LOVING my curves... Goddess-In-Training inside ;)

perfectlytrained
perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
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I took these pictures today and am *thrilled* with my progress .... it's sometimes so difficult for me to see my progress, but today it was really clear in my photos.

Almost a year of calorie restriction (macros conscious) and heavy lifting... I have another year or so to go before I reach my end goal size (slow and steady is my story).

I will post a more detailed year's summary in 2-3 weeks, but I loved these pictures so much that I had to share...

comparison of my beginning me and my current me:
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a few other photos:
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  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    Awesome, keep it up!
  • CamGoddess
    CamGoddess Posts: 28 Member
    Awesome! How much weight have you lost so far?

    Not that it matters. You look amazing!

    I wish I had an hourglass figure like that!!
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    annette_15 wrote: »
    Awesome, keep it up!

    thanks, will do!
    CamGoddess wrote: »
    Awesome! How much weight have you lost so far?

    Not that it matters. You look amazing!

    I wish I had an hourglass figure like that!!

    ok... this is the CRAZY part. I've only lost 35 lbs, all of which was in the first 6 months, but have slowly gained 10 of it back in the past 6 months (suspecting hormonal bc issues for this, but not entirely sure just yet)... so my net loss is only 25 lbs.

    it. blows. my. mind... how much lifting heavy reshapes me so drastically with minimal weight loss.

    I've dropped 3.5 dress sizes, looking to drop 2 more... I'm not looking to be super-duper fit, I'm more the type that will happily hold on to a bit of fat to have the curves that I want. I lift heavy because strong is sexy... and I'm a goddess-in-training :p
  • sansaeverdeen
    sansaeverdeen Posts: 13 Member
    you look stunning! great work.

    And I gotta say...the title of this thread made me feel like I was about to click on a Fat Acceptance tumblr blog.
  • lngbrd
    lngbrd Posts: 279 Member
    Wow!
  • BlueLadyBug22
    BlueLadyBug22 Posts: 156 Member
    Your waist and shape are to die for! You look great!
  • KathyPBiles
    KathyPBiles Posts: 292 Member
    You look great! You inspire me to look into lifting heavy!
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    sansaeverdeen wrote: »
    you look stunning! great work.

    And I gotta say...the title of this thread made me feel like I was about to click on a Fat Acceptance tumblr blog.

    ha! I actually realized the same thing and tried to change it, but it was too late...
    tinamarie1749 wrote: »
    Your waist and shape are to die for! You look great!

    thank you :smiley:
    KathyPBiles wrote: »
    You look great! You inspire me to look into lifting heavy!

    thanks... you should really look into it. Lifting heavy has done wonders for me-physically and mentally. I am stronger in body and mind. seriously.

    good luck to you!
  • Rachelwin65
    Rachelwin65 Posts: 55 Member
    Absolutely stunning! :D
  • MoochieRama
    MoochieRama Posts: 71 Member
    Look at that waistline! You go Girl!
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
    Awesome change in body comp. Keep up the good work
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    Rachelwin65 wrote: »
    Absolutely stunning! :D

    thanks!
    cbhubbybubble wrote: »
    Awesome change in body comp. Keep up the good work

    thank you, will do!
    MoochieRama wrote: »
    Look at that waistline! You go Girl!

    ;)

  • yafashelli
    yafashelli Posts: 112 Member
    Wow! You have a beautiful shape! Keep up the good work!
  • SyzygyX
    SyzygyX Posts: 189 Member
    sansaeverdeen wrote: »
    you look stunning! great work.

    And I gotta say...the title of this thread made me feel like I was about to click on a Fat Acceptance tumblr blog.

    Your username makes me feel like I'm reading tumblr fanfic, so...different strokes.
  • SyzygyX
    SyzygyX Posts: 189 Member
    You look GREAT, your shape is amazing!
  • bootcamp85
    bootcamp85 Posts: 64 Member
    Get it gurl!!!!
  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    Look at that tiny waist! Great work, you have an awesome shape :)
  • Tammimo
    Tammimo Posts: 19 Member
    Great job!! Keep it up.. Look forward to seeing your progression.☺
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    yafashelli wrote: »
    Wow! You have a beautiful shape! Keep up the good work!
    SyzygyX wrote: »
    You look GREAT, your shape is amazing!
    bootcamp85 wrote: »
    Get it gurl!!!!
    justcat206 wrote: »
    Look at that tiny waist! Great work, you have an awesome shape :)
    Tammimo wrote: »
    Great job!! Keep it up.. Look forward to seeing your progression.☺

    thanks to all of you! :)
  • UticaBoy86
    UticaBoy86 Posts: 17
    You look terrific!
  • EmbraceFlow
    EmbraceFlow Posts: 19 Member
    You have some great genetics, you look gorgeous!
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    UticaBoy86 wrote: »
    You look terrific!
    thanks!
    EmbraceFlow wrote: »
    You have some great genetics, you look gorgeous!
    thank you :)

    I wouldn't put it down to genetics, though. Losing weight in the past never gave me the amount of curves that I'm getting now.... my waistline was never as defined and my butt was not as perky.

    Lifting heavy has done wonders for my body recomposition. Through progressive loading, I've seen inches melt away and my butt getting tighter and perkier... it's so awesome!
  • chesnity3
    chesnity3 Posts: 960 Member
    Great job!
  • girldownsouth
    girldownsouth Posts: 920 Member
    You look fab! Can I ask if you're following a particular lifting programme and what else do you do in terms of exercise and what macro balance do you use (and within that do you iifym or eat a specific way?) Sorry for all the questions, but your results are really inspiring.
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    chesnity3 wrote: »
    Great job!

    thank you :)
    girldownsouth wrote: »
    You look fab! Can I ask if you're following a particular lifting programme and what else do you do in terms of exercise and what macro balance do you use (and within that do you iifym or eat a specific way?) Sorry for all the questions, but your results are really inspiring.

    I only lift heavy on the weekends since I'm a single mother (between work and getting home in time to do homework, feed and bathe my 6 year old, I really have no time to go to the gym while my child is awake)

    Saturday is my legs, glutes, abs and traps day. Sunday is my chest, shoulders, back and arms day... I also do some body weight exercises sporadically during the week: pushups, glute exercises ... and I get on the elliptical once or twice a week for 35-45 minutes, too.

    For non-heavy lifting days, my macros split is pretty even ... for my heavy lifting days, I usually hit 40+% in protein and let the carbs/fats fall where they will. I make sure I hit my protein and fiber count with whole foods, and then allow myself to fill in the rest of my caloric needs with whatever I like. I take in a protein shake on lifting days to help hit the 40%.
  • rieann84
    rieann84 Posts: 511 Member
    I remember your post a while back. Great progress! I said it before..you have such a great shape and you look awesome ALREADY, but you're gonna break necks when you get to goal!!
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    rieann84 wrote: »
    I remember your post a while back. Great progress! I said it before..you have such a great shape and you look awesome ALREADY, but you're gonna break necks when you get to goal!!

    ;) planning on it! *smile*
  • Libertysfate
    Libertysfate Posts: 452 Member
    You look fantastic! I'm jealous of your curves, and woohoo! Another Texan.
  • sw33tp3a11
    sw33tp3a11 Posts: 4,646 Member
    We gotta love our curves.... Awesome progress
  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 Posts: 602 Member
    You look marvelous.

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