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So, Um, I Kinda Lost 30 Pounds…

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The other morning I stepped on the scale and glanced down at the number between my feet and a HUGE smile came across my face.

I’ve done it, y’all. I’ve lost 30 pounds!! The number on the scale isn’t lying. All the running. All the “low-carbing”. All the Zumba classes. All the desserts resisted. It was all for this. And to simply feel healthy and better in my own skin.

And on Saturday I will celebrate another birthday and I have to say the timing couldn’t be better as far as I’m concerned. Happy 36th Birthday to me!  And yes, I will be having some cake.  Counter intuitive perhaps, but I don’t care, I deserve some damn cake!!

Anyway, here are my stats:

Beginning weight: 177.5 lbs.
Weight now: 147.4 lbs.

Beginning clothing size: 14
Clothing size now: 8 (and I bought a pair of size 6 Bermuda shorts the other day! I’ve NEVER had 6s in my closet, EVER!)

I don’t have all my measurements but I can promise you everything is smaller. Especially my bootie. And my ring finger. I need to have my ring re-sized before it falls off somewhere and I lose it!  And yes, unfortunately “the girls” are also smaller.  But that’s okay, I’ll take it!

Below are pics from when I started this journey and then a photo that Tim took of me just tonight.  Quite a difference, huh?
 

So what’s next?  I’d like to loose a FEW more pounds to reach my ultimate goal of being “pretty close” to the recommended weight for my height (which is 135, btw) and maybe make it into the low 140’s.  We’ll see.  I’m going to continue running and hope to do a half marathon at some point this year.  We’ll see on that one too…

Right now I’m just  feeling really good about myself and my current habits and I’m happy to celebrate it all.  Won’t you join me?  Tell me something you’ve accomplished lately that you’re proud of.  I want to hear it!!

And I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my girls for their internet inspiration and support including (but probably not limited to) Lisa, Thea, Kirsten, Christy, Brooke, Bari, Beki , Roo, Tiffany, Mendi and Nicole.  So, THANK YOU!!  If I missed anyone I’m sorry.  I’m just high on weight loss…

Comments

  4. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I know you are super excited and you deserve to be! You look great! I too am on the weight loss challenge, but it seems to keep finding me lately. Thank you for sharing your weight loss journey with us, you are an inspiration to us all. And btw, if you are interested in doing a half marathon, there is one in Mandeville in the beginning of October. I am seriously considering doing it. Good luck with those last few pounds. Hope you enjoy your birthday and enjoy your cake, you deserve it!!!!

  5. wow!! Go you!! as I am currently benched, and therefore *FREAKING OUT* about regaining the weight I lost last year, I am so inspired and excited to hear about your success.

    wow. just, congrats. That is some HARD WORK right there.

  6. Wow! Girl you look amazing!!!! All of your hard work has most certainly paid off. Your excitement is obvious 🙂 I’m so proud of you. Enjoy that cake this weekend and enjoy those tiny clothes. Love you, my friend!

  8. You look amazing, and you’re so inspiring! Thanks for being one of the people who inspired me to start running. Because of you, I went from “I don’t run” 5 months ago to running my first 5K race in 3 weeks’ time!

    Great job, girl!!

  11. You look fantastic- I am so darn proud of you!!!! Can we pick a half to do together? Well, not really together b/c you run a little faster than me but you kwim, right? From one hottie mcnottie to another- mwah!

  13. You just encouraged a heart about to give into the call of ice cream!! Thanks for posting your amazing accomplishment (cuz I needed that!!)…I am very happy for you!!

  14. Ohh emm gee congrats girl!! You look amazing! So super proud of you! You deserve to revel in this milestone! & happy early birthday! (from a fellow Aries!)

  15. You’re amazing. And you’re my inspiration, Elaine. You have so much to be proud of! And you better eat your damn cake, woman! You deserve every single bite! WAY TO GO!!!

  16. You are lookin’ mighty HAWT now!! So happy for you and you definitely deserve to celebrate your birthday with some cake and maybe even some ice cream!! You ROCK!!

  29. I am so proud of you Elaine!!! It is SO hard to get that weight off, and you have done such a fabulous job.
    Amelia asked, “Who are those 2 girls?” When I told her they were the same lady, she was really surprised. Even my 4 year old can see it 😉
    Keep it up lady, you rock!

  32. That’s fantastic! I’m on that journey and have lost 15 lbs!! It feels great to set a goal! I still have 10 -15 more before I am satisfied and they don’t seem to want to leave me as much as I want them to go! :)Was losing my way but you’ve inspired me to stay motivated!!

  33. You look amazing!! Way to go!!! You have totally inspired me – I am working my way through South Beach Phase 1 now!!! (I just have to grow a set and let my hubby take a before picture for me!!)

  34. You are an inspiration. Congrats to a beautiful woman, inside and out. You enjoy the crap out of that birthday cake!

  35. Way to go, Laney! That is awesome! You look fabulous!!!! Woot woot! You rock! That is quite an accomplishment! 🙂 Congratulations!

    Also, how is it possible that you lost all that weight and you still have an awesome rack? Not fair!!!! I lost 25 pounds and my boobs were the first to go. Waaaaahhhh. 🙁 Ah well.

    Congrats again, Laney! 🙂

  37. You look so great! So toned–that is why I convince myself to run. Nothing else has toned me like running did. Good job Elaine!

    Let’s run White Rock 1/2 in December. For real!

  38. Hooray! You must feel as great as you look. Accomplishing a goal like yours is filled with such bliss. So happy for you.

  41. Wow! Well done Elaine, that is such a great accomplishment, and you look great. Give yourself an extra big piece of cake to celebrate!

  42. Wow Elaine, your hard work has really paid off! Congratulations!

    And do the half, you will not regret it for an instant!

    I am going to do another one this year – it only took me 3 years to do another 🙂

  43. DUDE. amazing job!!!! It’s all worth it, not because of how you look (you’re beautiful no matter what) but because of how much better you feel!! Congratulations on an awesome milestone!!! xoxoxoxo Christie O.

  44. That’s so great! Congrats. Looks like it was well worth it. Oh, and I’m eating ice cream while I type. Not to rub in your face, but to show that I am not yet ready to lose 30 pounds. But this might give me some inspiration!

  45. That is AWESOME!! You look great and I know those last few pounds wont take long to melt away!!
    You go girl!!
    I;m currently at 18 lbs, so I cant wait for the day when I can make a post just like this!!