emma1488 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 So this is my thread that I intend to keep adding progress photos to. A little about me... Age: 23Height: 163cm (5'3?)Current weight 60kg I've been vegan since the beginning of this year and have thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of knowing I am helping to make a small change in this world. My goal is to be as fit and healthy as I can be for my own sake, but also to stick it to the veg haters that have the misconception that vegans aren't and cannot be healthy. So these are my nasty before pics...http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_3967.JPGsorry for my red dot. Just not keen on having obvious pictures of me on the net with my shirt off...especially looking like this http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_3962.JPG http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_3964.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_3965.JPG I want to lose a bit of weight, about 3-5 kg and gain a fair bit of muscle definition. I also want to increase my running endurance/speed. I have entered a 10km fun run that takes place in about 5 weeks and I would like to be able to jog the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljibarito Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I love it when we get the chance to show the veg haters wrong. You look awesome and I can't wait to see your progress pics. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks! I've been pretty active since I took these pics. And am really sticking to a healthy diet-which is making me feel great! I'm going to update my pics once a month and HOPEFULLY there will be at least a BIT of a difference. My BF is currently writing me up a strength training weekly planner to follow. So this week I will get into that My last run: 6km in a total of 50 mins. (Warm up walk 5 mins, followed by 9 mins running and 1 min walking repeated for a total of 4 times, then cool down walk for 5 mins) I've been using the Nike Training Club app and my abs are really getting stronger! Can't wait til they reveal themselves a little more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Chick Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 You look great compared to my fat ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Thought I would make a small update with my progress. My bodyfat percentage has dropped from 28.5% to 25.9% over the last few weeks. Haven't really lost much weight. Looking forward to uploading some more progress pics...once it looks like i've made progress that is As i have only just started going to the gym (which will only be once a week), I thought I would record my leg press weight. I did quite a few reps/sets at different weights and ended up with doin 5 reps of 135 kg. This is something that I was impressed at as I haven't been to a gym or done leg press in quite a few years. I look forward to increasing this. Hopefully to 200kg by the end of the year? Edit: Managed to do 5 reps at 150kg on the leg press last sat. I also did 5 reps at 40kg of the lat pull down. Edit (17/9/11): Upped my leg press to 160kg. I did quite a few sets at lower weights, gradually increasing the weight until I reached the 160kg. I did 1 set of 5 at this weight and then my bf convinced me that I could do 10. I did manage to push out 10, but there wasn't a wide range of movement. I think I might try to focus on getting a decent range of movement for a few weeks before I try to up the weight again. Edited September 17, 2011 by emma1488 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I wanted to update my photo progress. This is about a month later from my first pics. I can see a very small difference and am very determined to see a much bigger difference over the coming months.http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_4385.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_4387.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_4395.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/37802197/IMG_4394.jpg Weight is more or less the same but I have dropped a little bit of body fat. I've cut down on my cardio due to time restraints and not feeling very super. My 10km fun run was today, but I didn't end up going as I've been sick in bed the last 2 days and felt I owed it to my body to have a rest. Diet wise, I've decided to start having green smoothies daily in a bid to increase my fruit intake (not a fan of fruit ). So hopefully you'll see a difference in about a months time Until then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonn1997 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 You definitely look attractive! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Why thank you kind sir! Been struggling with a cold the last week. Getting a bit of cabin fever and am dying to get working out again! This Saturday when I hit the gym I want to smash it and leave myself unable to walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 You are looking great already! I'm sure you will make great progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Does anyone have any tips for evening out my biceps? My right arm is quite decent and is getting that sort of round 'popped' look. While my left arm is just crap and doesn't compare to my right arm. It's like I'm a crab... I haven't ever had an injuries to cause this, my only guess is that I am right handed so it's a bit more dominant. Would you suggest just doing more reps on my left arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonn1997 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Does anyone have any tips for evening out my biceps? My right arm is quite decent and is getting that sort of round 'popped' look. While my left arm is just crap and doesn't compare to my right arm. It's like I'm a crab... I haven't ever had an injuries to cause this, my only guess is that I am right handed so it's a bit more dominant. Would you suggest just doing more reps on my left arm?I'm very strongly right sided too. I'm thinking of doing more reps for everything on the left side or an extra set of each exercise for the left side. Is it just your arm? My right leg is thicker than the left too. My right peck and lat look a little bigger than the left. Basically everything on the right is a bit bigger than on the left. When I played basically, this difference really affected my game too. I could dribble right-handed and drive to the right WAY better than to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Your abs are coming through nice! