Comments on: Talking about weight loss.

By: Tina Green

Tina Green — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:47:46 +0000

Looking great, Sidney!

I don’t have Jenny Craig here, so I can’t do something like that, but like you, I’m watching portion sizes and eliminating most processed foods. I find I’m feeling much better without all that stuff in my body anyway. So far, so good. I can’t wait to be able to show such amazing before and after(during) pics to inspire as you have.

By: Sophia Parkwood

Sophia Parkwood — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:31:12 +0000

What a great post! Congrats on the weight loss, your hard work is paying off and you look absolutely beautiful. I love the pants story!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:45:51 +0000

Just love this post – I’ve been so impressed with how well you’ve stuck to JC and I see why. Wonderful! Slow and steady is good and you are doing fabulous and looking marvelous.

I may be grinning about the pants incident though… yes, get some pants that fit! Toss those things away, you won’t need them again!

By: Karla Doyle

Karla Doyle — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:56:10 +0000

Great post, Sidney. Personally, I think you’re crazy for wanting to lose inches up top, but I admit there’s a bit of boob-envy in there! 😉 Seriously, you look great.

You know I’m a gym-a-holic. I get asked fairly regularly for tips, and one of the main things I tell people is not to “cut out” all of the foods that they love to eat. Learning to moderate intake is always better, because, odds are, you’ll just go back to eating it later if you’ve given it up now. (Then it’s usually binge city…a bad place to visit, even if you’re not watching your weight!)

From your post, it sounds like you’re doing things exactly right. Slow, steady and smart. And with your dedication, I know you’ll get where you want to be. Keep doing what you’re doing! 🙂

By: Alice Janell

Alice Janell — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:33:01 +0000

You look great, Sid. This is a very inspirational post! I’ve been terrible about running since I got back from the states, but this week I’ve been walking with Cupcake in the evenings, though still not as much as I could be. I’ll definitely be increasing how much I work out after reading this. <3

I love the pants story.

By: S. J. Maylee

S. J. Maylee — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:16:22 +0000

Those pictures are inspirational, they must make you smile and thanks for sharing your funny pant losing story. 😀 I think our moms would have get along well. She’s always running some race. I started my healthy journey last summer and so far I’ve lost 35 pounds, not bad, but those last 5 are going to be the death of me, lol. But, it’s not about the number, it’s about how I feel. You’re doing all the kinds of things I am, the only thing I can add is to make sure you’re getting enough rest and to trust in the process. You may do the same thing for two-weeks in a row and one week will result in a loss and the other a gain. But over the course of the journey the process will get you there.

By: Karen Booth

Karen Booth — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:46:58 +0000

Amazing story and photos, Sid–so so proud of you. I have struggled with my weight ever since I was a little girl and having two kids didn’t help at all. Believe it or not, I lost the most weight I’ve ever lost while writing my first novel. I was so obsessed and amped up about it, that I didn’t snack, didn’t bother with sweets, and exercised every day to give my body something to do while I worked out plot points. Worked like a charm. I’m happy to say I’m 35 pounds lighter than I was when I got married and I’ve maintained for 3 years. I’m even two sizes smaller than I was when I graduated from high school. Still would like to lose another 10 though. *sigh* I guess it never ends.

By: Kristal Hollis

Kristal Hollis — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:25:23 +0000

Hi Sydney,
Can I just say…You look maahvalous! and I admire your dedication to get healthier. I’m on that quest too. Don’t worry about slow progress. From what I hear, that’s the best way to go. Kudos on the cycling event! I’m still working up to getting on my stationary bike and actually pedaling. 🙂

By: Sidney

Sidney — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:08:41 +0000

In reply to Sharon Cullen. I tried MFP for a bit, but I was just transferring the calories I already knew I was eating on the JC diet into the plan so it seemed like a time sink for me I could do without. I really like the face-to-face interaction I get when I go in for my weigh-in's.

By: Sidney

Sidney — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:06:09 +0000

In reply to Fallon. I totally agree. When I was younger I had some pretty serious anorexia issues and I'd suggest a slow, healthy loss over that binge loosing to anyone.