Watch Me Shrink: WHERE AM I NOW? HAVE I MAINTAINED MY WEIGHT LOSS?

[wife2awebster]

Thank you for sharing your video series. You look amazing and dont worry about the "muffin top" you say you have. My husband says that a woman should have a little something there. Its the differance between a magazine and a REAL woman. Congrats on taking control and making yourself feel better!

[charleebayybee]

it took you like a year & a half to lose 40 pounds ?.... that makes me feel discouraged

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@charleebayybee LOL yes, because the family and I moved, I stopped exercising, started eating garbage again, and gained some of the weight back so it took me back again. BUT why be discouraged? Weight loss is weight loss whether losing 40lbs in a year or losing 40 pounds in 40 years. It's not about how fast you lose it its just about losing it. You can't lose it if you don't try right?

[regulatingthegame]

got to this video! you are truly an inspiration! so proud of you! I need to get there

[Dancee4funn]

Omg you just inspired me to start a diet! Thankyou! But how did you do it?? Lol like what did you cut down on? Btw you look GREAT :D

[wabuchik]

You're such an inspiration. I would like to know if you had ups and downs during those years of weight loss journey? i started my journey on february 2011 starting at 160 i'm currently on 145 but i want to lose more. I've had very hard days where i exceed my intakes and sometimes that makes me feel like giving up but i won't. I want to lose more.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@wabuchik Oh YES! I'm having an up and down moment right now! Since making this video, I'm back to 145 lbs. I always happens :o( Now I have to get it going again. I wanna give up sometimes too but then that just gives way to more weight gain. Time to get going again. I so know how you feel!

[wabuchik]

@Smile2DayTears2Morro That's the attitude, to keep going even though we might find it hard to climb. We never lose, we only lose when we give up and life is a journey. Sucess is not a place it's a constant journey :) we have ups and downs its life. It's diferent for some people. I know you can do it :)

[jennrudin]

Your videos have been amazing to watch! They are so inspirational! Congrats on achieving your goal weight! I just started my weightloss journey vlog yesterday. So I can't wait to be where you are now. Congrats again!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@jennrudin I'm right along with you hun. I gained some weight back AGAIN! lol

[someRaveloKID]

you inspire me so much !

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@someRaveloKID Thank you!

[sweetzdarlingz]

WOW YOU LOOK SO GOOD NOW.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@sweetzdarlingz Thx a bunch!

[ArtbyLysa]

You are amazing!! Thank you for sharing:)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@ArtbyLysa Thank you.....and you're welcome!

[lamourowen]

ya gave back the junk trunk

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@lamourowen LOL

[superslyfoxx1]

Amazing! YOu inspire me so much

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@superslyfoxx1 *blushing*

[expresshon1]

I love this video and all of your honesty

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@expresshon1 Thank you!

[myzzio]

u make me laugh, i love u and ur videos

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@myzzio Heeheee!! Thanks!

[driscoolx3]

OMG you are amazzzing SUCH an inspiration -- well THINspirathion (; but really i hope you know thattt thankss sososo much & gooodluck!!!-33

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@driscoolx3 Thank you and you're welcome hun!

[thecreativelady]

Wow! You are shrinking girl! Get 'em!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@thecreativelady Weeell since this vid I gained weight again :o/

[TheMary1205]

you look so good , really it is... I agree with you - if you have gained weight again, and you want to throw it back - it will be much harder, I'm glad that you're almost back to your goal

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@TheMary1205 I put the pounds back on.....eek. At 145 again.

[TheMary1205]

@Smile2DayTears2Morro I'm sorry, I'm sorry - for myself I know how hard it is to return the "bygone" weight - you need some motivator! Any picture with a encouraging slogan) - type of - enough to eat big girl! :)))

[kaiser85collins]

Wow!Thats amazing!You look like adifferent person.Continue 2 progress!Good job.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@kaiser85collins :)

[AdivaONaDIET]

amazing I love this video!!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@AdivaONaDIET Heeeey sis!!!

[DevonW29]

Hey Amy i have not been on here in a min ...but you look good girl ....same scale new tattos I see lol keep up the excellent work

[PinkGirlyGeek8705]

Omg you are beautiful! And your stomach is flat! Theres nothing wrong with it! You have inspired me to start making videos about me losing weight. Im going to be making a new channel and start recording etc.

