From a size 20 to a size 8 with strength training, in one year! PICS!

thefinest416 wrote: »

What an awesome transformation! This one should be made a sticky! You totally changed your body from fat/flabby to fit and toned. Great job!!!

How awesome would that be! Thank you.

Deleval417 wrote: »

You mention that you work upper and lower in one workout. Did you rest a day in between workouts? If not, how did you prevent overtraining? Thank so much for being so open and helpful with your methodology. You are an inspiration.

Thank you! Great question and one I haven't heard yet! Yes, I like to do a full body work out everyday.

Usually, in a typical lower OR upper body routine that are done on different days, there would be about 6-8 exercises for the session. I also do 6-8 exercises, but I split them up between lower and upper body and do it in one day. 3-4 moves for lower and 3-4 moves for upper. I changed up the reps/sets often and I don't lift as heavy as I possibly can, I lift a comfortable yet challenging amount that allows me to do it everyday, because that's what I enjoy.

I listen to my body and when I need rest (like yesterday), I take it. I also get 7-9 hrs of sleep per night. I am basically resting all day (sedentary lifestyle) and during the night while I sleep, so I recover well and usually feel very refreshed every morning.

Calorie quality and finding what works best for your body (I gain fat very easily, so I need moderate to lower carbs) is also important to sustain workouts on a consistent basis, as well as ample amounts of water for muscle hydration. I make sure to drink at least 64oz per day and strech before and after each work out.

Hope that helps!

allens2001 wrote: »

I stumbled upon your post by accident and at first I thought why am I here. However after seeing your BEAUTIFUL transformation pics I know why, lol!! Here is a little about me: I am 45, 5'3, CW: 262.2 (the heaviest I have ever been for last two years). My goal weight is to be under 200 for the first time in 15 years. After that, I will set a new goal weight. I to am a stay-at-home mom of three. In the last month, I have deleted all processed foods from my families diet. I do have a gym membership but after four months of working out was not seeing much progress in weight dropping on scale although I lost inches.

So today, I have gone through each and every post in this discussion board and I am committed to making the changes in my workout plan and calories consumed to start my BEAUTIFUL transformation as well. I am so grateful to you sharing your transformation of your body through your workout plan, nutrition info, positive thinking, and motivating comments. YOU and your HUBBY have made a definite impact on my thoughts towards being committed and the RESULTS commitment yields.

Forever Grateful,
Allens2001❤️

Wow! Thank you for your kind words! This makes it all worth it. I am so happy to hear you are committing to living a healthier lifestyle now and I'm very proud that you got rid of the junk in your house! You are more than capable to lose the weight, just take it one day at a time. It's such an important decision to make and it's never too late to start.

What's so awesome about fitness too, is that we can always grow and learn as we work to get closer to our goals. I actually did my very first meal prep for the week, just today! We saved a ton of money buying in a bigger quantity, plus we were able to get better quality food too (farm raised chicken vs not, fresh veggies vs frozen, etc.) doing it this way. I feel great knowing I am set up to have a super, successful week. There's a first time for everything!