Monday, January 24, 2011

Challenge Pics

I promised, and actually delivered! Here's before and after pics from my gym challenge. Please excuse the doofy faces - they were both taken at 6am. Not really my finest hour of the day.

Before






After






To be honest, I don't see a huge change. I mostly think I look shorter in the before photos, which is probably because of the pants. But I also look like I'm standing up straighter, which is good. I think my back and shoulders are significantly stronger. I can also see a nice change in my belly! The whole thing was definitely worth it. I guess I was just hoping I'd somehow end up looking like She-Ra, ya know? My expectations might've been a little high. Overall though, I look much more toned, which was exactly what I wanted. I'm still working on it, so maybe I'll have to post some home photos in a month or two to keep me accountable!

9 comments:

  1. Holy crap, I think you're giving She-Ra a run for her money! There is a significant difference! To be honest, I think you looked pretty good in the before pics but the after pics are phenomenal! You're hella buff and toned!

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  2. I do see it~look at your biceps/triceps and middle! GO GIRL!

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  3. Holy crapsticks batman- look at your arms!!

    That is intense- i love it- you must have worked sooo hard to get that kind of defination in your arms and chest. And come on, your belly looks flat in that second side -pic!

    Wow! That's why you look taller- you are leaner and meaner and seriously awesome. Hi five my friend!!
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    lesley

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  4. Wow, thanks guys! I think sometimes I just get used to focusing on the negative, which is unfortunate. Seeing myself in an objective way is pretty challenging. Thanks for the very nice comments!

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  5. You can't see a difference...Are you kidding? I definitely can see it in your stomach and across you chest. :-)

    You look good in both before and after, but yes, I can see the difference.

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  6. I can tell quite a big difference as well, you look overall much stronger and leaner as well as there being the obvious change in your belly. Well done to you! You look fab, enjoy!

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  7. Ditto to all. There is huge difference, plus your beautiful to boot. Keep it up, you'll give everyone a run for their money.
    Take care and God Bless!!!

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  8. OMG!!! Look at you!! WOW! You look amazing, Maude! Congratulations!

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  9. I had to look twice at the before and after on those arms, girl! Holy Cow - look at those guns!! So glad you took before and afters because you can SO see a difference. Congratulations :)

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