JennaRenee123
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This photo is of me at 155 pounds.. I will post my photo of me right now and the photo of the body I would die for!! Do you think this is possible for my body type to acheive?
Do you think its possible for me to look like this?
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maybe maybe not...
why not focus on being the best you - that you can be rather than some celebrity...
why not focus on being the best you - that you can be rather than some celebrity...
MissDFITT
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I agree. You are beautiful and look great! I wasted so much time wishing I could look like celebrities or even close friends that it only hurt my effots. I can understand wanting to be healthier or fitter in my case and maybe you should set a goal like that, rather than going off a photo of someone else!
~MissD
JennaRenee123
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thank you for your advice!
and haha this girl used to go to my school and was one of my friends! although she definitely dose look like a celebrity!
and haha this girl used to go to my school and was one of my friends! although she definitely dose look like a celebrity!
even after you loose weight your body will just be a smaller version of its former self, so dont expect any huge drastic changes. i expected to have this beautiful billboard body after loosing all my weight too but boy was i wrong. like mal said, focus on being the best that you can be and strengthening your own "sexiness" rather then trying to copy someone else's image
MissDFITT
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Yeah when I was in the process of loosing all my weight I used to "wish" I looked like this one girl... she was gorgeous! Funny thing is now she has put on about 40 lbs and wishes she looked like me...
Keep your efforts up and they will pay off... you may not end up looking like that pic, but you will be happier when its all said and done... and most likely you will look better than her!!!
Keep your efforts up and they will pay off... you may not end up looking like that pic, but you will be happier when its all said and done... and most likely you will look better than her!!!
Kasey23
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Yes I think its possible. Anything is possible.
Before I lost a ton of weight when I was 17 I was around 185. When I lost it all and really hit the gym hard I had 6pack abs, toned arms and toned legs [runners legs]... I am going to try and find the picture of me afterwards where I was toned. Yes I am living proof and it is possible. Heck there are women on this forum who have posted pictures of themselves where before they weighed in the high 100's- low 200's and now weigh in the 120's-130's and have perfect toned bodies!
I also look at other pictures of women who have nice toned bodies and I don't think there is anything wrong with "hoping" to get a body like them. Its a goal... whatever keeps you motivated and determined to lose weight! [In other words... whatever works]
Before I lost a ton of weight when I was 17 I was around 185. When I lost it all and really hit the gym hard I had 6pack abs, toned arms and toned legs [runners legs]... I am going to try and find the picture of me afterwards where I was toned. Yes I am living proof and it is possible. Heck there are women on this forum who have posted pictures of themselves where before they weighed in the high 100's- low 200's and now weigh in the 120's-130's and have perfect toned bodies!
I also look at other pictures of women who have nice toned bodies and I don't think there is anything wrong with "hoping" to get a body like them. Its a goal... whatever keeps you motivated and determined to lose weight! [In other words... whatever works]
Kristi
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In all honesty....I think that you look a lot better than her.
And yes, I'm sure that with a lot of hard work that it could be done. ....
(EDIT: ....to a degree. You can't really change your bone structure with diet and exercise...Yes, people can become skinny as a rail, but still not look like the person down the street has the same weight and height...
And yes, I'm sure that with a lot of hard work that it could be done. ....
(EDIT: ....to a degree. You can't really change your bone structure with diet and exercise...Yes, people can become skinny as a rail, but still not look like the person down the street has the same weight and height...
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Not true....you can do A LOT more with your body when you add in strength training. PM me and I can send you a awesome link to transformations that will prove my point. Adding lean muscle mass can completely change your look.
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[Focus]1
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Pshaw.... Old people.
Man, you were getting some pretty horrible advice until very recently.
My answer: absolutely. You just have to want it, and not listen to the people proselytizing mediocrity. And it's a damn shame if you don't want it bad enough, because you'll be traffic-stopping-gorgeous when you get there. Seriously. But "dieting" and "going for walks" probably isn't gonna do the trick by itself, no.
Google westside for skinny bastards, do that (yes, girls can and SHOULD train like boys). Eat clean according to Berardi's 7 Habits of Highly Effective nutrition (you can google this as well) at 20% less calories than your maintenance (google bmr and activity level, get a rough estimate, track fat loss - NOT weight loss - and adjust until you know your true maintenance, then subtract 20%). Walk every day. After 3-6 months, add in 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week after a months, and come back here in a year or two.
