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

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  • mustangtiff21
    mustangtiff21 Posts: 21 Member
    Amazing work!! Do tou stick to the cals recommended by MFP? Amazed that tou dont lift entirely heavy and have awesome definition. Ive started lifting heavy and all im doing is adding weight and pants are getting tight. Ugh.
  • crecynthia
    crecynthia Posts: 8 Member
    Amazing job!
  • christinedlg50
    christinedlg50 Posts: 138 Member
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    @gemmi33 and @79dawn: That's awesome, girls! Way to go. And don't forget your protein afterwards!!! :wink:

    I want to start "work out with me" videos eventually too! Hopefully soon. Maybe a series by muscle groups or something like that.. Not sure yet. Maybe even 20-30 min, full work outs!! Looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. :sweat_smile:

    That would've amazing!
  • momamia3
    momamia3 Posts: 53 Member
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    momamia3 wrote: »
    Hello. I read almost every comment on this post... and I agree you are one dedicated lady.. I have been struggling my whole life. at 32 I am the heaviest I have ever been. .. I have to get in shape . I am 5'3" 1/2 and 225lbs... I am a mom of 2 boys. .. how did you change ur will power and stay motivated .. .I know I am the only one who can change my habits. .... I took before picture and was shocked .that should b more then enough to keep me on track this time.

    I feel for you because I was close to where you are now, minus 20lbs.. You just have to go for it and not look back!

    I have my daughter but I also had a son. He was 10 years old when he suddenly passed in 2010. Sometimes, the deeper the pain, the more fight there is in us. I encourage you to do this for yourself and for your 2 boys who are here with you. We don't want to waste our lives away in a depression and somber day after the next.

    You have it in you, you just have to dig deep and make up your mind that you want this, that you CAN do it and that you WILL do it. :heart:
    Wow. I am so sorry for ur loss .. I couldn't imagine how hard that would be.... my oldest son is almost 9... u must truly b a strong woman.. and again great job on the weightloss. And it's people like u who will inspire many other to believe in themselves. ....I will be having a look at the u tube links below .....
    thanks so much.
  • WantBestME
    WantBestME Posts: 128 Member
    Amazing!! You look stunning... I am close to my ideal weight but i need to toneup.. you are a great inspiration..I'd love to see ur plan but i am unable to read about ur complete journey.. that link isn't working...can you please check? :(
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    momamia3 wrote: »
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    momamia3 wrote: »
    Hello. I read almost every comment on this post... and I agree you are one dedicated lady.. I have been struggling my whole life. at 32 I am the heaviest I have ever been. .. I have to get in shape . I am 5'3" 1/2 and 225lbs... I am a mom of 2 boys. .. how did you change ur will power and stay motivated .. .I know I am the only one who can change my habits. .... I took before picture and was shocked .that should b more then enough to keep me on track this time.

    I feel for you because I was close to where you are now, minus 20lbs.. You just have to go for it and not look back!

    I have my daughter but I also had a son. He was 10 years old when he suddenly passed in 2010. Sometimes, the deeper the pain, the more fight there is in us. I encourage you to do this for yourself and for your 2 boys who are here with you. We don't want to waste our lives away in a depression and somber day after the next.

    You have it in you, you just have to dig deep and make up your mind that you want this, that you CAN do it and that you WILL do it. :heart:
    Wow. I am so sorry for ur loss .. I couldn't imagine how hard that would be.... my oldest son is almost 9... u must truly b a strong woman.. and again great job on the weightloss. And it's people like u who will inspire many other to believe in themselves. ....I will be having a look at the u tube links below .....
    thanks so much.

