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I have more muscle now than I've ever had. I try to go *at least* 3 days a week. I usually take a Pilates class one to two times a week, yoga once a week, and cardio and weights for the other days. Here's to another year of being the best me I can be!!
MV edit: Thank you all so much for the encouragement! I apologize that I switched the images. I fixed it in the comments ;). I encourage you all to be the best *you* you can be. Stay hydrated, friends!
coolusernameperson
Good on ya
Lurch1911
ihatedmyoldusername
nice job @op
giraffytaffy
Thanks!
lujotu
Keep
Rocking!
JahSureYouBetcha
I've been sick as hell for the past two weeks, so I haven't been able to do any exercise, but I also have more muscle than I ever have. I'm reluctant to share a pic, but it is nice to feel validated. Way to go, @op!
giraffytaffy
The sickness is rough! I've missed so many days since school started because someone in my house is always sick! I hope you feel better soon!
ChelVanin
giraffytaffy
Thanks!
lisamarielilienthal5
Great for you!!! You inspire me!!!
Servo87
lmao... I didn't realize she put the after photo first and my first thought was yeah... people get lazy when they get married.
willpostanything
theyallwenttoMexico
👍😊
commanderding
For a second I was like… do you go inside…? Then realized the before and after were reversed
Chingchongpotatojack
Nice work!
Keysersoeze
NinjaBauer
What kind of bass is that? Also, congrats!
giraffytaffy
It's a Samich acoustic bass! My husband is the bassist and I play guitar.
TsubakiTragic
" being the best me I can be!!". If more folks followed your philosophy, what a wonderful world this would truly be.
Fritzy19
Omg yaaaaas! Zip up in the front sports bras are such a workout game changer.
giraffytaffy
It's also really convenient for nursing lol
hotdogcream
good for you, dude!
I could never have kids. That transformation is no joke.
IliveIdyeIliveagain
good work OP keep it up!
giraffytaffy
Thanks! I plan on it. Can't wait to see further progress this year!
BohabRex
I got confused by the picture order and thought you were announcing a pregnancy. Oops, congrats on sticking with your fitness goals
giraffytaffy
Haha! Nope no more babies for me!
iwishjtmoneywasstillavailableitsmyoldvideogamemoniker
How do you feel?
giraffytaffy
I feel amazing! I have more energy and better endurance. My joints don't pop as much as they used to and my mental health is improved as well
iwishjtmoneywasstillavailableitsmyoldvideogamemoniker
That is all great news. I am super proud of you, keep hitting your goals!
giraffytaffy
Thanks!
giraffytaffy
Some of you are impossible to please lol. There I fixed it.
CALAMOSCOPYJANE
Way better! At first I thought, “this lady is doing way too much Pilates, it’s making her waist _thicker_!” But then I looked closer, saw the arms etc., and realized you had the pics backwards. 🙃 Congrats, you look great!
giraffytaffy
The dates were on the original! Come on! Lol
CALAMOSCOPYJANE
Not everybody can see those dates. Not everybody has a phone with a giant screen. Some people have to use glasses, and even then it can be hard to see.
SometimesOthertimesAnytime
Wow! Absolutely incredible transformation!! Congrats to you!
giraffytaffy
Thank you!
zcon
congrats! favorite high protein meals?
giraffytaffy
I've been enjoying finding protein bread at Aldi. I'll usually put cream cheese and avocado on it or peanut butter and (stupid expensive) clean hazelnut spread on it. I also like to make fritatas. I can add veggies and change it up however I like (or however my kids will eat it lol)
Eomund521
Way to go. Doing fantastic.
giraffytaffy
Thanks!
ShadeMeadowsArt
🎉
morningxafter
Great job, @OP! Congrats! I’m also working on losing weight. Lost 20lbs last year, hope I can do the same this year.
giraffytaffy
Great job! I wish you the best!
morningxafter
Thanks! Same to you!
Zioxyl
Congratz
giraffytaffy
Thankz!
possumattack
What's your diet been like? That can have a big impact of course. Curious what your overall approach is.
giraffytaffy
I'm also a Type 1 diabetic so I'm more food focused than a lot of other people. I'm also nursing and can't really do caloric deficit at the moment. I eat a lot of protein, veggies, and some whole grains. I don't eat a ton of sugar (but those holiday calories, amirite?). I drink mostly water and coffee with Stevia.
aCuriousCrow
Hey fellow T1D! I thought I spotted a G6 <3 Awesome progress!
giraffytaffy
Hey diabuddy! Thanks!
