It's a Start!

smplycomplicated

I decided in December that 2012 was gonna be a completely different year for me. A whole new attitude..outlook on life..a whole new me. Dec. 10 I took "before" pics and measurements..which was one of the most depressing things i've had to do to date, AND after staring at the pics and having a good cry I gave myself a good swift kick in the *ss, and i've been on the right track ever since!


I've lost right at 16 inches. and 11 lbs. Not a Drastic change, But I'm proud of it. All done with No pills..special equipment, or Gym membership. So if you're one of those that think you're not gonna be able to hit your goal without a gym full of equipment..Don't buy into that. all i've been using is a couple of workout DVD's and Just dance on the Wii. I haven't changed my diet all that much to be honest. I have counted calories, and watched portions. drink plenty of water, and watch my Sodium intake.

*happy Dance*

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af349/smplycomplicated/DectoFeb.png

tried to upload it here, but it cut half the pic off. apparently i'm Tech. challenged.

JesiDM

Awesome job! How did you do it?

nhafizamj

Hello dear.

I am new here, and i am so so so excited to be one of the excel member here.
I am now not looking at my calorie intake only but the amount of fat, protein and carbs that my body really need also.
I am feeling lucky that i have found this awesome site.
I hope that i will get full support from the members here.

leann74016

You are doing amazing and look great!! Keep it up!!

smplycomplicated

Awesome job! How did you do it?

on an average day i do yoga first thing in the morning(20 mins)
lunch i do a workout DVD (one of Jillian Michael's or the biggest Loser for 30 mins.)
late afternoon i try to fit in Just dance or Zumba on the Wii. from anywhere to half an hour or so..depends on the amount of free time i have before starting supper.

I also take my dogs for a walk once a day for atleast 20 mins.

melrose09

I decided in December that 2012 was gonna be a completely different year for me. A whole new attitude..outlook on life..a whole new me. Dec. 10 I took "before" pics and measurements..which was one of the most depressing things i've had to do to date, AND after staring at the pics and having a good cry I gave myself a good swift kick in the *ss, and i've been on the right track ever since!


I've lost right at 16 inches. and 11 lbs. Not a Drastic change, But I'm proud of it. All done with No pills..special equipment, or Gym membership. So if you're one of those that think you're not gonna be able to hit your goal without a gym full of equipment..Don't buy into that. all i've been using is a couple of workout DVD's and Just dance on the Wii. I haven't changed my diet all that much to be honest. I have counted calories, and watched portions. drink plenty of water, and watch my Sodium intake.

*happy Dance*

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af349/smplycomplicated/DectoFeb.png

tried to upload it here, but it cut half the pic off. apparently i'm Tech. challenged.

Not drastic!?! You're crazy! That is a significant change! You are doing great! Keep doing what you're doing!

dnewton123

Good job!

sailorsiren13

so proud of you and happy to call you my friend!! and your crazy that is a huge change mine are minor in comparison!!!

gemmaldavies

a defo great start - can tell you have worked very hard. ;o)

smplycomplicated

so proud of you and happy to call you my friend!! and your crazy that is a huge change mine are minor in comparison!!!

pssh. Mrs. 1000+ cals burned almost every day. you're makin me look bad! lol.

smplycomplicated

Thanks everybody. I can say without a doubt MFP was a big part of it. I know i have a long way to go still, but i'm not sure it would be so easy without the people i've met here. It makes a huge difference when you have a huge support system. I don't always feel the support at home, and not because my husband isn't supportive of my weight loss..it's just that he isn't going through it, so it's hard for him to sympathize with the ups and downs i'm going through. Here y'all get me. and i'm grateful for that!