[BigboyHollywood]

I would ask where the time went but I think I know. The time is having a drink with the lost weight. I recently made friends with a 40+ year old woman who was over 400 lbs and so far she's lost over 100 lbs and still working out. She's went from eating everything in sight to gym rat!

[lostnspace001]

Kudos to you for maintaining. I am happy for you but watching this video made me realize that I started viewing your channel when you started the weight loss journey and I am still the same size. :( for me but you made me realize and reinforced that if I want to lose weight I have to be real about it, discipline in the journey and simply just do it. Congrats and again on your achievements and for being a true inspiration.

[loonyeye20]

Wow your 133 pounds of pure gorgeous lol.. Naw but seriously great job you look great i'm glad you feel great keep up the good work beautiful :).

[maximuslyricus]

Good good good for u! U go! I know from experience that maintaining the weight loss can be more challenging than achieving it in the first place. So congrats. I really appreciate u keeping a video logue of your journey. I'm starting a weight loss contest with my sisters and nieces tomorrow for 3 months. I hope to do well, but it's good to know that if I need your support, all I have to do is click on your watch me shrink playlist. Thanx a bunch and stay sex-ay!!!!

[yolandaweightloss]

I am so happy I seen your video today, I have not did a video in a long time, because I have gain some weight back, & I know poeple look up to me, & I don't want to let them down...I really need to get back on it, before I gain all my weight back.. Thanks for your update, it really helped me open my eyes :-D

[CYRINTHIA212]

hot mamma sexy

[sds745]

Girl, I LOVE YOU!!!! My doctor put me on steriod medication back in May, 2010. I gained about 40 pounds in less than three weeks. I didn't want to go anywhere. I couldn't wear any shoes only flops. After I came off the steriods, my weight was 209 pounds November, 2010. I am glad to say that I am now 168 pounds. My goal weight is 145-150. You really motivated me. I write down what I eat daily and drink over 64 ounces of water a day. I am doing P90X and Zumba. I want to thank you for the videos.

[DearFat130]

You look awesome!!!! I'm so glad to see that you are maintaining your weight loss. So many people gain the weight back. Proud of you and inspired by you :)

[suzydo2bq]

Love your weight videos. I think it's great that you put it out there.

[SassyLadyLibra]

great job...you've inspired me to start my own weightloss journey... you look great!

[kokopuffkutie]

Aww thanks for the update. you look great Amy!

I appreciate you sharing your weight loss journey and especially demonstrating that it is an ongoing journey. It doesn't just end. You've always been an inspiration, and this video is no different. Even your mistakes show that we might stumble, but we can "get back up again." Muchas thanks! and appreciation. ;)

[shawnta2002191]

what kind of scale do you have and where did you buy it? I'm trying to find a good one. Also how often did or do weight in?

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@shawnta2002191 I bought it from Wal-Mart a few years back. The brand name is Taylor. It's just a regular scale.....just weight, not body fat or anything fancy. I weighed in once a week on YouTube but between those times I weight myself about every two days or so......the scale can become very addictive :o/

[mrsjlong]

hey Amy...how tall are you...i have 3 kids and feel like i need to lose 5 to 10 more pounds..but it is very hard....i know this is considered vanity weight but i dont care, i still want to conquer it..i am like 5'6'' and i weight about 150 lbs...it sounds really overweight, but i carry weight really tight for some reason..always have..may really be some truth to having big bones...i dont look 'fat'...but i like myself at 145...i guess i just want to compare myself bcuz u look around my height

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@mrsjlong I'm 5'5" Your 5'6" and 150 lbs? That doesn't sound too bad at all. You only have 5 lbs to lose. You should be able to melt 5 lbs away in no time :o)

[NikiL22]

You look fantastic :) im from england and you have really inspired me to try loose weight i need to lose 1 stone its hard to take the first step! :) xxx

[SimiraRevolt]

congratulations!!!!

[kpleasan]

This video rocks...get em Amy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@kpleasan Thx :o)

[qochemist]

Good for you!! You look amazing :) 

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@qochemist Thanks girlie!

[quotidianlight]

You look great.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@quotidianlight Thanks sis!

