Before and after Pics - Page 18

CJ:) · 11-05-2010, 01:53 PM

Thanks Everyone

I am quite pleased with how flat my tummy is getting and it still has a bunch of extra skin on it too. I <3 the gym and my workout!

Lola Bartez · 11-05-2010, 01:54 PM

CJ - you're a low carb hero!

CJ:) · 11-08-2010, 01:41 PM

Lola, I want a cape and tights!

Thank you though. :blush:

I put a few more before and after(current) pics on my blog if anyone wants to see more.

chrisfason · 11-09-2010, 06:57 AM

Here's an in progress pic. The "before" shot is from May of this year, probably at my heaviest. I started LC exactly 3 months ago at 299. I've been hovering around 265 for the past few weeks but I'm still losing inches. I attribute the lost inches + the weight staying the same to an increase in muscle mass w/ a decrease in fat as I've been weight training for about 6 weeks. I may up my goal weight to a fit 205 as opposed to an average / slim build at 185. I'll take 20 lbs. of muscle if I can manage it and continue on this path.

I'd like to be at 205 by May 2011, just to see the huge difference a year can make.

Look how baggy those pants look on me on the right.

susan41 · 11-09-2010, 07:00 AM

omg. You look amazing chrisfason. So happy for you!!!

CJ:) · 11-09-2010, 07:01 AM

Good Job! and go buy some new pants, they gonna hit the ground!

Madger · 11-09-2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ:)

I put a few more before and after(current) pics on my blog if anyone wants to see more.

I took a look and think you are AMAZING. Honestly, you have to be thrilled and proud of yourself! Awesome!!!

And, the chicken and sauasge lasagna looks sooo good. The last picture of it in the oven with the melted cheesy goodness made me hungry!

AsmallerME · 11-09-2010, 07:11 AM

Chris - You look fantastic! Your stomach is sooooooooooooooo much smaller! KUTGW!

Madger · 11-09-2010, 07:45 AM

Chris, Excellent! Lookin' great!!

piratewoman · 11-09-2010, 07:51 AM

Congrats, you look amazing, great job!

Jayce · 11-09-2010, 02:20 PM

I love this thread...it always gives me hope.

Great job, everyone.

SmileySue · 11-09-2010, 02:22 PM

WTG Chris!! You're looking fantastic too!!

~PaperMoon~ · 11-10-2010, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisfason

Here's an in progress pic. The "before" shot is from May of this year, probably at my heaviest. I started LC exactly 3 months ago at 299. I've been hovering around 265 for the past few weeks but I'm still losing inches. I attribute the lost inches + the weight staying the same to an increase in muscle mass w/ a decrease in fat as I've been weight training for about 6 weeks. I may up my goal weight to a fit 205 as opposed to an average / slim build at 185. I'll take 20 lbs. of muscle if I can manage it and continue on this path.

I'd like to be at 205 by May 2011, just to see the huge difference a year can make.

Look how baggy those pants look on me on the right.

Wow Chris you look amazing and you look like you lost a lot more than what the scale says!

melanija · 11-10-2010, 04:10 AM

Chrisfason~!

Thanks for posting! More great inspiration and WOW, you are doing an amazing job!
More PROOF that IT WORKS!

chrisfason · 11-10-2010, 04:24 AM

Thanks everyone! That 1st pic is from May, and while I wasn't weighing myself at the time, I wouldn't be surprised if I was 310 or so. I started walking but was still eating crap until August when I got serious and threw all the rice and cereal and pasta out. I'm feeling soooo much better now and have tons of energy. I'm becoming less concerned w/ the scale because I've been adding muscle for the last few weeks and everyone knows that muscle weighs more than fat. I know that as long as I stay on this path, the muscle that I'm gaining will overtake the remaining fat for fuel.

ChristineCQ · 11-10-2010, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisfason

Thanks everyone! That 1st pic is from May, and while I wasn't weighing myself at the time, I wouldn't be surprised if I was 310 or so. I started walking but was still eating crap until August when I got serious and threw all the rice and cereal and pasta out. I'm feeling soooo much better now and have tons of energy. I'm becoming less concerned w/ the scale because I've been adding muscle for the last few weeks and everyone knows that muscle weighs more than fat. I know that as long as I stay on this path, the muscle that I'm gaining will overtake the remaining fat for fuel.

