The Last 20 lbs Progress Photo Thread
JessBbody
Posts: 523 Member
I wanted to start a photo progress thread for losing the last 20 (or so) lbs, so we could see the subtle changes in the body from being at a healthy weight to being fit and/or at goal weight.
I thought it would be cool to show what 10 lbs of progress looks like.
Just a little back story, I was around 184 lbs for several years leading up to March 2019, when I bought a gym membership and started lifting 4-5x a week. During this time I was not watching my diet except to cut out sugar and sweets. I lost 20 lbs by August (first 2 photos).
Since the start of Covid in March 2020 I've been doing YouTube workouts at home 4-5 days per week, but was not counting calories, and I lost about 5 lbs.
I started counting calories on 9/24/20 and have been losing 1-2 lbs a week.
My deficit is 280 cals and I workout 30 minutes 4-6 x per week. Some days I do hard workouts like Heather Robertson and more often I do easy workouts like HASFIT or walk at home with Leslie Sansone.
My goal weight is 135 so I've got 10 lbs to go! Wish me luck trying to lose weight during the holidays!
When I started counting calories I decided to take pictures for every 5 lbs lost.
Please share your pics of the last 20 (or so) lbs of losing if you have them!
I thought it would be cool to show what 10 lbs of progress looks like.
Just a little back story, I was around 184 lbs for several years leading up to March 2019, when I bought a gym membership and started lifting 4-5x a week. During this time I was not watching my diet except to cut out sugar and sweets. I lost 20 lbs by August (first 2 photos).
Since the start of Covid in March 2020 I've been doing YouTube workouts at home 4-5 days per week, but was not counting calories, and I lost about 5 lbs.
I started counting calories on 9/24/20 and have been losing 1-2 lbs a week.
My deficit is 280 cals and I workout 30 minutes 4-6 x per week. Some days I do hard workouts like Heather Robertson and more often I do easy workouts like HASFIT or walk at home with Leslie Sansone.
My goal weight is 135 so I've got 10 lbs to go! Wish me luck trying to lose weight during the holidays!
When I started counting calories I decided to take pictures for every 5 lbs lost.
Please share your pics of the last 20 (or so) lbs of losing if you have them!
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I'm 184 right now. Down from 225 and my goal weight is in the 140's. How tall are you?6
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I'm 5"73
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Thank you! Congrats on your weight loss too. You will make it to the 140s!3
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@JessBbody Stunning results. I know how hard you've worked for all of this. Zowza, sister. You look so beautiful and I'm hoping one day that I'll get to see your head.
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Wow, well done girl .. 👏👏3
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Diatonic12 wrote: »@JessBbody Stunning results. I know how hard you've worked for all of this. Zowza, sister. You look so beautiful and I'm hoping one day that I'll get to see your head.
@Diatonic12 Thank ya kindly cowgirl. You are a sweetheart.
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You look so good in your 165/striped suit pic!5
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@DancingMoosie Thank you! For that one I was actually posing for the camera instead of standing there like I'm having my moles examined.2
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You look amazing! Happy you decided to post!!!2
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Congratulations 🎊🎉2
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Thanks for posting. This is really helpful to me as I am just starting work on the last 30 lbs. and was feeling like there has been no real change in my body despite lifting weights and using the treadmill.
You look great, your consistent work is showing.5 -
Thank you so much @slimgirljo15 @jiujitsudad15118 @Miz_Owl!
@Beautyofdreams I'm glad this helped. I encourage you to keep going and to take pictures because I can tell you that looking at my stomach in the mirror every morning for the past month and a half didn't give me an indication of the kind of progress I was making. I'm actually much more satisfied looking at the 10 lbs apart picture side by side. Thank you for the compliment.8 -
Congrats, you look really great! We are actually the same height and weight (I've been stuck here for weeks now!), but wow you look so much slimmer than me! Your legs are amazing
I really wish I had taken photos on the way it's very good advice, I've got pics from the start, but nothing since. Maybe I should take some pics now ...I just hate photos of myself generally!
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Phew, made it before you deleted it. You look mahhhvelous!! You should be proud of all the hard work. 2
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Way to go @JessBbody ! Great idea...
I am in the process of losing the last 20 lbs. I have my before photos. I can update monthly as that is when I take progress pics for my coach. She programmes my nutrition and training (masters strongwoman athlete here).
I have been training strongwoman since 2018. I have been strength training for many years (so am classed as an advanced lifter) on and off. I started out changing my lifestyle back in my late 30s with running and the gym. I have even done a sprint triathlon in 2013.
During the two UK lockdowns this year I have been training at home on zoom with fellow strongwomen. We have been using what equipment we have. I only have up to 60.5 kg in weights on a barbell (including the bar) and can use a single dumbbell loaded to 30 kg max (one arm rows) and two dumbbells can be loaded to 25 kg ish each (RDLs and other accessories). I have resistance bands, hip band, and a yoke I am using as my rack for squats and overhead pressing. I do floor presses instead of benching.
I am trying to lose more bodyfat (I am getting stronger too) cos aesthetics and so I have a reasonable base to bulk from. Yes, after I head down to 140 lbs or so I want to gain the last 7 lbs or so lean mass/muscle that I think I am genetically capable of before I turn 50...well that is not set in stone as it gets harder to gain lean mass as one ages and becomes a more efficient and strong lifter.
I am 46, post-menopausal and I cycle 15 - 20 miles a day 6 days a week (work and gym commute). I also work 60 hours a week as a care worker. I am 5 foot 5 and weigh in at 160 lbs. My BMI is 26.6. (It will be 23.3 when I hit my goal of 140 lbs) I am not losing weight rapidly....I am eating 1903 cals per day.
So the next few months and years are about training my behind off and losing more body fat...I would love to podium at a masters competition.
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Congrats, you look really great! We are actually the same height and weight (I've been stuck here for weeks now!), but wow you look so much slimmer than me! Your legs are amazing
I really wish I had taken photos on the way it's very good advice, I've got pics from the start, but nothing since. Maybe I should take some pics now ...I just hate photos of myself generally!
@Jacq_qui thank you! Take the photos for yourself first, and just think of them as very clinical - they're just to show progress, you don't have to look cute!
@nexangelus thank you! You look fantastic. All that lifting, running, and cycling is very impressive. Very inspiring for me as one of my goals is to get more fit beyond just looking fit. Thanks for posting your photos, and I look forward to seeing your progress.
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This is great! Makes me want to document my process better!2
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you look terrific...!Great progress!!!2
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The last 20 lbs lost is a great idea for a thread, and you look super! Congrats.2
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