    Thank you. My faith is what makes me strong. :heart:

    I hope you enjoy the videos, hope to have the next one posted this weekend. Will be on what I eat and what I feel helped me in regards to my dieting plan for the first year. :smile:
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited July 2015
    WantBestME wrote: »
    Amazing!! You look stunning... I am close to my ideal weight but i need to toneup.. you are a great inspiration..I'd love to see ur plan but i am unable to read about ur complete journey.. that link isn't working...can you please check? :(

    Thank you! Here is the link to my channel and my strength training routine video (looks like it's working): https://youtube.com/channel/UCcleAGgBB_MHpF9Uyyx6K_Q

    I hope you find it helpful! Feel free to ask me anything else that I may not covered! :blush: ... And yes, there is a typo at the beginning, lol. :open_mouth:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF5QIMq-Uzc
  • Brimixed
    Brimixed Posts: 186 Member
    Get it girl! Love weight training and iifym! :D
  • mustangtiff21
    mustangtiff21 Posts: 21 Member
    I watched all of your videos. ..awesome. I left ke your routine. ..simple and effective. Im going to adopt it with a few extras put in. Are your macros still at 35/35/30?
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited July 2015
    boxingluvr12 wrote: »
    I watched all of your videos. ..awesome. I left ke your routine. ..simple and effective. Im going to adopt it with a few extras put in. Are your macros still at 35/35/30?

    Thank you! My current macros are set at 45p/25c/30f, as of a few weeks ago.

    My home routine was only doing so much for me at this point, so I have been lifting heavy at the gym now for about a month and doing a ton of new exercises. Had to adjust to accommodate the higher intensity work outs. :blush:
  • momamia3
    momamia3 Posts: 53 Member
    Love videos..... I changed macros today .. .and I'm going for it workouts start tonight.
    thanks
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Excellent results - based on excellent program - laying foundation for most excellent future.
  • bwilliams66
    bwilliams66 Posts: 2 Member
    Just amazing! I have been having a really hard time getting started on my transformation- you are inspiring!!
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member

    momamia3 wrote: »
    Love videos..... I changed macros today .. .and I'm going for it workouts start tonight.
    thanks

    Awesome!! Let me know how it goes for you! :blush:

  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited July 2015
    heybales wrote: »
    Excellent results - based on excellent program - laying foundation for most excellent future.

    Thank you, appreciate that. I'm excited about my future now, for sure!

    @bwilliams66 Thank you! Believe in yourself!! I wish you best. :smile:
  • mjgrin
    mjgrin Posts: 883 Member
    You absolutely killed it. I'll be coming back to this thread to check out your pictures when I feel like quitting. This is my dream! I want to lose weight, but be fit too!
  • kerryadams21
    kerryadams21 Posts: 11 Member
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    Excellent results - based on excellent program - laying foundation for most excellent future.

    Thank you, appreciate that. I'm excited about my future now, for sure!

    @bwilliams66 Thank you! Believe in yourself!! I wish you best. :smile:

    Day 3 of your lift routine today and extra weights added to my birthday list!

    I was wondering in the early days of lifting at home did you use protein shakes/bars?
  • khaleesikhaleesi
    khaleesikhaleesi Posts: 213 Member
    Can I just said you were babely before, too?! Like, seriously. You're a babe! And congrats on the strength! I'm sure you feel awesome!
  • bumblebreezy91
    bumblebreezy91 Posts: 520 Member
    Beautiful before and after! Amazing transformation! We have similar stats, so this was even more motivating. <3
  • Bambalina22
    Bambalina22 Posts: 54 Member
    You are now my MFP idol.
  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    Oh ladies, what sweethearts you all are! Thank you. :blush::heart:

  • GenElizabeth
    GenElizabeth Posts: 291 Member
    edited July 2015
    kerryadams21 wrote: »
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    Excellent results - based on excellent program - laying foundation for most excellent future.

    Thank you, appreciate that. I'm excited about my future now, for sure!

    @bwilliams66 Thank you! Believe in yourself!! I wish you best. :smile:

    Day 3 of your lift routine today and extra weights added to my birthday list!

    I was wondering in the early days of lifting at home did you use protein shakes/bars?

    I started using supplements around 9 months into my journey (one Orgain chocolate shake/day). For almost that first year, I got all of my protein from whole foods.

