45 lbs lost - before & during pics

gerbies
gerbies Posts: 444 Member
edited December 18 in Success Stories
Though in many ways I'm still a "before" picture, looking at pictures I took this morning and comparing them to when I started my weight loss journey, makes me feel good about how far I've come. To date, I've lost just shy of 45 lbs; I'm about 40% to my overall weight loss goal. In a nutshell, here's what I've been doing:

In mid-November, I started the P90 workout program and completed it in mid-February. I ate about 1400-1600 calories per day (though it was tough during the holidays). I lost 38 lbs during that time.

I took a "break" from mid-February to the third week of March - I gained almost 10 lbs during this time, just eating whatever I wanted, going out a lot, etc (although a good chunk of this gain was from a very fun vacation).

I started Jillian Michael's new Body Revolution program in late March. I average 1500 calories a day or so, though I tend to have one higher calorie day per week. I just completed 4 weeks of the program and have lost 16 lbs so far.

Please note that these photos are embarrassing, but I know that this was the way I looked when I started. Thanks for letting me share :). Please be kind.

Before side profile (11/15/2011):
KellenNovemberDecember018.jpg

After side profile (4/22/2012)
April22004.jpg

Before back shot (11/15/2011) - I see this and am mortified, embarrassed, horrified...:
KellenNovemberDecember019.jpg

After back shot (4/22/2012)
April22005-1.jpg
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  • teenasbody
    teenasbody Posts: 212 Member
    WOW you look amazing keep up the great and hard work it is paying off. :-)
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
    Though in many ways I'm still a "before" picture, looking at pictures I took this morning and comparing them to when I started my weight loss journey, makes me feel good about how far I've come. To date, I've lost just shy of 45 lbs; I'm about 40% to my overall weight loss goal. In a nutshell, here's what I've been doing:

    In mid-November, I started the P90 workout program and completed it in mid-February. I ate about 1400-1600 calories per day (though it was tough during the holidays). I lost 38 lbs during that time.

    I took a "break" from mid-February to the third week of March - I gained almost 10 lbs during this time, just eating whatever I wanted, going out a lot, etc (although a good chunk of this gain was from a very fun vacation).

    I started Jillian Michael's new Body Revolution program in late March. I average 1500 calories a day or so, though I tend to have one higher calorie day per week. I just completed 4 weeks of the program and have lost 16 lbs so far.

    Please note that these photos are embarrassing, but I know that this was the way I looked when I started. Thanks for letting me share :). Please be kind.

    Before side profile (11/15/2011):
    KellenNovemberDecember018.jpg

    After side profile (4/22/2012)
    April22004.jpg

    Before back shot (11/15/2011) - I see this and am mortified, embarrassed, horrified...:
    KellenNovemberDecember019.jpg

    After back shot (4/22/2012)
    April22005-1.jpg

    You're doing fantastic! Keep it up!
  • patriciaannbibo
    patriciaannbibo Posts: 130 Member
    YOU look great! Way to go
  • mikeyboy
    mikeyboy Posts: 1,057 Member
    You are doing great! And now you have "during" pics! Keep up the great work!
  • rocklguz9
    rocklguz9 Posts: 18
    Kudos to you!!! How was the P90? I will be starting tomorrow and I'm already intimidated. Did you buy the "suggested" extras? Thanks!
  • suzibanshee
    suzibanshee Posts: 62 Member
    That's an awesome transformation! Keep it up!
  • gerbies
    gerbies Posts: 444 Member
    Kudos to you!!! How was the P90? I will be starting tomorrow and I'm already intimidated. Did you buy the "suggested" extras? Thanks!

    I liked P90, though I got a bit board about 1/2 through. I wasn't quite ready for P90X, so I decided to go with Jillian Michael's program, which I like better than P90. P90 was created in the late 90's/early 2000s and it sort of feels like it, if you know what I mean. The great thing about P90 or the new program I'm doing is it's only 30 minutes a day and that's it (unless you want to add more). I pretty much do the program as except for some yoga classes and the occassional kickboxing class.
  • 13nicholas
    13nicholas Posts: 154 Member
    No need to be kind - the truth is you look great. I'm glad P90 and Julian are working for you!! Thanks for posting.
  • vguynes
    vguynes Posts: 753 Member
    You really be PROUD of yourself! You have done an excellent job! Congrats on your success!
  • missprincessgina
    missprincessgina Posts: 446 Member
    Awesome job. What a difference in your arms and face. Keep up the great work!!
  • TL0105
    TL0105 Posts: 41 Member
    You have done a fabulous job and should be very proud of yourself!! Keep up the great work!!
  • LiftBigtoGetFit
    LiftBigtoGetFit Posts: 3,399 Member
    WTG!!!!! keep up the good work, you look great :smile:
  • kleinhome
    kleinhome Posts: 1 Member
    YOU LOOK GREAT!! KEEP IT UP THE GOOD WORK GIRL!
  • jennipooh0324
    jennipooh0324 Posts: 85 Member
    Wow, you look amazing. I hope that in 5 months I have awesome results like that.
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    You're doing so well, congrats on what you have acheived so far!
  • RothesayRose
    RothesayRose Posts: 3 Member
    Awesome!
  • LemonBurns
    LemonBurns Posts: 538 Member
    Check out those emerging CALF MUSCLES - Swaeeeeeeeeeeet! Congrats, you're doing Gr-r-r-reat!
  • MissYogapants
    MissYogapants Posts: 106 Member
    Wow! Girl, you rock!!! :)
  • momjmd
    momjmd Posts: 296 Member
    You look fabulous!!! I am still nervous about taking my before pictures- ughh, hate looking at myself. WTG on losing the weight!
  • mummytobeslim
    mummytobeslim Posts: 367 Member
    wow you have done fantastic and all your hard work shows ,well done x
  • gerbies
    gerbies Posts: 444 Member
    Check out those emerging CALF MUSCLES - Swaeeeeeeeeeeet! Congrats, you're doing Gr-r-r-reat!

    Thanks! After I looked at the pictures this morning, I, at first, thought what is wrong with my legs? Is that cellulite??? Then it occurred to me that those are my muscles...lol.

    Thanks :)
  • amaryaxxx
    amaryaxxx Posts: 47 Member
    great wrk, hard wrk paying off1
  • skinnieminniemouse
    skinnieminniemouse Posts: 118
    This is amazing! Well done! Your stomach in particular looks COMPLETELY different. You should be proud of these photos, they show how far you have come and how you have continued even when most would have given up :)
  • Queenbee412
    Queenbee412 Posts: 53
    Great results! Your should be very proud :)
  • Jaidee1979
    Jaidee1979 Posts: 61 Member
    Awesome job! You look great! Keep up the good work.
  • YvonnePtm
    YvonnePtm Posts: 28
    Gosh that is amazing. You can really see the weight loss and you look brilliant - keep up the good work.
  • 2shoes123
    2shoes123 Posts: 204 Member
    Great job!!
  • jfaure23
    jfaure23 Posts: 114 Member
    You are fabulous, and wow! To think of the progress you have made in just six months. You are almost halfway at your goal, and your results are impressive. Well done!
  • Jlwebb07
    Jlwebb07 Posts: 38 Member
    WOW..you are doing great and no need to be embarrassed. We are all on here to improve and you should be proud of your accomplishments. Congrats!
  • KathyChampi
    KathyChampi Posts: 66 Member
    Wow you look wonderful!!! You need to show the front of your face. We want to see how beautiful you look!!!
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