If you don't look better than her (in the body, you are already much better looking), you are either doing it very wrong, or you have no one to blame but yourself. And if you do fall off, simply get back on the horse, immediately. Don't wallow, don't whine, don't take the excuse to roll all the way down the hill you just rode up. Slap yourself in the face until you get up and move along. If you never surrender, and you have at least some idea of what you're doing (and I just covered that part for you), success is inevitable. Patience is the only trick remaining.
Now, do it up!
Man, you were getting some pretty horrible advice until very recently.
My answer: absolutely. You just have to want it, and not listen to the people proselytizing mediocrity. And it's a damn shame if you don't want it bad enough, because you'll be traffic-stopping-gorgeous when you get there. Seriously. But "dieting" and "going for walks" probably isn't gonna do the trick by itself, no.
Google westside for skinny bastards, do that (yes, girls can and SHOULD train like boys). Eat clean according to Berardi's 7 Habits of Highly Effective nutrition (you can google this as well) at 20% less calories than your maintenance (google bmr and activity level, get a rough estimate, track fat loss - NOT weight loss - and adjust until you know your true maintenance, then subtract 20%). Walk every day. After 3-6 months, add in 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week after a months, and come back here in a year or two.
If you don't look better than her (in the body, you are already much better looking), you are either doing it very wrong, or you have no one to blame but yourself. And if you do fall off, simply get back on the horse, immediately. Don't wallow, don't whine, don't take the excuse to roll all the way down the hill you just rode up. Slap yourself in the face until you get up and move along. If you never surrender, and you have at least some idea of what you're doing (and I just covered that part for you), success is inevitable. Patience is the only trick remaining.
Now, do it up!
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Yes. Most definitely possible.
It's good to have goals, admire different bodies, have a picture in your head of what you would like to achieve.
People told me that you lose your figure after children, how difficult it is to tone up etc. They were right about it being difficult at times, but not impossible.
I had a good figure before children and didn't really have to work for it. I work hard now and have an even better body.
If you set your mind to something, live for it, breathe it, imagine it, tell yourself you have and are achieving it...it will happen.
I do this for everything in my life. I honestly have everything i have ever asked for.
It's good to have goals, admire different bodies, have a picture in your head of what you would like to achieve.
People told me that you lose your figure after children, how difficult it is to tone up etc. They were right about it being difficult at times, but not impossible.
I had a good figure before children and didn't really have to work for it. I work hard now and have an even better body.
If you set your mind to something, live for it, breathe it, imagine it, tell yourself you have and are achieving it...it will happen.
I do this for everything in my life. I honestly have everything i have ever asked for.
laureelee07
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Honestly, I think you can.
I say she looks like 110-115 pounds, and definitely decreasing your body fat will most likely make you look better than her.
Her tummy doesn't look that tone, think of how tanned she is....what she's covering with all that tanning juice. hahaha...
but yeah 110-115 pounds with 15-18% body fat is hot. that's my *dream* stats!
I say she looks like 110-115 pounds, and definitely decreasing your body fat will most likely make you look better than her.
Her tummy doesn't look that tone, think of how tanned she is....what she's covering with all that tanning juice. hahaha...
but yeah 110-115 pounds with 15-18% body fat is hot. that's my *dream* stats!
JosieJo2000
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Well, you're a lot prettier for a start!
It's not all about weight loss, you can get a pretty mean body from doing weights / resistance exercises. It really pays off. BUT - even though someone's going on about "proselytizing mediocrity" my advice would be you may not be able to look exactly like that. You might be able to get your body fat down to that amount, you may be able to get the tan, but some things might be different. I'm 5'2" and a very small frame. My boobs are almost an A cup after losing weight and I have a bit of loose skin. I've made the most of what I've got, I'm 112lbs now and fit and toned and I feel great. But I'm not model perfect (and won't be without surgery).
I think it's fine to have something to strive for, and I reckon you could be even hotter than that girl in the photo. You really are gorgeous now! But just keep in mind that genetics may play some part...and you might find you end up looking different, but better!
