But seeing my weight creep back up past 210, at the same time that my oldest daughter has started noticing physical beauty ("Mommy? Is my hair pretty?") was enough of a wake-up call for me to demand that I set a better example for her and her sister. I don't want to be a fat mom. I don't want to have the health problems that go along with obesity lead me to an early grave. And while I'm bound to embarrass my girls for thousands of reasons in the future, I'd rather my weight not be one of those reasons.
And, of course, in the short term I want to look hot for Blogher.
So anyway, this long build up is all so I can show you my results so far. My weight loss this week was a big fat 0, which has me holding at a loss of 5 pounds this month. I started the 30 Day Shred at the beginning of the month, choosing to do the shred 2-3 days a week and My Fitness Coach another 2-3 days a week. I started Weight Watchers mid-month, but also tried to watch my food intake before then.
While I can't say I've got results like The Biggest Loser, I can say that in three weeks there is a noticeable difference. What do you think?
Please forgive the post-workout sweaty appearance
That's 22 days worth of progress! The scale may not be moving much, but it's obvious my body is changing. The lighting and location are a little different, but I tried to stand in mostly the same position wearing the same clothing.Look at my pants! They were so much tighter in the first photos, but are now baggy! And my midsection is much smaller! (Sadly, I will admit that I have suffered quite a loss of boobage as well. I must come to terms with the fact that I will soon be a B cup again.) I'm going to need smaller workout gear soon!
I'm your average mom who has a lot of stress. I have a hard time losing weight, and little willpower. I know how easy it is to make excuses, because I've made them all.
But if I can do it, you can too.
WOW!!!! Just WOW!!! I must look for the 30 day shred..You can do it.
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding? It looks like your hips are just melting off! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteyou look AMAZING! WOW! SUCH an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! You look great. Go you! (oh, and totally know about the boobs, at least it is a sign of progress, right?)
ReplyDeleteYou're so inspiring! Numbers on a scale don't mean much, but pictures like that just prove that you've come a long way. You look amazing and your waist line looks so much smaller! Great work!
ReplyDeleteDUDE. HOLY SHIT (I actually said that out loud).
ReplyDeleteYour waist, ass, tummy, face. EVERYTHING.
WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Oh my god! The difference is huge!! I'm so glad that you're having problems with the scale too - but the difference in the pictures is enough to give me lots of hope when my scale stalls out. I think I need to get the courage up to take a before picture so I can start taking after pictures to compare.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! What a noticable difference! I'm about to start the 30 Day Shred (for real this time...tried it last week but only did it three times) and now I know that I need to take before/after pics since the scale may not show just how much progress is being made.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a huge difference! Who cares what the scale says when you can SEE your body change in front of you! I bet you are gaining a lot of muscle :)
ReplyDeleteI've been a huge slacker on the shredding. But seeing your results is making me want to pick it up in a serious way. Way to go! You look great :)
What awesome progress! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteChristina, that is amazing, you must have taken several inches off your hips! Thank you for posting this--it truly is inspirational.
ReplyDeleteWHOA!!! Thanks for posting this. I was totally gonna be a slacker and not do my Shred today, cause I am sore...but I saw these pics and changed into my workout gear and DID IT. You are so motivating! What a change in only 22 days!!! Your waist is slimmer, your arms are toned. YOU GO!! ROCK IT!!!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD, You look amazing! I'm so inspired.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Here I was complaining about how hard day two is and I never even posted before pics. You are MY INSPIRATION!!! GO YOU!! You are toning up like mad!
ReplyDeleteI am so damn proud! What a great example for your girls!
Wow. You look fabulous. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. You are an inspiration my friend. I can't wait to see your fancy new body in person.
ReplyDeleteUnreal! You look ahmazing.
ReplyDeleteThe difference is amazing! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm really impressed! I guess the scale thing is that you're adding muscle with that workout, but you can totally tell you've lost a lot of inches all over. I bet you're feeling pretty good too! You're doing great!
ReplyDeleteI learned back when I was a distance runner in high school (Ah, THOSE were the days-- I had a LINE down the side of my calf-- A LINE-- I was seriously cut, and to think, I hated my body back then) that scales lie when you are building muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat so you can get much healthier and get a lot of definition without really losing weight.
ReplyDeleteYour abs look really good in the after photo. Definitely more definition in the waist. You are making me want to work out more!
WOW...as everyone else has said, the difference looks like much more than the scale shows, so don't let the number slow you down! You're doing awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, congrats!! I'm one of the shreadheads and I wish I had had the presence of mind (or wait, do I mean courage??) to take pictures at the beginning. I'm definitely feeling change too.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree - don't worry about the scale (we don't even own one)... clearly what you're doing is working!
So happy for you - keep going!!! -Christine
That's an amazing difference! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteWow. Wow. Wow. WOW!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty impressed, and between you and Kristen I'm thinking it's about time I went out and bought that DVD, joined in the shredding fun (even if a little late)
That? Is awesome! And very inspiring! I've been slacking but seeing your results? Bring it on, Jillian.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
wow!! Congratulations on the progress you've made! I know how hard it is to make the positive changes, but in the end it is so worth it! And don't worry about the scale; the most important things are becoming healthier and feeling better about yourself!
