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Kinda Getting There - 30 Day Progress

neverstray
neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
Have been having issues going back and forth, and yesterday had a small binge. Not terrible, but I hate that I do that at all because it erases what I'm working so hard for. But, I thought I'd take some pics of my progress over the past 30 days. It's getting there. Still have a long way to go. And, I believe I am now in the toughest part of my transition. The last 5 to 10 lbs, and losing the last of the belly flab. But, here it is.

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  • kealambert
    kealambert Posts: 961 Member
    Have been having issues going back and forth, and yesterday had a small binge. Not terrible, but I hate that I do that at all because it erases what I'm working so hard for. But, I thought I'd take some pics of my progress over the past 30 days. It's getting there. Still have a long way to go. And, I believe I am now in the toughest part of my transition. The last 5 to 10 lbs, and losing the last of the belly flab. But, here it is.

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    i'm thinking this needs the .jpg tag or something
  • mahogonnee
    mahogonnee Posts: 11
    I lost 10 pounds and then after getting news of an impending lay off I threw it all away. So I'm starting all over and getting back on track. I'm going to have a lot of free time to get it right soon! lol
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Have been having issues going back and forth, and yesterday had a small binge. Not terrible, but I hate that I do that at all because it erases what I'm working so hard for. But, I thought I'd take some pics of my progress over the past 30 days. It's getting there. Still have a long way to go. And, I believe I am now in the toughest part of my transition. The last 5 to 10 lbs, and losing the last of the belly flab. But, here it is.

    6950630314

    i'm thinking this needs the .jpg tag or something

    Resolved.
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    Have been having issues going back and forth, and yesterday had a small binge. Not terrible, but I hate that I do that at all because it erases what I'm working so hard for. But, I thought I'd take some pics of my progress over the past 30 days. It's getting there. Still have a long way to go. And, I believe I am now in the toughest part of my transition. The last 5 to 10 lbs, and losing the last of the belly flab. But, here it is.

    30-day-compare-(2012-04-20)web.jpg

    Wow! I can see a huge difference.. and thats JUST 30 days! Great job. :)

    And BTW- don't say that a small binge ERASES what you are working for. Did one day really get rid of those abs that are appearing through your skin? lol doubt it :) Don't punish yourself over one day... accept it- know that its NOT going to throw you off track (unless your taking in thousands and thousands of calories day after day)- and pick up where you left off.
  • sma83
    sma83 Posts: 479 Member
    Wow! That is a fantastic improvement in just 30 days. You're looking great! Keep it up. :smile:
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    Wow! You progressed that far in just one month! That's amazing! Keep up the great work and I'm sure you'll shed those last few pounds!
  • Browny43
    Browny43 Posts: 124 Member
    Great work, nice tattoo
  • amanda8o
    amanda8o Posts: 352 Member
    wow that is awesome work in just 30 days,you should be extremely proud of yourself :happy:
  • kealambert
    kealambert Posts: 961 Member
    dude, that's a huge difference
  • bwmiller1
    bwmiller1 Posts: 98
    holy ! awesome job.
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    Huge difference for 30 days. Great work
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Not just the abs, I think I can see where my chest is a little better defined too. Yay me! I don't brag, but I get to once in a while. I've been having such a hard time with all this, and yesterday I was thinking, "WTF is this all for?" Just having a weird moment. So, I decided today to take some pics and show myself how far I've come already. Hopefully, my next 30 day pic will be closer to my goal.

    I will say this, it is very difficult at 47. If I even look at a cookie, my belly turns to mush. LOL.
  • Bullygirl30
    Bullygirl30 Posts: 82
    You are doing awesome!!! Keep up the good work
  • Jade17694
    Jade17694 Posts: 584 Member
    You've made that much progress in 30 days? Holy mother of crow: spill your secret!
  • ElizaRoche
    ElizaRoche Posts: 2,005 Member
    wow looking good!, big difference!
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    You've made that much progress in 30 days? Holy mother of crow: spill your secret!

    Working out 6 days a week, sometimes, more than once in a day. And, eating as "right" as I can, with occassionally having bad days, with the bad days becoming less and less. Slowing down on alcohol consupmtion by large amounts and actually logging it, so I can see it. That's about it. Not easy for me at all. Sometimes, downright exhausting.

    In all fairness, I was already kinda in good shape, now I'm sculpting, I guess. Or the modern word is cutting. I can't seem to eliminate the belly flab. But, working on it slowly. If was was 20, it would be so done by now. LOL.

