New progress pictures for ya! My weight loss and body transformation is on a roll, baby. I’ve got HUGE smiles over here. These pics are better than I could have hoped for. I’m much leaner than I was a few months ago. I made some tweaks my diet by identifying opportunities to eat cleaner, and reduced my greedy indulgences to once per week and celebratory occasions only.
My weight right now is 153 pounds on the dot. Several months ago I made a commitment to strength training on a consistent basis. It’s definitely accelerated my weight loss and is ushering me into the lean body shape I want. Now it’s time to go clothes shopping gain. At the moment I look like a hobo on liquid crack in my outfits. I need some smaller clothes.
My stomach area has the signature loose-skin-and-stretch-marks look that comes from getting knocked up multiple times and birthing 4 gremlin-children. Whatevs. So getting back to those greedy indulgences… I accomplished this latest round of progress while taking Thanksgiving and Christmas head on. I enjoyed 7 larges slices of sweet potato pie on Thanksgiving weekend. And around Christmastime? There was a carb-fest featuring warm bread(s) with melted buttery goodness, a plate of fried food, a host of tasty chocolates, and that special tenderhearted moment when I inhaled of 6 slices of cake in one sitting. You know I had to gnaw on some cake. I disclose this greediness to you to show that even a few incidents of overeating can’t stop you from losing weight when clean eating and diligence with your fitness is your primary focus.
And will ya look at that. My back fat is gone! Finally. In the months to come, my goal is to continue getting lean in my lower abdominal area and focus on building more muscle. So whatcha think of my progress? Not too shabby for a 40-year-old bitty with 4 kids, right?
If you’re not taking progress pictures, start right away. It can honestly be a little bit uncomfortable or even downright discouraging to snap those “before” pics, but you’ll be glad you have ‘em once you start whittling down the weight and can look back on progress pics to see how far you’ve come.
Upcoming in my next post: It’s a new workout targeting the core, so watch out for it get ready to rock those abs. BOOM!
You look awesome! I hear you on that tummy thing. I will never lose mine-it’s like a badge of honor.
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Thank you for sharing that! I believe in spoiling yourself sometimes or else, you will quit out of boredom from healthy eating. Clothes shopping, fun!!! The joys of losing weight! You look great. Keep up the good work!
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Double you owe double you = WOW! Hard work and consistency pays off…. LOVE the upper back meat!
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hahaha @ upper back meat! And by the way, that legs compliment you gave me the other was my very first ever. BOOM!
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Looking good!! Congrats! All of your hard work is paying off! And you got that right, sometimes you just gotta eat cake.
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thank you Winter, dahhhling. And mucho thanks for stopping through!
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Josie!!!! You ROCK!!!! (you already knew, though, didn’t you!!)
Keep on keepin’ on!!
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AWESOME!
(I’m a sucker for beautiful delts…and you’ve got ‘em!)
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say what? my delts are decent? Girl, I am sooo oblivious. But now I know.
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You look amazing!!
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thank you Marisa! hugs and love to you and that pretty little girl of yours.
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Awesome work! Great that you’re looking to pack on a bit of lean muscle, makes all the difference! And I agree, taking pre-post pics is really important and can give you so much confidence when you see the changes (even small ones) that you make. Great stuff!
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Looking good, Girlie!! Now tell me..how tall are you. 153 is around my goal weight and I’m 5’6..if you are 5’6 or shorter hurray!!! I think we got the same build although i have more booty I think. Thanks for being an inspiration!!!!
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hey Mel. I’m 5-foot-5. So that’s pretty close!
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You are an inspiration Josie!!!! You make me want to lift weights again, but after my injury last year I am terrified. Keep up the great work!
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Hey Sheri! Just take it slow with the weights and do what you can, but most certainly hit those weights. You’ll be glad you did.
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Bow-chicka-wow-wow!!!! You look fabulous and inspiring and gorgeous and should be so proud of all of your hard work! Way to go!!!!!
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thank you, Shannie pants!
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ROCKSTAR! Absolutely FABULOUS!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
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You look fabulous!
Holy smokes! You look fan-freaking-tastic. Wonderful definition in your back!!! You inspire me! xo
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I didn’t even realize my back looked like that. At least the mirror never told me so. Gotta rely on pics!
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I loved what you said about indulgences. I needed to hear that today – didn’t have the best eating over the weekend due to a variety of unexpected events. But, it’s a new week & I’m back at it. Keep doing what you do – it’s definitely working for you!
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Rock it out, Donna. The weekend is behind you now. Forward motion, girlfriend.
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wow…you’ve really got come muscle definition in your arms and back. Woohoo!
It helps to know you did indulge here and there…it’s obvious you’ve really found what works for you and you’re kicking ass.
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Josie, My “shero”.. you look awesome girl.. congrats. proof that hard work pays off.
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Wow! I can only dream of looking SO great after birthing some spawns of my own. I took some before pictures before I started the crazy experiment I’m doing right now but I’m waiting to post them until I have some rockin’ after pics (maybe that’s cheating?) soon enough!
Keep up the good work
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Nah. that’s not cheating. You can make those pics public if and only WHEN you feel comfortable. Those pics are for YOU more than anybody else.
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KAAAAAA—–wait for it——BAM!
keep up the great work, YO!
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I just spent a week looking at princesses and tinker bell, and may I say you put them all to shame!
Whats your secret; a bad-ass bandana and lots of kale??
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I ain’t had no kale in a hot minute, so it must be the bandana. If I take off my bandana, all the weight comes back.
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Amazing!!!!! You have made a fantastic transformation!
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You look awesome… and NO ONE would guess that you have four kids, and their ages. Your muscles are better than mine – I have shoestrings where muscles should be.
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shoestrings today… beastmode woman-muscles tomorrow. You got this!
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woo hoo!! you are a fabulous inspiration. thank you thank you thank you!! xoxo
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Congratulations and great work!
Josie, you look so AWESOME! Congrats. You have definitely put in the time and it shows. It also reminds me that I have no excuse not to get my azz into gear having only given birth to one child not four! You are living proof that you don’t need crazy diets and surgery to look good. Well done! BTW, any chance a figure or bikini contest is in your future? I think you should think about it.
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Ya know, I’ve thought about Figure in the past, but the loose skin on the lowest part of my abs is a concern as far as wearing the type of bikini that’s required. I’m not going to rule it out, though. Let’s see what the future holds.
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You are SUCH AN INSPIRATION! Seriously!!! You’re a real woman, working out without 10 personal trainers and without personal chefs like stupid celebrities who achieve sexy bods after children. I give you so much credit and I love your inspiring work out videos too!!! You’re a HOTTIE WITH A BODY!!
(And shhhh… Don’t tell anyone I am a secret Russian Spy!)
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thank you Gigi! I get sooo frustrated with these celebrities. They give such a false representation of true beauty. Everything is staged and fake with them. Ps. we still have Youtube work to do. Let’s not let this collab idea die. M’kay?
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Wow–you go mama! Serious progress to be proud of.
I so don’t want to take pictures, but if you say it works…
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It’s works girl! Now git ta snappin’ those pics!
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Josie – you look amazing!!!! Everyone has said it – hard work does pay off & weight training while eating well rocks it!
Congrats on all your hard work!!!!
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Look at you! Congrats on the pay off. You’ve really put in the work, and you’ve shown that there’s always a way to make it happen. I definitely do not want to see any of my before pics. I’ll just start working on the after.
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You look great!! I just took my first baseline pictures the other day. It was THE WORST! But I powered through, knowing they will be the worst, and I can only get better. Thanks for the inspiration. Amazing!
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