Progress Pictures
Well, it is about time that I post some before and during pictures so there is an easy place to make the comparison.
These were some photos taken about 18 months prior to changing my lifestyle (look how sweaty I am in the second pic. That was normal then, thankfully it is not so bad now.
These photos were taken almost a year to the day of starting the lifestyle change:
This picture was taken the Christmas prior to starting the lifelong weight-loss/fitness journey:
Now I’ll get to some pics since the journey has started.
Week 50 and Day 343 (pictures taken the same day):
Week Fifty-Six, which is the final weigh-in of year one. Yeah, I know the week doesn’t add up right, but it was due to a change in weigh-in days along the way.
I’ve always thought my legs looked muscular, but I really like how the muscle tone is developing in them now.
The following pictures were taken at 190 pounds on October 11, 2009, just two pounds from my all-time adult low weight.
There are still many “during” shots to be taken, but the “after” shots are on the way!
Dude that is some significant looking progress. I can’t wait till I have enough photos to do something like this. Besides the obvious weight loss, your posture has gotten much better. That helps EVERYTHING, especially weight training. Great improvements!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Thanks Eric, there has been a lot of changes over the last year. It is nice to see it in perspective like this.
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WOW!!! You can see a huge difference! Way to go!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Thanks Lisa.
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What fantastic pics, go Steve, you’re an inspiration!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Thanks Berni!
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Your doing great!!!! Lookiing better each pic… Keep at it!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Thanks Ron!
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Congratulations Steve! You are doing a great job and continue to be a big inspiration for me!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Thank you Kat, this means a lot.
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Hey Steve~
This is great! It’s pretty brave to post the pictures of your weight-loss. But what better way to see your progress and be held accountable to your goals.
That’s something that I’ll have to start doing. You sure are an inspiration! Good luck with you’re plans.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
July 12th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Beej, it was not easy to put up the topless photos. I really, really struggled with that, but now I am glad I did. Nevertheless, I don’t think I would have done topless photos at the beginning of the weight loss/fitness journey.
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WOW!
I just stumbled onto your blog through comments elsewhere and I got goosebumps looking at your progress.
Many times congratulations to you and your hard work in becoming healthier!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
July 31st, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Thank you bhealthier – I appreciate the comment.
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Steve,
You are doing amazing. SO inspiring! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for leaving such encouraging comments…you are awesome!
I am doing better, I am struggling with what and how much to share on my blog and exactly how to say/describe what this week has been for me, as it is NOT jsut about weightloss but it directly relates to it. Hopefully soon I will be able to get it together.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
August 1st, 2009 at 6:32 am
Thank you Kim. I appreciate your comments.
It is hard to find that sweet spot on the blog, isn’t it? I have gotten to the point that if it affects my weight loss, I will generally post it on here. Of course, there are always exceptions. I hope your week gets better.
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Absolutely inspirational! It’s great being able to read through some of your older posts (I have a tendency to play catch up!) to see how you’ve traveled through your South Beach Journey!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
August 5th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Thank you Scale Warfare. I have to say, I am pleased with the pictorial view of the journey. It puts it all in perspective.
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I love the pics Steve! I hadn’t seen them before. Thank for sharing them. You look great
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South Beach Steve Reply:
August 15th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Thanks Lyn. I can’t wait until I lose another ten pounds so I can post the next ones.
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Okay…I don’t know why I haven’t thought to look at these before!! Your progress pix are AMAZING!!!! What a transformation!! That’s just incredible..so proud of you Steve and YOUR CALVES???? F’ng beautiful!!!! You’ve done fantastic work, please be proud of yourself and enjoy your success!!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Thank you Joania. This brought a big smile to my face. I need to look at these pics more often. It helps me keep in mind where I have been and where I am going.
Now if the rest of my body was as muscular as the calves.
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Looking good!!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:31 am
Thanks! It is nice to see you comment on here!
btw, Charity is my lovely wife!
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This is my first time over to the before and after pics too. WOW!!!! You’ve done an amazing job. Beautiful wife and son too.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
November 19th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Thank you so much Dawn. I really am pleased with the progress that has occurred. I appreciate you taking the time to comment on it.
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Look at those calf and arm muscles! I really need to get my dad following your blog because even though he’s a fair bit older, he needs to know that it can be done!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
November 29th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Thanks Louisa!
I would be lying if I didn’t admit I was very pleased with the way the muscles are now showing. I still have more to go though.
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Wow, that’s all I can say. Well not really… you have done a fantastic job Steve! Way to go!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Thank you Sandra. I really appreciate it.
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Having only come to see your blog in the past few months it is hard for me to imagine you that large.
Great job, Steve! It’s good to get motivation from people like that really do know where we are coming from in our battle with being overweight.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Leah, this is one of the best compliments I have gotten. I make myself go and look at the pictures periodically to remind me where I came from. I have to remember that.
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You look phenomenal! Congratulations!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 20th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Thanks Nicole!
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This is the first time I’ve looked at your before and progress pics and the changes are phenomenal…. I knew you’d done really well, but I had no idea HOW well! I’m stunned!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Okay Patsy, you have just made my day!
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FANTASTIC progress!! Congratulations.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
June 10th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Thank you Lisa!
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Steve,
I’ve just now got around to looking at your site (yes, I am slow!!!) and I am amazed at your progress!! What an inspiration! I cannot wait until I can post some pics like this!
Congrats, and keep up the AWESOME work!
~Ben
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South Beach Steve Reply:
July 1st, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Thanks Ben! It has been a long journey, but well worth it. I cannot wait to see your updates like this too!
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WOW!!!! I never tire of looking at these! You have done such a GREAT job!!!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 11th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Thank you Lisa – I sure do wish I could get things back in gear and get to the next stage.
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WOW, oh WOW!!! Such great sucess. You look amazing. What an inspiration you are. I am so glad I followed a link and found your blog.
Can’t wait for the Hot 100 to start tomorrow.
Take care and God Bless!!!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Thank you, Julie!
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Great work! I found your blog today and you have given me the motivation that I needed to keep on my journey. Your progress pics are awesome and is just the kick in the pants I was looking for!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
September 29th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
I am glad to read this Jon – you can do it!
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Way to go! It is awesome to see such great results from a lifestyle change. You should be proud of yourself. Keep it up!
Tony
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South Beach Steve Reply:
October 13th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Thank you Tony!
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You continue to get results, slowly but surely. What a rewarding experience it must be to look back on these pics!
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Hey Steve,
it’s always a pleasure seeing people succeed, nice results you show there. Myself I’ve lost 18 kg in about 2 years, with reducing carbs and doing a lot of sports (2-3x a week, fitness and Muay Thai) I have reached a plateau now I cannot break through, or at least it’s very difficult, have started soft intermittent fasting 3 weeks ago, 16/8 and sometimes 24/0 or 20/4, in this range of hours. I hope I will break through that resistance soon. My goal at 176cm, 39 years old, 78 kg is 72 kg in the long run, maybe 70 if it’s possible and if I don’t look too much like a zombie skeleton…
Do you have some advice ?
Best regards, keep up the great work and motivation, NEVER GIVE UP, EVER ! Whatever they say.
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