Women Recomp Stories?

holly55555
holly55555 Posts: 306 Member
edited November 14 in Success Stories
I'm a 5'8 woman and started at 140 lbs. By no means overweight, but VERY squishy. I was a classic skinny fat person. I overate unhealthy things and I had no muscle tone.

I'm working on recomp but I would love some motivation! Please post your recomp success stories and pics! :)
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  • Thom_Kat
    Thom_Kat Posts: 17 Member
    edited March 2015
    Here is mine. 5'2 148 lbs in all three pictures on top and 163 in the last. The top three were over the course of about 6 months while lifting 4 times per week and doing 20 minute HiiT sessions and some longer jogs. I am 163 now but I've put on about 10 lbs of lean mass since the last picture on top was taken a year and a half ago.

    I got down to 135 lbs about 5 years ago and my body fat was the same then as it is now. It's been fun to see the changes.

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    163 now (cutting)
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    (Edited for clarification and to add another picture)
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    edited March 2015
    @Thom_Kat, very impressive! The progress in your tummy especially is awesome!

    I'm 5'7.5, 26

    First pic is ~170, right when I started NROLFW and was lifting 3x week. After is just after I finished, around ~162 pounds. Did lose a few pounds but definitely put on some muscle. At my last test I had 117 pounds of lean muscle. Though I'm not sure exactly where I started, I'm pretty confident it was less!

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    This pic is same-- ~170 to ~162
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    I actually started MFP at 190 pounds but didn't start lifting until 20 pounds in. Like everyone, I wish I'd started sooner! Still looking to drop a few pounds but most concerned about recomp.


  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    @ lili61, great results! I plan to start NROLFW next week. We're the same height and similar weight, I hope I have as good as results as you!
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    sistrsprkl wrote: »
    @ lili61, great results! I plan to start NROLFW next week. We're the same height and similar weight, I hope I have as good as results as you!

    Do it! It is one of the best things I've ever done for myself.

  • holly55555
    holly55555 Posts: 306 Member
    Wow thanks guys! It's crazy to see such a difference but not a huge weight change!

    I think my biggest goal is getting my tummy to tuck in (instead of being soft).
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    edited March 2015
    I did a recomp. I was 105 pounds and very skinny fat. I am now 110 pounds and shaved off about 3-4% of body fat. My pics are on this page halfway down I think (I'm the blonde in a bikini on the beach in one of the pics).

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1238509/women-54-5-5-with-results-pictures/p8
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    @kdiamond I have seen your photos before but am always impressed!
  • holly55555
    holly55555 Posts: 306 Member
    kdiamond wrote: »
    I did a recomp. I was 105 pounds and very skinny fat. I am now 110 pounds and shaved off about 3-4% of body fat. My pics are on this page halfway down I think (I'm the blonde in a bikini on the beach in one of the pics).

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1238509/women-54-5-5-with-results-pictures/p8

    THIS is what I want my abs to look like. Great job!

  • NekoneMeowMixx
    NekoneMeowMixx Posts: 410 Member
    Awesome, awesome thread! Bookmarking so I can follow along. I'm 23 years old, 5 foot 6. I currently weigh 132 pounds as of this morning, at just under 24% body fat. I'm looking to do a recomp and could definitely go for some suggestions on macros. Currently this is what I have, but I plan on adjusting as I go along to get the results I want...

    Rest Day 1620 calories
    Protein: 122g (30%)
    Carbs: 101g (25%)
    Fat: 81g (45%)

    Training Day 2000
    Protein: 125g (25%)
    Carbs: 200g (40%)
    Fat: 78g (35%)

    I pulled these from a few calculations/suggestions. Not sure how I feel abou it, but I'm trying, heh.
  • Zelinna
    Zelinna Posts: 207 Member
    Im still a work in progress and wasnt really focused on recomp until recently. I have maintainred !y weight for about a year and a half but have made the most noticeable changes to my body since since I started crossfit in January. I haven't lost any weight but have dropped a size since January.

