“Wow, you look great!” “Wow, you look thinner!”
I went to my husband’s family cook out and I hadn’t seen the majority of them since I threw a party last New Years Eve. So, now I’m 52 pounds thinner and I kept hearing how great and thinner I was looking. They told it directly at me and they said it behind my back too because I could hear the comments. I was happy. My mother in law rarely comments on my weight (although she is very nice) and all she could muster was “You are still going to lose more?” She said it in a way that meant like I should stop now. Which I take as a compliment because I think she secretly doesn’t want me to keep losing (for whatever reason). I felt great! I kept it healthy all day. Was there temptations? You bet! But, I am almost at my goal and no fatty brisket was going to stop me from getting there. I saw an Oprah show on Tuesday and Bob Greene was on and he said something that I totally believe in with all my heart. “If you want to lose weight, you’ll do the work.” And, it’s so true. It’s not “If you want to lose weight, you’ll do everything but workout” or “If you want to lose weight, you’ll do the work except for holidays and most weekends and when I’m having an awful week.” It should be you’ll do the work the majority of the time and that includes workouts and eating right. At least, that’s why I believe because I have found success with that belief. Oprah also agreed with Bob Greene. She said she used to say “I’ll do anything to lose weight” but she said at that time it wasn’t true because she wasn’t willing to workout consistently or make it a priority. And then when she did, her weight began to drop. I am so proud of myself that I started back in January and that I made it my priority. The hard work is paying off. This ex-couch potato is now running 4 miles! I really owe it to God for making things right for me to start moving. He put certain things in place, and it was up to me to take advantage of those things and get my act together. I now hope He continues to let me get to my goal and beyond and that He helps me to maintain.
I hope you all had a great 4th of July!
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Love your blog WW! So true, to lose weight and be successful takes alot of hard work, no if’s, and’s or but’s about it! I’m so happy your 4th of July was a great one, you deserve all the happiness for your hard work and dedication to yourself! Those compliments will keep coming your way! You look fabulous!!
That is just fantastic! Even when you know you’ve lost weight and look good, it still feels so good when other people tell you! And I’m sure it has inspired you to keep at it. Your before and after pictures are great - they tell the whole story!
I’m so happy for you…you’re working so hard and it really shows in your pics.
I can’t wait until I get to the point where people start to comment on how much I’ve lost…I know it’s a great feeling and does alot for keeping your motivation high.
Congratulations on being so dedicated to yourself. You’re a great inspiration!
Fantastic, Wonder Woman! I’m so happy for you–that must have felt great! You are such an inspiration and I love the way you celebrate every step! Thanks again for your support and continuing encouragement. You ROCK!
i am so happy for you
even though you know you have lost weight and you look and feel better it’s always nice when someone else notices. keep it up woman and you’ll be at your goal in no time flat. 
you just can’t leave us when you get there. 
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Thats fantastic !! Running 4 miles holy cow !! way to go !!
Love that comment! Yay for doing good and seeing all those people had to feel great.
Thats great! What a bosst of confidence that must have given you! Your hard work is paying off!!! You have the right mindset girl…keep up the hard work. And about mom in-law, she secretly knows you getting HOTTER!!!!! LOL!
Oh my gosh, you are such an inspiration. You deserve all the wonderful compliments because it’s true you do look great. You’re right, success comes from hard work and you certainly worked hard. You go girl, keep it up…..
This is so great! You are my idol!!! Keep it up!
Great going I had a good time yesterday I made one pasta salad on Tuesday and I boiled my potatoes and mac and eggs for the other salads and I finished them yesterday morning. I also made a fruit salad and my son BBQed hambugers, hot dogs and bufflo con asada we had chips too and pork-n-beans. I had a hanbuger and hot dog fruit salad and some of the other salads mostly the fruit salad and I went back and got 2nd’s and 3rd’s not right a way but through out the even. We lite the fireworks off my hubby slept and so it was just the boy(men)and Mom she was in her wheelchair and was enjoying them. I had taken a bath and washed my hair so I was in my PJ’s and tennis shoes when we were done the neighbors were still lighting them off and all around the blocks so my mom had my son walk her to the corner so she could see them and at the end of the block. My son decides to take her for a strole around the corner and on the next block and through the park I told then I could not go cause I had my PJ’s on Mom said so do I just come on so we went I walk with them which turned out to be about 1/4 of a mile before we got back home. Hey so I got some exercise in sure felt good.
Doesn’t that just make your day?? Hearing those compliments about yourself feels so good! You deserve to feel great! I am so happy for you and very proud of you too! You really are a wonder Woman! Good for you for staying on track at your cookout! That is dedication and I really think that you are a great example for everyone! You really are determined and will achieve all your goals. Keep it going lady!!
Awesome post. Obviously you are putting in the work and it’s paying off. Thanks for sharing.
What can I say? You are totally awesome. You deserve all of the compliments that you’ve received and so much more. It is obvious that you have made a commitment to losing weight and getting fit. It shows in your pics as well as in your attitude. You truly amaze me and I am honored to call you my friend. Once again you have inadvertently kicked my tail. You’ve reminded me why I joined this site and started this battle. You are an inspiration and I’m so very happy for you. Fabulous job Wonder Woman!!
That is so true! I know you enjoyed the comments, WW, just keep up your wonderful efforts and you will make it to your goal!
Awesome blog, very inspirational! I am so glad to be able to have shared these past six months with you, it has been quite the journey.
You deserve all the compliments, you’ve done so well!
You have done an excellent job. You are an inspiration to me to keep on going. I thank you for that. You are doing an awesome job!!!