WOW! You look amazing! Keep up the good work!

lori121 · 11-10-2010, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ:)

Lola, I want a cape and tights!

Thank you though. :blush:

I put a few more before and after(current) pics on my blog if anyone wants to see more.

what exercises you have done? I'll go check out your blog & see what info I can find out.

CJ:) · 11-10-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lori121

what exercises you have done? I'll go check out your blog & see what info I can find out.

I do strength training with the cabled bowflex type machines and free weights and then my cardio is spent on the treadmill. I have to be careful of my knees because of a car accident 5 years ago. They don't bother me anymore unless I push myself too hard, but until spring-ish of 2009 I could barely even go grocery shopping without my knees killing me and now I can do 9k and be fine as long as I watch my speed and the size of my stride. If my stride gets too long then it's like I over-extend and have problems. I really want to run, but I'm stuck with walking for now. But when I first started I had to stay at 1.3 on the treadmill settings to keep my heart rate down and now I can do 2.7 for an hour and a half and feel good, unless my legs go numb..... which is another issue that I'm having from excess skin pinching and folding over and cutting off circulation. I'm happy with the improvements to my health, but I won't be totally satisfied with my fitness level until I can do a 10 minute mile.

Madger · 11-11-2010, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ:)

I do strength training with the cabled bowflex type machines and free weights and then my cardio is spent on the treadmill. I have to be careful of my knees because of a car accident 5 years ago. They don't bother me anymore unless I push myself too hard, but until spring-ish of 2009 I could barely even go grocery shopping without my knees killing me and now I can do 9k and be fine as long as I watch my speed and the size of my stride. If my stride gets too long then it's like I over-extend and have problems. I really want to run, but I'm stuck with walking for now. But when I first started I had to stay at 1.3 on the treadmill settings to keep my heart rate down and now I can do 2.7 for an hour and a half and feel good, unless my legs go numb..... which is another issue that I'm having from excess skin pinching and folding over and cutting off circulation. I'm happy with the improvements to my health, but I won't be totally satisfied with my fitness level until I can do a 10 minute mile.

Great job CJ!

VegeLover · 11-11-2010, 10:45 AM

WOW!
These pics are great!

They really help inspire me. I can't wait to post mine one day.

CJ:) · 11-11-2010, 11:06 AM

Thanks Madger.

~PaperMoon~ · 11-14-2010, 03:14 PM

Okay I will post mine too.

this is before and during because I'm still in the process of losing.

The before was me 2 years ago and the after is me now.

chrisfason · 11-14-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~PaperMoon~

Okay I will post mine too.

this is before and during because I'm still in the process of losing.

The before was me 2 years ago and the after is me now.

Awesome, keep up the great work! I bet even those who are years into maintenance still consider themselves as in-progress.

c'est la vie...

~PaperMoon~ · 11-14-2010, 03:48 PM

Cool thanks Chris!

CJ:) · 11-14-2010, 03:52 PM

LK, you can see major difference in the face. If those two pics were sized correctly with you looking the same height in both pics you would see even more of a difference too. Take a current pic in a more form fitting shirt and send it to me where you can see from feet to head. I'll put it next to your old pic for you. Cause if I remember reading your posts right you have gone from a size 24 to a 14, so that's quite a difference girl!

~PaperMoon~ · 11-14-2010, 07:02 PM

Oh okay CJ yes I sure will do that! Thanks!

lori121 · 11-15-2010, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ:)

I do strength training with the cabled bowflex type machines and free weights and then my cardio is spent on the treadmill. I have to be careful of my knees because of a car accident 5 years ago. They don't bother me anymore unless I push myself too hard, but until spring-ish of 2009 I could barely even go grocery shopping without my knees killing me and now I can do 9k and be fine as long as I watch my speed and the size of my stride. If my stride gets too long then it's like I over-extend and have problems. I really want to run, but I'm stuck with walking for now. But when I first started I had to stay at 1.3 on the treadmill settings to keep my heart rate down and now I can do 2.7 for an hour and a half and feel good, unless my legs go numb..... which is another issue that I'm having from excess skin pinching and folding over and cutting off circulation. I'm happy with the improvements to my health, but I won't be totally satisfied with my fitness level until I can do a 10 minute mile.

