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pmpkn087
Life is good...
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The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
So, for those who asked and for those who don't know, I lost 82.8 lbs since August 4, 2007.
Instead of getting all sappy (which I usually do when I talk about this) I will stick to my original agenda: to share my secrets with other mommiies and answer any questions anyone might have. Also, to show people that it IS possible. Whether you have 10 lbs or 80 lbs to lose, it is all about being healthy and the best you that you can be.
I apologize if this is all over the place, but I don't always remember exactly what works or worked at a certain point, so I'll just go on as I remember things. I'm happy to answer any specific questions that anyone may have.
I first started when I saw this picture of myself from vacation. I was flooded with emotion. Mortified. Embarassed. Sad. Helpless. I felt like I had let myself go so far that there was no turning back. I had no more excuses. My son was 9 months old and I had about 20 lbs of pregnancy weight left. Not to mention I had weight to lose even before I got pregnant. I was a size 18 (which I squeezed into since I lost some weight in the 9 months since having DS). Here is the picture:
After I saw that picture, the next weekend I began Weight Watchers. I started by making little changes. Lean Cusine for lunch. That wasn't enough to fill me up so I would add a bag or box of microwavable steamed veggies. Measuring my meals. Trying to make healthier snack choices, etc.
Af I lost about 30 lbs, I started working out. Then I started to really focus on what I was eating. Not just for weight loss but for an overall healthier lifestyle. But I did it in small increments until I had a plan that I knew I could stick with for the long-run and not just a crash diet. If I wanted Ice cream, I could only have it 3 days a week and it had to be weight watchers. No cookies, cakes, chips, etc., which wasn't a huge deal for me. I wasn't fat because I ate loads of junk. I just made bad meal choices. And I ate a LOT. So learning about my comfort zone and breaking the snacking habits were key for me.
I never let myself get too hungry. Even if I'm not hungry, every day at 11/11:30 I have my snack. A yogurt, an apple with peanut butter, a low fat bran muffin, something. And at 4:00/5:00 I make sure to have another snack. This prevents you from getting so hungry that you over eat during your meals.
I exercise 4/5 times a week. Cardio is key in weightloss. do whatever you can for however long you can...but get that heartrate UP! And keep track of what you are doing this way you can push yourself to go further as you progress. You shouldn't stay in 'one spot' so to speak for too long or you won't see any results. Always push to the next limit.
I still measure every single thing I eat. While I am a little more lenient on myself than in the past, I still have to measure what I eat. I eat as much veggies as I want. But I eat about 5 oz of protein for lunch and 4 or 5 oz for dinner. If I have rice (always brown) or bread (the darker the bread the better for you it is) or potato, then I only have it once a day.
Cookies/cake: My rule is simple. I have to make it worth my while. So, it must be homemade. And the cake can only be for a special occasion like a birthday or something. And that occasion has to be for an immediate family member. So, I didn't want to make any excuse for 'special' events to have cake. I lost 10 lbs, give me a piece of cake. Things like that weren't going to help me at all. Now, I am a little more forgiving but I still try to save those things for times when it will be worth it for me.
Snacks: make them healthy. fruit. yogurt. nuts. things that won't make you crash 1 hour after eating them. Things that won't make you say 'I shouldn't have done that.' The purpose of snacking is to speed up your metabolism and to curb your hunger until your next meal. Make it count.
Late-night snacking: For me, it was more important to kill the habit than to find snacks that were better for me. Sometimes I would have 94% fat free popcorn or a weight watchers piece of chocolate. But I would again make it worth it. If I had it one night and the next night I find myself looking for something, I didn't do it. Drink a glass of water. Have a cup of FF milk. Go outside and walk the dog 
OK, that's all I can think of for right now. Here is a now picture. Size 6. And so much happier than I have ever been in my life. This is the real me! (sound familiar, Kim  ) I can't imagine ever going back to that 'old me.' This is who I really am!
Here I am from July 08. What a difference one year makes!
And here I am more recently.
So, if I can do it. Anyone can do it.  You just need to be determined and you need support. I'm happy to be someones support if they need it
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1stimemom
Love my boys
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Good for you!!!!!! Congrats!!!! I will F you shortly.  You look fantastic!!!!
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partyof6
b nice like u want ur kidz 2
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
you hooooooooooooooooooooooot mama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Wow...great story...thanks for sharing! You look AMAZING!!!
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FelAndJon
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Good for you for sticking with it! You look fantastic
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KateDevine
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JenandMikey
life is good =)
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
ok this made me tear up...i know some ppl would say what the heck to me bc i was never extremely overweight but i also tossed around 15-20lbs throughout my life and weight watchers always got me back on track
i gained 50lbs during my pregnancy...i lost 32lbs so far but i know i have to get back to weight watchers to get myself back on track again bc my eating is getting out of hand since im home with kaylie...my portion size is ridiculous and my snacking is constant and im just down a road where i could possibly gain some of what i lost and that is the last thing i want to do....i told myself after halloween i was going back to ww bc im a sucker for chocolate/candy but havent yet..... after hearing your story....im signing up asap!....u r awesome! congrats!
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johnsae
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
what an awesome journey you have gone through! you worked so hard....you look AMAZING!!! a huge congrats to you!!1
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Congrats on your accomplishment! You look nto only fantastic but you look healthy and have changed your eating habits to make healthier choices.
Good for you!
Message edited 11/4/2008 5:38:13 PM.
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
You are an inspiration!!!!!
I am working on losing my last 10 lbs and you have really inspired me to work harder to achieve my goal!!!
You rock!!
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monkeybride
My Everything
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
I am just speechless!! You have come so far in such short time and by what you wrote it is clear you have made a complete lifestyle change. You are an inspiration at the least!
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jea128
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Thanks for all the tips. You look absolutely amazing!!!!
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MelToddJulia
Love my Family!
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Like I said before, your one hot mama!!! Good for you!!! You look great!!!
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
You really are an inspiration to others!
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beachgirl
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
you are an amazing inspiration and a hot mama well done.
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CouponKT
Our family is complete
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
you look AMAZING and you look like you feel it too
I recently lost weight due to my diet restrictions and it really gives you a new look on things. I *hope* I can keep it off 
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
OMG, you look FANTASTIC!!!
Good for you!!
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stayandjohn
Our life is complete
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
AMAZING!!!!!
You look fantastic
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CathyB
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Congrats! That's awesome!
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IrishTracy
Believe!!
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
You look fantastic!! Well done!!!
Your rules you made seem so easy & make so much sense. Now I just have to kick my own arse to do the same!!
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2kids2cats
My babies
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
You really look amazing!
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Reese1106
Family of 4! :o)
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
You look AMAZING!!!!! Thank you for sharing your story and congrats on reaching your goals!
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mcl916
my two loves
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
Good for you!! You're a hot mama!! Very inspirational
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Daisy07
Love my girls :)
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
You look amazing!!! You worked so hard and it shows! You should be very proud of yourself
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: The New Me...My Weightloss Secrets
I think you are incredible!
you look so great!!!!
your DH must be dying over this hotness!
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