    Thanks for the encouragement everyone! I really need it. I'm in an existential dilemma right now. :)
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    "Kinda" ?? id say you are rockin it man!
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    you look awesome!! keep it rocking -- sweet obliques :)
  • GraceK2012
    GraceK2012 Posts: 64 Member
    I can see the difference in your pecs as well as in your abs. Done in thirty day?! Amazing.
    I look forward to seeing the next photos as well.

    Are there any more details you can share about your workouts? I expect it is easier when you're younger, but please don't downplay what you've accomplished, because it truly is amazing, especially within the relatively short time you've been working at it.
  • bigd65
    bigd65 Posts: 171 Member
    Great job you can see a big difference, Well Done sir
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    Will you be my Ab Partner???? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    I can see the difference in your pecs as well as in your abs. Done in thirty day?! Amazing.
    I look forward to seeing the next photos as well.

    Are there any more details you can share about your workouts? I expect it is easier when you're younger, but please don't downplay what you've accomplished, because it truly is amazing, especially within the relatively short time you've been working at it.

    I do strength training 3 days a week. And, I run 4 days a week.

    For strength training, I just simply do the P90X upper body workouts. I do not do the yoga, cardio, stretching, kenpo, and anything else. Just the upper body stuff. That's it. No secret. I do the workouts in the exact order, except way more often.

    For running, I am training for a half-marathon coming up. So, I run 10 miles tomorrow. First time for that. So, we'll see if I break a hip or something. LOL.

    Anyway, it's not magic, it's just pure determination. One thing is my intensity in this past month has really picked up. I don't know why exactly, but my workouts are very intense and I constantly beat records on the amount of weight and reps with almost every workout. I write everything I do down so I can compare and keep a running total of the progress for each workout and almost everyweek, I have been exceeding either weight or reps on almost every exercise.

    I am also learning about how my body uses up energy. And, I find that I am way better off if I try to eat larger meals earlier and lighter meals later, rather than the other way around, which is more normal for most people.

    I don't know. It's just hard work. The hardest part is mental. Sometimes, I doubt myself, and that's when I go get some ice cream or something.
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    I can see the difference in your pecs as well as in your abs. Done in thirty day?! Amazing.
    I look forward to seeing the next photos as well.

    Are there any more details you can share about your workouts? I expect it is easier when you're younger, but please don't downplay what you've accomplished, because it truly is amazing, especially within the relatively short time you've been working at it.

    I do strength training 3 days a week. And, I run 4 days a week.

    For strength training, I just simply do the P90X upper body workouts. I do not do the yoga, cardio, stretching, kenpo, and anything else. Just the upper body stuff. That's it. No secret. I do the workouts in the exact order, except way more often.

    For running, I am training for a half-marathon coming up. So, I run 10 miles tomorrow. First time for that. So, we'll see if I break a hip or something. LOL.

    Anyway, it's not magic, it's just pure determination. One thing is my intensity in this past month has really picked up. I don't know why exactly, but my workouts are very intense and I constantly beat records on the amount of weight and reps with almost every workout. I write everything I do down so I can compare and keep a running total of the progress for each workout and almost everyweek, I have been exceeding either weight or reps on almost every exercise.

    I am also learning about how my body uses up energy. And, I find that I am way better off if I try to eat larger meals earlier and lighter meals later, rather than the other way around, which is more normal for most people.

    I don't know. It's just hard work. The hardest part is mental. Sometimes, I doubt myself, and that's when I go get some ice cream or something.
    NOOOOOOOOOOO say it isn't so, that yoga dvd is the best! i love it! =) i only do that dvd out of this set hahha
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    awesome progress in just a month! Nice abs!

    Every time you feel like you're binging, maybe check out these two pics side by side...remind yourself of all the hard work you've put in?

    :flowerforyou:
  • reneegee23
    reneegee23 Posts: 232 Member
    you got that much definition in just 30 days? damn! nice work!
  • katscoots
    katscoots Posts: 255 Member
    Dude, you are doing awesome.
  • SpydrMnky27
    SpydrMnky27 Posts: 381 Member
    Wow! you look great!
  • AyanaSan
    AyanaSan Posts: 93 Member
    You're looking quite abilicious... Good job!
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    The difference is crazy...What changed for you....How did you get those Abs to form....Whatever you did....DID THAT!
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    :love: :love: :love: :laugh: You look wonderful! and being 47 isn't so bad! lol!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I've been 47 for 4 months....I kinda like it! :laugh: keep up the awesome work!!!!
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