Your doing a fantastic job. I love reading your blog..

I have various health problems & I like walking on the treadmill, although some days it's hard.

WOW a mile in 10 minutes. that will be good..

I'm a long way, away from that.

Pompom2 · 11-15-2010, 06:25 AM

Love this thread.. Thanx for all the inspiration

lowcarbie · 11-15-2010, 06:28 PM

Wow, you all look GREAT!!!!!! Congratulations on your weight loss!!!!!

zizi · 11-15-2010, 08:25 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You all look "AbFab" and serve as an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best,

Z

11-09-2010, 06:57 AM	#514
chrisfason Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere In Alabama Posts: 237 Gallery: chrisfason Stats: 299/255/205 (then re-assess) WOE: LC / 15 net a day or less Start Date: 08/09/10	Here's an in progress pic. The "before" shot is from May of this year, probably at my heaviest. I started LC exactly 3 months ago at 299. I've been hovering around 265 for the past few weeks but I'm still losing inches. I attribute the lost inches + the weight staying the same to an increase in muscle mass w/ a decrease in fat as I've been weight training for about 6 weeks. I may up my goal weight to a fit 205 as opposed to an average / slim build at 185. I'll take 20 lbs. of muscle if I can manage it and continue on this path. I'd like to be at 205 by May 2011, just to see the huge difference a year can make. Look how baggy those pants look on me on the right. Last edited by chrisfason; 11-09-2010 at 06:58 AM.. Reason: The Devil made me do it.

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11-05-2010, 01:53 PM	#511
CJ:) Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,579 Gallery: CJ:) Stats: 525/276/220 5'8" (16 lbs left, 40 lbs excess skin) WOE: VLC and Exercise. (Meat/Egg/Cheesetarian) Start Date: Dec 2003	Thanks Everyone I am quite pleased with how flat my tummy is getting and it still has a bunch of extra skin on it too. I <3 the gym and my workout!

11-05-2010, 01:54 PM	#512
Lola Bartez Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carcassonne, South West France Posts: 426 Gallery: Lola Bartez Stats: 181/153/135-140? (5' 6") WOE: ZC Start Date: 22 June 2010	CJ - you're a low carb hero!

11-08-2010, 01:41 PM	#513
CJ:) Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,579 Gallery: CJ:) Stats: 525/276/220 5'8" (16 lbs left, 40 lbs excess skin) WOE: VLC and Exercise. (Meat/Egg/Cheesetarian) Start Date: Dec 2003	Lola, I want a cape and tights! Thank you though. :blush: I put a few more before and after(current) pics on my blog if anyone wants to see more.

11-09-2010, 07:00 AM	#515
susan41 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,229 Gallery: susan41 Stats: 224/218/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Today, again.	omg. You look amazing chrisfason. So happy for you!!!

11-09-2010, 07:01 AM	#516
CJ:) Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,579 Gallery: CJ:) Stats: 525/276/220 5'8" (16 lbs left, 40 lbs excess skin) WOE: VLC and Exercise. (Meat/Egg/Cheesetarian) Start Date: Dec 2003	Good Job! and go buy some new pants, they gonna hit the ground!

11-09-2010, 07:11 AM	#518
AsmallerME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,406 Gallery: AsmallerME WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2012	Chris - You look fantastic! Your stomach is sooooooooooooooo much smaller! KUTGW!

11-09-2010, 07:45 AM	#519
Madger Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,691 Gallery: Madger	Chris, Excellent! Lookin' great!!

11-09-2010, 07:51 AM	#520
piratewoman Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sanford NC by way of Columbia S.C. Go Gamecocks Posts: 5,932 Gallery: piratewoman Stats: 239.8/157.2/? 5'6 age:56 20W then-6 misses now WOE: Atkins- very low carb Start Date: August 2010	Congrats, you look amazing, great job!

