This is me in April of 2009.
Let's forget about the fact that I am makeup-less, hairstyle-less, and just style-less in general here, shall we? Let's also forget about the fact that the photo quality is the kind you can only get from a point-and-shoot camera and an inexperienced photographer. (Sorry, FMIL Spaniel! We love you anyway!) But seriously... what is with that BUMP?! Oh, it's my belly. :(
This is me in January of 2010.
I think the differences are pretty obvious, but I should also point out that my jeans are two sizes smaller in the second picture!
It might not seem particularly impressive—I lost two pant sizes in 8 months, but I'm guessing that most brides here don't have that long to go—but the truth is, I didn't really get serious until November of this year... maybe the tail-end of December, if I'm being honest. So I really lost two pant sizes in five weeks. And if I'd had more to lose, I bet it would have made a bigger impact!
I have been doing the Buff Brides
12-week program for nearly six weeks now, and I flesh it out by playing Ultimate Frisbee once a week (about an hour of intense cardiovascular exercise!) or by doing this video a couple times in a row after weight lifting. I don't skip workouts no matter how lazy I feel, and I watch what I eat (most of the time). Amazingly, it really hasn't been that hard. And now that I see my own before and after? I don't think I could let myself fall off the wagon again!Have you been sticking to a workout plan? Have you started to see results?
Congrats! You look great. I have amazingly made it through the month of January with regard to sticking with a gym routine. Gotta work on my eating habits next!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! You look amazing! I'm hoping I can tone up & go down a couple jeans sizes before all of the festivities!
ReplyDeleteYup, definitely see the difference. Congrats! I am horrible at sticking to work out plans but I don't need them really. If you watch the short little video on my blog yesterday you'll see how thin I already am...I don't exercise to 'lose' weight, I exercise to build up muscle (gain weight) and to get my energy level up. My fiance was telling me this morning I really need to get disciplined...good for you!
ReplyDelete@PPG: Thanks, and good luck! Eating well makes a huge difference. :)
ReplyDelete@BMB: Thanks also! I saw how thin you are--how awesome that you don't have to work at it!--but you should definitely weight train! Thin Caucasian women are at high risk for osteoporosis, and weight training is a great way to combat that risk!
You look great! I started the same workout but stopped over xmas when we were visiting family. I am getting back into it now and it is so encouraging to see your results! Thx for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really didn't think you needed any loss in the old pics, but when you put it like that- WOW! You are SUPER BUFF :o) Congrats.
ReplyDelete@CL: Thank you! Glad to help. :) I always knew this workout was effective, but it's nice (for me!) to actually be able to SEE the results, not just feel them. It's motivating!
ReplyDelete@AZ: Honestly, I don't think I needed to lose weight either! But I didn't feel as healthy or fit as I did before--2007-2009 was all about studying for me and very much NOT about self-care. I feel a lot healthier now, and as an added benefit, I like the way I look in pictures much better. ;)
You can definitely see the difference (not that it looks like you needed to work out) so well done! I do the opposite, exercise to build muscle as I have the scrawniest little arms otherwise!
ReplyDeleteYou is looking HOT
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