What running does to fat...pictures
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omma_to_3
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I have been on MFP for almost a year. I've lost 50.5 lbs. as of this morning. I started exercising last October (walking) and have been increasing the time, speed an intensity. About 1.5 to 2 months ago I started the C25K program. I'm on week 5. I've been going slow, repeating weeks, and working on my endurance and speed before moving to the next week. I am also prone to shin splints, so when those started getting bad, I got new shoes and went back TWO weeks in the program.
What I've noticed is that while the weight loss has slightly increased since I began running (4.5 to 5 lbs. a month vs. 3.5 to 4 lbs.), my body shape is changing far faster than it was before. It's not the calorie burn difference either, because I eat my exercise calories, whether that means 200 calories or 400 calories.
I snapped a picture last night of my chin from the side (a point of particular annoyance for me) and I was surprised at the difference!
Here is a before shot from February 2011 - meeting my son for the first time in Korea!
Pic on the left is from January 2012. Middle pic is from 3/17, and is 7 lbs. less than the first pic. The final pic was from last night (4/19) and is 6 lbs. less than the middle pic.
What I've noticed is that while the weight loss has slightly increased since I began running (4.5 to 5 lbs. a month vs. 3.5 to 4 lbs.), my body shape is changing far faster than it was before. It's not the calorie burn difference either, because I eat my exercise calories, whether that means 200 calories or 400 calories.
I snapped a picture last night of my chin from the side (a point of particular annoyance for me) and I was surprised at the difference!
Here is a before shot from February 2011 - meeting my son for the first time in Korea!
Pic on the left is from January 2012. Middle pic is from 3/17, and is 7 lbs. less than the first pic. The final pic was from last night (4/19) and is 6 lbs. less than the middle pic.
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wow! i need to start running--seriously. Great job; keep up the good work!0
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Thanks! Trying to resize the one picture. My beloved SmugMug is down and now I remember why I hate Photobucket LOL.0
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Your doing amazing!!! Keep it up! :bigsmile: and congrats on ur son hes adorable!!! So proud of u! Would love to be a jogger/ru:flowerforyou: nner but i dont like being seen lol! What a huge difference! :flowerforyou:0
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Your doing amazing!!! Keep it up! :bigsmile: and congrats on ur son hes adorable!!! So proud of u! Would love to be a jogger/ru:flowerforyou: nner but i dont like being seen lol! What a huge difference! :flowerforyou:
I started on my treadmill. Just last Friday I ran outside for the first time. So much better :-) I've done it three times outside now! I will still be using my treadmill because of convenience with 3 young kids, but on weekends at least, I hope to get one outdoor run in.0 -
I've been doing some running too. Sounds like we're in the same boat there...dealing with shin splints and starting slow. But I can run 3/4 of a mile now before I stop to walk. A year ago, I would have NEVER bet money on that!
Keept up the great work!!0 -
Wow! That is so awesome! Congrats on the running accomplishments as well0
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Very true. Running has made all the difference in the world for me.
You're doing well and congrats on adopting your son...he's too freakin' cute!!! :bigsmile:0 -
Wow! Amazing progress! Congrats on your accomplishments! You're son is a super cutie! Keep up the great work. I'm friending you now. I'd really like to keep up on how you're doing. What an inspiration!0
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You're doing great!! Running is one of those cardio exercises that hits fat the hardest. I was trying to increase my walks to jogs, but I relapsed on smoking. Trying to get that under control again, and I'm going to start back to jogging next week. Keep up the awesome work!!0
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Congratulations on your success!0
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I notice a huge difference in inches when running. It is awesome, keep it up and ouch on shin splints. I am W4D2 with C25K and I am loving it. I may have to repeat this week but we shall see.0
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You're doing great!! Running is one of those cardio exercises that hits fat the hardest. I was trying to increase my walks to jogs, but I relapsed on smoking. Trying to get that under control again, and I'm going to start back to jogging next week. Keep up the awesome work!!
Good luck with the smoking! It's SO hard. I quit in April of 2003 when we were trying to get pregnant. It became second nature about a year later. The first 6 months were HARD.0 -
Terrific difference! Keep up the running!!0
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Woo hoo! Running is awesome! Good for you.0
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Great job sweetie! This is truely an inspiration for me to give running another try!0
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Oh, and in case anyone wanted cuteness overload...here's my crew in March for little man's second birthday.
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congrats to you! also, your son is adorable.0
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Congratulations-you will be so much more able to run with your little one now!0
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That is an amazing difference! You look fabulous!0
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Great job! KEEP RUNNING!0
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