It's not all about weight loss, you can get a pretty mean body from doing weights / resistance exercises. It really pays off. BUT - even though someone's going on about "proselytizing mediocrity" my advice would be you may not be able to look exactly like that. You might be able to get your body fat down to that amount, you may be able to get the tan, but some things might be different. I'm 5'2" and a very small frame. My boobs are almost an A cup after losing weight and I have a bit of loose skin. I've made the most of what I've got, I'm 112lbs now and fit and toned and I feel great. But I'm not model perfect (and won't be without surgery).
I think it's fine to have something to strive for, and I reckon you could be even hotter than that girl in the photo. You really are gorgeous now! But just keep in mind that genetics may play some part...and you might find you end up looking different, but better!
Not quite.
There are just some people genetically inclined to look certain ways. Their training and diet has nothing to do with it.
This is similar to someone following the "LL Cool J training and diet plan" or the "Dude from Saved by the Bell training and diet plan." People buy their shit b/c those guys look great. What the ignorant comsumers don't realize is these guys would most likely look great regardless and their training probably is going to do very little for your own.
The reality of the situation is that you're not going to make your body look like anything other than what it wants to look like.
I've said before that everybody has the potential to look phenomenal, relative to their own starting point. Just that my phenomenal won't be anybody elses, so trying to look like Arnold or whoever else isn't going to happen.
People start focusing on ideals instead of realistic outcomes, which is too bad because even the realistic outcome will be enough for most people.
ktjean430
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You are A LOT more better looking then her! Your body might not look LIKE HER in the end but if you stick to a good healthy eating plan and exercise on a regular basis..you will look good in your own way!! I always looked at other girls pics WISHING i looked like them but now that im to my goal, i love my body how it is..bc its my own and no one elses!! Love yourself for who you are!! Good luck with everything hun!
Kasey23
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You are right BUT in order to find out if you are "genetically inclined" to be a certain way you have to try to achieve what you are wanting [in her case she wants to get seriously toned and slim] if you don't try well than you will never know will you?
I was a fat kid growing up and when I lost weight 5yrs ago my body was amazing. If I had posted my before picture and than asked if I could look like some toned Maxim model I bet 95% of everyone would have said No [and their reasons why] but I did just that. I changed my body to the way I wanted it and in the end I looked just how I imagined I would.
I was just giving my personal experience because most of the replies were NO YOU CAN'T and im sorry but I have to disagree... yes some people might not ever achieve the body they have in their minds but [like I said earlier] their is only one way to find out and that is to try.
I was a fat kid growing up and when I lost weight 5yrs ago my body was amazing. If I had posted my before picture and than asked if I could look like some toned Maxim model I bet 95% of everyone would have said No [and their reasons why] but I did just that. I changed my body to the way I wanted it and in the end I looked just how I imagined I would.
I was just giving my personal experience because most of the replies were NO YOU CAN'T and im sorry but I have to disagree... yes some people might not ever achieve the body they have in their minds but [like I said earlier] their is only one way to find out and that is to try.
Right, but I'm not sure how that refutes my point.
You changed your body within the confines of what your genetics would allow. Nonetheless a spectacular transformation I'm sure. But people don't get to pick and choose how they 'mold' their body, unfortunately.
And like I said before, that bolded part doesn't refute my point at all. I never suggested otherwise. In fact, I said something very similar. My post was not and shouldn't be misconstrued to be a deterrent from pushing forward.
I'm not sure where you're getting that from?
My post was to point out the flawed logic/trap many people fall victim too... that being the benchmark of your goals to the body of another individual.
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[Focus]1
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Settle down, holmes. Steve's just providing the reality check to my juggernaut of optimism.
To say that genetics will play a significant role in the shape of her ideally composed body is not to say that she shouldn't try. He's just saying to keep it real, and when aiming to look like someone else, to realize that it's a motivation, and not a goal.
Goals are specific to you, and need to be both measurable and feasible. So, with the motivation of looking like her, your goal would be to lose a certain amount of bodyfat, or consistently follow a plan similar to the one I suggested for 3 months. Then, review and adjust. Goal, motivation. Two different things.
To say that genetics will play a significant role in the shape of her ideally composed body is not to say that she shouldn't try. He's just saying to keep it real, and when aiming to look like someone else, to realize that it's a motivation, and not a goal.
Goals are specific to you, and need to be both measurable and feasible. So, with the motivation of looking like her, your goal would be to lose a certain amount of bodyfat, or consistently follow a plan similar to the one I suggested for 3 months. Then, review and adjust. Goal, motivation. Two different things.