    I am 5'7 and 145 lbs.

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  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Height: 6'1"

    On the left I was about 185
    On the right I am about 165

    20 lbs, but lost 6 dress sizes through running, boxing and lifting

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  • eva_svi
    eva_svi Posts: 24 Member
    The first pic is before kids, the second is a year and a half after baby No. 2. The second pic is also my motivation right now - after baby No. 3 ;)
    I was 58 - 60 kg in both
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  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    Ummm, those are some impressive abs! @eva_svi
  • Jengoing2015
    Jengoing2015 Posts: 28 Member
    Very motivating! Thank you.
  • NekoneMeowMixx
    NekoneMeowMixx Posts: 410 Member
    Love these! Everyone keeps hating on recomping, insisting that slow bulking is the best way to go and that recomping will get me nowhere. Glad to see people have proved otherwise!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Both pics are me at 124 lbs-- the first is day 1 of lifting and the second is a few days ago.

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  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    NekoneMeowMixx wrote: »
    Love these! Everyone keeps hating on recomping, insisting that slow bulking is the best way to go and that recomping will get me nowhere. Glad to see people have proved otherwise!

    recomp works, but it is slow, and not necessarily easy to see the results. My recomp was over the span of 3 years. Nowadays... people don't want to hear.. YAY I lost 20 pounds over three years! They want 20 pounds over three weeks.

    So, recomp doesn't get a good rap. I don't really see it as recomp anyways. I see it as living life at maintenance, enjoying dinners with my family, special treats, and fun times. Some times my weight swings up a bit, sometimes down. My goal is to keep getting stronger the whole while.
  • NekoneMeowMixx
    NekoneMeowMixx Posts: 410 Member
    MireyGal76 wrote: »
    NekoneMeowMixx wrote: »
    Love these! Everyone keeps hating on recomping, insisting that slow bulking is the best way to go and that recomping will get me nowhere. Glad to see people have proved otherwise!

    recomp works, but it is slow, and not necessarily easy to see the results. My recomp was over the span of 3 years. Nowadays... people don't want to hear.. YAY I lost 20 pounds over three years! They want 20 pounds over three weeks.

    So, recomp doesn't get a good rap. I don't really see it as recomp anyways. I see it as living life at maintenance, enjoying dinners with my family, special treats, and fun times. Some times my weight swings up a bit, sometimes down. My goal is to keep getting stronger the whole while.

    True, yeah. In within 10 pounds of where I want to be, ideally. But I'm currently 24% Body fat so I got a little bit of a belly and extra fat to trim here and there. I would consider slow bulking once I lost some more weight maybe...
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    NekoneMeowMixx wrote: »
    MireyGal76 wrote: »
    NekoneMeowMixx wrote: »
    Love these! Everyone keeps hating on recomping, insisting that slow bulking is the best way to go and that recomping will get me nowhere. Glad to see people have proved otherwise!

    recomp works, but it is slow, and not necessarily easy to see the results. My recomp was over the span of 3 years. Nowadays... people don't want to hear.. YAY I lost 20 pounds over three years! They want 20 pounds over three weeks.

    So, recomp doesn't get a good rap. I don't really see it as recomp anyways. I see it as living life at maintenance, enjoying dinners with my family, special treats, and fun times. Some times my weight swings up a bit, sometimes down. My goal is to keep getting stronger the whole while.

    True, yeah. In within 10 pounds of where I want to be, ideally. But I'm currently 24% Body fat so I got a little bit of a belly and extra fat to trim here and there. I would consider slow bulking once I lost some more weight maybe...

    I was at about 24% when I started. I estimate about 18% now. Idk if you're patient recomp can be great. It's been pretty effortless for me compared to either bulking or cutting.
  • smg92907
    smg92907 Posts: 19 Member
    lili61 wrote: »
    sistrsprkl wrote: »
    @ lili61, great results! I plan to start NROLFW next week. We're the same height and similar weight, I hope I have as good as results as you!

