Saturday, June 8, 2013

Diet Update


We finished our 12 step week program!  

I can't believe how quickly it flew by.  I am down 44 pounds from when we started on March 19th, and my husband is down 50 pounds!  We both lost between 16 and 20 inches off of our bodies.  And ERmerGHerd, where does that stuff even go?! I have dropped four pants sizes and let me tell you how incredibly good it felt to buy jeans in a normal store after all this time!

Seamus and I at our show last weekend in Charlottesville, VA.


I am feeling seriously energizing but also anxious about the remainder of weight I have to lose. Because of the strict accountability and structure of the program, I'm feeling a bit nervous off leash.  We're considering signing up for the continuation of the program, if I can scrape up some more buckeroos, so that we can still attend the lectures and exercise classes. Something about seeing those faces every week and making ourselves get up and go to 'fat class', as we appropriately dubbed it, really kept us on track.  Mom, hubster and I have since joined a gym and have been happily attending classes like Step, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba.  I even look forward to relieving some stress after work (who am I??).



You may find me penning more entries about this journey now that I am on my own with it.  As I've said before, I need all the help I can get and this process has taken a village.  A village of supporters who tried not to eat donuts in front of us, who excused us from parties because of our temporary impairment,  who served Crystal Lite in wine goblets to make us feel at ease, who offered encouraging words regarding the decreasing size of my neck rolls, and those who just kept checking in on our progress.  To all of you who have helped us, thank you.  Mind over matter is not an easy thing!




19 comments:

  1. Go Bethany!! (And Bethany's husband!!) I love hearing your updates.

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  2. What a fabulous journey you guys are on I'll be rooting you on!!

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  3. You look beautiful and happy! Good for you and your husband. This is an investment in your life. I love reading your updates.

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  4. You rock girl! Congrats on all your success the past few months!

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  5. Congrats on your accomplishments - that's awesome!!

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  6. Go Bethany! You've done an incredible job and you look great. Look at your face with that big smile- that's looking like happiness to me. And confidence.
    Strut your stuff, girl!
    How did Seamus do?

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  7. Good for you, Bethany!!! I just bought the Gywneth Paltrow book and I am going back on the wagon myself. I need to know your fave recipes from this whole process.

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  8. Oh my gosh you make me laugh!! Great job on all your hard work. You have a serious glow and so does Seamus:)

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  9. Get it, gurl! Your dedication is inspirational.

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  10. Congratulations Bethany! That's not easy.. Good for you for sticking with it!

    Stay healthy;)
    Leslie

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  11. What you are doing takes hard work, major will power and guts!! I am proud of you!

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  12. Bethany, you radiate and that is because of what you are allowing to shine, instead of what you cover. You look gorgeous, and you touch us all. Thank you for sharing this. xob

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  13. Bethany I am so proud and excited !! This is a huge accomplishment and I am so glad you and hubby are both doing it together! Keep it up, Bravo!!

    2013 Designer Series
    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  14. wow Bethany....this is really SO amazing....very happy for you (tad jealous too!)
    congrats on what you have done so far....and best wishes for more continued success!

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  15. Awww, BB! You go, girl!! you look beautimous & I cannot imagine how hard this has been you & hubby. Remember though, it's not all about how you look, it's also about health. You are a beautiful person anyway, so physical appearance is just a bonus, :heart:

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  16. Awww, BB! You go, girl!! you look beautimous & I cannot imagine how hard this has been you & hubby. Remember though, it's not all about how you look, it's also about health. You are a beautiful person anyway, so physical appearance is just a bonus, :heart:

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  17. Amazing! You look fantastic and I know you will reach your goal.

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  18. Bethany, you are just awesome. It takes a lot of courage to begin a journey like this and to put yourself out there with such honesty is something I totally admire. You look amazing and healthy and happy. So proud to be following this journey with you. All the best and keep up the great work!!!

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