GOAL! 46lbs lost, no more pouch! Pics...

curleesam
curleesam Posts: 462 Member
edited September 25 in Success Stories
I finally hit my pre pregnancy weight last week and promised I would upload some updated pictures. I am sorry I really couldnt bring myself to do the obligatory bikini/underwear shots so you have gymwear shots (this is a fitness site after all!)

I wont give you the loooonnnng story but I will say that I have never been fat or overweight so after the birth of my daughter I was very disappointed to learn I had 45lbs to lose... My confidence was very low, I had a tummy pouch and I thought I would never fit into my old wardrobe yet 6 months later here I am. I am so pleased but man was it hard work!!

I am now striving towards my ultimate goal of 161lbs.

Thanks to all my pals on here, you have helped loads and loads but I must admit it probably has a little bit to do with my competitive nature...LOL

Good luck everyone!

P.S - I swear you need a degree to get this photo thing to work....!!! For the life of me I cannot resize the 4th and 6th pictures so that you can see a full frame. D'oh!


Three days after I gave birth and 220lbs
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I think this one was around January time when I was around 200lbs
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About a month later I had lost a further 8-10lbs I think
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And today... last weighed a week ago at 174lbs

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the pouch is gone!
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and a face shot!

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  • Jess21684
    Jess21684 Posts: 202 Member
    you look awsome girl!!!! great job!! Keep doing what ur doing and chuggin along and in no time u will be at that ultimate goal wout a doubt =)
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    That's amazing!!!
  • elizwelshman
    elizwelshman Posts: 136
    Congrats!!! You look amazing!! Way to go & keep up the great dedication!! :happy: :happy: :happy:
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • kelso_sarah
    kelso_sarah Posts: 6 Member
    Hi there. Well done, you look amazing!! I'm in the same position, had my baby 4 weeks ago. I'm determined to get back into my skinny jeans. Have you got any tips, especially regarding the pouch - your stomach looks great!! :happy:
  • ybba12490
    ybba12490 Posts: 252
    this is awesome!!! I want your stomach lol
  • Scubasab
    Scubasab Posts: 344 Member
    Congratulations!!!! :flowerforyou: Thank you for sharing your pic's! You look AWESOME!!!!! :love: I am so happy for you!!! :drinker:
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    Good job gorgeous!
  • Vicky14174
    Vicky14174 Posts: 715 Member
    great job. you look wonderful.
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    Thanks everyone! :smile:
  • missy1970eb
    missy1970eb Posts: 1,209 Member
    ur looking fab wll done:flowerforyou:
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    Hi there. Well done, you look amazing!! I'm in the same position, had my baby 4 weeks ago. I'm determined to get back into my skinny jeans. Have you got any tips, especially regarding the pouch - your stomach looks great!! :happy:

    Yes the dreaded pouch...! I hated that thing! I just did lots and lots of cardio...was doing 1 hour for 5-6 times a week in the beginning then in the last month or so I do more crunches, reverse crunches and planks. It is really those that have helped with the definition but the cardio got the fat off.

    It can be done!

    p.s I should probably give a shout out to my supportive hubby as well who encouraged me to gym on the days I didnt feel like it and stayed at home with our daughter after a long day at work while I gymmed almost every day.
  • chicken70
    chicken70 Posts: 3
    Well done, you look great and you've motivated me. I'm just starting out in my attempt to lose my baby weight, so thank you. You've shown me I can do it!
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    :flowerforyou:
    Terrific story and terrific pics!
    You are an inspiration.
    Thank you so much for sharing!!!
    You are doing great - keep it up!
  • BecH3
    BecH3 Posts: 2
    Well done you x You look fab :)

    I had my 3rd baby 6 months ago now and i've still got i long way to go to find my figure (i know its in here somewhere! lol) My profile pic is where i'm trying to get back to :(

    Because this one doesn't sleep well, and i'm still breast feeding, I 've only been trying properly for the last month or so. I know i'll get there slowly but surely. Eating properly and exercising cardio+strength is hard!

    All the more credit to you!
  • blueasha
    blueasha Posts: 8
    Just WOW! You look amazing!

    As a Mum of three I had resigned myself to never losing the dreaded 'flap' but you've shown that it can be done! I shall continue with my nasty belly blaster DVD with renewed vigour!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Claire x
  • FAMILY02184
    FAMILY02184 Posts: 44
    YOU LOOK GREAT
  • FAMILY02184
    FAMILY02184 Posts: 44
    HOW DO I GET RID OF BELLY FAT?
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    HOW DO I GET RID OF BELLY FAT?

    Lots and lots of cardio worked for me. I would say in the beginning I did 95% cardio and 5% strength training. Now I try to do 50-50 of each. But I had a lot to lose. The toning exercises that worked for me are reverse crunches, crunches and planks. I have also heard reducing processed sugar helps and I did completely cut that out in the beginning. I now allow myself a little bit.
  • SarahJaneDeschamp
    SarahJaneDeschamp Posts: 359 Member
    you look amazing well done x
  • Kirstie_C26
    Kirstie_C26 Posts: 490 Member
    u look fantastic hon :) really well done xxx
  • 65kar52
    65kar52 Posts: 23
    NICE - very well done!

    You look so proud and happy - fit too

    I'd be interested to know what your diet was like and how long it took in total.

    Congratulations on achieving your goals so far and continued success.
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    NICE - very well done!

    You look so proud and happy - fit too

    I'd be interested to know what your diet was like and how long it took in total.

    Congratulations on achieving your goals so far and continued success.

    Thanks!

    It took me 6 months in total to lose. At the start my diet was strict so lots of soups and salads and oatcakes with one treat night once a week. Now I am closer to my ultimate goal I pretty much eat everything I want in moderation except deep fried food. My diary is open so feel free to have a look x
  • GoldenGirl1979
    GoldenGirl1979 Posts: 716 Member
    you look amazing!!!! congratulations on your success!!!
  • mruiz22
    mruiz22 Posts: 84 Member
    You look amazing... Good luck on your next goal....!
  • shannonpatton
    shannonpatton Posts: 299 Member
    You are so beautiful! Congrats on the weightless! Keep it up!!
  • Quaneshia1983
    Quaneshia1983 Posts: 41
    Great job I only have 46pds to lose so keep up the good work, you look amazing.
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    Great job! Keep up the good work!
  • weezielesa
    weezielesa Posts: 23
    this is awesome!!! I want your stomach lol

    I agree with this!!! LOL But seriously... You look amazing. Great job!!
  • MissDwood
    MissDwood Posts: 108 Member
    awesome job!! U have given me hope lol
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