5 Pounds Lost - Already a Difference!!

DeadMarsha
DeadMarsha Posts: 203
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Please excuse my sleepy eyes in my progress pics... I took them at 6am this morning before my C25K session... and my exaggerated sad face in my before pics. XD Anyway, I noticed a difference all of a sudden today and I was so excited I wanted to share. =) I think it's obvious enough (although my hubby says I purposefully tried to make myself look gross in the before pictures... I was all, No, I actually DID look gross, you were just in denial before! haha).

My stats: 5' 6" height, 161 current weight, 150 goal weight

before.jpg

before5lbs.jpg

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  • LovleeGirl
    LovleeGirl Posts: 18
    CONGRATS!! I can see the difference in your tummy and hips area. .KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    well hot damn. I wish I could see a difference with 5lbs. You can totally tell on your. Your back is smoother and tummy. Well done.
  • sleonardbranson
    sleonardbranson Posts: 161
    I can see it....way to go girl, keep it up :) You look so good already!!
  • AmyH724
    AmyH724 Posts: 31 Member
    WOW! What a difference 5 lbs can make! You go girl!! :happy:
  • mscrumbyy
    mscrumbyy Posts: 116
    You look great!
  • michelle_mareshfuehrer
    michelle_mareshfuehrer Posts: 312 Member
    You look great!!! I can see a BIG difference--I think you lost a lot of inches along with your 5 lbs. Your abs have much more definition, your back is smooth, and you look great! WTG!!
  • aprilmeg
    aprilmeg Posts: 10
    Just five pounds lost?You are right! It did make a difference! Great job! :smile:
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
    Dang I wish five pounds made that much of a difference on me. Great job!
  • RenaHope
    RenaHope Posts: 80
    Whoaaa, awesome difference!
  • haheisick
    haheisick Posts: 13 Member
    That is a HUGE difference! Especially the back photo! Keep it up girl!!
  • DeadMarsha
    DeadMarsha Posts: 203
    Thanks everyone!! =D It's crazy how it seemed to happen overnight... I was just about ready to give up but a few days later I did a double take in the mirror and could see some positive results. =D
  • CarleyLovesPets
    CarleyLovesPets Posts: 410 Member
    What a big difference your 5lbs made!
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,497 Member
    Huge difference for 5 pounds! Congrats!
  • RunMyOregonBunsOff
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    Awesome! I bet that looking at these pic fuels you even more!
  • kaigausista
    kaigausista Posts: 62 Member
    definitely can see the difference! awesome
  • 4months2beingthin
    4months2beingthin Posts: 49
    Congrats! 5 pounds has made a huge difference to your body. Keep up the good work..
  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
    Very noticable difference - Stick with it :)
  • divinenanny
    divinenanny Posts: 90 Member
    That already looks great!
    And you've convinced me to try to take some before shots. Even if they are just for myself, they are a great motivator!
  • mmattloc
    mmattloc Posts: 2 Member
    So what did you do get there.
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    Haha!! You're pouty face is adorable :)

    You're doing great! That back pic is amazing!
  • DeadMarsha
    DeadMarsha Posts: 203
    That already looks great!
    And you've convinced me to try to take some before shots. Even if they are just for myself, they are a great motivator!

    I definitely recommend before shots!! I took some just for myself in a bikini too so I can really see the difference. =)
  • DeadMarsha
    DeadMarsha Posts: 203
    So what did you do get there.

    I make sure to get exercise in the mornings 6X a week (a more strenuous cardio/strength training in the form of pushups & crunches 3X a week and yoga 4X a week), walk whenever I can (don't park in the closest spot in the parking lot!), and just watch what I'm eating. The calorie counter here has helped a lot with that! I also try hard to get more fruits & veggies into my daily diet.

    I also did (half) of a Magical Leek Soup Weekend as recommended by the author of "French Women Don't Get Fat" (which I heartily recommend as a lifestyle book! It has helped my attitude towards food immensely in a short amount of time). I didn't finish the weekend because I really don't do well with so few calories in me, so I don't recommend it to everyone but it did help me drop a couple extra pounds AND reset my appetite. I recommend a weekend detox of some form every once in a while, I think it's beneficial. =)

    Also I make sure I get a "day off" (I chose Sundays) where I don't count calories and I don't commit to getting rigorous exercise (I like to take walks sometimes just for fun). It helps me mentally to be able to relax and just enjoy without the hassle and worry of counting. =)

    Those are some things I do. Hopefully they will carry me through to my goal with a few minor adjustments along the way!

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