One year of weight loss
family photo 2008
family photo 2009
I have been working hard at losing weight for the past year. Some weeks have seen harder work than others. I could be a little bit disappointed that I haven’t reached my goal of 88 lbs lost yet but then again 70 lbs lost is nothing to sneeze at. Every time I slip up and regress a little I get right back on track now. Before it would have meant a weeks or months long slide in to getting fatter territory. I realize that I will not gain 70 lbs in one night as long as I get right back on the wagon.
I have 4 weeks left at U weight loss in the losing weight phase, then I will move in to maintenance. I would love to go all ” Biggest Loser” and say that I could lose 18-20 lbs in the next 4 weeks. I am also realistic and understand that it is getting harder to lose the closer I get to my goal.
I have officially lost 81.5 inches off of a multitude of places on my body. The biggest change is in my waist/midsection where I have lost over 13 inches. This is big for me because I was really getting worried about the medical implication of the excess abdominal fat, linked with heart disease and early death. I was also concerned about the increase risk of breast cancer in people who are obese. My Grannie is a breast cancer survivor and one of my favorite people.
We took some lovely family photos this weekend (thank you Dad). I have been shying away from family pictures for the past few years. I really wanted to have a picture I could be proud. The photos have turned out really nice. It feels great to like how pictures turn out now.
Luv Betty
I already commented on FB, but your family and you, look great!
The family photo is terrific!
Love, T
70lbs is a huge accomplishment especially working more than full time and running a household. Keep it up and the rest will come off too! Nice picture of the 4 of you.
Hello, Hello,
I’ve been popping in every once in a while to check in how things are going for you, and just wanted to let you know, you and your family are all looking great!! I also felt like letting you know that i ran my 1/2 marathon this past weekend in victoria, didn’t quite get the time i wanted (but there’s always another race), but i did find that i thouroughly love the longer distances-something about when the endorphins kick in, i’m sure-Anyway wanted to let you know since while i was training there’d been a few times i’d almost pack the whole thing in, but your sight has spurred me on more than once. So from one lady to another—Thank you for your blog!!
Love you babe…MOM
Congrats on this huge accomplishment. So glad it has made you happy! I like reading about your thoughts/stories, makes me feel closer when we are so far apart now!
Hope to see you in November! Are you coming?
Wow! I love all of your before and after photos! You must too?! 70lbs is AMAZING!!! And you have to know that too. You are such a huge inspiration to so many people… especially your beautiful girls. What a role model! You are not only teaching them how important a healthy lifestyle is, but you’re also showing them that they can go after whatever they want in life. You rock on so many levels ; ) xo
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