The reason why I decided to post Before pictures was to make myself accountable to actually finish the thirty days. Like I said before, if I had a dollar for every time I've started the 30DS, I could afford
Thirty days ago, I had hit a plateau. It was an up two pounds, down two pounds rodeo all summer. Combining this with some clean eating, finally knocked me into gear.
I do want to mention that I didn't do this every day for 30 days. There were a handful of days that I didn't do it... so to make up from my fat girl excuses, I would do it twice in one day-- once in the morning and once in the evening. This was an effort to do the workout 30 times in 30 days.
Without much more mumbling... I am so glad I actually stuck with it because I finally saw the 130's-- even if it's just barely.
Here is the Before and After comparison.
Before and (After) Measurements:
Right leg: 19.5" (19'')
Left leg: 20" (19")
Waist: 29" (28"')
Hips: 40" (38.5")
Left arm: 12" (11")
Right arm: 12" (11")
4.4 lbs and 6.5 inches!
On a side note... in the Before picture, my forearms look like twigs and my upper arms look like turkey legs from 6 Flags.
Also... the iPad took another hit. On my second to last night, I put down my 5 lb weight on the couch. Haven had the iPad in upright position against the cushion while watching his show. The weight rolled down the couch and tapped the screen-- cracking it.
I'm so happy that money grows on trees. :)
Now... I never want to hear or see this DVD again... So who wants it? I will mail it to you and you can pay it forward to the next friend that's in the weight loss dumps.
Good for you for sticking with it, I can never commit to the same workout for that many days, I have workout ADD :) AND hello! You're looking buff!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who is on Day 6, I say this with all love - your bellybutton is no longer a frowny face! And I can see your ribs! Way to smash that plateau.
ReplyDeleteI just laughed out loud!! Your comment is funny to me because in the shower last month i noticed my belly button wasn't a frowny face!! Good luck on 30ds. I still can't get past day 5. Ive been on taebo for a month.
DeleteI just laughed out loud!! Your comment is funny to me because in the shower last month i noticed my belly button wasn't a frowny face!! Good luck on 30ds. I still can't get past day 5. Ive been on taebo for a month.
DeleteSO amazing! Well done, chica! You're a hotty!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome Holly! I'm starting Ripped in 30 today. Womp Womp.
ReplyDeleteI can see a lot of difference in your tummy and arms! MIlf!!!!
Love u SS4L !!
You definitely look so awesome! Even your face looks thinner! And you rock for going the whole 30 days!! :)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! You look great. I can really see the difference in your abs!
ReplyDeleteHey! I found you through Fit Camp on Facebook. Are you serious about passing on the DVD? I lost my copy a few months ago and would love to do the 30DS completely this time. I'm a serial starter... I've finished stage 1 countless times...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on completing it and on getting into the 130s!
I can see it in your face too!
ReplyDeleteI'll take that evil DVD if you're serious!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! You look great Holly!!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for ab definition! You look fantastic and congrats on getting in the 130's. I'm also looking to bust out of a plateau, so I'd be happy to take the DVD off your hands.
ReplyDeleteYou have abs!!! You look so stinking fabulous!! Now I just have to do the 30ds too.
ReplyDeleteI'll let someone else have the DVD, but I'd love a cutting from your money tree! :)
Hope you have a fab-o day!
You look awesome!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great!!! I am going to do a hybrid, of 30 day shred, no more trouble zones and 6 pack in 6 weeks. :) I hope the weight falls off. P.S. I LOVE the new profile photo, you look beautiful missy!
ReplyDeleteYou look GREAT Holly! What a difference! SO PROUD of you!! I hate the thought of doing that DVD for the next 30 days, but I just might have to do it, awesome job, but POOR iPad!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely see it in your shoulders and stomach! ... I am an idiot and got to day 24 and stopped! Stupid Stupid Stupid! I'll give it another try maybe when boot camp class it over.
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic!! I hope you feel awesome! - Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio
ReplyDeleteAwesome job Holly! You look amazing and your hard work has really paid off. :) Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteDang girl you look UH-MAZING!!!!!!!!!!! I mean you tummy looks so much more tiny!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to run with you in STL!
P.S. Love the new look! I can see you've put your hubs to work again! :)
You look amazing! I too have been on the 2 pound roller coaster all summer long too. I would love to finally see the 130's. Congrats girl! Thanks for the motivation! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, it's official! I'm going to have to do 30 day shred. Darn you with your great results pics! Great Job! :)
ReplyDeleteLook at that awesome muscle definition! Love Jillian!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome. You can totally tell the definition in your abs and upper arms. Awesome stuff. I have it and should break it out again - but like you said when you finish you don't want to see it again for A.LONG.TIME. Congrats on the 130's - that is fab.
ReplyDeleteWOW, you look great! You have now motivated me to dig that darn 30DS out. I really hate that darn thing, but I know it works!!!
