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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Weight Loss Before and After!!!

Last year I decided to change how I approach my eating habits. I did not go on a fad diet. No way. They do not work. What works is to decrease your calories and move your body. Every time. There is no magic to weight loss. I have lost forty-eight pounds thus far. It has been slow by design. I chose Weight Watchers for the first six months. That program is an excellent one. I still follow the principles of the program. I exercise by gardening, cutting grass, painting, taking the stairs, generally taking the longest way to where I am going. I cook all the time using only the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables. I shop at vegetable road stands and farmer’s markets. I still have a long way to go but have given away every garment in my closet and started over. That is an awesome feeling.

These images illustrate the before and after.

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I am linking with Debbiedoos Before and After Party. Thanks

bunches Debbie!

 

grace surrounds us

Olive

20 comments:

  1. You are such a doll! BEFORE and AFTER! You approached it the very best way; a lifestyle change, not a diet! Congrats and blessings to you dear one, I bet Joe is following your lead, huh?
    xo,
    Debra
    p.s. love your hair color!!!

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  2. Kudos to you, Olive!
    You look fantastic!
    And dare I say....YOUNGER???
    One of my very best friends
    {the one who met me in Savannah}
    lost almost as much as you did
    over the last year, on Seattle
    Sutton's plan. She basically
    came to the same conclusion as
    you did about energy in, energy
    out. I really really applaud
    this kind of committment and
    discipline. Way to go!!!
    xx Suzanne

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  3. WOW...this is fantastic! I know how good you must feel truly. After my second child I could not take the weight off...finally I went to weight watchers and lost 25lbs...I have never looked back and have managed to maintain within my goal...that was nine years ago. I too love your hair color, it is very becoming on you. Thanks for joining in You look awesome, and must feel it too... go link up and show off some:)

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  4. You look great! Congrats on your weight loss!

    Mary Ellen

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  5. Congratulations. I need to start eating better and moving more myself. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story.

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  6. Olive you should be so very proud of yourself! Losing weight is never easy, and changing your habits and lifestyle will benefit you for the rest of your life! I eat only organic foods but still battle with my weight so I can relate!

    Congrats on a job very well done! You looked marvelous before, but I know you must be so happy with the "after" too!

    Kat :)

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  7. Yay Olive! Congratulations on losing wight! You also look younger!

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  8. Congrats to you-you look great! I always say the single most important factor to maintaining a healthy weight is to not eat out. Cook for yourself-enjoy!

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  9. Good for you! I took the same approach...lost the same amount, but have slipped of late. I have to get back on paying attention to what I am eating!
    You look great, continued success!

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  10. You look great! That is quite an accomplishment. Congratulations! I wish I could have the same will power..Christine

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  11. That is awesome! My sister lost wuite a bit on Weight Watchers and she has kept it off for over 5 years now. Congratulations!

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  12. Congratulations on your weight loss!! As someone who is always struggling with their weight, I truly appreciate your insight and advice. You look beautiful {before AND after}!

    Thanks for popping over!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  13. Miss Olive- you are an inspiration. I have been searching for a different answer lately, and yu just reinforced the truth.

    Thank you for sharing this-

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  14. Congratulations!!! You're doing what we should all do!!!

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  15. Congratulations to you....you look fantastic. I wish you continued health and happiness. Thanks for commenting on my blog.

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  16. Good for you! You should be SO very proud of yourself! You look fantastic! :)

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  17. Stopping by from debbiedoos party! You go girl!! Keep up the hard work and you look great! It shows in your face how much better you are feeling about yourself!

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  18. YOU go Girl!*!*! I'm sooooo proud of YOU! ~ and I bet you are too... Hugs - Jeanine, ChiPPy-SHaBBy!

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  19. Beautiful, younger and healthier. I admire you. Hubs and I have both realized the calorie count is the way to go. We too are taking it slow as well. You are now my inspiration!

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  20. Give yourself a well earned gold star for being good to yourself. Love this before and after!

    Di

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