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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.
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!



Comments

  1. jthmasApril 10, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Dang, what a difference! Your arms look REALLY toned in that pic:)

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  2. AlisonApril 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Well 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!

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  3. natalie!April 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    youre 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

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  4. AmandaApril 10, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Holy cow Olivia!!! You rock. I wish I had even a fraction of your self-discipline!

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  5. NicoleApril 10, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    You look AMAZING Olivia!!! Great job!!

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  6. Coach AlbaughApril 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Great Job, Liv!

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  7. bekahbexApril 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Go girl go! If only I had your perseverance!

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