Sorry, but I couldn’t wait until tomorrow to post. On Saturday I reached a milestone: 30 pounds gone!
That is a lot of weight, especially on someone as impossibly petite as I am. Seriously, I am a shrimp. I’m 5’4″ but for some reason it seems like I am much smaller. Maybe I hang out with a lot of tall people. Regardless, I couldn’t really tell the difference, despite the 30 pounds. My clothes seemed a little bit looser, but not by much. Then, I went jeans shopping. Whatta ya know–2 sizes smaller!
I was going to write a huge long post about what worked and what didn’t, but then I realized that maybe, um, no one cares! Everyone always asks for pictures, so I decided that since I already posted a haggard picture of myself earlier this week, there shouldn’t be too much harm in posting a disgusting before picture.
So, without further ado, here I am with the family on Easter Sunday.
And here I am on Thursday, June 4, 2009. Mikey took the second picture.
If I had to credit one thing over the last 57 days it would have to be Jorjana, an attorney who happens to read my blog and emailed me regarding my weight. She has been an immeasurable help everyday, several times a day. She is an incredibly inspiring and motivating individual who successfully lost a great deal of weight 6 years ago. I’m trying to convince her to start a Life and Wellness Coaching business. Seriously, she is that good.
I still want to write a post about a few things I have learned along the way. Is there anything you would like me to write about? Feel free to let me know in a comment or send me an email. I’ll try to answer the questions to the best of my ability. Just keep in mind I am a rookie and still struggle to figure out what the hell I am doing most days. Oh, and I still have a crap load of weight left to lose.
In other words: I’m no expert and any subequent posts on achieving weight loss are as much for me as they are for anyone else. :)
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Wowie! I just started reading your blog this week and I too am struggling with weight loss. I have been doing Weight Watchers for 10 weeks and have lost almost 14lbs! But anyway, this is supposed to be a post on your success! You are looking fabulous — you have been blessed with such a pretty face and that second picture is to die for! 30lbs is showing itself — even if you can’t feel it. I know that I have lost 13.8lbs and I’m 5’3″ (163 currently) and I’m already getting compliments.
But anyways, congratulations on hitting 30lbs! I wonder though, with your diet — you did lose that weight fast — are you ever hungry? I know I am always, ALWAYS, hungry! :(
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Laura,
I’ve lost 30 pounds since I started in February. 6-7 of those pounds were with Weight Watchers. The other 20+ happened when I stopped doing WW and started working with Jorjana. So, in reality, I’ve lost 20+ pounds since Easter.
The first week with Jorjana was awful. I was terribly hungry, especially at night. I wrote about all that and my sugar withdrawals. You’ll find the posts in the archives. But, after I got the sugar out of my system, I was great. No hunger, and very little cravings. Of course, I am using a ton of psychological tricks to take the focus off food. :)
Woohoo! Congrats, Jules! 30 lbs!
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J, I am so proud of you, really your after photo is so flippin’ gorgeous, just amazing:)
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BTW, Mikey’s photo is quite professional for anyone let alone a kid under 6…
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You really do look amazing! Don’t downplay this–you did GOOD!
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You look SO pretty! Please, do share all the details! I’m 5’3″ and three years ago went from 165lbs to 130, but slowly the weight has started to creep back on me and I’m at 138 and going up… I want to get new ideas!
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That is WONDERFUL! I started losing a couple of weeks ago after I met with a nutritionist. It is hard. So hard. What I’m wondering is how to you balance your meals throughout the day? Do you eat a larger breakfast and lighter dinner? You do eat a large midday meal? Do you have 5 equal sized meals throughout the day?
You look AMAZING! You should be so proud of yoursef. And of course we are interested in hearing what worked and what didn’t!
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Wowza Jules!! What an amazing difference, don’t you just feel so much better and I’m sure your energy has shot through the roof! I agree with Toi, definitely be proud of yourself. :) Keep up the good work and keep us updated with new pics along the way you hot mama!!
Please share the details! I’m desperate for something that actually works that doesn’t involve some wacked-out point system or living off lemonade!!!
You look gorgeous! That is so impressive and good for you.
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Please, please share your details. I’m losing the battle and need to know what you said to yourself at those times you wanted sugar or those foods you know you shouldn’t have.
You look great! Congrats!!
You look awesome and you can really see it in your face!! :)
I have tried to find on your blog exactly what you are doing via Jorjana, but have been unsuccessful. So, if you could be more precise about that or help someone (me!) who is clearly deficient in navigating your blog, it would be much appreciated! Congrats on 30 lbs!!!!
I think you look gorgeous!!! And I too know what it feels like to be petite (5’3” here) and feel even shorter that what your height is. Congrats on your fantastic accomplishment! I need to love about 50 (ideally 60) lbs and have no motivation to begin. So my question to you… what got you started and kept you going? How were you able to squeeze exercise/meal planning into the hectic life of a mom?
Oh wow! 30 pounds! Congratulations!
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Wow 30 pounds, amazing and congratulations. I have never been on a diet because as soon as I think about denying myself food I can not stop eating everything in sight.
I would also like to say that second picture of you is fabulous. You look absolutely beautiful. Keep up the good work and please let us know how you did it. (as if it will help me, I am waiting for that sit on the couch watching tv weight loss program.) xo, MB
Congratulations!