11-09-2010, 02:20 PM	#521
Jayce Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,563 Gallery: Jayce Stats: 255/229.8/225 2nd goal WOE: Tracking & Exercise Start Date: Orig 8/10; Restart 2/13	I love this thread...it always gives me hope. Great job, everyone.

11-09-2010, 02:22 PM	#522
SmileySue Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,239 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/125, size 2 Maintaining since 3/08!! WOE: Low carb and clean eating/whole foods Start Date: 9/05	WTG Chris!! You're looking fantastic too!!

11-10-2010, 04:10 AM	#524
melanija Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan & Latvia Posts: 414 Gallery: melanija Stats: 177/171/127 5"2' WOE: Atkins/intuitive/other Start Date: October 28, 2010	Chrisfason~! Thanks for posting! More great inspiration and WOW, you are doing an amazing job! More PROOF that IT WORKS!

11-10-2010, 04:24 AM	#525
chrisfason Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere In Alabama Posts: 237 Gallery: chrisfason Stats: 299/255/205 (then re-assess) WOE: LC / 15 net a day or less Start Date: 08/09/10	Thanks everyone! That 1st pic is from May, and while I wasn't weighing myself at the time, I wouldn't be surprised if I was 310 or so. I started walking but was still eating crap until August when I got serious and threw all the rice and cereal and pasta out. I'm feeling soooo much better now and have tons of energy. I'm becoming less concerned w/ the scale because I've been adding muscle for the last few weeks and everyone knows that muscle weighs more than fat. I know that as long as I stay on this path, the muscle that I'm gaining will overtake the remaining fat for fuel.

11-11-2010, 10:45 AM	#530
VegeLover Guest Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 103 Gallery: VegeLover	WOW! These pics are great! They really help inspire me. I can't wait to post mine one day.

11-11-2010, 11:06 AM	#531
CJ:) Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,579 Gallery: CJ:) Stats: 525/276/220 5'8" (16 lbs left, 40 lbs excess skin) WOE: VLC and Exercise. (Meat/Egg/Cheesetarian) Start Date: Dec 2003	Thanks Madger.

11-14-2010, 03:14 PM	#532
~PaperMoon~ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,401 Gallery: ~PaperMoon~ Stats: Size 24 to 10 WOE: Low Carb and general low calorie	Okay I will post mine too. this is before and during because I'm still in the process of losing. The before was me 2 years ago and the after is me now.

11-14-2010, 03:48 PM	#534
~PaperMoon~ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,401 Gallery: ~PaperMoon~ Stats: Size 24 to 10 WOE: Low Carb and general low calorie	Cool thanks Chris!

11-14-2010, 03:52 PM	#535
CJ:) Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,579 Gallery: CJ:) Stats: 525/276/220 5'8" (16 lbs left, 40 lbs excess skin) WOE: VLC and Exercise. (Meat/Egg/Cheesetarian) Start Date: Dec 2003	LK, you can see major difference in the face. If those two pics were sized correctly with you looking the same height in both pics you would see even more of a difference too. Take a current pic in a more form fitting shirt and send it to me where you can see from feet to head. I'll put it next to your old pic for you. Cause if I remember reading your posts right you have gone from a size 24 to a 14, so that's quite a difference girl!

11-14-2010, 07:02 PM	#536
~PaperMoon~ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,401 Gallery: ~PaperMoon~ Stats: Size 24 to 10 WOE: Low Carb and general low calorie	Oh okay CJ yes I sure will do that! Thanks!

11-15-2010, 06:25 AM	#538
Pompom2 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: In a handbasket Posts: 11,681 Gallery: Pompom2 Stats: 5'2" 124 WOE: Lower Carb	Love this thread.. Thanx for all the inspiration

11-15-2010, 06:28 PM	#539
lowcarbie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,109 Gallery: lowcarbie Stats: 220/194/?????? WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart:9/21/11	Wow, you all look GREAT!!!!!! Congratulations on your weight loss!!!!!

11-15-2010, 08:25 PM	#540
zizi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 4,953 Gallery: zizi Stats: Over 84 lbs. lost in ~16 months. Goal @ 3/2011 WOE: Low Carb Eclectic Start Date: LAST Restart Mid-March 2010	I've said it before and I'll say it again: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You all look "AbFab" and serve as an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best, Z