So I told everyone that if my weigh in today absolutely sucked, I’d be at the buffet.
I meant that.
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Do you guys want to see what I’m eating?
Wait.. you don’t?
Oh come on why not…
drum roll please!
I’m eating a protein shake, after working out for 90 minutes, because my weigh in did not absolutely suck! :)
It wasn’t as awesome as I wanted it to be.. but will it ever be? No. I will never be happy with my results. That’s just how I am.
However…
My old trainer lost my measurements so I had to go on measurements from December, and I know I got bigger from December to April when I was last measured. So the LOSS I am talking about here is actually going to look smaller than what it is, but any loss is good, right?
Total pounds lost since April 7th: 6
Total inches lost since April 7th: 8
So my inches lost could’ve been a little bigger, I think, but I’m happy with the weight because I had actually gained 5 pounds last time I weighed in so ANY loss is a good one for me.
I’ve lost 2 inches in my chest, which I’m really excited about because I wear a HUGE bra size (an H, to be specific) and I really want it to go down. I’ve lost in my shoulders, chest, hips and waist. I didn’t show loss in my thighs but I truly think she just measured at a different spot than the last trainer because I know my thighs have toned up a bit. My pants all fit differently. :)
So, overall I am happy with the results… not so happy that I’m jumping for joy, but not so sad that I am pigging out at Golden Corral. I’ve done some bad ass workouts this month, and I’m not about to give up now.
Thanks for all the encouragement you guys have given me.. in comments and in emails. I appreciate them and even if I don’t get to respond to every comment, I read them and I love you guys! Thank you.
Have you joined me on my GET HEALTHY mission? How much weight (or how many inches) have you lost this month?
And do you know WHY I’m so proud of myself, even though it’s only 6 pounds and only 8 inches? Because I’m doing it the right way. I have friends that are worried about going to “wrap” parties (and spending $25 on a wrap though they won’t spend $10 on the gym), and other friends that are taking pills, but I’m doing it the way where it will STAY OFF… and a way I CAN BE PROUD OF. So do what I did and ditch the excuses. Even if you don’t have that much weight to lose, get in shape.. get toned up.. build endurance.. eat healthy. Just get off your ass and do it. Why? Because you won’t regret it.
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by SlapDashMom
Johannah B - Congrats on your loss…. it’s a journey you are on… and you’re doing it!
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Susan Bewley@Budget Earth - Good for you! Losing weight isn’t easy. Doing it the right way is slow, but it works. I have lost about 15 pounds in the past 6 months by cutting out bad food in my diet, and just started adding exercise again . I think too many people look for the easy way and forget that things in life are never easy.
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Jacqui Odell - YEAH!!! Way to go!
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Kallie Greenly - I’m glad that it went well. As long as you’re seeing results and feeling better, who cares about the measurments?
On a kind of related note, do you know how many germs there are at a buffet? I’m just sayin’.
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Jenn [ Crippled Girl ] - Yay! Any loss is better than no loss! It’s a slow process that (most days) really freakin’ blows but you’re doing such a great job! We’re all rooting for ya chicky!!! :)
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Diane N - Philzendia - Alright Sadie, way to go! Keep it up!
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Jeanne - I used to think the hard way was the only way too, because I watched one of my bff’s yo-yo and get heavier every year from this and that diet. Weight watchers worked to a point, but only when she was going to the meetings all the time and writing down every bite. Eventually she got tired of that and ballooned up again. Meanwhile, after 40, I packed on more pounds every year.
Then my uncle sent my Mom, my Aunt, and I, some products that he used to lose weight, and he’d done it all with his doctor watching his progress, and he got really healthy and stayed that way for a long time, so we all tried it.
It’s been like a Domino effect in my family, with each member losing weight and getting healthier. There was no way my Mom and I were going to exercise. We knew we should, we just never stuck with it for very long, and never made it fit into our busy lives. And she really tried, because they were all diabetic and on medication.
But now that most of the weight is off, (she lost 38 lbs. and I lost 33 lbs), it’s much easier to be active. I decided to start walking once a week with a friend, a few months later, I now added walking every other day. Today I actually sprinted for a lot of my walk! It’s amazing! I can’t believe I’m doing that. But for me, the weight had to come off first, before I could feel the energy to exercise.
So, I can attest that there are some products that are healthier and do work well, even without much exercise. I do eat better, because the products helped control my cravings, but not to the point of not eating, just helping me to be able to make a good choice when it came time to eat.
It wasn’t super fast for me or my Mom, just 6oz to a pound a day usually, sometimes more or less, but steady and consistent loss. We had digital scales, so we could see the improvement even if only in ounces. So that was encouraging. But my step dad lost a lot faster, because he exercised every day, walking from 1.5 miles up to 4.5 miles a day. So he lost his weight in just 3 months! Mom and I were twice that.
You can see for yourself. I have before and after shots of us, (mom, step-dad, aunt, and myself here on my blog:
Heather Beyant - So proud of you, keep it up!
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Meagan P - Sunshine and Sippy Cups - You are AWESOME! I read a quote the other day – something like, you may not be the fastest – but you’re definitely lapping everyone who is still on the couch :) You rock – keep it up!
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Determined Momma - That’s great Sadie! 8 inches is definitely something to celebrate about. :)
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SlapDashMom - It is much more important for me to be fit and healthy than to lose weight. Exercise is VITAL to me, even if I hate it. :)
I don’t trust ANY products that claim to help you lose weight. Why? Because I don’t know what’s in them and it’s not natural to lose a pound a day. Good luck with your weight loss journey. I removed your link, because you’re selling products and my blog is not a storefront. Thanks!
Melody - Well done! I’m so glad you lost inches AND pounds! And you’ll never look like the girls I keep posting on your page :P
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SlapDashMom - Those are VERY motivational, actually lol. Every time I see one of my friends check into a bar or a pizza joint I just think about how much weight they’ve been gaining and how much I’m losing!!
Nicoyle - That is great Sadie! Keep it up!
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Leila - First of all, your shake looks ten times better than the food you posted. Blech.
Second, CONGRATS! That is awesome! You’re hard work is paying off and not only will you look great – you are going to be so much healthier and I’m sure you feel healthier! Keep it up lady!
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Jen - Life With Levi - 8 inches is fucking awesome!!! So proud of you :)
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Becky Ryan-Willis - I AM PROUD OF YOU! xoxox
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Jeanne Medina - No problem! I actually didn’t consider that. I only just decided to be a distributor, so I wasn’t thinking about that aspect. I’ve never lost weight before, so I’m just excited. I haven’t been blogging that long either. I only have like five followers anyway! LOL!
(I tried to post this reply without the link but it won’t let me post without it.)
Jeanne
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Jeanne Medina - I agree, I’m disgusted at the sight of fried food now! I used to never be able to even smell french fries without diving right in. The other day I put one in my mouth out of habit, when one of the kids wanted me to get them some. I ended up spitting it out into a napkin! It was nasty!
SlapDashMom - The comment luv is okay, Jeanne, just not links in the comments because it looks spammy. :) And I agree.. I used to eat fried potatoes all the time and now the thought of them kinda grosses me out.