5'8-5'11 women before/after pics?

5'10" here, CW approx 217lb...lurking. :-)

BritBoogaloo wrote: »

As I still have 10 kg (22 pounds) to go, I'll post a before/during pic!

I'm 32 years old, and 176 cm tall (5'9 and a half)

BEFORE (1 May 2015)
Starting weight: 97 kg (214 pounds)
Body fat percentage (calliper test): 60.2%

NOW (7 September 2015)
Current weight: 81.3 kg (179 pounds)
Body fat percentage (calliper test): 35.8%

Total loss so far: 16.3 kg (36 pounds) and 24.4% body fat in just over 4 months!

Picture progress below.

I think the biggest misconception we tall ladies have is the expectation that we should be eating 1200 calories a day, just like other women who are only 5 ft tall or something. That amount is unsustainable for me. I've been able to do this by eating around 1700 calories of good, filling food a day!

Wow great progress! What's your routine look like ?

BritBoogaloo wrote: »

mfm143 wrote: »

Wow great progress! What's your routine look like ?

Thank you so much! Do you mean my training routine?

I train in the mornings 6 x a week. 3 days are cardio (5km jogs outside) and 3 days are resistance training- heavy weights at the gym, working full body; deadlifts, bench press, squats etc.

I have a personal trainer that helps me with the weights side of things (simply because prior to this I hadn't touched a dumbbell in my life). She changes up my program every month, but below are some snapshots of what my current program looks like.

I'm well aware resistance training is way more important for fat loss than cardio is, but I'm kinda using the jog days as my "rest" days to increase my cardiovascular fitness in the meantime and to ensure that I'm in enough of a routine that I wake up at the same time every morning to exercise without having to agonise about it.

That looks great I am currently (2 mo in) doing ICF 5x5/ 3x week and HIIT 2x/wk - did you ever have any issues with full depth squats ? I'm struggling w those right now can only do 1/2 squats at best - I'm 5'8 with really long legs.

BritBoogaloo wrote: »

mfm143 wrote: »

That looks great I am currently (2 mo in) doing ICF 5x5/ 3x week and HIIT 2x/wk - did you ever have any issues with full depth squats ? I'm struggling w those right now can only do 1/2 squats at best - my legs are really long.

Your routine sounds perfect!

Yeah, I did have issues with squats, although I'm not sure if it had anything to do with how long my legs are. I think it more has to do with the difficulties I've had with getting the technique down pat and getting into the resistance training mindset. It's all still very new to me.

I'm getting better at full depth squats though! I also had HUGE issues with bench presses when I started, but I think I'm better at those now too! Practice, practice!

Cool! Any techniques you could recommend for the squats ? What helped you improve your technique ? How long did it take to get depth ? -sorry for all the ?s

BritBoogaloo wrote: »

mfm143 wrote: »

Cool! Any techniques you could recommend for the squats ? What helped you improve your technique ? How long did it take to get depth ? -sorry for all the ?s

The technique my PT did for me that really helped with the squats was dialling back on the weight and practicing goblet squats with a kettle bell. Once I incorporated that into my routine, full depth became a lot easier for me.

It probably took me about 4 months to get better at them but I am still by no means perfect!

If you find the squats too challenging to sit down at the full depth, then I think you may need to dial back on the weight. I only know from experience, haha.

Thank you so much this was super helpful - I have remained at 50lb squats just until I improve form - but I guess it won't hurt to dial back and really work on that depth " one step back , two forward"

BritBoogaloo wrote: »

mfm143 wrote: »

BritBoogaloo wrote: »

mfm143 wrote: »

Cool! Any techniques you could recommend for the squats ? What helped you improve your technique ? How long did it take to get depth ? -sorry for all the ?s

The technique my PT did for me that really helped with the squats was dialling back on the weight and practicing goblet squats with a kettle bell. Once I incorporated that into my routine, full depth became a lot easier for me.