Seeing your progress is really inspiring.
Keep up the good WORK!
Oh, I’m waiting on that post…
Well you know I’m proud of you (at least I hope you do :) You’re doing and amazing job and I am only *slightly* jealous you are losing faster than I am. Keep it up!
Congratulations on your weight loss. I also must say, you are stunning — absolutely gorgeous!
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You go grrrrrrrl! I knew you could do it and you look lovely- glowing even! Thanks so much for sharing your journey and being such an all around amazing writer.
xo,
Sherry
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You are gorgeous and a great talent as a writer, humorist, and, apparently, MOM. Way to go!
amazing. and listen, we DO want to know what worked. we really, really do. What did you eat every day? (i saw your meal plan, but specifically?) exercise? all your pictures have that same colored bowl. did you eat from that one bowl to help with portion control? when you cheated, what did you cheat WITH? do you credit weight watchers for the success, or your online friend? both? We really do want the details!
Weight and weight issues have been a life long struggle. I’m so…done. Sometimes I have great days where I’m on point and I eat what I am supposed to eat and when, and on other days, I just fall apart and overeat and say “screw it” and let it all go. And i hate that i still do that and that i haven’t figured out how to find a plan that works and to stick with it. your help, thoughts, and encouragement are appreciated.
You look amazing! I am so happy for you!!
congrats!
congrats – that is really great!
Jules – you are beautiful – inside and out! Congratulations on losing 30 lbs – that is fabulous and it really shows on your face. And we do want to know details, so please continue to share. I too am 5’4 and want to lose about 40 lbs. When there is such a small frame, it makes such a difference when you put on and take off weight. Congrats!!!!
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you look amazing!!! cheers to reaching a milestone! and best wishes for the journey ahead!
You go girl! You look abFAB!
The Mister here, we are very all proud of you and you look great.
congratulations!!! you look gorgeous! i’d love to hear more about your ongoing journey.
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Holy frijoles, you STUNNER!!! You look gawgeous! And I must know, what lip gloss/lipstick is that you’re wearing???
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Melissa, you crack me up. :) My lip gloss is my own concoction. It’s a mix of “Stunning” and “Ravishing,” both by Smashbox. I apply Ravishing first, then Stunning. I don’t think you can buy them seperately–they are part of a pack of 6, I believe. But, all 6 glosses are great! The plumy purple looks really, really good on people with our complexion. :)
Good God Almighty! Thank you for coming out from behind the computer screen & posting your picture – you are simply stunning! (the mister is one lucky dude). :0)
Yes, yes, yes. We want details on what worked, didn’t work, and little tips & tricks. I’m on my own weight loss journey right now – and am actually starting to see it as more of a lifestyle way of eating (as cliche as that may sound). But I’m always hungry for more information (no pun intended!). 30 pounds is such a success!!! Go haul around three 10 lb bags of potatoes when you start to doubt yourself. It’s a huge accomplishment!
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you look so happy! congrats! it’s so so hard. i am trying to stay motivated and your posts help. keep at it!
Wow- congratulations- you are very beautiful.
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SOLD! Time to get me to a Sephora! :) Thanks dear. You know you are both STUNNING AND RAVISHING!
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um, wow!
The past 2 posts are the first time that I can remember since I began reading your blog (with a post about emetiphobia(sp?) that made me all teary-eyed) that you have posted photos of yourself.
And man, are you gorgeous!
You can absolutely see those 30lbs gone in the newer photos.
Keep it up, pretty lady!
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Here is what I want to know…..could you have more PERFECT eyebrows?
Regarding your weight loss, you look AWESOME. Doesn’t it make you want to go back to Weight Watchers and bitch slap that obnoxious blonde?
Way to go!!
Amy, that’s the funniest damn thing I’ve heard all day! :)
Re: eyebrows–they are my obsession. Left ungroomed, I look like Burt from Sesame Street.
You look fabulous – especially in that second picture. Talking about what worked for you might not be of interest to all – but it could be so inspirational to others. Thirty pounds is a major accomplishment. It’s like one third of a very skinny high school boy. Or my son when he was 18 mos old (he’s a moose!)
Wow! That is great. You are truly a beautiful women, thanks for sharing and inspiring. Would love to have you on my up and coming blog The Lovely List. We highlight new blogs daily who inspire and share their lovely lives. If you want to participate just shoot me an email and I will give you some details. Keep the greatness up :)
Congrats! You look awesome. I’m in the middle of the same process and I know my days sweating on the treadmill are not fun and some days you just want to quit but it’s totally worth it. Congrats again!
You are absolutely gorgeous and I am so happy for you!
xo
Melissa
Congrats Jules! You look fab-u-lous! I am in full favor of what worked and what didn’t post please. Who is this Jorjana and where can I find her :)
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Ohmygosh, Jules, that is AMAZING! I’m soooo happy for you and not even evilly jealous like I would be usually because I know how hard it was for you and I can do nothing but admire your stick-to-it-tiveness and only hope it rubs off on me if I keep reading.
Yay you!!
Congrats! You look so fantastic!
You look amazing Jules…really!
Beautiful up close photo! First time I’ve ever seen you. :-) And congrats for achieving such an amazing goal!!! Sorry I’m late chiming in, but I’m so glad I saw this post. Heartwarming.
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