Wednesday, June 04, 2008

It's gone and its never coming back!

In February I decided it was finally time to shed a few pounds.  Katie inspired my to join weight watchers online with her.  I love it!  It has totally worked for me, along with working out.  I started with swimming and was going at least 3 times a week.  I had forgotten how much I love to swim!  It has been such a great way for me to relieve stress and get in shape!  I think it would be safe to say that I am in the best shape of my life!  As of Monday I have officially lost 20 pounds!  My goal was 25 so I have a few more weeks until my end goal is accomplished!

Me before

This is me today in my "chubby" jeans (above)

And me in my new "skinny" jeans (below)

15 comments:

Rachell's Place said...

That is so awesome Julie! I need to find motivation to lose a few myself. I just haven't found it yet. Keep it up, you look great!

Grammy said...

Wow, Julie! You look sensational! Way to go. I am so proud of you. I know how hard it is. :o) Right now, I am quite stuck. I know it will take a jump and get going again, but I don't like being stuck!

Tori said...

You look so great!! The hard work really is paying off!!

P.S. I don't think I told you but I had a lot of fun with you and Katie in Arizona, you guys are soo funny together!!

Adrienne Hansen said...

Julie! You are one hot mama! Way to go! You seriously look awesome!

Kori said...

You totally rock! And, it's not fair you can do that while I weigh more than I have ever weighed in my life! But, I really am excited for you. Hopefully I will be making a simular post at the end of the summer. Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Good job. You do look so great. Hopefully I will stay inspired to reach my goal! It feels like SLOW progress though. I love swimming with you though. It is fun.

Chris Grover said...

you're such a beauty, julie! you always have been! but i'm so happy that you were able to set and reach such a huge goal! those jeans look FANTASTIC on you! well deserved and amazing job!

heidi said...

What an inspiration. You look great! I'm impressed with anyone who last more than 3 weeks on a diet, let alone 4 month. Congrats.

Carlotta said...

WOW!! AmAZING! Seriously. FABULOSO!!! I keep saying, HA that when I feel some sense of order and I know that is an excuse. My plate is SO figuritively full that when I get home I lay down and I don't remember ANYTHING. I know and remember when I worked out that it would relieve all that inside of me. It is the getting started that usually keeps most or all of us from loosing weight. Once I do I am ok. Don't know what my problem is. I figure right now my mental and emotional exercises that I am doing are more important and hopefully the physical will follow. I know that are all connected too. YICKS! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC! Guys will now officially have to be legally BLIND to not see you! =) Gorgeous person inside and out. You are taking such great care of yourself and it shows. I see it in your eyes. I hope that you are proud of yourself. That is the most important !!! The rest is added validation. Keep it up friend. We need to make a night out run for reals to a healthy place ;) I have lost half of my numbers. Email or give me a ring a ding ding if you still have my digits. Take care.

Krista and Aaron said...

You look AWESOME! I will have to get some tips from you after the baby comes so I can zip back into shape as well. Keep up the good work!

Patty said...

Julie you look wonderful! I have learned a great deal of good from Weight Watchers. I need to do better at writing down what I eat. That is so important for me.
Keep up the good work!!!

Krystal said...

You look so good! It was really nice to see you on sunday. Keep up the good work.

Heidi Sue said...

You look so good! Way to go. You have worked so hard. And look at the reward. Keep up the swimming, and the walking.

britt said...

Way to go Julie!! You look great and what progress you have made!
I wish I lived closer to you and Katie, cuz I would love to swim too. I have found some running buddies and it definitely helps to have someone to exercise with.
Keep it up!

Janet said...

You look fabulous. Have a great day on Saturday. You are inspiring in all facets of your life.