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badtastebetty
badtastebetty Posts: 326 Member
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I took a break from calorie counting and exercise this week to focus on my relationship. I'm feeling less motivated to track my calories and work out, so I decided to do a side-by-side progress picture to amp me back up again!

This is my progress so far. I've cut out gluten and it has significantly made a difference in my overall health. I eat tons of fruits and vegetables, drink a ton of water, and try to find alternatives to the treats I used to crave. I leave room for ice cream (though a lot of dairy will irritate my stomach as well so I try to get a dairy alternative or make frozen banana "ice cream") and I rarely drink.

I've been doing the 30 Day Shred (about half way through) since the end of March, and I throw in fitness/bootcamp classes when I can. I walk EVERYWHERE.

I started at 175, and I am now between 162-165. My goal is to break 150 and see what happens from there.

This photo is my motivation so that I can see why I am working so hard, and keep my motivation high.

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  • castelluzzo99
    castelluzzo99 Posts: 313 Member
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    You're doing an awesome job! It's good that you are focusing on the inches and not just on the weight. I swear, the scales lie a lot. The tape measure is much more reliable!
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 3,019 Member
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    that is great for such a short period of time. it took me much longer to lose inches. so i am jealous of those who do ;)
  • badtastebetty
    badtastebetty Posts: 326 Member
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    You're doing an awesome job! It's good that you are focusing on the inches and not just on the weight. I swear, the scales lie a lot. The tape measure is much more reliable!

    I found these measurements awhile back....

    June 2010 (before I ever really started to work out)
    Weight - 170 pounds
    Waist - 36 inches
    Hips - 47 inches

    I weighed less than my March photo, but was significantly larger. I still like to idea of weighing less, but I'm more interested in how much I am shrinking.
  • juniperleaves
    juniperleaves Posts: 45
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    LOVE that you have the inches on there! It makes such a difference.

    Good luck getting back on track and feel free to add me if you need some motivation! :)
  • Lbf321
    Lbf321 Posts: 81 Member
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    You look great!
  • badtastebetty
    badtastebetty Posts: 326 Member
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    Thanks everyone!
  • InspiredSAM
    InspiredSAM Posts: 98 Member
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    That's great! Thanks for being an encouragement for me.

    I went ahead and took my before pictures and measurements last night. I can't wait to watch my own shrinkage!
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
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    Incredible progress!! It looks like more than two inches off that itty bitty waist - you look fabulous, love!!

    Congrats on the results from the hard work you've put in. Amazing how much your body can change in two short months when you work hard at it, eh?
  • rocket_ace
    rocket_ace Posts: 380 Member
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    great job - I always mean to measure myself like that but I never feel confident that I would put the tape in the right place consistently.
  • jessica182517
    jessica182517 Posts: 390 Member
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    Awesome!! :)
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
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    Looking great!
  • badtastebetty
    badtastebetty Posts: 326 Member
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    Thanks everyone. I got a text message from a friend who saw me walking to work, but hasn't seen me since I began to lose weight. She said she barely recognized me and started asking about what I was doing to lose weight.

    Definitely feeling motivated to keep going :bigsmile:
  • SlimJanette
    SlimJanette Posts: 597 Member
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    Great job!
  • shannonmch
    shannonmch Posts: 194 Member
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    You can really tell a difference! Congratulations:)
  • WhatAnAss
    WhatAnAss Posts: 1,598 Member
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    Good job girl! Keep it up!
  • JoleneCooper
    JoleneCooper Posts: 74 Member
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    Wow, you're doing fantastic! Looking at your body change reminded me how awesome the 30DS is, I think I'm going to start doing that again! Way to go!!

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