ReplyDeleteWOW. I mean WOWOWOWOW - WOW! I am SO impressed!
ReplyDeleteI just got my 30 Day Shred DVD in the mail today, so I am quite a ways behind you, but I'm in it to win it -- all you folks look so amazing with your progress that I'll stay motivated by thinking of those who have tread ahead, so to speak.
I'm in.... I'm in! You are such an inspiration.
I am amazingly proud of my wife.
ReplyDeleteDUDE. You look AMAZING! I was convinced that I wouldn't be able to do the 30 Day Shred, I'm SO out of shape. But this photo is inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome! Be proud, sistah, and I love that Aaron left an encouraging comment for you. Sweet.
ReplyDeleteDude! You look AWESOME. I bought the 30 Day Shred a few months ago and then never made it past day 3. I'm totally pulling that back out. I can't believe you made such a difference in 23 days! You look great!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so great. Good for you, and so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGREAT PROGRESS!
ReplyDeleteYour muscles are getting denser, so you may not lose weight on the scale, but you're definetely shaping up wonderfully.
Can't wait to the real "hot by blogher" you in July.
WOWOWOWOW!!!! Seriously, when I first saw this I was almost emotional, you are so inspiring! I'm on day 13 of the shred, and can't wait to see the results when I am done.
ReplyDeleteSo I've been putting it off and putting it off.. But after seeing this.. I'm starting TODAY. You look so awesome! Congrats
ReplyDeletei am SO excited for you! omg, what a difference! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI think you look great! I can definitely see something happening there. Yay!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a huge difference! Makes me want to dust off the DVD I bought and get to work. Congrats on the results and consistently working so hard.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap! That is the best advertisement for that DVD ever. Have you taken your measurements to see how many inches you've lost? Because to my untrained eye, it's a boatload. Good for you for sticking to it and getting such fantastic results.
ReplyDeleteOMG look how baggy your pants are! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Christina! I think this is wonderful and your commitment is awesome. I'm one of those people who does it for awhile and then lets it slide and then does it again. It's a cycle.
ReplyDeleteThankfully, I have an excuse not to exercise for awhile, but once the baby is born, I know I'll have to gear up to slim down.
Holy moly, look at you! Fabulous. I think Jillian would even crack a smile for you!
ReplyDeleteyou look awesome Christina! I am very excited for you-keep it up girl!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the hard work and amazing results!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look fab!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is really impressive. Good job! It seems like so much progress for such a short time. (probably didn't feel short to you, but still...)
ReplyDeleteYay, you!
Wow!! That is just AWESOME! Keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I am so impressed. I have shown everyone I've known--AND I bought the DVD last night!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing awesome!!! WOW! Congratulations. I am on day 16 of the 30 day shred and haven't seen too much of a change on the scale but can totally feel the difference in my clothing. The program definitely tones the body!
ReplyDeleteI was not as brave as you w/ posting photos, but I did take measurements. Thanks for sharing your photos, it really will prove to people that this system works. I'm tracking my progress on my blog as well.
Let's motivate each other! Keep up the awesome work!
wow!! i am 2 days in and not sure i will be able to walk down the stairs tomorrow! ugh... it is making me grumpy and grouchy.. but i will try to hold strong.. you guys had great results. way to go!!!
ReplyDelete-->Thanks for being honest with us. I'm thinking about buying this workout and your pictures are inspiring.
ReplyDelete~deb
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ReplyDeletewow thats great!! just started the work out im on day two!! hope i can do as well as u have!!!
ReplyDeletehey! i'm thinking about starting this so i googled "thirty day shred results" and a link to this popped up...congrats, you look great!
ReplyDeleteu rock...I was in two minds whether 2 go 4 Jillian's 30 day shred. now I'm convinced... i'm doing it from today... thnx so much 4 this blog... i'm sure i too wud post in a month's time...keep rocking!!! muaaaaaaaaaaaah.......:)
ReplyDeleteYeah in 22 days and that's what happened? Pretty amazing huh, continue what you're doing and you'll see, you're going to be hot and sexy one mama=)Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI did day 1 and I was so sore the next day, I almost wanted to quit.. 2 days later & I did day 2. I am sooo glad I did! I feel better, I actually made it thru the whole thing & I even did 30 mins of Pilates after wards to stretch myself after all that cardio & strength. Your pics are so inspirational, I am about to go grab my camera & take my own "before" picture :) I hope to change as dramatically as you did!
ReplyDeleteYou have seriously inspired me to get this done! You look incredible in the pictures and even though you haven't lost weight according to the scale, according to those pictures you've definitely lost fat! Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteJust picked up my DVD at Walmart ....trying to find the energy t start....just saw your pics and it looks like I am going to get changed and take my own before pics! You have made amazing changes!!!! You should be proud!!!!
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