Before and after Pics - Page 7

ozdancer · 02-18-2010, 06:41 PM

Seeing as this thread has been reserected, thought I might update my pics. Even though the 'current' is from November. Really should do something about a new photo, not that there's any change in scale weight.

November 2008 @ work function

November 2009 (dressed up for same work function)

AngieCakes · 02-18-2010, 06:43 PM

HOLY HOMINY!!!

Look at the difference!! (love your dress by the way looks great for summer). Fantastic transformation ozdancer, you done good!

BrandNewMe2004 · 02-18-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozdancer

Seeing as this thread has been reserected, thought I might update my pics. Even though the 'current' is from November. Really should do something about a new photo, not that there's any change in scale weight.

November 2008 @ work function

November 2009 (dressed up for same work function)

Wow. You look great!!

ozdancer · 02-18-2010, 06:50 PM

Thanks

. Really should do new pics as my arms look much better than that how (weight training) and I think that dress is even a little big on me. Which actually is great motivation for me as the scale is about the same (and up from my lowest

).

AngieCakes · 02-18-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozdancer

Thanks

. Really should do new pics as my arms look much better than that how (weight training) and I think that dress is even a little big on me. Which actually is great motivation for me as the scale is about the same (and up from my lowest

).

Time for some new pics then!!

PaisleyMae · 02-18-2010, 07:23 PM

Ozdancer you look AMAZING!!!

ozdancer · 02-18-2010, 07:24 PM

I'll get on that when I can find a spare 5 minutes

- my schedule is manic atm. I work full-time, workout ~1hr each morning, dance 3 nights a week (including teaching one night + teacher training on Sunday afternoons), work a 2nd job Saturday mornings and casually when I can at a couple of local stadiums. I also do all the cooking, have a 6yr old and a house that is mostly a mess

!!! Needless to say most of the time I'm just to tired to get all dolled up for a pic!

AngieCakes · 02-18-2010, 07:32 PM

Oh wow!! I hear you!! Busy busy busy!
What kind of dancing do you do? I bet thats a great workout.

ozdancer · 02-18-2010, 07:38 PM

I bellydance for a hobby and am teaching (including helping out at other classes) Latin dancing. Apparently 2hrs of dance class burns about 500calories, not that I feel like I'm exercising at all. I burned ~520 calories in 40minutes on my elliptical machine yesterday morning (HIIT & steady-state cardio) and I certainly 'felt' that workout

.

AngieCakes · 02-18-2010, 07:40 PM

Bellydancing sounds FUN!! I'd love to try that actually.

ozdancer · 02-18-2010, 07:44 PM

Bellydance is FANTASTIC you should definitely look for local classes. If you want to start from DVD @ home look for the dance based ones, generally with choreography to learn, rather than the workout based ones (think Nina & Vina, Bellydance for Fitness, etc.).

Absolutely the most fun way to do your pelvic floor exercises too - don't even realise you are doing them

!!

AngieCakes · 02-18-2010, 07:46 PM

A fun way to do kegels! I'm all over it!

I've seen the commercials for different bellydancing dvds too. I love working out without feeling like i'm working out yanno?

Thanks for the info!

ozdancer · 02-18-2010, 08:08 PM

no problems Angie, have fun!

fireflyfaster · 02-18-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViolaVixen

Me today (15 weeks later):

VV, your after pics are phenomenal, and your fashion sense as well.

ViolaVixen · 02-19-2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireflyfaster

VV, your after pics are phenomenal, and your fashion sense as well.

Thanks firefly!

sassy_red · 02-19-2010, 06:23 AM

Ooh sweet a semi-recent B&A post! I'd love to post my own progress but don't have any recent photos that really highlight the change yet. But WOW you guys are incredible!!! Subscribing for sure!!

JazzleBug · 02-19-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozdancer

I bellydance for a hobby and am teaching (including helping out at other classes) Latin dancing. Apparently 2hrs of dance class burns about 500calories, not that I feel like I'm exercising at all. I burned ~520 calories in 40minutes on my elliptical machine yesterday morning (HIIT & steady-state cardio) and I certainly 'felt' that workout

.

Can I be you when I grow up? Seriously...I couldn't dance my way out of a paper bag, but would loooooove to be able to.

fireflyfaster · 02-19-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JazzleBug

Can I be you when I grow up?

Me too!

So Oz, you say your arms are looking even better now? Have someone take a pic or two of you teaching class ... you won't have to slow down for that.

DC12 · 02-19-2010, 05:36 PM

Wow, Ozdancer, you look so much younger now than your before picture!!!! That's really motivating for me as I'll be 39 in April and weigh the same as your before picture right now!! How tall are you? If I look anywhere as good as you after, I'll be soooo happy!!!!