    Do it! It is one of the best things I've ever done for myself.

    Great results! What is NROLFW?
  • eva_svi
    eva_svi Posts: 24 Member
    lili61 wrote: »
    Ummm, those are some impressive abs! @eva_svi
    Thanks! The best thing is I didn't even need the gym. I worked out at home - even with my baby - I just did some free youtube workouts and a got a few awesome apps for my iPad. Lots of plyo :smile:
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    I am 57 years old. I have no idea how much I weigh now. I last weighed around 142 and my goal weight is 125. I got down to 135lbs and was a size 10. Then March 1, 2015 I started doing strong lift 5x5. I then lost 17 inches and am now a size 5-7 depending on fit. I also went from doing 21 to 24 hours of cardio every week to ZERO I only do strong lift 5x5 for an hour every other day. I also changed from eating 1260 calories to 1600 +. I started lifting with a 12.5 lb bar and now lift 109 lbs squat, 100lb sumo squat, bench 83lbs, barbell row 89lbs, over head press 62lbs, and deadlift 137lbs.
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  • Eninad
    Eninad Posts: 204 Member
    @fanncy0626 WOW that is gorgeously impressive. Such hard work and such looking good for it. I am keeping you in my idol history so I use this to focus on my long term plans.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Eninad wrote: »
    @fanncy0626 WOW that is gorgeously impressive. Such hard work and such looking good for it. I am keeping you in my idol history so I use this to focus on my long term plans.

    Thanks! I'm still a work in progress!
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    I am 57 years old. I have no idea how much I weigh now. I last weighed around 142 and my goal weight is 125. I got down to 135lbs and was a size 10. Then March 1, 2015 I started doing strong lift 5x5. I then lost 17 inches and am now a size 5-7 depending on fit. I also went from doing 21 to 24 hours of cardio every week to ZERO I only do strong lift 5x5 for an hour every other day. I also changed from eating 1260 calories to 1600 +. I started lifting with a 12.5 lb bar and now lift 109 lbs squat, 100lb sumo squat, bench 83lbs, barbell row 89lbs, over head press 62lbs, and deadlift 137lbs.
    z98wiuztwki9.jpg

    ib487x3jauu9.jpg

    Wow! Truly impressive and inspiring considering you're 5 years older than me and look waaaaay younger (and fitter!).

    I started lifting with a 10 lb bar too. I've bought a bigger one since then. :)
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    ythannah wrote: »
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    I am 57 years old. I have no idea how much I weigh now. I last weighed around 142 and my goal weight is 125. I got down to 135lbs and was a size 10. Then March 1, 2015 I started doing strong lift 5x5. I then lost 17 inches and am now a size 5-7 depending on fit. I also went from doing 21 to 24 hours of cardio every week to ZERO I only do strong lift 5x5 for an hour every other day. I also changed from eating 1260 calories to 1600 +. I started lifting with a 12.5 lb bar and now lift 109 lbs squat, 100lb sumo squat, bench 83lbs, barbell row 89lbs, over head press 62lbs, and deadlift 137lbs.
    z98wiuztwki9.jpg

    ib487x3jauu9.jpg

    Wow! Truly impressive and inspiring considering you're 5 years older than me and look waaaaay younger (and fitter!).

    I started lifting with a 10 lb bar too. I've bought a bigger one since then. :)

    Thanks! I'm sure that you have had great results as well!
  • IILikeToMoveItMoveIt
    IILikeToMoveItMoveIt Posts: 1,172 Member


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  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    Hey, Y'All; Rome wasn't built in a day! We will get there (or at least try). I know I have gotten stronger (can finally do deadlifts & BB rows w/a 50 lb (and I am considerably older)) B) .
  • lauractemple85
    lauractemple85 Posts: 109 Member
    Here's mine, both at 147lbs oveyfgjtu4qf.jpg
  • cahf
    cahf Posts: 137 Member
    Thank you all for posting these! Very inspiring.
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