The messages that we've received on FB are pretty much the same; People have been asking... What's working for you? Do you attend meetings? Planning? Tracking? etc.. so here it goes. This is a compilation of responses and we just thought for those of you wondering yourselves it might be a good place to get some info.
- The biggest thing has been doing it together for sure. We are each others biggest fans.
- The next would be earning activity points. From riding my bike to work to Nicole getting up at *gasp* 6am to workout before work, we earn approx 12-17 activity points per week on average.
- Planning, this includes but is not limited to a meal plan then grocery shopping based on that.
- Attend meetings!! We go to the BEST meeting, hands down. Tuesday nights @ 545pm in Roseville. There, the support and recognition is priceless and the tools you learn help you at least through the next week and beyond.
- Tracking using eTools - this is a must. When tracking doesn't take place, it's guaranteed your body still knows!
- We weigh and\or measure practically everything we put in our mouths
- Just being committed! With the end goal of starting a family, this has come naturally for us. We want Nicole to have a healthy pregnancy and want to be the healthiest Mommies we can be.
We enjoy exercise now.
Nicole is in size 10's and 12's down from 16's
Jen is in size 12's and 14's down from 16's
Our rings are loose, like scary loose
We feel "brand new"
We are 60.2lbs less today than we were 11/1/10
We no longer own 2XL clothing and just barely any XL's
Though it costs us 80 per month to be members, we're still saving tons!
We do not feel deprived of anything, if we want it we have it! (see the steps above on how)
Then (Sept 2010) and Now (April 2011)
Hey girls, this is pretty cool page, you both are quite impressive, great job on the weight loss!
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Nice job! And the tips on how you've done really help too! I love the before and after pictures; it really shows the changes you've made. You were both beautiful before but even more so now; its like there is a glow that wasn't there before. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteYou two are amazing. You have stuck to it and helped us all be healthier. Mom is doing great and the fact you all help each other is the ticket. Keep it up! Love ya both!
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