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Greetings, everyone. I was quite active here before I went to sleep, using my old account (ricky), but that was deleted... In the meantime, I have been working on myself. 😁

So, here's the deal: I'm 40, a mom of two, and I've been jumping around doing these workouts since last summer.

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P.S. And yeah, I know... this swimsuit is totally hideous!

Well... I promised I'd post some full-body photos. 🙈

So, here are my hips—they’re wider than half a meter. Honestly, even back when I was thinner, they were shaped like this, so maybe I just have to accept that this is how I'm built. 🙄 Let's call this my "before" photo; I'm really hoping to see some progress in a month or two. 😉

I really need to slim down my waistline so my abs actually show, and I would be absolutely thrilled if I could finally tone up my legs... they feel way too big... don't you think? 😢

So, I finally decided to get serious about working out a few days ago. It really hit me when I realized I wanted to feel more confident wearing a bikini at the beach. You know, being out in front of everyone.
I wouldn't say I'm totally unhappy with how I look, but you can definitely tell I've been a bit lazy lately. I just lack that muscle tone and firmness.

I generally eat pretty healthy and stay active enough, but I’m definitely missing consistent exercise and... well, everything else.

Just for reference, I'm 5'5" and about 112 pounds. My goal is to drop maybe 5 or 6 pounds, tone up my legs, and slim down my waist.
But most importantly: I actually stick with it.

I'm hoping these will be "before" photos for a while, and that soon I won't feel so self-conscious at the beach...



Here's my waist. It used to be much more prominent, but I've managed to tighten things up a bit here. I'm already working on melting this away. 🙂

And the toughest part: my legs.
(Note how my right calf is noticeably wider than my left—any tips on how to fix that? 😕 )
Honestly, though, my calves are probably the most muscular and firm part of my body. They aren't great, but they aren't "unhealthy" looking either, lol.



And from the front:

Here’s a little something from my side too 😁
Even though, looking back now, the photos look pretty much the same to me—I honestly don't see a huge difference 😂
So, I guess it’s not super helpful in terms of seeing progress, but since I’m always commenting on other people's posts to be fair, I figured I’d share 🙂
I still have these really strong (okay, let's call them thick) legs and thighs, plus that stubborn "pregnancy pooch" situation—you know, that little bit sticking out at the bottom of the stomach that just won't budge. I know plenty of women who are actually heavier than me, but the weight is distributed more evenly everywhere, including the sides, so they just look toned and balanced. With me, though, if I put on a tight t-shirt, it literally looks like I'm still in the middle of a pregnancy 😂

Front view, 2011
Legs, 2011

Front view, 2012
Back view, 2012

I've said enough in the comments, so here are the photos. 🙂 I'm not entirely satisfied with my current tone, but the physical difference compared to last summer is obvious even though my weight hasn't changed. My legs are more defined, my glutes are lifted, and my arms have toned up; everything else is largely the same. 5'4", 110 lbs.

Arms
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Back
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Glutes
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Abs
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/...6/Trbuh_cr.jpg

Front
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/...prijeda_cr.jpg

Back View
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/.../Straga_cr.jpg

I won't be working on my arms or shoulders anymore. My abs are okay—a bit soft, but flat at least. My focus remains on refining my legs and glutes. One thing I just noticed in these photos 😲 is some skin bunching and padding above the knees when standing upright. What is the solution for this? How can I eliminate it? (I don't recall having this when I was heavier).

Please skip over any comments regarding vital functions like my elbows (which have scars from bike falls). 😁 After all, I am at an age where such things occur. ☕

End of the definition 😁
Start: March 14th @ 207lbs
Finish: July 2nd @ 178lbs

Here is another bit of progress from my side 🙂

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/fz0js396cw...706_233610.jpg
I haven't posted any shots of my back yet, so here we go 😵 :
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/lc9r2e8b8i...706_232526.jpg
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So, I finally crossed the finish line with Insanity—well, almost. I’ve got about three days left to catch up since life basically hijacked my schedule...
The results are pretty decent. I’m happy with them, though I know I could've pushed harder if I hadn't been so loose with my diet.
The scale didn't move a ton, just down 2 lbs. I'm sitting at 141 lbs at 5'8".
I lost 3 inches off my waist, hips, and thighs, plus an inch off my bust—so 37 inches total 😍
I’m definitely not stopping here, though. I’m planning on one more round of Insanity before moving on to something else...

Since I’ve already shared my thoughts, it’s only fair that I post some photos. 47 years old, 5'7", 139 lbs.

Personally, I wouldn't change a thing... ☕

how I looked before summer 2012...

Nothing too crazy, honestly—just staying in shape over the summer by hitting the pool, working on my abs, and crushing some pushups.
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50 crunches a day. I just can't bring myself to do anything else. 🙂

Faith, dedication, grinding hard, and making sacrifices

🙂

Here are two low-quality shots. I don't have anyone to take photos for me, and my cheap phone won't stay upright long enough to set a timer.

In any case, I don't have grand ambitions. My only goal is to look just as good when I hit 50.

31 years old, 5'8", roughly 163 lbs. I don't track protein, nor do I count calories...

249 lbs / 5'9" / 37 y/o male

Here is my progress for 😁

Personally, I can definitely see some improvement in my midsection, though there is still a significant amount of work left to do on the lower abs ☕

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30g,182cm, 88kg

Two years ago I was sitting at about 230 lbs, so honestly, I’m pretty stoked with where my weight is at right now. I know—I know—I probably should drop another 10 or 15 lbs to hit that "ideal" mark, but I’m feeling good with this, really. My main goal now is just making sure I don't balloon back up past the 200 mark. 😛