Workout: 8 miles/1:25:02
It takes 9 months to put the weight on, and it took 9 months and 6 days to get the weight off. FINALLY!!!!!! I am at my pre-Orlando weight. I gained 40 whopping pounds during my second pregnancy, and I am ecstatic to say that I have now lost 41. I worked extremely hard to get that darn baby weight off, and there were several times I didn't think I was going to be able to do it. Thankfully, my determination won in the end. I have expressed before on my blog that I am not a healthy eater. Junk food is my good friend, and fruits and veggies are evil gross!! (Okay, not ALL fruits, but pretty much ALL veggies are evil.)
So how did I do it? I cut out a lot of carbs. Not completely, but I closely monitored my carb intake. I limited my Coke and McDonald's Sweet Tea splurges and tried to drink these sugary beverages only on weekends. I discovered Crystal Light Pink Lemonade which I drink during the week instead. I stopped buying chips....completely!! That one is huge for me. Now, I didn't quit eating chips. I refuse to deprive myself of really good food. I just don't have them in my house anymore. For example, today I had a Subway meal, and I had Doritos with my sandwich. And lastly, I started using Lyla's snack cups for my snacks as well. I fill one of those up with trail mix or chex mix and it is the perfect amount. I never counted calories, and I never completely stopped eating or drinking one particular thing. And then of course, I run 4-5 days a week.
It takes 9 months to put the weight on, and it took 9 months and 6 days to get the weight off. FINALLY!!!!!! I am at my pre-Orlando weight. I gained 40 whopping pounds during my second pregnancy, and I am ecstatic to say that I have now lost 41. I worked extremely hard to get that darn baby weight off, and there were several times I didn't think I was going to be able to do it. Thankfully, my determination won in the end. I have expressed before on my blog that I am not a healthy eater. Junk food is my good friend, and fruits and veggies are evil gross!! (Okay, not ALL fruits, but pretty much ALL veggies are evil.)
So how did I do it? I cut out a lot of carbs. Not completely, but I closely monitored my carb intake. I limited my Coke and McDonald's Sweet Tea splurges and tried to drink these sugary beverages only on weekends. I discovered Crystal Light Pink Lemonade which I drink during the week instead. I stopped buying chips....completely!! That one is huge for me. Now, I didn't quit eating chips. I refuse to deprive myself of really good food. I just don't have them in my house anymore. For example, today I had a Subway meal, and I had Doritos with my sandwich. And lastly, I started using Lyla's snack cups for my snacks as well. I fill one of those up with trail mix or chex mix and it is the perfect amount. I never counted calories, and I never completely stopped eating or drinking one particular thing. And then of course, I run 4-5 days a week.
Here I am the day we brought Orlando home from the hospital. I'm pretty sure I'm about the same size as my husband. Eek!
Here I am today in my Jenny Craig pose :) My smile pretty much tells how happy I am. Now I just have to maintain!
Dang, what a difference! Your arms look REALLY toned in that pic:)
ReplyDeleteWell I've always thought you looked great, but I know how awesome it feels to like those numbers staring back at you on the scales! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteyoure amazing!! you look fabulous! keep it up!! and come down to visit! i miss you matt orlando and crazy lyla! everythings more interesting and alot cuter with her around
ReplyDeleteHoly cow Olivia!!! You rock. I wish I had even a fraction of your self-discipline!
ReplyDeleteYou look AMAZING Olivia!!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job, Liv!
ReplyDeleteGo girl go! If only I had your perseverance!
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