ANY PHOTO'S OF before and after 40s to 50s Please

Valj, that’s an incredible achievement, well done!
as NR, do you have a diet plan you could share?

Hi Guyz

Thanks so much for your replies and kind words.
I am happy to share anything..........I went to Weight Watcher's, did quite a few home dvd's (Davina) and then joined a gym. So it was a combination really. I had lost 3 1/2 stone by the time I went to the gym tho, just thought it was time to tone up if I could.
I do have a lot of loose skin, and now generally wear tops with sleeves to my elbows, and my bingo wings are awful.
Of course I am healthier and fitter, but when you do these things at age 53, there is another form of damage......how your body is going to look afterwards.
I now know that I have to put in the time in the gym to improve my shape. And oh yes I am looking to build some muscles as well.

I am so enjoying reading through everything in this Forum, and your all so wonderful. It's great to find a community that wants what you want, and is there to give you a bit of support every now and then......so thanks.

Val x

are you doing something about the loose skin ?

Hi NR

Well I have cried a few times, but since that hasn't helped, I am hoping that the gym will improve things a bit, tho I do realise that it is not going to fix everything.
I can live with the saggy butt, and even the tummy, but the arms are pretty bad, but then I should not of let myself get fat in the first place.
I am now encouraging all my female friends to join a gym, and get eating clean.
I get quite a lot of support from the guys at my gym, as they are happy to give me the odd tip as they can see I am working out as opposed giggling or chatting - tho I am guilty of the odd giggle when I see that I am in fact lifting more than some of the guys ;)

I must apologise for posting on this thread as well, as it does say 40/50.

I thinking elbow length sleeves are the way to go, but at least I can wear them tight, as some muscle definition is appearing.

Thanks all.

Val x

I meant something more drastic, I must confess I know very little about this apart from remembering something about stapeling. I suppose you've consulted some of the ladies in the female section about this ?

Hi NR

I would not consider anything like that. As long as I can be as fit as possible and enjoy myself, I will keep working out.

I thank you for your input

Val x

Hi Val - wow amazing work! I too have terrible bingo wings from losing weight a few years ago! Trying to fill it up with some triceps - very hard work. I am just back at the gym (2 weeks) Maybe we should start a bingo wings support group - it is the one area that I wouls dearly love to get rid of!!!

Hi Notcosi

Thankyou :)
It makes it all the worse by the bloody name 'bingo wings' - I mean what the hell has 'bingo' got to do with your bloody arms......lol
Well done for getting back into the gym, hope you are enjoying it as much as me.
I think a support group would be great.

If anyone out there has any genius ideas to help us out then we would love to know what you know.

Val x

Very well done Val, excellent work - keep it up! ;o)

Hi Val, that's fabulous progress there and a superb hairdo if I say so myself

Weight training is a fabulous way for females over 40 to get into shape. I think we realise that we're not going to be that skinny little 20 year old anymore with the pure tight and toned glowing skin so weight training gives us some control over our shape and at least we can enhance the bits we want to.

Just build up some huge biceps and triceps and that will sort the skin out there . I actually have the same issue on my stomach and it causes me grief everytime I get on stage but it's better than the alternative that I used to be.

Good luck with your training and if you've not ventured into the female section yet have a nosey as there is a seminar next month that you might be interested in (thread is stickied at the top of the page there)

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Val
Well done - you must be so proud of yourself and an inspiration to others with a "can do" attitude. The photos are FAB at least everyone will know how hard you have worked and continue to do so...Thanks for sharing x

Hi Guyz

WOWOW thanks to all of you for taking time to leave messages - I am so thrilled that body building gods from this forum have spoken to me.
This is all work in progress, and whilst I am not currently losing any weight I am lovin lifting them.

I did have a good read thro the ladies area last night, which was very helpful - I could just spend all day on here learning so much.

This is a truly marvellous forum - thankyou.

Val x

Val....keep going.....I lost 3 stone and a bit and I'm on the shaping up zone as we speak....I've made great gains over the last year...admit, not great compared to some and I have a way to go yet, but I am going and ain't nobody getting in MA WAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!..I'm not hugely confident about my bod, but I know I'm in a whole different place now to what I was......you are too....so keep your arse in gear, get your head round the loss and slough off all that crap you had to put up with when you were bigger cos as the realy foooking annoying advert says "your worth it!"....lol....here endeth the first lesson!...and I will of course continue to dispense all of my wisdom sporadically throughout this site....lolol....whooooo hooooooo..."ain't no stoppin us now, we're in the groove"....errrrm....some old song and I can't remember who sang it cos I is an ole git and my memory's going!...so SUE ME!!!!!!....lolololol...take gentle care of yourself Val hey?

Hi Val, 

I'm quite skinny on my upper half but still have problems with a wobbly tummy and upper arms... it's a laydee thing..... unfortunately !!
And if someone as taut and toned as Kitty says she has a bit of a wobbly midriff too then there's hope for us all eh?  And ditto what you said about the support on this forum, it's amazing. 

