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

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  • debubbie
    debubbie Posts: 767 Member
    Amazing transformation! I love how fit and toned you look! Thank you for sharing.
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    Thank you both. And yes, keep going, Nouvelle! Love the butterfly prof pic. :blush:
  • luvmybabz
    luvmybabz Posts: 7 Member
    WOW!!!! You did that girl, awesome job!!
  • junglejd13
    junglejd13 Posts: 55 Member
    bump! You look happy and healthy! Congrats.
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    junglejd13 wrote: »
    bump! You look happy and healthy! Congrats.

    Appreciate that, thank you! Can't wait to post some updated photos and details in another 4 weeks. Was planning for end of June and that's coming up fast! :blush:
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited June 2015
    luvmybabz wrote: »
    WOW!!!! You did that girl, awesome job!!

    Thanks!!
  • OllieRose126
    OllieRose126 Posts: 19 Member
    Amazing! You look wonderful!
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    OllieRose126 wrote: »
    Amazing! You look wonderful!

    Thank you!
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited June 2015
    Here is a PR for me! Conventional deadlift today at 185lbs. Last time I tried deadlifting, was back in Dec 2014 and I could only do 135lbs. I don't do them regularly so it was exciting to see what I could actually pull off 6 months later! I'm happy with it and will keep on keepin' on. :wink:

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  • marievinejackson
    marievinejackson Posts: 43 Member
    Looking fab!
  • SusanKing1981
    SusanKing1981 Posts: 257 Member
    Please don't drop that on your toes :#
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    faeriesue1 wrote: »
    Please don't drop that on your toes :#

    Lol, it's ok.. I was worried I might drop it and break the concrete though.. :lol:
  • CJsf1t
    CJsf1t Posts: 414 Member
    Awesome!! You are an inspiration! I just started lifting (just 5lbs or so :blush: ) So always on lookout for lifting success stories :) Thanks for posting this.
  • rubyslippers32
    rubyslippers32 Posts: 2 Member
    I need to learn how to strength train properly instead of boring cardio, you look AMAZING! I wish I could be that toned!
  • awallballs1101
    awallballs1101 Posts: 1 Member
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    It's amazing what strength training can do! This is only 2 months of diet change and lifting, 19 pounds down. There's a stigma that it will make you manly and its so wrong. I have never felt sexier. Seeing my body tone and tighten and every new muscle line makes it even better. Lifting has been the only workout or exercise to keep my attention and give me the start to the body I've always wanted. #girlswholift
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited June 2015
    @awallballs1101: You have an entire new body, girl! Well done, I love it!!! Agree with everything you said. :wink:
  • adam_hodgson
    adam_hodgson Posts: 123 Member
    Congrats on your hard work and dedication!
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    adam_hodgson wrote: »
    Congrats on your hard work and dedication!

    Thank you, sir. Appreciate that!
  • adam_hodgson
    adam_hodgson Posts: 123 Member
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    adam_hodgson wrote: »
    Congrats on your hard work and dedication!

    Thank you, sir. Appreciate that!


    Your welcome
  • shawn35
    shawn35 Posts: 3 Member
    That's pretty dope.
  • belleamore1234
    belleamore1234 Posts: 105 Member
    truly amazing!!!!!!!!
  • BuckyArden33
    BuckyArden33 Posts: 146 Member
    very nice, well done
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited June 2015
    Thanks guys, hope you all are having a great weekend so far!!

    I'm super excited right now because on Monday, I'm going to be starting a split routine at the gym that I'm putting together for myself. It is based on my favorite, most effective exercises, focusing on the reverse pyramid training style. :blush:

    As you may have already read in this thread, I usually do full body workouts 5-6 days a week, versus working certain muscles groups at a time and taking rest days in between.

    Working out at home these days, I am at a point where my equipment doesn't allow me to lift heavy enough to require taking a day or two off to rest and I'm beginning to feel like I have done what I can here..

    I have started back up at the gym recently (making sure to carefully monitor my food and energy levels so I don't digress and adjust accordingly, if needed). Still working out 5-6 days a week, just changed the routine to split days instead of full body. I'm seeing strength improvements in almost every exercise that I do so it was definitely time to start going again regularly! I'm so proud every of myself, every time I can lift a heavier weight than before. :heart:

    As far as weight on the scale goes, I had been stuck at 140lbs (I am 5'3") for about 8 weeks (since the end of March), but in just 2 weeks or so of being in the gym again and really pushing myself, I'm down almost 4lbs with smaller waist measurements and improved strength. I feel like I am right where I need to be for now and that's super exciting!

    Remember to always challenge yourself, you're usually a lot stronger than you think. And be consistent, every good day adds up. Happy Saturday all! :smile:
  • gemmi33
    gemmi33 Posts: 67 Member
    I have just read this entire thread, and I can't tell you how inspiring it is. You have really made me think about things and motivated me. I am also 5"4 and nearly hitting 11 stone. I so want to get down to 9 stone 7 which I haven't been for years!! I am really going to research strength training and get this ball rolling. Thank you for this and you look fantastic, you should be very proud x
  • jules6669mfp
    jules6669mfp Posts: 446 Member
    Congratulations on sticking to this. It shows that hard work really pays off. You look so good.
    What do you think about strength training for woman like me( just turned 56)?
    So far I've lost 24 lbs and need to lose 30-50 more. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
  • Butterfly2022MD
    Butterfly2022MD Posts: 247 Member
    Fit and Fab! Good job
  • SarahFit92
    SarahFit92 Posts: 2 Member
    I have been putting off doing cardio because of foot pain. I didn't realize I could slim down by focusing on weight-lifting. You've given me new hope!
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    super job. Lifting is the fountain of youth. You turned back the clock and look awesome.

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