I wish the title of the blog were accurate, but I guess it is close enough. I know some of you have been waiting on pins & needles for this post:) It is finally here...DUM, Dum, dum...my "Boot Camp 1 Year Anniversary Before & After Pictures". I can't believe that I am actually posting these pictures and results!
Before the total embarrassment begins we must have a serious moment. While I am totally reluctant to reveal these pictures, the reason for this post is to hopefully be an inspiration to others who struggle with their weight. Whether it is stress, laziness, illness, time crunch, whatever the reason, I am here to tell you it is so worth it to take time for yourself. I am not down to my goal weight yet, but I have come along way and made progress that I am more than happy with. The best part about my results is that I did it all natural. No pills or gimmicks, just exercise & diet!
3 Things I Love About Being in Better Shape:
1. I am finally to the point where I enjoy shopping again. I don't leave a department store teary-eyed and feeling more lousy than when I entered.
2. I have 100 times more energy than I had a year ago. In a few weeks I will be running my very first 1/2 marathon!
3. MY WEDDING RINGS FIT AGAIN!!!
So, here is what you all have been waiting for...
Summary- What I have lost & kept off in 1 year:
25lbs.
Chest= 5 1/4 inches
Waist= 5 1/4 inches
Hips= 5 inches
Biceps= 1 1/2 inches (each)
Thigh= 1/2 inch (each)
Calf= 1 inch (each)
I also have to add that I went down 4 dress sizes and 3 cup sizes!!!
I recently read an article in Runner's World Magazine that said "maintaining weight loss isn't any easier than loosing the weight in the first place." At first when I read this the statement was very daunting, but it just reminds me that this an ongoing struggle and I will have to stay on my toes.
I am so lucky to be surrounded by family & friends that are incredibly supportive. It is unbelievable what encouraging words can do for someone who is in the middle of a weight loss battle. Thanks again to all of you who have supported me. It really means a lot!
A Special Thanks To:
Niki G, fitness trainer Goddess, Without your boot camp program I would not have been able to reach this level of fitness!
Sherry Organ, my wonderful Mother-in-Law, You know what you did!
Mike, my sweet husband, I especially have to thank you for putting up with the 4:30am weekday alarm, the 6:15am Saturday alarm, and the financial support and permission for what turned out to be a not-so-cheap hobby:)
4 comments:
I freely admit I have been dying for these pictures, and they do not disappoint! I am so proud of you! Those after pictures look great. Your dedication puts all of us naturally thin, but squishy-bellied, incredibly lazy people to shame. Good luck with the 1/2 marathon!
well, I've very proud of you too! I love your consistency and passion and I know you feel so much better physically and mentally!
Friends told me one time that Marita Duncan (i think) use to always say she didn't understand why there wasn't a higher suicide rate in womens dressing rooms! :)
Love you!
great job Michelle! I know this is a tough process, but I know you can reach your target goal!
You SHOULD be very proud of yourself!you might not have reached your goal weight yet but you have made huge changes in your life to get you there. You are truly an inspiration. Losing and maintaining are hard.if it were easy, everyone would be thin. After seeing your journey, I think I might want to try for a 5k once my foot heals and I get back to the gym.
Congrats Michelle! Xoxox
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