ReplyDeleteYou just inspired me to purchase 30 Day Shred after having it perched in my Amazon cart for over a week. I took seeing this post first thing this morning as a sign :) You look great!
ReplyDeleteI need the DVD because I'm fatty mc fatterson and I even must have gained since last winter because my blue jeans are too tight. Stupid chips, cupcakes and soda!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I heard on Dr Oz once that if you take a 5 minute cold water only shower you can shred a few pounds after a month or so. You should try that and post the results.
I'm starting to think this DVD is a must do but I really hate working out in front of the tv!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on hitting the 130s and sticking to the 30DS!! You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI found you through Fit Camp, and I am now following your blog! I look forward to reading more posts and to getting to know you better!
If you have time, I would love for you to stop by my blog :) http://thoughtsfromtiffani.blogspot.com!
Tiffani
i keep start/stopping the 30DS over and over too. did you do 10 days per level or split it a different way? so were you running or doing your stadium workout THEN coming home and doing the shred?? jeez louise. imma take it back to the 90s with a "you go girl."
ReplyDeleteYou can TOTALLY see it. I may have to try it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome girl!!!! I'm on day 4 today and can't wait for the results.
ReplyDeleteGirl you look awesome!!!! Between you and Mama Laughlin I am going to have to do the shred!!!!
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Go Holly! I love your courage to put before and after pics up of your weight loss. I have before and afters but putting them up for the world to see is super scary. I just started 30DS yesterday and hopefully combined with running this week will get me over my plateau. Thanks for the motivation - you look great!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Holly!! I am still do 30ds but barely. I get bored easily. Youve just given me a little more motivation to get my hott arse back in gear!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I might be on that same plateau as you ... only I eat poorly a lot (like, I just ate a snickers while reading your post). But it's still up 2 lbs down 2 lbs. I am about 140 as well, and I'd love to be a solid 135 (although let's be honest, once I get there I'll want to be 130). Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYour arms look awesome!!! Totally inspirational. I own a copy too- haha- and have never done actually 30 days. I will have to sometime with these results!
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to try this DVD. You look great and I'm sorry about your iPad, I would probably cry if that happened to me.
ReplyDeleteYou rocked it, girl! I love/hate Jillian Michaels and I'm pretty sure anyone who has done one of her workouts knows exactly what I'm sayin'! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! For real! You look great. I need to get on the thirty day shred bandwagon, stat!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Holly! You look great!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's Awesome Holly!! Way to go girl! Any tips on eating advice? You look great!! Your blog is a main source of motivation for me. Your blog is so human and relative! Keep it up :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great!!
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome job on sticking with it, especially on those days you did 30ds twice! Gotta love those results! I think your before and after pics have inspired me to try harder to stick with it for the next 30 days!
ReplyDeleteHow did you stay so motivated?!
Wow, awesome job on sticking with it, especially on those days you did 30ds twice! Gotta love those results! I think your before and after pics have inspired me to try harder to stick with it for the next 30 days!
ReplyDeleteHow did you stay so motivated?!
Hold on while I scroll down 100 comments to get my turn! You are a rock star...I am serious. So proud of you friend!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! It is almost pee my pants exciting when I drop a number after the 1 in my weight....ahh to see the 130's....
ReplyDeleteThat is incredibly awesome! And you can tell big differences in the photos too. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteMy butt has started calorie counting/food logging (everything!), drinking five 16oz glasses of water, and tonight when my mom gets home from work I am going to use her elliptical for 20 mins and hopefully move up my strength to use it longer!
Your looking great!
I love JM and the 30 Day Shred! (You know that)
ReplyDeleteYou look GREAT! Way to go!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHolly, you look great! And no thanks on the DVD. She seems like one scary bitch! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYou rock!! I can't say that enough - you look FANTASTIC!!!! WOW. Such a noticeable difference.
ReplyDeleteYour wasit is so tiny!!! Good job Holly! You look amazeballs!
ReplyDeleteYou've motivated me to try this out! Ordered on Amazon prime yesterday, should be getting it delivered tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteYou look incredible! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You are looking good I love how you described the comparison of your arms I laughed out loud! Your blog seriously motivates me and cracks me up at the same time...keep up the AMAZING work. For mama's fit camp we are doing either 30ds or ripped in 30 everyday next month. I will take some before and afters but it will be awful :( I am putting some progress pics up on my blog tonight this post was my kick in the ass to FINALLY do it
ReplyDeleteYou did an ABtastic job... I love your dedication. You are a beautiful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour results are amazing, you look great! I can't ever stay focused long enough to finish but you make me want to!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Good thing you weren't naked when you took the scale picture b/c i can totally see your reflection ha! I NEVER step on the scale with so much as a bobby pin in my hair....I need to go look at my scale pics and see if I can see all my junk!