    I have try MANY products out there in terms of supplements, for taste, ingredients and how they make me feel, trying to find the "good ones" (there are millions of things to try so by no means am I an expert but I know what I like :wink:).

    Supplements give your body the extra nutrients it needs, while being on a "restricted diet", which is basically eating at a deficit. I am a big believer in supplements (dependent on your goals of course).
  • louisebal1983
    louisebal1983 Posts: 2 Member
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    Hello MFPers!

    I am 33 years old and 5'3". I started this difficult journey in Jan of 2014 at 205lbs and I had JUST hit a size 20!!! In Dec 2014, I got down to a size 8 and around 135lbs! I feel great and am loving who I am becoming now! I'm learning a TON and meeting a lot of great people in the process.

    I came across MFP in June of last year. I have kept a moderate calorie deficit pretty consistently (500 or so each day), with my carbs and protein around 100g each while lifting weights regularly (in my home with my own collected equipment), 5-6 times/week. I didn't do much cardio, as I don't enjoy it. I do run on occasion though. I feel empowered now and I absolutely LOVE strength training! Planning to take new progress pics at the end of June so I'm looking forward to that. :)

    Here is my story so far on realbodiesrealresults.com. Feel free to check it out! :blush:
    realbodiesrealresults.com/gen.html

    Best wishes to you all, anything is possible if you don't give up! :heart:

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  • louisebal1983
    louisebal1983 Posts: 2 Member
    Plz tell me how to get your arms like that. I'm 5 ft 3 now weighing 129 lbs but my arms are massive at the top. I do go the gym but don't know what weight training I should be doing. X
  • Happy0110
    Happy0110 Posts: 12 Member
    WOW! Girl I have never seen results from strength training that made me actually want to give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing your transformation with us!
  • Peachiko87
    Peachiko87 Posts: 45 Member
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    Hello MFPers!

    Hi, congratulations! So strength training? That's amazing! I've basically only been walking, and doing aerobics, and lost 20lbs, so far~ (In less than 2 months, might I add! :D) I'm definitely going to have to try incorporating weights into my routines. From your pictures, you look absolutely stunning! Your journey/results actually eases my mind about building too much muscle from strength training. (Which is what I DON'T want. >_<)
  • kerryadams21
    kerryadams21 Posts: 11 Member
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    kerryadams21 wrote: »
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    Excellent results - based on excellent program - laying foundation for most excellent future.

    Thank you, appreciate that. I'm excited about my future now, for sure!

    @bwilliams66 Thank you! Believe in yourself!! I wish you best. :smile:

    Day 3 of your lift routine today and extra weights added to my birthday list!

    I was wondering in the early days of lifting at home did you use protein shakes/bars?

    I started using supplements around 9 months into my journey (one Orgain chocolate shake/day). For almost that first year, I got all of my protein from whole foods.

    I have try MANY products out there in terms of supplements, for taste, ingredients and how they make me feel, trying to find the "good ones" (there are millions of things to try so by no means am I an expert but I know what I like :wink:).

    Supplements give your body the extra nutrients it needs, while being on a "restricted diet", which is basically eating at a deficit. I am a big believer in supplements (dependent on your goals of course).

    Thank you, it definitely feels a bit early to be adding protein supplements. The week before last I lost two pounds in two weeks, i started your routine this week and I lost three pounds in one week!
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Peachiko87 wrote: »
    GenElizabeth wrote: »
    Hello MFPers!

    Hi, congratulations! So strength training? That's amazing! I've basically only been walking, and doing aerobics, and lost 20lbs, so far~ (In less than 2 months, might I add! :D) I'm definitely going to have to try incorporating weights into my routines. From your pictures, you look absolutely stunning! Your journey/results actually eases my mind about building too much muscle from strength training. (Which is what I DON'T want. >_<)

    As a woman - you'd be hard pressed to even if you wanted them. Just don't take steroids and testosterone to work against your body's natural hormones.

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