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takeitback1mt

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Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to the forums. Since October 1st I have been using a calorie counter to educate myself about the food I eat and going to the gym 4 - 5 times a week. Like most people, I have always struggled with my weight and it has ballooned up and down for the past few years due to my college eating habits and laziness. I thought that using old pictures of myself would help keep me inspired as I see progress. Here is a picture of me approximately when I started at 237 pounds.


Age: 23

Height: 6'1"


SW 237

CW 220

GW 190


Starting weight: 237

Date: Beginning of October


(You can sort of see here how my stomach sticks out and my sides).





Current weight: 220

Date: November 12, 2011


(I think its kind of cool that I can see a faint line where my abs are!)





Thanks everyone! I can't wait to see how I look when I reach my goal weight of 190.
 
Welcome to the forums, takeitback! :)


Congrats on your weight loss so far! 17lb in a month and half is really great!


It's so exciting to see changes in your body, isnt' it? :D I've noticed the same thing with my own ab line :)


Can I ask what your exercise is like? And also, how tall are you?


Good luck on reaching your goals! Keep us posted :)
 
Thanks Frogged! Here's my typical workout schedule (about 4 - 5 times a week):


The first part of the weight came off really quickly. And now I'm mostly burning fat about 1 - 2 pounds a week, depending on my school schedule. My typical workouts include 30 - 45 minutes of cardio (stairsteppers, treadmill, elliptical) and about 30 minutes of weight training (basic free weights, machines). I alternate between taking Zumba and yoga classes at my college's fitness center during the week (about 2 classes).


About 3 times a week a friend and I are also doing a "Couch to 5K" jogging program so we can attempt a 5K in the spring.


I am about 6'1" without shoes on. :)
 
You know, unlike many of us, you don't seem to have fat deposits in your face which is a BIG plus. And 17 lbs in 1 n half month is remarkable. You're doing great.


I am 6'0'' and I weigh 218lbs and I want to be 175. Best of luck for your journey.
 
Originally Posted by takeitback1mt


Thanks Frogged! Here's my typical workout schedule (about 4 - 5 times a week):



The first part of the weight came off really quickly. And now I'm mostly burning fat about 1 - 2 pounds a week, depending on my school schedule. My typical workouts include 30 - 45 minutes of cardio (stairsteppers, treadmill, elliptical) and about 30 minutes of weight training (basic free weights, machines). I alternate between taking Zumba and yoga classes at my college's fitness center during the week (about 2 classes).



About 3 times a week a friend and I are also doing a "Couch to 5K" jogging program so we can attempt a 5K in the spring.



I am about 6'1" without shoes on. :)
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Yep, it always comes off fastest in the beginning, then begins to even out and come off slower later on. Even losing 0.5lb now per week is still good :)


Your routine sounds pretty nice! Keep it up, and good luck with your future 5K! :D
 
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