Dahlia Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hi everybody, I read but Ive never registered before. I was vegetarian until a month ago so I never felt like I fit in. Now Im not quite calling myself vegan, but Im on my way. Im a strict vegetarian for now striving everyday to make vegan choices. Anyways, Ive been veg since 2007 and Ive seen major changes in my body. Ive really come to understand my body and become more aware of what Im putting in my mouth and the effects it has. My body is the only one Im ever going to have and Ive really come to appreciate it. Anyways, Ive dropped 30lbs since September 07 from 5'2 at 165lbs to 134lbs. These are my shots! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/a_teenage_anthem/September22nd07.jpg September 07, starting at 165lbs. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/a_teenage_anthem/November19th07.jpg November 07 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/a_teenage_anthem/December9th08clean.jpg December 08 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/a_teenage_anthem/Jan20th08-1.jpg January 08 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/a_teenage_anthem/May27th08after3monthbreak.jpg May 08 after a 3 month break due to injury http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/a_teenage_anthem/December14th2008.jpg December 08 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/a_teenage_anthem/Jan1809.jpgJanuary 09 at 134lbs. My exercise regime started with light cardio (30min x 3 days a week) and heavy lifting (1 hr x 5 days a week). I gained a lot of muscle and felt fantastic, but by the next year I had plateaued around 145. I decided I had to work harder and started running in September 08. I dropped down to 134 by Jan 09. At first I really struggled but now I crave the intense cardio. I took all forms of diary and eggs out of my diet on Jan 1 09. Im trying to get down to 130 before I visit my boyfriend in another city in 4 weeks. Im running in the morning(x 5 a week) and lifting in the evening (x3 week). Ive also switching my carb heavy meal to lunch time. Anyways, Im not sure I can get past 130 as Ive got larger frame, but I'd love a toned lean stomach and great arms. I also want to run a 10k sometime this summer. Thats next on my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Wow! You're looking great. Congratulations on your veg journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Nice shape.. Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woode Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 OMG! You go girl! This forum is so freakin' inspirational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahlia Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 This is why I keep hanging around Most of the other veg*n's I know are overweight because they replace with carbs. Its so inspiring to see all these athletes living the right way.... Thanks everybody K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Excellent progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Great, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 You look incredible!! Congratulations! I find that high intensity interval training (HIIT) is really helpful with losing fat, and it really helps your core muscles develop too. http://www.intervaltraining.net/HiitTraining-30.html I started doing these a little while ago; they completely wear you out in a half an hour workout. They've also helped me to run faster and for longer stretches of time when I do my long runs on the weekends. They might be just the change in workout that you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Very good progression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggy Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Wow you look very good, very sexy shape if you don't mind me saying, specially in the last 2 pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for joining! You've made gerat progress over the time. It's really great to be able to see it! You'll definately achieve your next goal I am sure of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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