Marine Corps Ball pix last year and this year! WOW!

Innerautumn

I was so proud of my accomplishments when I saw the pictures of this year's ball and compared it to last year's. I hadn't gone shopping and all my old dresses were huge on me - well, all but one: THE ONE I WORE TO THE BALL WHEN I WAS 19!!!! That's right! I am a hoarder! I have kept it for sentimental reasons and this year I ACTUALLY WORE IT! I started my journey in February and have lost 42 pounds. I might have another five to ten to go. It is really strange to not be concerned with the number on the scale anymore. I have developed two hernias and have had to slow down until I can have surgery. This has been a bummer but I am happy to say that I have maintained my weight for the last two months with almost no exercise. After I am fixed, I am going to kick some butt! I bought myself a super tight "hot" dress to wear next year. It is my new goal! Just wanted to share my excitement. Stick with it! You can do it!

sirthickness

Well done! Semper Fi.

matt1195

You look great man and thank you for your service to this great country! Keep up the great work! You and your wife look like totally different people! In one word......Inspirational

laraglenn

you both look incredible! congratulations and thanks for the service to our country.

Shaz_74

Very nice!! Congrats!! .... looks like the hubby lost a few pounds too?
Do share your routine and any tips.

Innerautumn

Thanks! My husband was inspired by all my work. He did insanity over the summer. I did Jillian Michael's Body Revolution. That is a great program. It is really tough, but not impossible! I lost 30 pounds in the first two months just by changing my diet! I gave up soda (which probably saves me 300 calories a day). I watched what I ate - 1200 calories a day. I know a lot of people say that is not enough, but I have had great results and am still alive and kicking a year later. Listen to your body!

Ghette

Wow! is right you both look amazing. Congrats:drinker:

shovav91

Absolutely incredible. Such a beautiful couple

mumreeder

WOW congratulations - what a huge boost that must be to fit into a dress you wore when you were 19! Your hubby looks like he has shed some weight too - you look great together.

chm2616

you have done a fantastic job!!! you two make a beautiful couple!!

sho3girl

fantastic !

Lns25

Awesome!!! You both look great!

kmshred

gorgeous! both look great, and younger!

nz_deevaa

... Check out your body language!! Last year it was close, but this year it's "we can't keep our hands off each other!"

MellowGa

fantastic work by both of you

RunningDirty

You look fabulous! Congrats on your progress and thank you for your service. :flowerforyou:

VAMommyAgain

You look awesome and your husband looks 20 yrs younger! Great work!!

laddyboy

WOW, you both look great. Super Job.

Please thank your husband for me and my family for keeping us FREE and SAFE.

God Bless.

Innerautumn

Thanks everyone!