It probably took me about 4 months to get better at them but I am still by no means perfect!

If you find the squats too challenging to sit down at the full depth, then I think you may need to dial back on the weight. I only know from experience, haha.

Thank you so much this was super helpful - I have remained at 50lb squats just until I improve form - but I guess it won't hurt to dial back and really work on that depth " one step back , two forward"

No worries and that's exactly it! Ain't no shame in dialling back to improve technique!

Thanks again

This is such an inspiring thread! You ladies all look so fantastic and it's great to see so many different shapes and sizes.
I'm on the low end height wise but have always felt like a big, tall girl. Prior to my pregnancy I was 227lbs, but having a true hourglass figure, I felt like I carried it relatively well (to be clear, I felt unhealthy and big but could comfortably wear a size Large/14 in most stores and had been lifting heavy with a pt). I gained way more than I intended to while pregnant and 5 months post-partum, everything just looks different and squishier. I'm now more inspired than ever to get in the best shape of my life for myself and my baby!

HT: 5'8"
SW: 256lbs @ 41 weeks preggo
CW: 221lbs
GW1: 175lbs
GW2: 155lbs

crystalcement wrote: »

Priss08 wrote: »

This is my first time posting, so if the pictures don't show that's why.

I'm 5' 9" and some change with a large frame.

SW: 315
CW: 215
GW:165



*my photography skills are not the best.

Some change?? That's LOTS of change. You look fabulous. Keep up with whatever you are doing cause it is working.

Thanks!

I worded that poorly. Lol I meant that I'm a little over 5' 9", but not quite 5' 10".

Priss08 wrote: »

This is my first time posting, so if the pictures don't show that's why.

I'm 5' 9" and some change with a large frame.

SW: 315
CW: 215
GW:165



*my photography skills are not the best.

Wow! Amazing work!

p.s. I know it's your before, but you totally rocked that bikini!

palomapavlova wrote: »

Priss08 wrote: »

This is my first time posting, so if the pictures don't show that's why.

I'm 5' 9" and some change with a large frame.

SW: 315
CW: 215
GW:165



*my photography skills are not the best.

Wow! Amazing work!

p.s. I know it's your before, but you totally rocked that bikini!

Thanks so much! Weird thing is, that bikini was kind of a low point. I had to get a 24 and it made me decide to make changes.

i'm not ready to post pics yet...but the stats are:

5'8" medium build
starting weight, april 2015: 190 pounds
current weight, september 2015: 170 pounds
goal weight: 155 pounds

the reason for my posting is to encourage any women who are feeling discouraged by slow weight loss. for months, i ran and ran on the treadmill into the wee hours of the night, and became frustrated that the weight loss wasn't more drastic. i wasn't following a strict diet, but i was watching what i ate way better than usual. i felt like i needed a solution, though, because i still wasn't happy with where i was at. enter a pair of adjustable weight dumbbells my fiance bought for me.

ladies, please...do NOT fear "getting bulky" by lifting weights!! it's harder to "get bulky" than it is to gain beautiful, lean muscle mass and a toned body! and honestly, i've lost weight more rapidly lifting weights (and running much less, maybe 10 miles per week) in one month than in those 5 months slogging along on the treadmill. please try it out if you're feeling desperate for a solution. of course, a decent, protein/veggie-heavy diet in conjunction will also work wonders and impact your weight loss journey even more positively. but i really wanted to put the weightlifting concept out there for those of you who do "so much" cardio and don't feel it's being fair enough to the numbers on your scale!!!

Wow, amazing change! Well done you! Your tummy has just disappeared! That's my real problem area, what are your cals and workout if you don't mind me asking? I'm so impressed Ooh also, how tall are you?

Just wanted to say I've started my weight loss journey recently and all these photos keep me motivated! Bravo!
SW 350lb
CW 340.5lb
Gw 200lb
5'10"
(I'm very cruvy, like a big hour glass lol)
Looking forward to pics like these one day!