MarcyDarcy · 02-19-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozdancer

Bellydance is FANTASTIC you should definitely look for local classes. If you want to start from DVD @ home look for the dance based ones, generally with choreography to learn, rather than the workout based ones (think Nina & Vina, Bellydance for Fitness, etc.).

Absolutely the most fun way to do your pelvic floor exercises too - don't even realise you are doing them

!!

I think I'd like to try bellydancing. Could you recommend a DVD for a beginner? IM if you need to. You're amazing BTW.

ozdancer · 02-21-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JazzleBug

Can I be you when I grow up? Seriously...I couldn't dance my way out of a paper bag, but would loooooove to be able to.

Pitty you're on the other side of the world JazzleBug. We specialise in abosolute 3 left feet beginners! If you can find a local modern jive class that is the easiest style I've ever tried. Basically you are just walking, so there's no trickly foot work or specific timing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC12

Wow, Ozdancer, you look so much younger now than your before picture!!!! That's really motivating for me as I'll be 39 in April and weigh the same as your before picture right now!! How tall are you? If I look anywhere as good as you after, I'll be soooo happy!!!!

Thanks DC12 - I'm about 5'6" and I feel about 15yrs younger. There is absolutely no way I'd have had 1/2 the energy or been able to do anywhere near what I do now. I was flat out getting up in the morning for work and spent every spare minute sitting on my arse in front of the TV!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcyDarcy

I think I'd like to try bellydancing. Could you recommend a DVD for a beginner? IM if you need to. You're amazing BTW.

Marcy, I really like the 2 DVDs I have that are dance/choerography based. But I can't think of the name of the lady right now. Will have to remember to have a look at home. There's most likely a much wider range available in the states than here too, probably anything 'beginner' would be good to start with. If you can find something cheap then you haven't wasted much $$ if you don't like it. Otherwise, would you be able to rent/preview one? As long as they break it down a bit so you understand how to do the moves correctly there is less chance of injury and you'll be better placed as you advance to layer moves etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireflyfaster

Me too!

So Oz, you say your arms are looking even better now? Have someone take a pic or two of you teaching class ... you won't have to slow down for that.

Firefly, I had hubby take some pics on Saturday morning. Haven't gotten them off the camera yet, will see if he has time today.

DC12 · 02-21-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozdancer

Thanks DC12 - I'm about 5'6" and I feel about 15yrs younger. There is absolutely no way I'd have had 1/2 the energy or been able to do anywhere near what I do now. I was flat out getting up in the morning for work and spent every spare minute sitting on my arse in front of the TV!

Wow Ozdancer!!! We're almost the same height and you described my current lifestyle to a T:blush: I'm single and don't have a lot of friends here so my time is spent going to work and coming home and sitting in front of the TV. You are such an inspiration to me! I am so going to use this as an added wake up call to get off my butt and do this!!!

ozdancer · 02-21-2010, 06:46 PM

So glad to 'pay it forward' to you DC12. In turn I hope you get the same opportunity. Actually I'm sure you WILL. losing weight is hard work, don't be fooled, but it is SOOOO worth all the work. Get movin' girl!

CelticWish · 02-22-2010, 05:41 AM

To Everyone...You all look amazing! Nothing helps better to see the before and after pics. You all are such an inspiration and all you have to do is look at the results to be motivated and get moving!

AngieCakes · 02-22-2010, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CelticWish

To Everyone...You all look amazing! Nothing helps better to see the before and after pics. You all are such an inspiration and all you have to do is look at the results to be motivated and get moving!

Yes!! This is exactly how I feel. Seeing the progress of others is my number one source of motivation in this woe.

jada · 02-22-2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedFreak

Heres my Before and Current. Still want to drop 20 more.

75 down since 10-15-08

Before:

Now:

wow wow wow

sweetpoison · 02-22-2010, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilpirata

Okay I'm going to try to do this...

BEFORE (and I thought I looked hot that day!):

A few Months Ago:

A few weeks Ago:

wow... thats good I'm glad I did that. I've been stalled for a few months. And even if I don't ever lose another pound I will never never never give up. I will never never never go back.

If that is you at 187 .... YOU ARE HOT

Great job.

Vicki

BrandNewMe2004 · 02-22-2010, 02:49 PM

May I post before & during pics?

SecondTimeAround · 02-22-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandNewMe2004

May I post before & during pics?

I did, so I say YES!

BrandNewMe2004 · 02-22-2010, 02:55 PM

OK. Here goes.

Not my highest - This is at about 310, I think.

Today at 274.75.

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02-18-2010, 06:41 PM	#181
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	Seeing as this thread has been reserected, thought I might update my pics. Even though the 'current' is from November. Really should do something about a new photo, not that there's any change in scale weight. November 2008 @ work function November 2009 (dressed up for same work function)

02-18-2010, 06:43 PM	#182
AngieCakes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,318 Gallery: AngieCakes Stats: 198/143/135-140 WOE: Atkins/Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 1/8/2010	HOLY HOMINY!!! Look at the difference!! (love your dress by the way looks great for summer). Fantastic transformation ozdancer, you done good!

