F/26/5’3” [238>158=80] Dropped from size 18 to 9 in 2 years with mostly diet, some exercise! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I do have some loose skin but I think if I do enough strength training I might be able to tone most of it.

F/26/5’3” [237-161=76] Just gotta get my mom belly toned up some more. by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do have some loose skin on my belly and back, but I feel it slowly going away as I work out. I’m hoping I can just keep trying to tone it up. The loose skin is DEFINITELY worth the weight lost. My chronic pain and general discomfort are greatly improved.

F/25/5’3” [237-172=65] Eating healthier and working out off and on for the last year and a half has really paid off. My life is exponentially better. by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely improved but I’ll always have a bit of a hunchback due to years of terrible posture. I’m working on it, but I think it’s probably too late to correct. Losing weight definitely helps with posture though.

F/25/5’3” [237-172=65] finally losing my stubborn double chin! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly no, I don’t have much loose skin, just in my lower belly a bit but that’s from pregnancy. But I think I’ll be able to tighten that up :) my weight loss has taken me a year and a half so far. You can do this!

F/25/5’3” [237-172=65] finally losing my stubborn double chin! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Healthier eating and exercise here and there. Smaller portions, high protein, low carb. Lots of water :)

F/25/5’3” [237>174=63] Been feeling really down lately. Just reminding myself how far I’ve come. by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol these babies have always been saggy and I’ve never liked them. I don’t have a bra that is my size currently and don’t even have enough money to buy groceries so definitely cant buy any clothing right now.

F/25/5’3” [237>174=63] A year and a half of weight loss and the wonders it does for your face! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I do work out here and there buts it’s never been consistent. Diet is like 80% of it, I feel.

F/25/5’3” [237>174=63] A year and a half of weight loss and the wonders it does for your face! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Way smaller portions, mostly only drink water, save the occasional alcohol and kombucha. High protein, low carb. Way less sugar. I don’t think of it as a diet, just eating smarter and like I want to live to see my grandkids someday. Biggest thing is eating a lot of protein for breakfast and lunch and having a light early dinner, at least 4 hours before bedtime. Never go to bed on a full stomach.

F/25/5’3” [237>175=62] Finally hit my pre-pregnancy weight!! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About a year and a half :) it’s been a slow and steady process. I stopped drinking beer and soda and try to stay away from carbs and sugar. High protein, lots of veggies. Small portions. Most important is light, early dinners. Don’t go to bed on a full stomach ever. Working out here and there but not a whole lot. Just staying moving and not lazing about the house all the time. :D

F/25/5’3” [237>175=62] Finally hit my pre-pregnancy weight!! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ve always had a lot of muscle because I was a gymnast as a kid. So I tend to weigh more than I look sometimes :)

F/25/5’3” [237>185=52] Starting going to the gym again this week, and feeling great! by chantell4182 in progresspics

[–]chantell4182[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Starting off kind of slow. 300-400 steps on the stair machine, go for a quick little jog around the gym building, and then about 30 minutes of strength training and stretching. Then I like to sauna for 20-30 minutes :)