So, I thought as I've hit my 35 pounds lost mark, and am embarking on a new challenge (100 days!) that I should update everyone on some progress photos.
Remember my initial shots:
And here are my pre-lent shots:
And here is me today!
Side by side 24 pound loss (size 16 jeans, way too baggy now!):
Hopefully I have another set of cool before and afters come New Years! :)
Yahooo. You've got to feel great about that. Like you always tell me, Jenny, just keep a healthy balance in your food consumption and the life-style will be something you'll be able to maintain in the end.
I embarked on my own weight loss mission, but recently lost steam... perhaps your blog will help me stay focused! That and doing the Daily Plate again.
Hey... you don't know me, but I'm going through the same thing you are. I gained I don't even know how much weight after being in a horrible accident that left me in a wheel chair for 9 months and then promptly getting pregnant when I got out of it. I finally decided to do something about it. I bought a book called "Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salad." I am in love! I've lost 21 pounds in the past 5.5 weeks! I've also upped my physical exercise, which was hard with my injuries, by including a lot of swim time. Swimming is THE best exercise: completely no impact on all of your joints, works EVERY muscle in your body, and has a VERY high calorie burn off rate per minute... (I did the math on a 45 minute swim session the other day... over 400 calories burned!).
Anywho, just wanted to give you the name of the book... It really helps. It teaches you how to eat RIGHT and how to balance your meals so that your blood sugar stays level which in turn ups your metabolism.... Good luck!!!
Wow! You look terrific!!! You should be so proud. I'm sure you are. I love your body shots and the use of the jeans! I've been contemplating on taking some self-photos and I think I'll do something similar.
Way to go Girl!!! Love your photography also. Got you added as a contace so that I can keep up with your work and your weight loss progress. Cant wait to see more of your work.
I think you looked cute before, but even cuter after! Congratulations. I know from previous experiences and current ones too how hard this is! Good for you!!
Great job on the weight loss, Im glad you were a blog of note as I need to start losing weight pronto. Managed to get down to a really nice size a year and a half ago then I went to uni :s oops. But im guna read through the rest of the blog and steal some tips. That is if you don't mind :)
You GO girl! BIG congrats on the weight loss. My fat tired 53 year ol' ass hopes to someday follow in yer footsteps.....
Now, goin' strictly by yer "before 'n after" pics I gotta say this: ya must have THE BEST camera in the whole entire world cuz there's no way in hell ya look like ya EVER weighed anywhere NEAR 213 lbs. in that "before" shot.
If THAT'S what 213 pounds looks like then MY wide-ass load must be 513 pounds! ;-)
You look great and I believe you will achieve that goal.
I personally lost about 15 lbs the first year I joined a gym. My BMI is less, but I don't have any hard numbers. But my pants are baggier, so something's happening!
I also applaud you for putting up your weight even though it is considered such a "big" number by people who don't understand that not everyone who weighs over 130 pounds looks like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Thank you!!
Also, I know people have already commented on this, but DANG GIRL! Love the badonkadonk!! I want to get mine back to looking like that!! :)
Awesome progress, it's so obvious!
ReplyDeleteWay to go girl you look great. gratz on the weightloss and the Inches too. Can't wait to see the next set of progress pics!
ReplyDeleteYou look great!!! Inspirational stuff.
ReplyDeleteI think somebody else said it a while ago, but truly, the "ex" in your blogs title...yea, not so accurate.
You go girl! Keep up the great work! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I can't believe you weigh 189...you hide it well! :)
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW! You are looking great!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Jenn!!! You are smokin' hot!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing you look Wonderful!! Congrats....yup a little jealous, now I have to work even harder! Thanks for the motivation....
ReplyDeleteYou look great!
ReplyDeleteJenn-you look so awesome! Congrats on ALL of your hard work and perserverance :)
ReplyDeleteI spy skinny stomach! Your middle is GONE! And your tush is smaller...and your face...you're just smaller all over!
ReplyDeleteLove them progress pics, lookin great Jen!
ReplyDeleteYahooo. You've got to feel great about that. Like you always tell me, Jenny, just keep a healthy balance in your food consumption and the life-style will be something you'll be able to maintain in the end.
ReplyDelete:-)
Mom
Congratulations on Blogs of Note. And good luck on your journey...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Blog of Note! And you look great!
ReplyDeleteI embarked on my own weight loss mission, but recently lost steam... perhaps your blog will help me stay focused! That and doing the Daily Plate again.
Congratulations on the progress! The weight loss makes your posture look really good (or maybe that's self confidence bolstering you up? :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is great! You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteMisha
http://just-shut-it.blogspot.com/
Woooooow!
ReplyDeletehttp://blogsofnote.blogspot.com/2009/09/ex-hot-girl.html
CONGRATULATIONS
Enjoy this great moment as much as you can do it.
Cheers and best regards from Canada.
