Just to give you a little history on me, I used to be one of those thin gals (size 4) who ate a lot of junk and it didn't matter. My mother always said that it would catch-up with me.....and it did. After I had my son (9 years ago), I lost most of the baby weight right away, but found it increasingly difficult to keep it off. Combine a lack of activity, hypothyroidism, and poor eating habits, and I ballooned over the years.
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BEFORE: This was me (on vacation) 10 days before I joined WW Online
July, 2011 |
I love to cook and I know how to make healthy meals; however, I also love snacking and eating out. I also got lazy about it all....buying lunch at work everyday and fast-food on the way home at night. Before I knew it,
I was 180 pounds and a size 16. I gave away all of my "thin" clothes last Spring and decided that I was just going to be fat (because obviously I wasn't doing anything about it). Then, my aunt joined
Weight Watchers and started losing weight...she looked fantastic! I had not seen her that thin since I was a teenager.
I was inspired.
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BEFORE: This was me in August, 2011.....
I was already down over 10 lbs and feeling good about wearing a size 14. |
So, on July 17, 2011, I joined Weight Watchers Online and downloaded the app for my iPhone. I figured I would give the free trial a chance and if I hated it, I would quit. Well, I loved it. The mobile app made it so easy to track my eating and I was surprised how quickly the weight started coming off just with moderation and portion control. I soon realized how out-of-proportion my serving sizes had been and how much I was snacking and grazing throughout the day.
It is now January 04. 2012, and
I am 35 pounds lighter and a size 8! I am half of who I was almost 6 months ago.
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AFTER: This is me (a size 8) in December, 2011! |
An old teacher saw me last month and said: "You look like you did in high school!"...what a compliment! My new friends and coworkers never knew me as a thin person and they have all been amazed watching the transformation. The best parts: I feel great! I have more energy and confidence. My feet do not hurt like they did at the end of a 12 hour shift. And, I am healthier and am setting a much better example for my son! So, from time-to-time, I may post some great recipes I have found that are low-fat and conducive to a healthy diet....hopefully, you will be inspired to try a few.
My ultimate goal is a total of 50 pounds...so I have 15 more to go. What a great way to start 2012!
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AFTER: Me wearing a "little black dress" to a Christmas party!
December, 2011 |
congratulations on your weight loss!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You have done an amazing job! Love the last picture!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and job well done!!! Weight Watchers is a great program! I'm glad you're enjoying your new healthy lifestyle!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your encouraging story!!!
--Katie
@ Creatively Living