Weight Loss VLOG #12 - Body Shot 2

[snuggy2008]

I'm thinking about joining Curves, to get more exercise, which is so weird because I have a treadmill at home that I almost NEVER get on. At some point I will hit a wall. I am now 310 which is down from 320. When I started in February 2008 I was 334. So I guess I am down 24 lbs now! Let's see if I can keep it up. Oh, by the way.... you look GOOD!!!!

[milkchocolatebiggy]

I understand completely about the exercise, I'm having my surgery on 16 August 2008 and cannot look beyond that date but if all goes well, exercise will creep into the agenda - lol. You're doing great!

[ladyblue3]

Wow, your surgery is really soon. Best of luck for a safe surgery and quick recovery. I'm sure you will start exercising when you feel the time is right: )

[ladyblue3]

Thanks for the encouraging words!

[TonyTheMuscles]

it will take time but you'll get there, much luck

[FrogsRFriendsNotFood]

You look great!!!

[ladyblue3]

Thank you!

[MadamePC]

Congrats MJ on the loss ... this IS a process and I'd say you were moving along quite nicely! :)

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Paula!

[CapriciousMoi]

You are doing sooo good, MJ. You sound good, you look good! Keep it up :D .....and thanks so much for the "friend" add, I really appreciate that! Oh, and I can't wait to hear how your visit with the Surgeon goes next week...it is next week, right? lol. Mine is on the 13th (Dr. Baggs) YOU? Have a great weekend!! *hugs*

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Caprice. I hope your appt. goes well. We'll have to compare notes on the different doctors. My appt. is on the 14 th with Dr. Parks. I'll probably post a video about it. Anyway, you have a good weekend too!!

[KarlaKayM]

MJ....great progress....AWESOME! Keep up the great work! :-)

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Karla, I'm staying motivated and trying to keep up my momentum.

[queenq24]

Congratulations! You are really working it!

[ladyblue3]

Thank you!! I'm trying to work it :)

[Opendoors08]

You are doing so great!! You should be proud!! Keep up the positive attitude and keep pressing on...:)Amyxo

[ladyblue3]

I'm pressing on and reminding myself of how far I've come. Thanks for the support.

[hunger4living]

congrats! I love your perspective--sounds like you are being kind to yourself which is so important I have found.

[ladyblue3]

Thanks! I working on being patient with myself.

[KimberlyShane77]

Great job - Congrats! I love the idea of doing stand up videos.. and I love that cute green top! I'm glad to hear it is going well for you this week, I look forward to seeing you accomplish your goals!

[ladyblue3]

Thanks for your support! I can't wait to make a video talking about all the goals I've accomplished. That videos coming.

[ru2cute4me]

Keep on pluggin' girlfriend. It's all worth it. I didn't take many "before" pictures as I hated the camera. Your vids are a good way to see progress. Good for you!

[ladyblue3]

I'm going to keep going. Thanks for the comment. I can't wait till these videos are my before ones.

[MissJanieHere]

You look great! It is hard for the mind to adjust to the body's changes after seeing ourselves one way for so long...but I can tell the difference! Way to go!

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Jane! The mind is a funny thing, the person who loses the weight is usually the last to see it.

[MissJanieHere]

That is so true...maybe you should start taking pictures too cuz I think webcam "puts" a little weight on us and also makes it harder for us to see...just like cameras do to actors in movies. just a thought!

[ladyblue3]

That's a good idea. Thanks.

[divataunia]

Wow, congrats on your weight loss and keep track of all the small victories too - the tight shirts feeling looser, etc - because they all add up too. :) You should be really proud of yourself!

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Taunia! I'm trying to be happy for the small victories because I know they'll add up to big ones.

[InIt2WinItSupport]

woohoo!! congrats on the loss!! You are doing awesome!

Teresa

TSG

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Teresa!

[Journey2betrhealth]

You're doing a great job! I'm struggling with the exercise too. I nearly freaked when I got my pedometer and saw how far off 10,000 steps I am...ugh!!

Donna:)

[ladyblue3]

I have yet to hit 10K steps. I think the highest I got up to was 8K and I was tired from running around all day. I figure you have to start somewhere. We'll both get to 10K and then we can say how much we've improved!

[blkericia]

you look real nice.

[ladyblue3]

Thank you!

[IWILLMETAMORPHISOON]

Hi MJ! I can definately tell that you've lost!! Way to go, yeah! WE can win this battle girl, we're strong and we are WINNERS!

I love that color on you too, very becoming. Keep up the good work you're looking fabulous!!!!

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Debbie! I didn't really think the loss was noticeable. We can do this, we just have to persevere and never give up. I really like that color, too.

[avalongirl72]

Congrats on your 2.4 pound loss! I can defintely see the difference since your last standing vlog. It takes us a long time for our heads to wrap around the body image changes so don't worry about that :) I still see 280 pounds when I look in the mirror! I love the new pic your put up. You look so cute!

[ladyblue3]

Thanks! I am forcing myself to acknowledge the changes I'm seeing instead of blowing it off. It's harder than I thought, but you know I'm making changes and losing weight and I need to celebrate how far I've come so far. You're going to making me blush and you might actually be able to see it. Thanks for the compliment, it applies to you as well.

[blueeyedbetty]

Great Loss!! Congrats!!

[ladyblue3]

Thanks Betty!

[iloverichardlewis]

you look good i see the change.

[ladyblue3]

Thanks, I didn't think it was noticeable.

[retta2587]

you rock that weight loss MJ! and if i lived closer to you, i would so come raid your closet! i dig that top!

[ladyblue3]

Lol, all my clothes would be too big for you and you're going to be swimming in yours soon. If I'm ever in Philly, we'll have to go shopping together.

[soylaunica76]

Hey girl! God i am so behind on vids! You look soooooo good!

It takes time to see the changes, but it is so great that you are vlogging because you WILL see it and you will be surprised. You go girl! So proud of you!

[ladyblue3]

Thank you for being proud of me! I feel all warm and fuzzy reading you comment. I got behind on videos too, it takes forever to catch up. I hope you're doing good.

[EbonyGrlWeightLoss]

Great job!! 2.4 lbs is good girl!! We should hook up and walk the lake sometimes!

[ladyblue3]

We should, I'm a slow walker, though. But that might help me get motivated.

[EbonyGrlWeightLoss]

Thats fine..

[2kute2bbig]

You are looking great!! and you are doing so awesome already with out the surgery way to go!

[ladyblue3]

Thanks so much! I'm really happy with my progress so far.

[midniterose58]

Great job on the weight loss. Sometimes it is hard for us to see the change in ourselves as we lose weight. I also have a hard time making myself exercise. I really have to get better at that.

[ladyblue3]

Thanks! I'm forcing myself to see the changes because part of me doesn't want to acknowledge all the changes I've made.

[clbroadway]

Work it, girl! What is the August Challenge?

[ladyblue3]

There's a group doing the In it to win it challenge. You can do a search for it or look at my video titled 'EbonyGrlWeightLoss' August Challenge'. It might be too late to officially join in but you could still informally do it. Thanks for the comment!

[Seedcovers]

I am noticing your weighloss too! Good job, 2.4 lbs. You better watch out, you will disappear before our eyes! Keep up the good work.

[ladyblue3]

You are always so supportive. Thank you!