My Big "Secret" - Weight Loss Update

For those who are curious about my weight loss so far, I will cut to the chase right away.

It has been 4 1/2 months since I started this weight loss journey, and I have lost a total of 55 lbs!

Just the other day I stepped into an OLD pair of size 12 capri's.

Again in 4 1/2 months I have gone from a size 20 to a size 12. (dont think I ever mentioned my size before! Eek!)

The feeling has been amazing, wonderful... I'm so excited about my progress.

Of course now with such a "big" weight loss it has become very noticeable.

And I do love that people are noticing, however I have to laugh because it also comes with that question.

The question that EVERYONE asks, in various ways, but basically its the same question...

What's your secret? How are you doing it? What (diet) are you on? What are you eating!?

I'd like to tell you all a little story...

When my weight loss FIRST started becoming apparent, one of the sweet ladies in my church came to me.

She's smiling wide and excitedly says 'Wow you are looking great! What are you on!?'

That last part took me somewhat by surprise, maybe because it was the first time someone had asked it.

But I just smiled and quickly replied 'Oh nothing, I'm just...'

Her smile quickly faded and she let out a disappointed sigh, saying:

 'Ooh... your doing it the RIGHT healthy way, gottcha. Well... you look great.'

Just in case this sounds misleading as I'm writing it, I want to say.. this wasn't mean at all!

And I took no offense. Turns out she was looking into a few diets, like weight watchers and such and was just curious. Plus, she is so sweet and she has been complimenting me each Sunday since. :)

I just had to laugh to myself at that little conversation. Why?

Well because I HAVE BEEN THERE!

But, haven't we all?

You see someone appear to "suddenly" be dropping weight like its nothing.

And you're curious... You wonder what IS she doing? How IS she losing the weight? What's her secret?

And you secretly wish she would tell you this totally EASY way she is dropping the weight!?

You secretly wish there is some amazing diet that allows you to eat anything, do nothing and still lose the weight.

Or is that just me?

The somewhat disappointing truth, though, is that it is NOT easy.

It takes a lot of HARD work, it takes sweat and tears, it takes self control, it takes time and patience...

And most importantly it takes NO EXCUSES, and simply takes just STARTING!

The "secret" to losing weight is following these TWO (not so easy) steps:

1.) Eat Right

2.) Exercise - daily if you can

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The "secret" is not falling for those fad diets, this is a LIFESTYLE change!

The reasons why diets dont work is because you will lose weight while on the diet,

then gain it all back once you go back to your "normal" eating routine.

I know I can never go back to my "normal" eating, it wasn't healthy, balanced or right.

The "secret" is getting up and getting active at least 3 times a week.

Or daily if you can.. even 20 minutes a day is a good start.

You have got to exercise to lose weight, to tone and build muscles, and to maintain a healthy weight.

I wish I could offer a big easy secret way for everyone to drop the weight fast.

BELIEVE ME!

I've cried out my frustrations to The Hubs, I've pleaded with God in prayer.

Wishing there could be an easier faster way. A way that didn't hurt so much, that wasn't so hard.

But on the BRIGHT side... I can offer this as encouragement;

Because of this hard journey I have not only LOST weight, but I have GAINED so much more.

I know that sounds cliche' or cheesy, but it is SO true.

♥I have gained confidence.

 ♥I have gained a better, even closer relationship with The Hubs.

♥I have gained new friends.

(yes I mean all of you who have cheered me on through this journey so far!)

♥I have gained a new perspective on beauty, on eating and on life. 

And after realizing why I was  feeling full but not satisfied, 

♥I have gained a better prayer life and closer relationship with God.

So I tell you, the hard work is WORTH it and you wont regret it.

You may regret that doughnut you ate, or over eating at dinner.. 

But you will never regret the day you starting getting healthy.

As the saying goes "Nothing Easy is every worth doing/having."

Now that my big "secret" is out, lets not keep it!

Spread the word and share this post. ;)

And if you are inspired to, maybe put it to good use.

Much Love & Hugs my sweet friends!

Thanks for reading. ♥

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