02-18-2010, 06:50 PM	#184
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	Thanks . Really should do new pics as my arms look much better than that how (weight training) and I think that dress is even a little big on me. Which actually is great motivation for me as the scale is about the same (and up from my lowest ).

02-18-2010, 07:23 PM	#186
PaisleyMae Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 320 Gallery: PaisleyMae Stats: 235/143/135 -- 5'6" WOE: JUDDDD (LC & hcg along the way) Start Date: January 2010	Ozdancer you look AMAZING!!!

02-18-2010, 07:24 PM	#187
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	I'll get on that when I can find a spare 5 minutes - my schedule is manic atm. I work full-time, workout ~1hr each morning, dance 3 nights a week (including teaching one night + teacher training on Sunday afternoons), work a 2nd job Saturday mornings and casually when I can at a couple of local stadiums. I also do all the cooking, have a 6yr old and a house that is mostly a mess !!! Needless to say most of the time I'm just to tired to get all dolled up for a pic!

02-18-2010, 07:32 PM	#188
AngieCakes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,318 Gallery: AngieCakes Stats: 198/143/135-140 WOE: Atkins/Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 1/8/2010	Oh wow!! I hear you!! Busy busy busy! What kind of dancing do you do? I bet thats a great workout.

02-18-2010, 07:38 PM	#189
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	I bellydance for a hobby and am teaching (including helping out at other classes) Latin dancing. Apparently 2hrs of dance class burns about 500calories, not that I feel like I'm exercising at all. I burned ~520 calories in 40minutes on my elliptical machine yesterday morning (HIIT & steady-state cardio) and I certainly 'felt' that workout .

02-18-2010, 07:40 PM	#190
AngieCakes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,318 Gallery: AngieCakes Stats: 198/143/135-140 WOE: Atkins/Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 1/8/2010	Bellydancing sounds FUN!! I'd love to try that actually.

02-18-2010, 07:44 PM	#191
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	Bellydance is FANTASTIC you should definitely look for local classes. If you want to start from DVD @ home look for the dance based ones, generally with choreography to learn, rather than the workout based ones (think Nina & Vina, Bellydance for Fitness, etc.). Absolutely the most fun way to do your pelvic floor exercises too - don't even realise you are doing them !!

02-18-2010, 07:46 PM	#192
AngieCakes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,318 Gallery: AngieCakes Stats: 198/143/135-140 WOE: Atkins/Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 1/8/2010	A fun way to do kegels! I'm all over it! I've seen the commercials for different bellydancing dvds too. I love working out without feeling like i'm working out yanno? Thanks for the info!

02-18-2010, 08:08 PM	#193
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	no problems Angie, have fun!

02-19-2010, 06:23 AM	#196
sassy_red MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 1,482 Gallery: sassy_red Stats: 230/192.2/145 - 5'8" WOE: HCG/Simeon's Protocol Start Date: 23 July '10 (R1P2) ~ 7 Sep '10 (R2P2)	Ooh sweet a semi-recent B&A post! I'd love to post my own progress but don't have any recent photos that really highlight the change yet. But WOW you guys are incredible!!! Subscribing for sure!!

02-19-2010, 05:36 PM	#199
DC12 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,015 Gallery: DC12	Wow, Ozdancer, you look so much younger now than your before picture!!!! That's really motivating for me as I'll be 39 in April and weigh the same as your before picture right now!! How tall are you? If I look anywhere as good as you after, I'll be soooo happy!!!!

02-21-2010, 06:46 PM	#203
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	So glad to 'pay it forward' to you DC12. In turn I hope you get the same opportunity. Actually I'm sure you WILL. losing weight is hard work, don't be fooled, but it is SOOOO worth all the work. Get movin' girl!

02-22-2010, 05:41 AM	#204
CelticWish Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Loveland, OH Posts: 16 Gallery: CelticWish Stats: 170/155/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2010	To Everyone...You all look amazing! Nothing helps better to see the before and after pics. You all are such an inspiration and all you have to do is look at the results to be motivated and get moving!

02-22-2010, 02:49 PM	#208
BrandNewMe2004 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,039 Gallery: BrandNewMe2004 Stats: HW 330/CW 245.3/GW 150 WOE: LC/Primal	May I post before & during pics?

02-22-2010, 02:55 PM	#210
BrandNewMe2004 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,039 Gallery: BrandNewMe2004 Stats: HW 330/CW 245.3/GW 150 WOE: LC/Primal	OK. Here goes. Not my highest - This is at about 310, I think. Today at 274.75.