20 days of busting my rear and this is what I get! (graphic

I know these are not pretty but this is reality and probably for more people than I think.

I've been here on MFP for a month, and for 20 consecutive days I have worked out in some fashion or the other for 1.5 to 2 hours a day.

II do 20 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical daily
I do a 15 minute workout with my 9 year old daughter M, W, F
I do 30 minutes of circuit training with each of my two sons separately on Tu, Th, Sat
I strength train 4 days a week
I have done 10 days of Level 1 30DS (completed day 10 today)
When I think about eating something that I know is not on my allowable foods list, I workout.

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In case you don't know my back story please see this thread http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/529969-yes-i-ve-lost-a-lot-of-weight

Edited to add a pic of my face, yes it has slimmed down too
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  • cutie2b
    cutie2b Posts: 194 Member
    You look GREAT! Congratulations!
  • FireTigerSoul
    FireTigerSoul Posts: 268 Member
    WOW! Big difference from the side and back! Congrats! Keep it up! :)
  • jlambert77
    jlambert77 Posts: 77 Member
    that is insane results for only 20days!
    good work :)
    (I read that HIIT should only be max 3 days a week...?)
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Definitely a noticeable difference! Keep it up! Heck, I might have to start doing this to get your results now :)
  • DataBased
    DataBased Posts: 513 Member
    Look at you! That is a completely amazing difference for just 20 days. I'm completely impressed - well done!
  • lmd172
    lmd172 Posts: 172
    whoa! congrats to you! i can see a difference all over! (-:
  • DorothyR87
    DorothyR87 Posts: 113
    Damn girl! 20 days and you have made that much progress? You have done amazing! Keep it up!
  • Jade17694
    Jade17694 Posts: 584 Member
    Amazing difference! Well done love! x
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    that is insane results for only 20days!
    good work :)
    (I read that HIIT should only be max 3 days a week...?)

    Yeah, I don't like to conform, if I am not hurting and I feel good then I'm ok with that. There are millions of people that do very physical jobs that have them doing the same things without a machine and they are in lots better shape than me because they move every day. Getting healthy...is my newest and highest paying job.
  • txladybug41
    txladybug41 Posts: 105 Member
    Oh my. I was wondering before I looked at your pic what difference would show in twenty days, but you just blew me away. I can see how the exercise is shaping you, remolding you, from the side, back and front. Its freaking awesome! Keep going because it's working for you!! And thank you for sharing this... now I gotta go find my Jillian DVD's and make myself do those stupid jumping jacks. (just joking, but they are hard for me and Jillian does make you work.)
  • :0) keep up the great work! don't quit! I like your confidence
  • katiebythebay
    katiebythebay Posts: 611 Member
    I can see a difference already. It's mostly in your mid-section.

    Your face is probably showing it too, but the background where your head is, is not allowing for a good visual (sunlight coming in the little door window.)

    You need to stick with what you're doing, because it's truly showing up. Just imagine what you'll be looking like in about 3 months down the road.

    What a difference! Please keep going!

    ~katie
  • MamaSonyaP
    MamaSonyaP Posts: 90 Member
    YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL, BRAVE, DEDICATED AND COMMITTED WOMAN!
    Never, ever think that you are not pretty or that people won't want to look at what an accomplishment you've achieved. You should be SO proud of yourself, as all of us are proud of you. What an amazing job you've done, I hope that we can all stay as dedicated as you. Way to go, girl! Keep up the FANTASTIC work.
    Sorry for the enthusiasm, it's just the way God made me!
  • skinnylove00
    skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
    HUUUGE difference! only 20 days of this?!?! SUPERSTAR!
  • AABru
    AABru Posts: 610 Member
    You have been on an incredible journey (I just read your back story)...you can definately see the difference in your waist and back. Keep up the great work!
  • Dimplybutt
    Dimplybutt Posts: 123 Member
    Wow!! Huge difference! That's fantastic!! Huge thumbs up for you, girl! You are totally succeeding! :flowerforyou:
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,474 Member
    Impressive! But, these are not graphic pictures. I almost skipped this post because of your title. Glad I checked it out. You have made amazing progress, Congratulations!:drinker:
  • that is insane results for only 20days!
    good work :)
    (I read that HIIT should only be max 3 days a week...?)

    Yeah, I don't like to conform, if I am not hurting and I feel good then I'm ok with that. There are millions of people that do very physical jobs that have them doing the same things without a machine and they are in lots better shape than me because they move every day. Getting healthy...is my newest and highest paying job.

    Pretty sure you can do HIIT 6 days a week. Good for you for putting your health first! Go hard! :)
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    OMG! you have totally blitzed your back fat (can see the difference from front and side also). Can't believe that's in under 3 weeks. Nice job :)
  • Time4NUME
    Time4NUME Posts: 137 Member
    You look great! I can see the difference.. Thanks for sharing your story...
  • AlexPflug
    AlexPflug Posts: 132 Member
    You have a very noticeable difference in your back and your arms!! Fantastic work!
  • ElementalEscapee
    ElementalEscapee Posts: 552 Member
    Daaaaaaaamn great job, you look fantastic! Wow!
  • mdj1501
    mdj1501 Posts: 388 Member
    Big difference! Keep it up!
  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    Your hard work is definitely showing!
    Thank you for sharing :)
  • melhayes1115
    melhayes1115 Posts: 187 Member
    You are doing a great job! Keep it up!
  • I am so glad you posted this. I'm going to try not to clog up your comments with a really long post, but here goes:
    Seeing those pictures of your before and after is a little like looking into a mirror for me, but my mirror only shows the "before" pics so far. You are doing an amazing job! After only 20 days, what a difference! I've gotten so slack lately, and seeing the progress you made in just 20 days is absolutely astounding.
    I look at your pics and think "I could be just 20 days away from wearing some of my old jeans again." That' s wonderful. I know there are other success stories out there, but yours just happened to be the top one for me when I logged on, and I want to tell you what a great job you are doing and to keep up the good work!
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    Thank you all for the encouragement and support! I really appreciate it!
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
    Nice job! You can see a big difference.
  • Your back looks great :)
  • adavis59
    adavis59 Posts: 285 Member
    You are doing great! And this is just in 20 days?? God Lord knows how fabulous you'll look in another 20 days! Wow! Great inspiration!
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