pamela Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I dropped about 30 pounds and here are the results (I have posted this before, but we never had a special forum for before/afters before!): http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c78/pamelaswitzer/newbeforeandafter.jpg Here's a very recent one... I feel a bit weird about it since I'm in my bra and underwear (and they don't even match! lol), but i'm not showing any more than if I were in a bikini. I might take it down if I feel too weird, but I'm putting it up because the contrast is so strong. I cropped the recent pic first, and then cropped the older one in the same places (shoulders and legs) and then resized the older one to be the same height as the newer one to ensure they are as close as possible to being to scale. The before pic is from August 2005, and the after pic was taken yesterday. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c78/pamelaswitzer/beforeandafteroct16.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaanddini Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 WOW! Thanks for sharing! Those are very inspiring! You've done a great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Wow nice work Girly. See nothing to be shy about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 OMG! Look at you! You look fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veganitaliana Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 OMG! Look at you! You look fabulous! Ditto!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thank you ladies. It means a lot coming from such great athletes. I wonder if the attire of my after pic is scaring the men? haha. I did some other shots that I posted in my online training journal, of individual parts: viewtopic.php?t=7013&start=255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggieprincess Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thank you ladies. It means a lot coming from such great athletes. I wonder if the attire of my after pic is scaring the men? haha. Yep!! They're all as intimidated as hell!!!! Ha, ha Very nice work. You look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Why do all you women have awesome calves? <---jealous. Edited October 17, 2007 by Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Nice work Very inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Very nice! My wife is going to read this and ask why Im telling other women that their bodies are nice...lol. Off to the naked Vegan thread to see if there are any new pics in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 That is one amazing transformation! I have to admit I was almost too intimidated to post, but you really did such an amazing job you deserve all the credit in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 You look awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Intimidated by me? That's not something I'm used to hearing! Again, thanks everyone. It's nice to have positive reinforcement, especially from people who are so health and body conscious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDude Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Awesome! Great job, looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Wow. I knew about your transformation before but the pictures really show the difference. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahmanya devi Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 so cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 This is an awesome transformation! Well done girl!!!! Very inspiring photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Yes very inspiring especially since I have more than thirty to lose. You look healthy. That is what I am striving for; a healthy weight loss. Your tummy is so nice and flat. How did you change your diet to lose that weight and what was your exercise routein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thanks Barb, when I first went vegan I just let myself eat whatever I wanted. My weight seemed normal even at it's highest, so I didn't even realize how heavy I was looking until a coworker who has no tact at all pointed it out. But I'm glad he did. I started out by exercising three times a week for half an hour on the elliptical, and eventually upped it until I was doing six times a week. At the same time, I started tracking my caloric and vitamin/nutrient intake on www.fitday.com. I also cut calories, so that I was only eating about 1,400-1,600 a day at first, and gradually ramped it up as my activity level increased. The increase in my activity level sped up my metabolism. I started focusing on packing as much nutrition as possible into the calories that I had, using fitday as my guide. That took me down 15 pounds. Then, I started running. That took me down the next 15 pounds in a very short time, and also enabled me to eat WAY more food! I don't track my calories any more except for on occasion. The running is what has made me lean. I currently run 40-50 km a week, and I do weights/crunches maybe three times a week. I'm not a big woman in the first place, I was a small, slight woman who put on a lot of fat due to inactivity and too many calories. I'm not sure exactly how my stomach got so flat, I think part of it is I don't have a lot of body fat on me period due to exercise and diet, and another part is just how I'm built. The cornerstone of my diet is a 16 ounce smoothie I consume every day that includes two servings of salad greens, soy milk, kale, fruit (strawberries, banana, pineapple, berries, etc.), fruit juice, VEGA, maca, and sometimes wheatgrass juice and chia/salba. I also eat kale, spinach or broccoli every day. I eat a full dinner, but I graze all day until that point which keeps my metabolism ramped up. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Great transformation! I don't think my stomach will ever be that flat! I've also started running, so what you posted gives me hope about losing a bit more weight. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Well done Pamela !! I'm glad you posted your picturesYou're a true inspiration on people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwikfile Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Pam, Your pics are very inspiring!I am a dude trying to loose weight, you are my second post, another girl out there (Lizzy) I think. But you are both Hot! Again not a pick up line intention. Just being truthful. I had doubts that vegan diet could help me loose weigt, you proved that wrong. This site is just awesome and positive. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganHisPanic Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Amazing, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertSupreme Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Woah Transformation or what? Must feel amazing! You sure look pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 I missed a few comments in my absence. Than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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