8 year comparison - before and after.

[Lilia_90 454]

I was going through my album, and while trying to lose weight I had favourited a few of my pictures for inspiration to get back to what I was. I was in the best shape after having my first child, see below photos from (2016/2017).

My highest weight at 90 kgs/198 lbs (a few days before my VSG in December 2023)

My post-op journey has all been about restriction and not being able to eat enough. It took me time to slowly build my stamina and muscle tone back. I have definition in my abs and my legs and arms are toned. I am 13 kilos/29 lbs lighter than my “before” fit (but it doesn't much show because muscles ha!), I am at an all time low in terms of weight but I feel absolutely fantastic. Hopefully can build kore muscle once I stabilize.

My “fit” after:

Edited September 19 by Lilia_90

[AmberFL 773]

gimme your workout routine! you look fantastic!

[Lilia_90 454]

12 hours ago, AmberFL said:

gimme your workout routine! you look fantastic!

Thank you!!

I lift heavy 3/4 days a week (legs/glutes, back/chest, arms/shoulders, strength and conditioning) and do Pilates twice a week. I also run/jog daily on the treadmill, I do HIIT once a week and I close at least 10k steps a day! That’s pretty much it! I focus on Protein mainly and enjoy eating out on weekends.

[SpartanMaker 775]

Rocking it! I love that your "after" photos are all in the gym. You're obviously working hard and it shows!

[AmberFL 773]

8 hours ago, Lilia_90 said:

Thank you!!

I lift heavy 3/4 days a week (legs/glutes, back/chest, arms/shoulders, strength and conditioning) and do Pilates twice a week. I also run/jog daily on the treadmill, I do HIIT once a week and I close at least 10k steps a day! That’s pretty much it! I focus on Protein mainly and enjoy eating out on weekends.

Okay pretty much what I do now LOL I run 5x a week, HIIT once a week, close min 10k steps a day, lift heavy 5x a week. Maybe I need to incorporate Pilates then. Do you feel like you need to eat more? I am closing close 1700-1800 calories a day. I tried to cut back and I was sooooo tired. My Protein is above 150g a day.

you look phenomenal! Your stomach is so flat, and not to be weird but are you blessed up top or did you have a breast aug? My have completely depleted. I went from a 44DD to a 36A (barely) LOL

[Lilia_90 454]

3 hours ago, AmberFL said:

Okay pretty much what I do now LOL I run 5x a week, HIIT once a week, close min 10k steps a day, lift heavy 5x a week. Maybe I need to incorporate Pilates then. Do you feel like you need to eat more? I am closing close 1700-1800 calories a day. I tried to cut back and I was sooooo tired. My Protein is above 150g a day.

you look phenomenal! Your stomach is so flat, and not to be weird but are you blessed up top or did you have a breast aug? My have completely depleted. I went from a 44DD to a 36A (barely) LOL

I don’t think it’s the Pilates as much as it’s the lower body fat percentage that shows the muscle tone underneath? I feel I’m scrawny lol.

I can manage around 1300 calories a day now, on a few occasions after leg day I managed to go up to 1500 but that was like only twice, I graze all day to be able to get to that because my portions are small. I want to get to 1800 to build some muscle in my backside ha!

Genetically my stomach has always been the leanest part of my body, and I had a breast aug 11 years ago but honestly my doctor did a phenomenal job that my boobs are perky and lifted and there’s no sagging at all. They look pretty new, can’t say the same about my butt tho 😂

[Lilia_90 454]

5 hours ago, SpartanMaker said:

Rocking it! I love that your "after" photos are all in the gym. You're obviously working hard and it shows!

That’s where I take all my selfies lol! Thank you, I appreciate it!!

[AmberFL 773]

23 minutes ago, Lilia_90 said:

I don’t think it’s the Pilates as much as it’s the lower body fat percentage that shows the muscle tone underneath? I feel I’m scrawny lol.

I can manage around 1300 calories a day now, on a few occasions after leg day I managed to go up to 1500 but that was like only twice, I graze all day to be able to get to that because my portions are small. I want to get to 1800 to build some muscle in my backside ha!

Genetically my stomach has always been the leanest part of my body, and I had a breast aug 11 years ago but honestly my doctor did a phenomenal job that my boobs are perky and lifted and there’s no sagging at all. They look pretty new, can’t say the same about my butt tho 😂

He did a great job!!! You look awesome!! Not scrawny AT ALL! my butt is so sad LMFAO I work her out so hard and its a little bump now but everything that I have researched sd I need to eat more lol! like 2400 cal. That is just not physically possible for me. 1800cal is a good spot for me. Even with my little ice cream at night hahah

Good job girl, an inspiration!