So it's been a year...

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powerpuffgirl66
powerpuffgirl66 Posts: 143 Member
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First time I have ever made it this far. Can't wait to see where I am next year.

I'm 5'6". Currently 163#. Sw 185#.

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  • dinobomp
    dinobomp Posts: 170 Member
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    Wow you look great!! Personally, I'd give anything to be you when you started! LOL!!! You have succeeded!
  • powerpuffgirl66
    powerpuffgirl66 Posts: 143 Member
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    Thank you. You will get there too. Just keep moving forward. :)
  • sengalissa
    sengalissa Posts: 253 Member
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    But you've been lifting, right? Otherwise I'd ask you where the heck you're hiding those pounds!
  • powerpuffgirl66
    powerpuffgirl66 Posts: 143 Member
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    Yes! I've been lifting heavy, 5x5 style, since day one! I have only been cutting my calories since beginning of February. I'm in the weight room three times a week. Yoga one day and a hiit style step class another (want to keep my heart healthy).

    Everyone should lift. Your bodies love muscles. Plus. Nothing beats feeling strong. :)
  • ar9179
    ar9179 Posts: 374 Member
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    Oh my gosh, you're TINY along with great definition. Tiny at 163 is awesome.

    I started counting calories at the beginning of Jan and started SL 5x5 in the middle of Feb. The amount of inches lost after weight lifting for a while is astounding. I also love it...so, bonus!
    And yeah, your "before" wasn't bad either. Better than my "current".
  • powerpuffgirl66
    powerpuffgirl66 Posts: 143 Member
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    Thank you so much. I have doubted myself so many times. I still don't feel small. But keep going! Lifting takes much longer to see big results, but you will be soooooo much happier with your body when you get there. Recomposition is the way to go. The more muscle you have, the more you can afford to eat. I wish I had figured this out sooner... smh.

    I have also now learned to do handstands. In my 30s. Didn't think that was possible. Don't ever underestimate yourself, right?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Amazing job!
  • DiscePati
    DiscePati Posts: 55 Member
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    Great job! The hard work and sacrifice shows.
  • blueridgeloner
    blueridgeloner Posts: 56 Member
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    Congratulations, you look great!
  • PRprincess
    PRprincess Posts: 200 Member
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    Great job! You look amazing!
  • briannadunn
    briannadunn Posts: 841 Member
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    Holy moly..you look amazing..goes to show you cant count on the scale.
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
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    Love seeing pics like yours of people looking so strong! What an amazing accomplishment!
  • powerpuffgirl66
    powerpuffgirl66 Posts: 143 Member
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    Thank you, everyone!

    Yes! Don't listen to the scale. Focus on fitness instead. There's only a couple pound difference between my Oct 2014 and April 2015 pictures.
  • bonboncito
    bonboncito Posts: 234 Member
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    Wow
  • efrensgirl2015
    efrensgirl2015 Posts: 480 Member
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    What is 5x5 mean? You look fabulous by the way.
  • BleuBerryS
    BleuBerryS Posts: 80 Member
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    Wow! You look amazing?
  • BleuBerryS
    BleuBerryS Posts: 80 Member
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    efrensgirl2015 wrote: »
    What is 5x5 mean? You look fabulous by the way.

    Was wondering the same thing. What is 5x5?
  • powerpuffgirl66
    powerpuffgirl66 Posts: 143 Member
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    BleuBerryS wrote: »
    efrensgirl2015 wrote: »
    What is 5x5 mean? You look fabulous by the way.

    Was wondering the same thing. What is 5x5?

    5x5 means five sets, five reps per set. The lower reps allow you to lift heavier weights.

  • chesnity3
    chesnity3 Posts: 960 Member
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    Great job!
  • erojoy
    erojoy Posts: 554 Member
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    you look incredible!

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