Saturday, April 6, 2013

swimsuit body {update}

well it has been six weeks now, and i am making good progress!


as i was uploading my "weight loss" photos this week i couldn't help but chuckle about the title i had given the folder on my computer back when i first joined weight watchers, "operation swimsuit body".  

that really did work for me as my motivation in the beginning.  
with each week that passes, and more pounds melt away at my weekly weigh-ins, that is what continues to motivate me! ;)

weight watchers has been a really great fit for me.  i feel confident that i am losing weight at a rate that doesn't compromise my ability to nurse blaire, or deprive me of all the foods i enjoy.  

i have had to learn to say no to lots of things that i like to eat (pastas, breads, desserts, chocolate), but i have discovered new found loves for better choices (grilled chicken, tossed salads, rice krispie treats, frozen yogurt).


at the very beginning it seemed like every pound i lost was just coming off my midsection (thank goodness as i had lots of extra there and wasn't a big fan of the muffin top thing i had going on!); but now it has moved to others areas, and i am noticing a significant change in my face, arms, and legs.

i have had so much fun digging out clothes that i haven't work in literally years, and even shopping for some new clothes to reward my efforts!


my current weight of 132.6 finally puts me back into the healthy weight range for my height (yeap, i'm a shortie!), and though i haven't quite decided what my ultimate goal is yet, i have a tentative target to lose 10 more pounds. 

i am feeling like a new person, and am really, really looking forward to having this extra energy to run around with my kids this summer.  ;)


9 comments:

  1. You are making incredible progress! Way to go! You look wonderful!

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    1. thanks so much! i have been following along with you on your blog too, and you have been an inspiration to me! keep up the good work ;)

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  2. Wow! I've done weight watchers before and used my fitness pal to count calories but I've never lost anything that quickly! You look great!

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    1. hey thanks! i appreciate the kind words of encouragement!

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  3. Great job!!!! You look amazing but I thought that when we first met too:) Keep up the good work!:)

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    1. oh you are so sweet!, and you are the new mama that looks absolutely amazing ;) see you at MOPS on Tuesday!

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  4. You look stinkin' amazing!! Keep up the great work! I struggle to eat well when I'm home with marleigh all day and sit around the house:( but its been 4 weeks so im taking u as my inspiration to kick this weight loss in gear:)

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    1. oh, kari, you are just too sweet! and don't be too hard on yourself.....your baby is still very new, and it takes your body a little while to recover! marleigh is lucky to have such a great mommy, and i would really love to get our playdate rescheduled for very soon!!!

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