Are those Abs I see?

BeautyFromWithin
BeautyFromWithin Posts: 290 Member
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Last summer I started my journey to a healthier me. I lost about 30 pounds and did both Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and Ripped In 30. When I reached my goal weight of 135lbs, it was time to maintain and maintenance mode has been a struggle! In the past year, I have learned to utilize and love classes at the gym such as Zumba and Core Conditioning, and I have also taken up running. My current profile picture is me running my first 5K July 15th, 2012 !

This summer, I can't afford a gym membership so I run almost every day and I have been doing Ripped In 30 again to try and tone. I put together a comparison picture and I'm pleased to say that I believe I am seeing some abs come into definition and out from hiding beneath layers of fat. It may just be me, but either way I'm seeing progress and I am extremely proud of myself! My plan now is to keep toning and stay around the 135lb range. Currently, I'm hovering at about 138lbs.

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  • jenypri
    jenypri Posts: 46
    That is truly inspiring, it gives all the rest of us the will to continuing on. The movtivation you provide for others is invaluable. congratulations on all that you have accoplished it truly is admirable! You deserve the success because it was definitely not easy, anyone who works out hard will attest to that. YOU ARE A ROCK STAR!!!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Very nice! Keep up the great work!
  • angelbaby52102
    angelbaby52102 Posts: 42 Member
    that's great! Thanks for sharing, definitely motivating :)
  • maandyx0
    maandyx0 Posts: 59
    Ow owwww. You look AMAZING.
  • JeaninePaige
    JeaninePaige Posts: 464 Member
    Ahh, you have my dream tummy now! Hopefully I can do as well as you did. :) Congrats!
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    on all their glory!
    yay!
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    Wow that's nice, can I ask how tall you are? I'm about your weight and 5'6" but I don't have a stomach like that :)
  • CeeJourney
    CeeJourney Posts: 149 Member
    Can you say HOUR GLASS !!!:flowerforyou:
  • blinkinglight
    blinkinglight Posts: 92
    Awesome!!! I love the bottom left, you can definitely see some definition there.
  • moriaht
    moriaht Posts: 251 Member
    Wow we have like the exact same body shape. Well I currently look like your before pictures, but this is definitely the most motivating before and after I have seen!
    You look AMAZING
  • SarahCatt30
    SarahCatt30 Posts: 2
    Yes they are...you look great keep it up :)
  • KJoy7
    KJoy7 Posts: 246
    Awesome!!! Great job...truely inspiring!
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    OP. Did you make your "peace sign" shorts? I just bought some fabric exactly like that!
  • 1LRoy
    1LRoy Posts: 95 Member
    Yep, those are definitely abs. Great job! You look amazing!
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
    way to go! truly an inspiration and motivation to not slack off in teh winter months! You look great!
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    Definitely Abs I see....Get it girlie!
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
    Holy ABS! You look incredible, great work!
  • Bellefay
    Bellefay Posts: 13 Member
    You look amazing congratulations. You are an inspiration for us who are still on the road and can sometimes feel like we will neverbget there, Especially on a day when the scales r not budging. Keep it up!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    yep those are abs! Nice work!
  • sheri02r
    sheri02r Posts: 486 Member
    Awesome job! Your abs look great :D
  • tngfordisney
    tngfordisney Posts: 115
    Yes they are!!!! Congrats.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Last summer I started my journey to a healthier me. I lost about 30 pounds and did both Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and Ripped In 30. When I reached my goal weight of 135lbs, it was time to maintain and maintenance mode has been a struggle! In the past year, I have learned to utilize and love classes at the gym such as Zumba and Core Conditioning, and I have also taken up running. My current profile picture is me running my first 5K July 15th, 2012 !

    This summer, I can't afford a gym membership so I run almost every day and I have been doing Ripped In 30 again to try and tone. I put together a comparison picture and I'm pleased to say that I believe I am seeing some abs come into definition and out from hiding beneath layers of fat. It may just be me, but either way I'm seeing progress and I am extremely proud of myself! My plan now is to keep toning and stay around the 135lb range. Currently, I'm hovering at about 138lbs.

    rhiema.jpg

    those ARE abs!!! Way to go!!! :-D

    Running helped me lean out and show mine too!
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Last summer I started my journey to a healthier me. I lost about 30 pounds and did both Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and Ripped In 30. When I reached my goal weight of 135lbs, it was time to maintain and maintenance mode has been a struggle! In the past year, I have learned to utilize and love classes at the gym such as Zumba and Core Conditioning, and I have also taken up running. My current profile picture is me running my first 5K July 15th, 2012 !

    This summer, I can't afford a gym membership so I run almost every day and I have been doing Ripped In 30 again to try and tone. I put together a comparison picture and I'm pleased to say that I believe I am seeing some abs come into definition and out from hiding beneath layers of fat. It may just be me, but either way I'm seeing progress and I am extremely proud of myself! My plan now is to keep toning and stay around the 135lb range. Currently, I'm hovering at about 138lbs.

    rhiema.jpg

    How tall are you? I'm 5'4" and my goal is 135-140lbs. If I end up looking anything like you, I'll be absolutely ecstatic! You look fantastic!
  • peterson_jessica
    peterson_jessica Posts: 119 Member
    Dang girl! You look amazing!!!!! Those are definitely abs! Keep up the great work!
  • CharlieJuliette
    CharlieJuliette Posts: 459 Member
    Wow, you look so LEAN!
  • BeautyFromWithin
    BeautyFromWithin Posts: 290 Member
    Wow that's nice, can I ask how tall you are? I'm about your weight and 5'6" but I don't have a stomach like that :)

    I'm 5"4 and 3/4s last I checked. :)
  • BeautyFromWithin
    BeautyFromWithin Posts: 290 Member
    OP. Did you make your "peace sign" shorts? I just bought some fabric exactly like that!

    No, I wish I was that crafty! They're actually Soffe brand!
  • jregan00
    jregan00 Posts: 5 Member
    Nice Work
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    You look awesome! I did the Color Run, too. On the 14th in San Francisco.
  • BeautyFromWithin
    BeautyFromWithin Posts: 290 Member

    How tall are you? I'm 5'4" and my goal is 135-140lbs. If I end up looking anything like you, I'll be absolutely ecstatic! You look fantastic!

    I'm 5"4 too! Sounds like you've got a great goal! I've been in that weight range fluctuating since November 2011 and just toning since then! Just takes hard work and a little time and you'll get there! Thanks so much, good luck reaching your goal! Stay focused! You got this!

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