The book I read was called 100 days of weight loss and was okay. I learned more from the the first half, but the second half was stuff I already knew and was more common sense to me. BUT, that is my opinion. I know we all have different mental states when it comes to food and how we deal with food. What I may already know, maybe be new to someone else who never thought of it like that. It's really easy to read though. I think the biggest thing I took from the book was eating more after I'm full is wasting the food because my body doesn't need the extra food. I might as well waste the food by leaving it on the plate instead of ingesting extra calories.
I still struggle with getting in enough water, but I'm trying. My food intake has been overall good throughout this challenge. I still have a long ways to go to get to my goal weight so I have to continue to eat well and make good choices.
Now for the pictures:
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Start Weight: 235.8
End Weight: 220
Loss: 15.8 pounds
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I feel like the skirt fits much better. When I started the challenge I was afraid if I sat down in the skirt that the zipper would pop. I no longer feel that way. I would sit down no problem now. My stomach is not as prominent as it was in the beginning either. I think this challenge was definitely a success. I don't know that I would wear it out just yet. I would be holding in my stomach all night. I had to consciously not hold my stomach in when the picture was being taken. I really would have liked to suck it in so the stomach wouldn't show up in the shirt, but then I wouldn't have been honest with myself or you.
Congrats to all those who stuck with this challenge whether you struggled, lost, or maintained. I hope you gained insight into your journey and will continue on. I thank each and every one of you for your comments and support and I hope I was a support, at times, to you.
Merry Christmas, stay safe and remember to be good to yourself and your waistline these coming weeks.
Denise, you did awesome!!! There is a huge difference in the way it all fits and you are beautiful!! Very much so you are. I am very proud of you. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a blessed week!!
You look really great in your outfit...those fifteen pounds you lost are really noticeable. It was nice being in the challenge with you, I'll continue following your blog!
ReplyDeleteI defitely see a difference in how the dress fits. PLus you look happier also. :-)
ReplyDeleteThere is a definite difference in the pictures, congrads on your progress. Have a great holiday season.
ReplyDeleteWOW thats a huge difference. You look amazing and sooo happy. Im so proud of you!!! Very cute outfit too. I hope you keep it up and I wish you all the luck!!
ReplyDeleteyou look so good honey! *squee* and you seem so much happier too. good job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job, I definitely see a big improvement! it's been a great challenge, hope to see how you do in the future cause I know you'll be rocking that skirt in public in no time:-).
ReplyDeleteDenise - you've done a fabulous job. Keep going, and that skirt will be rocking by Easter.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!