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Week 15 Medifast Photos

I was able to finally take updated photos this week. Until now, it has been hard for me to see the difference in myself in the mirror. I know that I have lost weight. Obviously, the scale reads 24 less pounds, and I’m down nearly two dress sizes. However, having a visual of comparing “before” photos side-by-side with “current” photos, really helped put things into perspective. I’m going to swallow all of my pride here, and share the results so far.

My First Photos - yikes!

Before_07.21.09_indoor

 And now…

WEEK 15 - my last weigh-in. (I cannot get the editing tool to format this the same as the last one. It’s driving me crazy!!! I apologize for the smaller view)

Medifast Week 15

Remember, this should not be considered my “after” photo, but rather as a ’work in progress’ photo. I am far from finished! For me, the side view was most startling. That is where you can really see how my belly fat has reduced! Consequently, with such smaller circumference I can now wear a size 10/12 instead of 16. When I posed for the first photos, I purposely chose some shorts and a sport bra that were waaaayyy too small, with the idea that I would “shrink into them”. It’s nice that is what’s happening.

My next goals are as follows:

1. 4 more weeks of Medifast Take Shape For Life  - with an option to extend for 8 weeks. (My next order will process and ship this week).

2. Continue daily lunch-hour walk/jogs, with a 2-hour walk/jog on Saturday. I will also begin to introduce free weights, strength training and body sculpting.

3. A goal to lose 15  lbs. by Jan 1st. (that’s only asking for approx. 2 lb. loss per week). More would certainly be welcome!

4. Survive the Holidays WITHOUT GAINING! (my #1 challenge).

Week 15 Medifast V-Log

After being stuck on a 5 week weight loss plateau, I was very discouraged by last week. For Week #15 on the Medifast Take Shape For Life program I ramped up the exercise and stuck to plan. Find out the results.

“Hand In Hand” A Ballet By Amputees

A MUST SEE! Performed in 2007 by Ma Li (馬麗) and Zhai Xiaowei (翟孝偉). The music was composed by San Bao, originally for a very popular TV episode in China, named Qian Shou (牵手 “Hand in Hand”). These two young amputee athletes demonstrate the power of the human mind and body. Anything is possible!

Week 14 Medifast V-Log

Making Exercise Fun

Wouldn’t it be nice if every city had one of these?

Week 13 Medifast V-Log

I apologize for the long delay in updating you on my progress. Here is the latest V-Log on my weight-loss journy with Medifast’s Take Shape for Life program.

Australia’s Biggest Loser 2009

Here is this weeks motivational video!

Note: For those in the USA, here’s the conversion numbers for you: Tiffany’s starting weight was 250.5 pounds – Her ending weight is 131.2 pounds with a total loss of whopping 119.3 - All accomplished in only 12 (intensive) Weeks. WOW!

WEEK 8 Medifast

OK – I had this grand goal that I would be putting regular updates and photos here of my Medifast journey. I’ve fallen short on that. However, the good news is that I am keeping on track with my Take Shape For Life meal plan and my weight loss continues! Even on my tougher weeks, when I was sure I had “gained”, I’ve lost at least 1.8 lbs minimum. I will try to get photos up as soon as possible.

My start weight was 184.4 on July 27, 2009

As of Monday Sept. 21st, 2009 - WEEK 8 - My weight is 165.0.

Total weight loss of 19.4 Pounds.

I continue to lose even more inches! I started as a size 16, and I am now wearing a size 12 slacks & jeans, and size 10 dresses. I even made it into one of my size 8 dresses on Sunday, which was quite startling. It is just a little tight in the mid-section, so I am holding off wearing it for another week or two.

I have been averaging a 2 pound weight loss. That’s nothing to complain about, HOWEVER, I realize that I can ramp the numbers up big time if I start MOVING more. (I’ve realized this for a long time, but have been less than diligent with exercizing)

New Motivation!

New Motivation!

Monday was my goal to start exercizing seriously daily. Nothing fancy. Just walking. Imagine my excitement when I arrived home from work and found my brand new running shoes I ordered last week waiting for me! IT WAS A SIGN!

So, I laced up and headed out for an intense 45 minute walk with hubby and Joe Dog. We live in a very hilly neighborhood. The shoes fit so perfect and are as light as a feather. The former runner in me was itching to be released – so I started jogging slowly – UPHILL! It was amazing – I had so much energy, and now that I am nearly 20 pounds lighter, I really could do it! I kept going – made it up the entire hill – then decided I would see how long I could just keep jogging, and I pretty much kept the pace the entire 45 minutes. This is a HUGE victory for me. My ultimate goal is to be running again, and now I see this can be a reality. Whoo Hoo!

In other news, my Third Month order is on its way and should arrive on Friday. It’s hard to believe I have been at this for 2 solid months. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that in 8 weeks I haven’t had any bread or cereal or fruit (OK, I had some grapes once, and I had one banana a couple of weeks ago). Amazing that I am not too hungry. I only get cravings when I get off schedule. I’ve set up alarms on my cell phone to remind me to eat, and that has been helpful.

That’s the scoop – hoping to get time to post a video or photos soon – life is SOOOO Crazy for me right now. But, that’s another amazing thing about Medifast. It works especially well for BUSY people.

Keep Surviving! – HK

How To Be Miserable

This helpful training video explaines Five Effective Strategies for getting the absolute worst out of life.

Texting and Driving Tragedy

texting-while-drivingThis is the true story of 19-year old Reggie Shaw from Utah. It was just a typical day. He was just driving to work while texting a friend. What happened next was a devestating tragedy. This video was created as a powerful public service video to educate on the danger of phone use while driving. Please watch, and share this with your children, family and friends! Together, we can prevent another story like this. Click To Link:

UTAH PSA ZERO FATALITIES: TEXTING and DRIVING