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    5 Week Progress Picture

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    • Posts: 25 Member
      keep on squatting, you look amazing.
    • Posts: 1,053 Member
      MsSquatAlot wrote: »
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      How slow is super slow? How is your food intake?

      @MsSquatAlot Thanks for responding. I'd say I'm losing .5 to 1 pound per week...sometimes nothing at all, sometimes more. I know that's pretty average, and it averages out, but it feels slow and it doesn't help that I'm impatient. I've had months where I stayed the same weight or within a pound or two, but I looked like I had lost several pounds.

      My diet is pretty good. I normally eat two boiled eggs and a piece of fruit for breakfast, sometimes spinach and mushroom omelet (occasionally grits on the side), sometimes a salad with chicken and avocado - I don't care for dressing, so I never use it. Lunch is usually a meat and vegetables or salad with chicken or salmon. Dinner is usually protein, veggies or salad, and sometimes a starch (depending on what it is). I do love potato chips, but I limit them to a couple of times a month and only when I really want them...same with Italian subs. I rarely do sodas anymore because I just don't have taste for them. I drink water, tea, and sometimes a cup of coffee with cream and sugar.

      I haven't logged my meals in some time because I'm lazy when it comes to that. But I really don't think I go over my alloted calories. I know there's really no way to know for sure, but I doubt I'm exceeding my calorie goal of 1744 (my count after a 20% deficit - I used that percentage to give me a little more of cushion); and if I am, not by much and not regularly. I was considering weighing and logging again to see if it makes a difference.

      Since January 2015, I've lost close to 70 pounds. I just started lifting consistently again back in November after taking a break for a couple of years due to knee issues (excess weight *cough, cough*).

      I'm open to advice, so fire away. Thanks! :)
    • Posts: 329 Member
      Really well done! You looked great before, but you reflect your hard work in addition now!
    • Posts: 63 Member
      I'm still trying to lose the same 10 pounds I tried losing last year!
    • Posts: 200 Member
      This is amazing. Your doing a great job
      MsSquatAlot wrote: »
      Hi Pals!

      So I have decided to take monthly update photos to keep myself encouraged and on track - In the last 5 weeks I have lost 30lbs and 4% bf. Although I still have another 100lbs to lose, I am feeling like this is actually possible.

      My diary is open to friends in case anyone is wondering what I have eaten and how I workout. 60+ gone so far!!!

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    • Posts: 215 Member
      Great going MsSquatAlot!!! Congratulations! Are you planning to lose more?
    • Posts: 238 Member
      evesmom2 wrote: »
      Great going MsSquatAlot!!! Congratulations! Are you planning to lose more?

      I am! I am looking to lose another 40lbs, perhaps 50 so I can do a nice clean bulk.

      And thank you!
    • Posts: 10 Member
      Great job what are the meal preps ? Any advise I'm looking to lose about 35-45 and I'm having a difficult time
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Great job and a very good commitment. In my case this is a very good motivation for my goal to be accomplish. Thanks for sharing!
    • Posts: 1 Member
      For those who said you will gain it back, dont listen. Stay positive and on track!!!! Looking good. Would be cutious to know if you sre joyrnaling in this app sbout ehst you eat and ecercuse for calorie count
    • Posts: 33 Member
      You look amazing! Keep up the good work.
      I think I will do this same thing to try and keep myself on track.
    • Posts: 95 Member
      Amazing transformation! I'm glad I stumbled upon this post today! Thanks for sharing your inspiring story.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Unbelievable! Congratulations on your hard work and success!
    • Posts: 157 Member
      Truly inspiring ! Great job !!
    • Posts: 321 Member
      Amazing progress! Thank you for sharing :smiley:
    • Posts: 57 Member
      Your results are so fantastic, your hard work has totally paid off! I've just started with weights and this has been one of the most inspiring before and afters I have seen!
    • Posts: 84 Member
      Hey MsSquat can you add me I really need some friends on here that actually motivate me and encourage me.
    • Posts: 15 Member
      This is really inspiring, thank you.
    • Posts: 380 Member
      Wow! Great Job in only 5 weeks!
    • Posts: 474 Member
      MsSquatAlot wrote: »
      Been awhile since I updated this thread, but here is what I look like today. I've lost almost 140lbs now since first posting!

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      My goodness you look good!
      Very inspiring!
    • Posts: 41 Member
      You look fantastic! Very impressive!
    • Posts: 55 Member
      You look absolutely fantastic and your body transformation is amazing! So inspiring.
    • Posts: 2,430 Member
      Don't listen to the people saying you're losing weight too fast. You are doing FANTASTIC!
    • Posts: 238 Member
      Thanks so much everyone for your kind words!! Continuing to lose weight and inches.

      The photo is March 2016 to now. With hard work and dedication, ANYTHING is possible. I am going through and responding to everyone's messages. Please bear with me as I really do take the time to reply with as much info and support as I can.

      Mandy.

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    • Posts: 18 Member
      That is amazing! What an inspiration to me and all of us on here!
    • Posts: 105 Member
      Keep up the hard work! You inspire me :)
    • Posts: 226 Member
      I have watched from almost the beginning and every time is see your progress I am in awe! You are such a wonderful inspiration. I started lifting because of you! I can't wait to see where you are a year from now! Competitions and a lot less of you I am sure. Keep it up MsSquat!
    • Posts: 100 Member
      You look awesome!! Great job!!!
    • Posts: 238 Member
      Swanson83 wrote: »
      I have watched from almost the beginning and every time is see your progress I am in awe! You are such a wonderful inspiration. I started lifting because of you! I can't wait to see where you are a year from now! Competitions and a lot less of you I am sure. Keep it up MsSquat!

      You have been here since basically the beginning and continually inspire me!!
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