Wednesday, July 18, 2007

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Week 10 of the May Day Weight Loss Challenge. The challenge was two weeks old when I began and I didn't want to share with all of you that I was doing it. So many times in my life I have begun a diet, exercise program, etc and then gone down in flames days later. This time I figured if I kept it under my hat maybe I would have better success.

I must say, after 8 weeks on Weight Watchers I am truly excited about my lifestyle change. As of Saturday I had officially lost 20.6 pounds. My goal for the entire challenge was 20 pounds. I am looking forward to seeing where I am in September when the challenge ends.

I have been amazed at the differences I can already see in my body. I have lost six inches in my waist and eight in my hips! Woo Hoo!! I am down three sizes in pants. And best of all, tonight as my middle son gave me a bedtime hug, he looked up at me with a big smile and said "I can put my arms all the way around you and clasp my hands. I used to only be able to touch my fingers." Who wants a brownie after a compliment like that??? NOT ME!!

10 comments:

Ina said...

Congratulations! Here's to LOTS more (((((hugs)))))!!!

Beth said...

Woohoo!!!
Congratulations!!
What an amazing accomplishment.

Anonymous said...

I am just so glad I have met you and have you as a friend! I am so proud of your accomplishments, you are doing great!!

Liz G. said...

You are looking so great!! I'm proud of you!

Thea @ It's Me Vs. Me said...

Oh, that's awesome! Congrats on the success and good luck this week!!

Beth said...

Hi Julie! It's Beth over at Tales from the Scales, can you e-mail me when you get a chance at scaletales@gmail.com? I couldn't find your e-mail on your blog.

THANK YOU!

Scribbit said...

I'm trying to get into my own good habits again and you're inspiring me.

Beth/Mom2TwoVikings said...

Saw you won "Biggest Loser" for Tales From The Scales and just want to stop by and say CONGRATS!

Your story is mine as well: not thin but not heavy to start, college happened, marriage happened, babies happened, and now (with a 1 and 3 yr old to chase), I'm looking at 40 in 8 months and NOT liking what I see in the mirror.

So proud of you! You are doing a GREAT job! And, you are an inspiration! Keep it up!

Anonymous said...

That's AWESOME!

JHS said...

CONGRATULATIONS!

Doesn't it feel great? :-)