Blake242
That threw me as "before" is usually on the left. Great job!
AllMaktAtTengilVarBefriare
She eats the gym goers
madplantladystuff
Yes i had the same ... wow a reverse before after
fattymcfattzz
Yeah I was like oh no, but now it’s yay
TheOvy
I feel like this has become the standard on the internet, and I find it flummoxing. Most before & after comparisons I see on social media have been in the reverse order.
ActuallyAPirate
We should make it an imgur thing. Recent on left. Past on right. Since it always seems to happen that way anyway lol
MissySassy
I've noticed millennials do this for some reason
MasterMookie
I know this is a English site hence left to right but doesn't technically most people on this earth read right to left? Or am I mistaken?
Iforgotmyaccountpasswordagain
You're mistaken.
MasterMookie
You sound awfully confident without anything to back that up. Care to share a link to a study?
Iforgotmyaccountpasswordagain
No.
MasterMookie
3Davideo
I'm not sure. I know Arabic is right to left while languages written with Latin, Greek, or Cyrillic scripts are left to right. Unfortunately I just don't know for languages within the approximate triangle formed by India, China, and Indonesia, a region that manages to encompass a full 50% of the world's population.
Shewy92
It's to drive engagement. It's the only thing that makes sense since it seems to always happen. It makes no sense. It's not called "after and before". It also doesnt make sense chronologically. So it has to be intentional.
elvianempire
I think it's because phones have the photo roll in reverse chronological order, so people scroll through it and select the photos, the after pic will always be first.
giraffytaffy
There I fixed it
iamdeathnote
No it was funnier the other way
DS9WasBetterThanTNG
Sunglasses head is too small /s
giraffytaffy
My brain is one of the muscles I grew ;)
BEARD3DBEANIEE
No ring
giraffytaffy
It's a small silicone one. Also, I have four kids
BEARD3DBEANIEE
yeah I was just trying to compliment you, not really interested but congrats on four kids and getting your body back. My suggestion is learn to be satisfied where you're at regardless of where your next goal is. Otherwise you'll never be happy with where you currently are. Good Luck!
giraffytaffy
I was trying to be silly. Text is hard. Should've added an emoji ;)
I know my body is amazing and has served me well! I just want to keep it in good shape for as long as I can. Healthy is my top priority. Thanks for the encouragement!
giraffytaffy
I know I screwed it up. That's why I put the dates on there so I wouldn't have to completely redo it. My apologies
Isthe4thtimethecharm
There is no need to apologize for getting excited about your progress. Go you.
DOcelot1
Congrats on the chow down. Joking. Well done @op
giraffytaffy
swedeonamoose
Great going, sucks that tummy fat is so god damn hard to get rid of and so easy to put on =_=
TrumpIsAFelon
Going to the gym won’t help much with the belly fat. Belly fat is addressed in the kitchen not the gym.
unluckyandbored
What really sucks is that you can't really target fat loss. You can burn fat, but you don't get to pick what fat gets burned.
swedeonamoose
Think i have dropped 10 kg in a year but got no bloody clue where cuz it sure as hell dont look like it,
unluckyandbored
Keep track with a tailor's tape. 10kg may not sound like much, but if you know your before and after measurements you might be surprised.
giraffytaffy
I've had four kids!! I weighed 105 lbs at 5'10" in high school. The scale hasn't changed since I had my last baby but my body composition has!
Whitewolf30
You had 4 kids and you have made that much progress? That's incredible! Keep going 💪 You are beautiful inside and out
giraffytaffy
Thanks!
GIMike1972
Keep rocking it momma!! I'm down 40 but continuing to work it. I still have a long way to go. Believe in yourself!
giraffytaffy
Great job! You've got this!
thatonescienceteacher
Is that a typo?!?!?! 105 lbs at 5'10" is what I'd expect from someone with a severe eating disorder. Not trying to shame, but that's not a healthy weight for that height by any metric.
giraffytaffy
I was undiagnosed Type 1 diabetic. My mom thought I was bulimic with the amount of food she'd see me eat.
thatonescienceteacher
That 100% makes sense and I apologize. I've taught food science in the past and we've had several kids realize that same thing during a project we did involving metabolism.
giraffytaffy
No need to apologize! You're completely correct in that it was a completely unhealthy weight at the time! I ran track and cross country too and that probably kept my blood sugar low enough for a while that we didn't catch the warning signs. I'm a fourth generation T1!