What a Difference a Year Makes

[gem77]

Me Thanksgiving 2008:

Comments

[laney895]

Wow! You look amazing. And so happy!!!! :-) What was your secret?

[gem77]

Thanks Micah!

My secret is pretty much what I wrote to Geneva above:

"I joined Weight Watchers in April just on a fluke, really. A friend was joining and asked me if I wanted to. After I lost about 15 pounds, I started exercising - treadmill/walking, biking, yoga, zumba, etc. I also started drinking a cup (literally 8 ounces) of coffee in the morning. It sped up my metabolism a bit and gave me more energy for exercise, without interrupting my sleep. I don't think it's been as effective lately, so I'm probably going to wean myself off of it and save it as a tool in my arsenal if I need it later on. Going to try to lose another 20 by next summer!"

[wash_it_out]

Wow, good for you, girl! You look beautiful in both, but you look so pixie-ish and happier and lighter in spirit, too, in the second. Congrats :)

[gem77]

Thanks Sarah. "Pixie-ish" - never thought I'd be described that way. That is such a you way to describe someone - I love it!

You, my dear, are one of my inspirations. Seeing your progress makes me want to keep going!