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Does anyone have any tips for evening out my biceps? My right arm is quite decent and is getting that sort of round 'popped' look. While my left arm is just crap and doesn't compare to my right arm. It's like I'm a crab... I haven't ever had an injuries to cause this, my only guess is that I am right handed so it's a bit more dominant. Would you suggest just doing more reps on my left arm?I'm very strongly right sided too. I'm thinking of doing more reps for everything on the left side or an extra set of each exercise for the left side. Is it just your arm? My right leg is thicker than the left too. My right peck and lat look a little bigger than the left. Basically everything on the right is a bit bigger than on the left. When I played basically, this difference really affected my game too. I could dribble right-handed and drive to the right WAY better than to the left. Nah, it just seems to be my left bicep that is a little piss ant. I think I will start doing an extra set on it to try and even it up. It's a lot weaker as well. I often can't lift as much with my left as I can with my right, so maybe doing extra reps at a lighter weight my help it out...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Scott Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Just keep the reps and weights the same on both arms, it may take a little while, but they will even out. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I have been MIA for a while. Had a hectic couple of months that have sent me off my journey to achieving my goals, my nanna passed away, I graduated uni, got a job, got engaged, bought a house (with partner), renovated said house and am moving back into said house. I have lost my way with exercise and my eating has turned to shit (potato chips and too much booze). I'm desperate to get back into this and really get to my goals. Any motivational tips/ass kicking comments would be much appreciated :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Vegan Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 YEAH!!!Good work.Can definatly see some definition coming through.How hot are you gunna be!! Progress shot are well motivating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChris Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Keep up the good work, your doing it for the same reason as me 'sticking it the veg haters'. It feels good to see peoples faces when you tell them you're a veggie Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Been busy working my butt off and eating super clean. Abs are looking good, but still am not happy with my legs. I want them leaner and more muscular.. They seem just large at the moment. Any tips for improving them? I currently do:Dead liftsHamstring curlsQuad lifts(? I don't know what they're called, the opposite to hamstring curls)Hack squatsLungesCalf raises Do about 3 set of 8-10 reps on all the above, with a challenging weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 hey, you got some awesome abs! i personally would drop the weight a little and up the reps for your legs, 15 to 20 reps. help bring out some details mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Your face is super red in those pics! Embarrassed? You shouldn't be you are already quite fit and I'm sure if you keep it up the way it sounds like you have been you have no problem meeting even your own standards of what you would like your body to look like. -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Been busy working my butt off and eating super clean....EXCELLENT progress! Looks like the hard work is paying off. Can I ask what your diet looks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Your face is super red in those pics! Embarrassed? You shouldn't be you are already quite fit and I'm sure if you keep it up the way it sounds like you have been you have no problem meeting even your own standards of what you would like your body to look like. -Dylan Yeah, didn't feel too comfortable about putting pics of me with my shirt off on the interwebs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma1488 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Diet ok: Brekky:Large glass of water with glutamine on risingCup of black tea with soy milkUsually tofu, veggie sausages or tempeh with veggies (mushrooms, tomato, kale or spinach)Green tea Morning tea:Salad with some form of veggie protein (burger, patty, tofu, beans or something) or a salad wrapGreen tea Lunch:Raw nutsHummus and crackersApple Afternoon tea:Black TeaRice crackers with avocado Dinner:Currently living at home so whatever is going, usually lots of veggies and some form of protein I'm starting to lose my appetite, which is good and bad. I used to be able to out eat all my family members, but since I've lost weight and am more careful about my food choices my stomach had shrunk a lot and it's often hard to eat enough. I try to snack every 2 hours even if its a small handful of almonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacgirl Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 nice abs! your improvement is really good!!for curiosity, do you know your bf%? i bet it has decreased a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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