Hi Guyz

This is giving me so much inspiration to get 'into the groove' (madonna) and 'rock with you' (michael jackson)........lol

I will also be setting up a TROG, that would be some creature from Stargate or sumthing right.....rofl.

Luv ya all.

Thanks.

Val x

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Ditto re the stomach, think 3 children in quick succession didn't do much for my stomach despite being generally slim build.


Well done to you.

Well done to all the over 40's (Iam one too) it doesn't get any easier never thought I'd be saying that when I used to compete. But kids, stress of job etc.. and some serious studying has left me drained and physically looking quite poor for the first time in many many years. I'a determined to get back into my training and if I can keep it quiet and just between us over 40's post a piccy or two in a few weeks, might give me something to aim for - nothing like a little pressure. Be good to see more pictures as I think its a great inspiration for all us over 40 trainers and those thinking of getting into training.

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Well as I am over 40 two pics before and after....there is three years and 10 months between each pic 
 
 

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Oh my god! what a difference......ok...hope is still in ma bosom!!...lol  you look fab!...I've said it before and I don't mind saying it again......inspirational.... :)

backafter, respect, great achievement, is that your current form ? Assisted ?

Wow Val....you have done fantastically well......ittakes alot of guts and determination to achieve your goals and you have stuck with it!!! Brilliant and the hir is fab too....LOL!!
 
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backafter, respect, great achievement, is that your current form ? Assisted ?

No....not current form but very recent past the after pic was taken in September last year......I went on to place 4th at the UKBFF British Finals in the following month. It was my first time competing.
 
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Hi
 
My name is Frances and I'm 50 years old.
This is my before and after pictures that I'd like to share with you all.
 
The first two was taken for the 2010 January Shape-up comp on this site http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/233/profile0092.jpg
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The others last weekend as I got ready to step on stage at the NPA Yorkshire.
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I said back in January that this was my goal and I did it.
I entered the figure class, finished last....... would have liked to place higher but you cant have it all your own way.
 
My next plan is to do a BNBF show in July.

fantastic work Fran, looking great ! Keep at it.

Thanks,
and thanks for getting my pictures to show, Im still not very good with this posting and attaching.
 

Fran, fantastically well done   You certainly look good enough to be on stage, a placing is a bonus.

Looking forward to seeing you on stage at a BNBF show. Which one are you planning on doing?

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Really good of you to say, thanks.
Im aiming for the 4th July in Wales, was going to wait for the Manchester but I want to get back on stage as soon as possible.

Just need to learn the T walk.............. not a great mover in heels I must confess.

Buy the way, the first show I ever went to was July 2005. You had just returned to BB, it was the Holmfirth show. I remember watching you doing the figure class, it influenced me into competing later that year. 
Got to say I have watched your journey and its such an inspiration to see the changes and development each season brings. Well done with it all and thanks for being a great example.

LOL, oh the memories of that show!! I could literally see my heart pounding through my t-shirt that day I was so nervous!!

We have BNBF meetings  (train, gossip, posing practice, more gossip) once a month in Eccles Manchester if you're interested and Jenny Garside is running a posing camp later this month too.

Thank you for the lovely comments

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Fran...you look brilliant!...I feel hope for myself even tho I'm a million miles away a the moment....there is so much on here to get inspiration from, you Welshy, Kitty, Flick, Hifi, Becks, Lou...whos' story I keep going back to, to read......

Well done on getting up there and doing it!...truly...a mahoooosive well done....I don't half feel motivated seeing those pics....

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Fran...you look brilliant!...I feel hope for myself even tho I'm a million miles away a the moment....there is so much on here to get inspiration from, you Welshy, Kitty, Flick, Hifi, Becks, Lou...whos' story I keep going back to, to read......

Well done on getting up there and doing it!...truly...a mahoooosive well done....I don't half feel motivated seeing those pics....

Thanks so much Northangel, Im sure you will be up on stage in the near future. All the best with your training.

kitty


LOL, oh the memories of that show!! I could literally see my heart pounding through my t-shirt that day I was so nervous!!

We have BNBF meetings  (train, gossip, posing practice, more gossip) once a month in Eccles Manchester if you're interested and Jenny Garside is running a posing camp later this month too.

Thank you for the lovely comments

Yes I have seen the post about your regular meetings, I work most weekends so have never had the change to come over to Eccles. I know its not too far for me, Im only in Oldham so I should try and make it. It's just a question of sorting out some cover at work.
 

Hey Fran!
I didn't know you'd been on stage following ShapeUp!
Well Done!!!
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No probs Fran, I'll at least see you at the Welsh

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Hi Hififi,
Yes to get on stage was always my goal, the Shape-up challenge came around at just the right time for me. It certainly give me that early incentive to keep focused.
By the end of the 12 week I knew I still had a way to go, but I also knew that getting on stage was achivable. With another 8 weeks leading up to the show all I needed to do was stay disciplined.  
 
Been following your journal and can see you kept to your plan too. x