-Jose. (my blog)
Hey you look greta and I hope you're having lots of success in your weight loss challenge. Check out my blog at beautifulmesses1.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHey... you don't know me, but I'm going through the same thing you are. I gained I don't even know how much weight after being in a horrible accident that left me in a wheel chair for 9 months and then promptly getting pregnant when I got out of it. I finally decided to do something about it. I bought a book called "Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salad." I am in love! I've lost 21 pounds in the past 5.5 weeks! I've also upped my physical exercise, which was hard with my injuries, by including a lot of swim time. Swimming is THE best exercise: completely no impact on all of your joints, works EVERY muscle in your body, and has a VERY high calorie burn off rate per minute... (I did the math on a 45 minute swim session the other day... over 400 calories burned!).
ReplyDeleteAnywho, just wanted to give you the name of the book... It really helps. It teaches you how to eat RIGHT and how to balance your meals so that your blood sugar stays level which in turn ups your metabolism.... Good luck!!!
hey congrats..Btw ncie pics...
ReplyDeleteBest of luck :)
You look fantastic! congratulations!!!! (and love your pictures, too!!!)
ReplyDeleteWow! You look terrific!!! You should be so proud. I'm sure you are. I love your body shots and the use of the jeans! I've been contemplating on taking some self-photos and I think I'll do something similar.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog via Blogs of Note and I just wanted to say that you look fantastic and great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress!!! Keep up the great work. Plus, love the pics throughout your site. You are a very talented photographer~
ReplyDeleteI love your blog :)
ReplyDeleteJust came across it today via Twitter, and I can't wait to catch up on it.
This isn't much, but check it out:
http://faitaccomplii.blogspot.com/2009/09/and-when-i-see-you.html
Mae x
You look fantastic!
ReplyDeletewow! those side by sides are impressive. keep it up!
ReplyDeletemy bestest friend in the world is going through her own transformation, and i'll forward your blog to her for inspiration.
kelly
http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com
Just stumbled upon your blog! Great job, and congrats on both the weight loss and being blog of note!
ReplyDeleteyou look really good. just happened to stubble across your page.
ReplyDeleteI think you look good now. I don't think that you should lose much more weight.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Girl!!! Love your photography also. Got you added as a contace so that I can keep up with your work and your weight loss progress. Cant wait to see more of your work.
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Good job!
ReplyDeletewow! amazing!
ReplyDeleteEven if you never lost another pound, you've already accomplished a lot and you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteErin
I think you looked cute before, but even cuter after! Congratulations. I know from previous experiences and current ones too how hard this is! Good for you!!
ReplyDeleteWTG---- I am so happy for you. I hope 2 follow in your footsteps.
ReplyDeleteWow....you are looking good girl....keep up the good work....very inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteLaura xxx
www.sidestreetstyle.com
Great job on the weight loss, Im glad you were a blog of note as I need to start losing weight pronto. Managed to get down to a really nice size a year and a half ago then I went to uni :s oops. But im guna read through the rest of the blog and steal some tips. That is if you don't mind :)
ReplyDeleteYou look GREAT...and I agree with the previous poster. The "ex" in your blog title is completely off base. You're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm on my own weight loss journey, though I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to post pics on my blog.
You should check out Choosing2Lose.com. There's lots of support there and everyone is super friendly. :)
You GO girl! BIG congrats on the weight loss. My fat tired 53 year ol' ass hopes to someday follow in yer footsteps.....
ReplyDeleteNow, goin' strictly by yer "before 'n after" pics I gotta say this: ya must have THE BEST camera in the whole entire world cuz there's no way in hell ya look like ya EVER weighed anywhere NEAR 213 lbs. in that "before" shot.
If THAT'S what 213 pounds looks like then MY wide-ass load must be 513 pounds! ;-)
But sincerely, all the best to ya ~
wow! keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteWow! lol
ReplyDeleteWhat did you look like way before all of this?
You look great and I believe you will achieve that goal.
ReplyDeleteI personally lost about 15 lbs the first year I joined a gym. My BMI is less, but I don't have any hard numbers. But my pants are baggier, so something's happening!
Congratulations more for the weight loss than blog of note. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'm another person who saw your blog on 'blog of note'. anyway, awesome job losing weight! ahh inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow honey! Good for you! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look terrific, keep at it.
Florrie x
You look amazing! Congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteMost AWESOME on the weight loss.!! On one myself...20 pounds since April and 20+ to go :) ( doing a little at a time)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, found you via Blog of Notes...your way way fabulous and can't wait to see more from ya!
Aloha!
Wow you are making great progess Jennifer, keep up the good work. I love the hair cjange as well.
ReplyDeleteI think I love you. Will you be my BFF?? Please??
ReplyDeleteGood job, u look amazing :) What diet do u follow etc?
ReplyDeleteWOW! Great work!
ReplyDeleteI also applaud you for putting up your weight even though it is considered such a "big" number by people who don't understand that not everyone who weighs over 130 pounds looks like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Thank you!!
Also, I know people have already commented on this, but DANG GIRL! Love the badonkadonk!! I want to get mine back to looking like that!! :)