Before and After (Going Out)--Difference of 25 lbs.
Before and After (Side View)
(AND with the help of STITCH FIX!--Let me know if you want to try it, and I'll send you a referral! I feel like at last I can dress like "A REAL Girl!" I have NEVER before enjoyed jeans that FIT!)
Before and After (Working Out). I was humiliated posing for the before pic. That extra fluff everywhere. UGH!
I have the Zoolander face because again, I felt silly posing, BUT it does show that I've lost the poundage, and I want to encourage any viewers out there, that it can be done. Just starve yourself! Just kidding. I was part of an amazing weight-loss group, led by my fabulously fit and beautiful friend, "C," who motivated me like crazy AND dished out, no pun intended, solid advice on losing the weight in a HEALTHY way. I thought to myself, "calories in, calories out." So! I ate well, ate less, and burned more, by walking, primarily. Honestly, if it hadn't been for this terrific friend, and her thoughtful encouragement, I wouldn't have done it, I bet.
Now...can I maintain? Hmmm...I'm gonna try, y'all! I did it this time WITHOUT Phentermine (which also works, but try the natural way first--easier to MAINTAIN long-term!) And while I do still have "idiopathic hypertension," boo hoo, (I lament that fact), I am trying, and there is a sense of accomplishment in knowing I'm doing what I can, naturally, you know? Maybe in time, my blood pressure problem will resolve. I did go through a lot with the c-sec and kidney stone surgery...
Oh, by the way, the results of the 24-hour monitor--I have paroxysmal atrial contractions..like my dad. Oh well!
Carry on!
One last thing. My goal is 120 lbs. So, I'm not there yet. But it's great to have a goal.
