mimi337 Member

You look amazing as everyone has said, just gorgeous! but to really drive home the point about consistency I find it's much more helpful to see photos of a person while they're in process. So what did you look like week to week when training from 2013 - now? That would help people have a much more realistic understanding…

Thanks, ladies! I do love weight lifting so if that isn't clear, I'll say it now. It's the only form of exercise I like (aside from walking, something that was like invisible exercise when I lived in Manhattan). But I am not losing weight or getting leaner. I do think I don't eat enough protein, that's true. I'm going to…

If i lost 17 lbs in a year I'd be so happy! Thanks for the responses. Sumiblue, I think I'm going through the newbie thing - water retention plus some muscle expansion creating a feeling of being bigger. Here's a good idea of what my eating looks like six out of seven days a week: - breakfast, 1/3 cup oatmeal plus tsp…

Oh, Crabada, I meant no disrespect! I think the key is as you say: keep going. I am committed to doing the same. We will become what we want!

Of course, I guess it's just a cry for encouragement. Stats are: age 50, height 5'2, weight 155, measurements 41, 34, 41.5. TDEE is like 1800 but fat loss is 1485 so trying to keep there. Two years ago I was 130 lbs, 35, 29, 34 and I felt great and looked great. I guess being 48 yrs old and 50 years old makes a big…

Age 50, height 5'2, weight 155, measurements 41, 34, 41.5. Realise my tdee calc was incorrect it's 1784, the 1454 is for fat loss. Crabada if I's been working out for almost 6 months and lost 17 pounds and my clothes felt the same I would be completely depressed and probably stop lifting. I've done this all before and it…

Like everyone else has said: GORGEOUS and your wise words mean a lot. Progress takes time!

I need this for motivation: Neck 13 Bust 41 Rib cage 35 Bicep * 12 Waist (at narrowest point) 34.5 Waist (at belly button) 40 Hips 41.5 Thigh * upper 25.5, middle 20 , lower 17 (I copied canadianlbs on this one!) Calf * 14 Total inches Total inches lost / gained Weight 158 Body Fat % not sure exactly but from the looks of…

Your story really is inspiring. It's the "sticking with it" that has bedeviled me from the beginning. I try to stay away from the scale too because one bad scale day and I feel completely hopeless. You are truly uh-maaaazing!

Oh my God, you look great!!! There is a HUGE difference. Imagine what you will look like in another six months. I can't wait. And I will try to get the guts up to follow your lead. Congrats!

Big congrats!

I look just like you! I mean, as you were. I'm 52, 5'2 and about 150 lbs. Sometimes I look at these before/after fotos and think they can't be real. I just can't imagine being able to be one of these "after" people. But I am banking on the idea that patience, diligence and hard work will finally pay off. I just hope I can…

You look great! Congrats.

I smoked for more than 30 years (which blows my mind) and quit using the Alan Carr book. Weird how it works -- it's positive brainwashing instead of negative brainwashing. I highly recommend it. I also think it's important to quit when you want to quit. By the time I picked up the Alan Carr (and as mentioned before, he…

Would love to hear the updates from the OP and all the early responders to this thread...if you started in july then you are at three months...how is it going? Updates?

I love these! I'm going to try the same thing. The new hairdo is totally adorable, very Lena Dunham. Congrats!

What back flab??!?!? YOU LOOK amazing and wonderful. Inspiration!

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Head over to the eat more to weigh less forum, everyone there really really knows how it works and can coach you through the whole thing. Good luck. It works!

Behind you a thousand percent sassie -- everything you're doing is amazing. And on top of that you're inspiring, articulate, smart and honest. I am watching and supporting you the whole way.

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Thanks Sarah. I can't give up my deadlifts though...I just hit 95 lbs! OHP definitely hits traps too much. Mr. Delicious, you're lucky you have a slender neck. Me losing some weight and keeping my shoulders down will also keep me from looking like a munchkin. Thanks again, m

From one petite lady to another -- congrats! and thank you so much for sharing your story. You look great!

Definitely progress! Can't wait to see you in another three months, you're on a roll!

You are beautiful! This is a great post, thanks for sharing and congratulations.

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FANTASTIC -- HOW LONG HAS YOUR JOURNEY TAKEN? YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION!

Wonderful success! How long was your journey and what was/is your plan? Lifting, cardio, portions? Would love to know.