skin, my energy levels, and how many carbs I can 'tolerate'. ACV makes the biggest difference for me. If I drink it for 2 or 3 days at least twice a day, then cookies & other sugary delights don't agree with me at all & actually taste 'yucky' after the 2nd or 3rd bite. I'm definitely starting back on the ACV first thing tomorrow.

Wish me luck!

This is my update post.. as of today, I am 20lbs lighter and have hit my goal of 20lbs. Best advice = start out small!

Started Jan 1, Day 171 is today

JANUARY 2013 ME:
181.5LBS / 32% BF / SIZE 13 US/CAN
33" Waist
39" Hips
39" Navel
23.5" Thighs
121.8 lbs of Lean Mass
59.2 lbs of Fat

CURRENT ME (6/20/2013):
161LBS / 19.7% BF / SIZE 6 US/CAN
28" Waist
34" Hips
32.5" Navel
21" Thighs
129.3 lbs of Lean Mass
31.7 lbs of Fat

Wow! Amazing job! Just curious, how tall are you?

Thanks so much!

I'm 5' 6"

I guessed you'd be about my height, and I'm 5'7''

I too just recently discovered the different body types and what it "means" to be an endomorph. It explains so many reasons why I have never beed able to budge the layer of fat off of my hips and thighs... no matter if I was riding my bike 150 miles/week or calorie restricting!!!
I have been eating primal since the end of November... and I don't miss anything... except maybe the occasional pancake. It's so funny... all the years I spent eating 1200 low-fat carb heavy calories a day.... gross!!
I am 43; 5'5 and 120lbs.. but its a fluffy 120... I have a very small frame. My calorie goals are 1640. I've had 4 babies... yikes.
My macros are set to:
20c/60f/20p
I feel really good eating this way.
I exercise in some way every day, weight train 3 days/HIIT cardio 3 days/ final day hike or walk at moderate intensity.
I am entering my 7th week of continuous working out and am just starting to see some change in my body and strength. I have not dropped or gained a pound. I am not looking to lose weight, but to shed that squishy layer and build some muscle.
If anyone wants to share meal tips, etc... please message me!

I haven't been logging food as much as I should be. I am also trying to pay more attention to when I'm actually hungry and not eating out of boredom. Yesterday I wasn't hungry at all but felt that I would just die if I didn't eat something. I knew I wasn't hungry, I wasn't tired or sluggish. Just felt like I HAD to have something to eat. I need to break that feeling.

Weather is warming up finally!!

Linny - my waist is slightly bigger than your and hips are the same. I'm hoping for some kind of movement down in the next couple weeks.

Keep a water bottle with you all the time. I bought one that I can stand taking everywhere with me and isn't much fuss to drink out of. That's helped a lot.

I have lots of trouble hitting the protein macro. I at least try to get at least 50% of the way there every day.

I take protein shakes, for I have been advised to eat 70-100g of protein a day. I'm less bloated, and feel a lot more energetic. My carbs, follow naturally. Usually, 180-200g a day.

BUMPING!

Thank God I found this message board about ENDOMORPHS! I am a true Endo…I am apple shaped, stores fat easily, gain muscles fairly, big-boned and pretty strong I started my fitness journey in Summer 2007 and was able to successfully lose 50 lbs, dropped from size 12 to size 4 in 4 years. Slowly but surely…NO SHORTCUTS.

My lowest weight was 133lbs/Size4/18% Body Fat in 2011.

My lifestyle was:
=working out 5-6x/week (sometimes 2x/day)
=lifting heavy 2x; 1x moderate weight
=cardio kickboxing 2x/week
=HIITs 3-4x/week
=walking almost everyday with our dogs (30mins-1hour)
=eating 90% clean at 1,800 calories/day

Come 2012, I was:
= working out 3-4x/week (mostly lifting)
=lifting heavy 2x; 1x moderate weight
=HIITs 2-3x
=Stayed active everyday.
=Eating 90% clean. No more tracking of calories/ macros (FREEDOM!!!)
I was 155lbs/Size 6…but loving my curves and toned body




Come 2013-2014
=still lifted 2x/week heavy + 1x/body pump
=1x/week HIITs
=2-3days/week walking with dogs.
Still active and moving BUT started eating 80% clean, more cheats here and there. I ate a bite-sized chocolate, 1-2 pcs a day too…went back to that BAD and addictive habit. I ate more calories (even healthy food) than I should so I started gaining fat. I am pretty strong. I have developed great traps and stronger abs (though cuts aren't visible)


BUT I look bigger with the muscles gained PLUS fats gained


I want to stay STRONG but want to lean out a bit. I don't really have an ideal weight or dress size but I have an ideal LOOK. I know that losing 20lbs will make a big difference in the way I look, how I carry myself (carrying excess fats isn't fun) and I know losing that fat will make my muscles SHINE I want to see cuts!!!

I want to end being an ENDOMORPH---I want to be an ANIMORPH So I am planning my meals and will be increasing my activity everyday. I will log my food and eat 1600cal on non-lifting days and 1800-2000cal on lifting days. Will make sure I nail the macros!!! No rush nor overnight success. I want to be able to deadlift 235lbs and bench 115-135lbs by end of the year!!! I CAN DO THIS

FIT FOR LIFE!!!

Thanks for posting your stories, progress and insights

Trina

Another diet plan for endomorph females

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They don't tell anything new but still being interesting

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Whole30 Round One Results (7lbs lost and 2" from my waist in 30 days)

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