my arms!

mc1217
mc1217 Posts: 108 Member
edited September 25 in Success Stories
today officially marks a 40 lb loss for me (the first 7 lbs being unintentional [which i plan on getting more into when i post another time-probably after reaching my goal weight], & the other 33 through counting calories & exercising--which began on 9/14/10).

anyways, when i had lost 30 lbs (on 1/17/11), i thought i should start taking pictures to track my progress (since i didn't take pictures in the very beginning). so, here are few pictures, that i took today, that i want to share. the reason for sharing is because in just 10 lbs, the difference in my arms is almost hard to believe (all* pictures are of me flexing). unfortunately, i carry the majority of my weight in my stomach, so i still need/want to lose more, but i thought you guys might be interested in seeing the arm pics.

the pictures are saved as the day i took them, but it should be pretty clear as to which ones were taken 2 months ago... at least i hope so (2 "before" & 3 "after"). again, these comparison pictures are from within the past 10 pounds... not 40 pounds-- which is why im so surprised!

beginning weight: 185
current weight: 144.8
goal weight: 125-130
height: 5'4
*cardio 4-5x a week, weights 3x a week

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  • WeightLossTrek
    WeightLossTrek Posts: 127
    That is some great progress! You should be really proud.
  • Nataliethin81
    Nataliethin81 Posts: 315
    Awesome job! Definitely see a lot of progress!
  • DKennedy1
    DKennedy1 Posts: 9
    Sweet! Great job!
  • Aps123
    Aps123 Posts: 71 Member
    looking great! awesome definition. keep up the good work.
  • HotMommy0609
    HotMommy0609 Posts: 224
    Looking good!! :flowerforyou:
  • sugarBiscuit
    sugarBiscuit Posts: 1
    That is completely awesome! My arms really bother me and I have just started this journey so I may do the same thing. Way to go!!!! This inspires me.
  • carl1738
    carl1738 Posts: 444 Member
    Wow! Great job!
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Let me just say WOWSA....that is just 2 months about....REALLY!!!! awesome....you can ABSOLUTELY tell the difference...WTG!
  • techie30
    techie30 Posts: 82 Member
    Holy awesomeness! Great job! You can totally tell a big difference! :)
  • sauza
    sauza Posts: 159 Member
    wow
  • asallen7
    asallen7 Posts: 301
    LOVE IT! You have done so awesome!
  • perrytyra
    perrytyra Posts: 357 Member
    Awesome! I am inspired.
  • locomotion
    locomotion Posts: 67
    Wow amazing!
  • whitneymws
    whitneymws Posts: 35 Member
    That is amazing! Your arms look great - what a difference! wtg!
  • pcteck2
    pcteck2 Posts: 184 Member
    Big difference!
    I lost over 40 pounds before anyone noticed. I didn't say anything to anybody because I have failed so many times. When my friends did finally notice I was a nine days wonder and still am at 60 pounds off. It just gets better and better.
    Good luck to you.
  • mc1217
    mc1217 Posts: 108 Member
    thanks guys! i appreciate the compliments & the support! i've been too shy/nervous to post pics before! :embarassed:

    you all are awesome though :flowerforyou:
  • autumn13
    autumn13 Posts: 295
    Sweet, Love it....Keep up the great work:)
  • tryinghard2012
    tryinghard2012 Posts: 419 Member
    Looking good!!! :flowerforyou:

    Seems like everything on me is shrinking, aside from my arms. They are shrinking at snail speed... lol.
  • RedE4Change
    RedE4Change Posts: 43
    Amazing!!!
  • calmmomw3minimeez
    calmmomw3minimeez Posts: 499 Member
    Wow! You are now my hero!!! My arms are my biggest problem(aside from my tummy) and I'm seeing more progress there than in the arms. You have well proven that it can be done and thank you for showing it! Flaunt them GUNS, girl!!! Awesome!:wink::wink:
  • mc1217
    mc1217 Posts: 108 Member
    thanks again, every one! you all are too kind :smile:
  • NeverTry
    NeverTry Posts: 26 Member
    These are awesome, and inspiring..

    My arms are my worst zone, where all that disgusting fat loves to congregate!! :grumble:

    And although mine are bigger than yours in your first photo, it feels good to know its not a lost cause for me, and with work they will leave!!!...

    Thanks for sharing :happy:
  • JenBrown0210
    JenBrown0210 Posts: 985 Member
    Wow I want arms like yours! Can we get tickets to the gun show?!?! Right now I'm doing cardio 3 to 4 times a week and adding in strength training!
  • hammersue1
    hammersue1 Posts: 96 Member
    wow you have done great there. I for one will never be adding pictures of just my arms. they are defo now true bingo wings.
    Remind me of batwing jumpers lol. If only i had my elasticity once more I would get rid of them. Unfortunately they are bad now and age isnt on my side. You keep it up you doing fab
  • SweetToothMelissa
    SweetToothMelissa Posts: 137 Member
    Beautiful results!! Thanks for giving me hope that my arms WILL get smaller eventually. I desperately wish they would just shrink already!! I know that push ups are helping tremendously with mine though. Excellent job!!! You'll have no problem baring those arms :)
  • mc1217
    mc1217 Posts: 108 Member
    These are awesome, and inspiring..

    My arms are my worst zone, where all that disgusting fat loves to congregate!! :grumble:

    And although mine are bigger than yours in your first photo, it feels good to know its not a lost cause for me, and with work they will leave!!!...

    Thanks for sharing :happy:

    well mine used to be a lot bigger than what is seen my 1st photo too! that 1st & 2nd photo were taken @ 155 lbs, the others @ 145 lbs, but i used to be 185 lbs! i just don't have any arms pics of when i was that big ...& im sure you can guess why! so it's def not a lost cause for you! good luck :)
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