4 Weeks (12 sessions) with a PT

brandileah111
brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
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Four weeks of (3 x a week) sessions with a personal trainer. Pic on left taken April 1, Pic on right taken last night! I'm up two pounds, but down two pant sizes. Proof the scale is a liar! :-)

ETA: I've lost 112 lbs in three years, and have two kiddos, one delivered via C-section. I'm 5'5".

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  • maz504
    maz504 Posts: 450
    Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • amandarenay1985
    amandarenay1985 Posts: 13
    Wow you look awesome! You give me hope that I can get there too! Starting training next week, hope my before/after pics look as good as yours!!!
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  • AlysonG2
    AlysonG2 Posts: 713 Member
    Holy cow, you look AMAZING!! How was your belly after the c-section? Did you have the "overhang"? You give me hope that my stomach may be flat again someday! Does your trainer have you lifting heavy weights?
  • nlbez
    nlbez Posts: 111 Member
    Wow. You look great. Good going x
  • brandileah111
    brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
    Yes, I'm lifting heavy! I have a lot of stretch marks and a little loose skin, but it's way better than being fat still. I don't notice much in the way of my c-section scar. There's a small pooch, but nothing anyone ever notices or says anything about. I'll never be perfect, but hey, I feel great! :)
  • DogLoverLiz
    DogLoverLiz Posts: 25 Member
    Excellent, you look amazing! :)
  • alettep
    alettep Posts: 56 Member
    Nice!!!
  • brandileah111
    brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
    Thanks y'all!
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    lifting works!! great job!
  • Mary407
    Mary407 Posts: 635 Member
    Yes, I'm lifting heavy! I have a lot of stretch marks and a little loose skin, but it's way better than being fat still. I don't notice much in the way of my c-section scar. There's a small pooch, but nothing anyone ever notices or says anything about. I'll never be perfect, but hey, I feel great! :)

    Thank you for your post! I'm 1.5 months into working with a PT and loving the results (though totally not mentally/physically ready for the underwear pics!!!) My weight is pretty stable, but I've dropped at least one full size. Love working with my trainer! The weight came off pretty easily after our first girl was born (totally natural delivery) but #2 decided to flip feet down at 39 weeks and I would up with the dreaded C section. It has been a real struggle to get back to normal.

    Your story gives me such inspiration! When I look at my c-section "shelf" and stretch marks, I think that it will never look normal again - but you look awesome!!! There is hope! :flowerforyou:
  • brandileah111
    brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
    I gave up on normal...at least the standard for it, anyway. I'm just going to do my best and see where I end up. I have plans to be on the stage in November, stretch marks, scars, and all! Conquering the mental beast is nearly as hard as the physical, and I'm proud to be getting my confidence back. :-)
  • tealgrove
    tealgrove Posts: 36 Member
    Thank you for your post. You give me such hope. If I could even look 1/2 as good as you I would be thrilled.

    You look awesome!
  • mboski2
    mboski2 Posts: 13 Member
    That is fantastic! I have a question for you and it may seem silly. I was wondering if you are wearing a push up bra in the second picture or if lifting weights can really change us in that area too? I have lost 75 pounds after having 3 kids and nursing all 3. Mine just hang there and I wondered if I would need to have a surgical lift or if building up muscle can help lift those too :)
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    You rock!

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  • brandileah111
    brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
    I have implants and the bathing suit is push up, but I have noticed a difference in the firmness and "perkiness" of my chest with the lifting.
  • determinedgirl1
    determinedgirl1 Posts: 128 Member
    Amaze-balls. I want to look like that when I grow up. (or grow down more specifically)
  • amvis
    amvis Posts: 22 Member
    amazing results!!!if you dont mind sharing could please tell me how much it cost to hire a PT..i am seriously thinking about weight lifting and i was wondering how much it would cost to have a PT for a month or two.seeing your results i think it would be definitely worth it.
  • Fitfully_me
    Fitfully_me Posts: 647 Member
    Well done!!!!!! :happy:
  • Guineagirl913
    Guineagirl913 Posts: 77 Member
    You are my idol!!! Congratulations
  • brandileah111
    brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
    I lucked out and my trainer is $10 per session if I pay up front for the month for all my sessions. He has a full gym in his garage, plus an outdoor setup with a sandpit, tractor tires, etc. in his back yard.
  • blueboxgeek
    blueboxgeek Posts: 574 Member
    WOWZER!!! You look amazing.
  • ThinLizzie0802
    ThinLizzie0802 Posts: 863 Member
    Damn girl!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,029 Member
    Practically all my clients look better in 4 weeks and have gained or maintained weight, but lost inches. Lifting works!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • spoiledpuppies
    spoiledpuppies Posts: 675 Member
    OMG on your cost--you SO lucked out. Mine is almost 10X yours...but I was still saying just yesterday that it's been worth it. (I'm about 2 months in.)
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
    Omg amazing!!
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
    WOW, you look great! If you don't mind, could you please let us know what your nutrion plan looked like?
  • brandileah111
    brandileah111 Posts: 399 Member
    I eat six times a day, always a protein with a carb, aim for 100g protein a day. A low sugar protein shake after my workout on lift days, as well. I cheat occasionally, and I drink about a gallon of water a day. Cals are somewhere around 1600-2000 typically. I do very little cardio, at this point, maybe 20-30 minutes a day.
  • miss_phat_booty
    miss_phat_booty Posts: 117
    Looking good! :drinker:
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    awesome
  • anissa333
    anissa333 Posts: 175 Member
    Great job!!! Scales are evil!!! I try to always go by the clothes and pics :smile:

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