Posted by twinklepinktoes
| October 4, 2009
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Posted 10/4/2009 9:19 PM CDT on livestrong.com Community
Hi,
starting current
height 5' 2 3/4" 5' 2 3/4" (yeah I didn't grow)
weight 181.4 lbs 168.8 lbs
upper arm 14 in 13 in.
chest 42 in 42 in.
waist 37 in. 35.5 in.
tummy 38 in. 36 in.
hips 49 in. 47 in.
thighs 28 in. 28 in.
whew......
I really feel like I don't want this to end. Even though it is over, I am still continuing to watch what I am eating and mind my portions. Even my son is keeping a watchful eye on me, last night I could have gone loco on a bowl of M&M peanuts. You have no idea how good they tasted. He was on me like....you know.
I would like to say this about the journey. I have loved it and I can't stop talking to my friends and family about how amazing it has been. Yeah, I didn't do as well as I would have liked, but hey....a loss is a loss and I learned alot. On Weight Watchers it's all about portion control. I had NO control before. haha. John and I used to eat whatever we wanted and that could add up to 3,000 calories in a day, easy. We are definitely eating more veggies and fruit, more whole grains and keeping our "take-out" meals to a minimum, like never. But not seriously, maybe once in a while.
Weight Watchers has been a great diet for John and me. The meetings are really a key factor to the success. It is amazing how many people have been successful on weight watchers. Yeah, there are alot that are not, that is a consistent mantra. But I do believe that for us, we have and will continue to use the tools we learned and make healthy choices. I noticed that when I went out to dinner the first night the challenge was over, I still ordered something that would not be off the charts points wise. I had salmon, and I still took half home for the next day. See, portion control is key. And I was full, so no loss in my mind at all. Water is now a daily part of my life. Can't seem to go anywhere with out a bottle or two handy. I even have them rolling around in my car. Exercise has still been my downfall. No excuses, I just don't do it. I get motivated for a few days and then I slack off. I don't know what it is. I feel great when I do! I am just a lazy slug I guess. But I am really pleased with the inches I lost.
The Livestrong website and team have been awesome!!! I really appreciate their enthusiasm for what they are doing. WOW, they are dedicated to helping each and every one of us make an impact in our lives to be more healthy. YOU GUYS ROCK!!! I will continue to post and keep track of my progress.
To all my fellow DFO2 participants. I applaud you all. Congrats and kudos to a great 9 weeks, and yay to weddings that happened along the way. We all made a change for the better and we have learned some great lessons that will shape who we are becoming.
Thank you for all your patience, and encouragement, xoxo, ruth
starting current
height 5' 2 3/4" 5' 2 3/4" (yeah I didn't grow)
weight 181.4 lbs 168.8 lbs
upper arm 14 in 13 in.
chest 42 in 42 in.
waist 37 in. 35.5 in.
tummy 38 in. 36 in.
hips 49 in. 47 in.
thighs 28 in. 28 in.
whew......
I really feel like I don't want this to end. Even though it is over, I am still continuing to watch what I am eating and mind my portions. Even my son is keeping a watchful eye on me, last night I could have gone loco on a bowl of M&M peanuts. You have no idea how good they tasted. He was on me like....you know.
I would like to say this about the journey. I have loved it and I can't stop talking to my friends and family about how amazing it has been. Yeah, I didn't do as well as I would have liked, but hey....a loss is a loss and I learned alot. On Weight Watchers it's all about portion control. I had NO control before. haha. John and I used to eat whatever we wanted and that could add up to 3,000 calories in a day, easy. We are definitely eating more veggies and fruit, more whole grains and keeping our "take-out" meals to a minimum, like never. But not seriously, maybe once in a while.
Weight Watchers has been a great diet for John and me. The meetings are really a key factor to the success. It is amazing how many people have been successful on weight watchers. Yeah, there are alot that are not, that is a consistent mantra. But I do believe that for us, we have and will continue to use the tools we learned and make healthy choices. I noticed that when I went out to dinner the first night the challenge was over, I still ordered something that would not be off the charts points wise. I had salmon, and I still took half home for the next day. See, portion control is key. And I was full, so no loss in my mind at all. Water is now a daily part of my life. Can't seem to go anywhere with out a bottle or two handy. I even have them rolling around in my car. Exercise has still been my downfall. No excuses, I just don't do it. I get motivated for a few days and then I slack off. I don't know what it is. I feel great when I do! I am just a lazy slug I guess. But I am really pleased with the inches I lost.
The Livestrong website and team have been awesome!!! I really appreciate their enthusiasm for what they are doing. WOW, they are dedicated to helping each and every one of us make an impact in our lives to be more healthy. YOU GUYS ROCK!!! I will continue to post and keep track of my progress.
To all my fellow DFO2 participants. I applaud you all. Congrats and kudos to a great 9 weeks, and yay to weddings that happened along the way. We all made a change for the better and we have learned some great lessons that will shape who we are becoming.
Thank you for all your patience, and encouragement, xoxo, ruth
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