[Phasion85]

I went from 143 now im back up to 157 but my goal weight is 130 do you have any tips that you coud give? As far as what to eat, work outs at home, and other tips

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@Phasion85 I made a few videos talking about everything you just asked :o) They're all in my Watch Me Shrink playlist :o)

[puppymilkshake]

i love your honesty. thanx for keepin it 100

[dioufakis]

congrats girl !!!

[susantoyeful]

How did you lose the weight? What was your exercise Running?

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@susantoyeful Less calories, more exercise. Running was a big part of it but I also went to the gym about 6 days a week.....cardio and weight training.

[akcalo]

Wow! Very inspiring! Keep up the great work!

[yeahdudewhat]

Would you ever do videos of your workouts?

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@yeahdudewhat I don't workout as much anymore (but I sure need to). I know a few ppl here on YT (friends of mine) who have some awesome workouts posted here on YT.

[VaGirl75]

You look GREAT!! I love the way you put in clips of yourself before the weight loss.... you did your thing girl!!

[Tomikagetsfit2011]

you look great and its awesome you kept it off

[pgeternity]

You are so motivating. I truly appreciate all your videos! You look fabulous Girl!

[anitdnahS]

Awesome frickin vid Amy! You look fabulous Darling!

[ItsXp3erynce]

Work it Sis!!!! HUGS and SNUGS!!!

[WeHeartKeyda]

I just recently watched one of your old videos about your breast

and that your unhappy with them because their not perky.

I don't have perky breast either and I am the middle of my weight loss journey.

I heard great reviews about these products.

Thought I should share it with you:)

[MZLATINELI]

been a fan for awhile now.. but I now just realized... wow!! ur so beautiful and have done so amazing!! I was about to go to bed but u seriously just made me put on p90x. :) Thank you!

[mrsjlong]

@MZLATINELI how is p90x working for you..my husband and i want to try that..heard amazing things about it.

[MZLATINELI]

@mrsjlong its terribly hard for me! But u get what u put in right! Thanks for inspiration :)

[luvsbuffgurls]

totally cute and sexy, u go gurl!!! u def don't have a muffin a top but ur still sweet!! haha

[ravens902]

Good Job you look great

[souljagurlsha]

I soo agree, do something, I see u are def doing it, love u girl. Keep inspiring.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@souljagurlsha Love you toooo sis :o) Thx!

[1feistydst]

dang, that was all the way back in 2008??? It doesn't seem that long ago!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@1feistydst Yup, I know.....time flies!

[omaricha]

U look great...I watched ur show when I was getting ready to go on my weight loss journey....and I went from 220lbs to 165lbs. Now I'm maintaining it...even tho I am 170llbs..gained 5lbs....it gets harder to shift the weight when u lose so much. But keep updating us..coz my ultimate goal is to be 150lbs. Coz I'm taller than u are...I'm 5'9. So I still need to retain some curves on me..lol. But good job. And thanks for the inspiration.

[LuvnDaNaturalMe]

my problem is portion control. I have been on a weightloss journey for 6 weeks going on 7 and I have GAINED 1.7 pounds! I learned that I need to eat smaller portions but more often throughout the day b/c I go through long spaces between lunch and dinner...not good. thank you so much for sharing this Amy, you look beautiful!

[Pernimac]

You are the bomb! And you are one of many reasons I am losing weight. Everytime I see you, you remind me where I want to be and to not give in on myself. Thank you for being such an amazing inspiration. Maybe one day I'll post a video lol

[Msmargarites]

u are a true inspiration, girl :)

[Luminouslen]

You look amazing and so much younger!

[thedietqueen]

Wow, what a difference. You really look great now.

[DollyMat]

Thanks for updating us you look great and not too thin. You've achieved the same amount of weight loss I'm trying to. I have another stone/14lbs to go and have struggle with it so took time out. I'm now back with a vengeance a new routine and hope in my heart, lol! Thanks 4 the inspiration :)

[Eden2Gethsemane]

You're a great example of losing weight properly. It was awesome to see you loose the weight through hard work and healthy eating. There's a lot of videos focusing on cleanses/fasts instead. You looked young before, but now you look like you're in your 20s. Straight up. Do you read the blog A Black Girls Guide to Weight Loss? If not, you should check it out. Its awesome!

[NappyGurl1979]

WOW! Did you do ab exercises to flatten ur tummy? That is my prob area.

[Buddhalocks]

You came a long way! You look great!

[sppices]

Wow! I remember those pictures...great job.

[lilmama630]

I LOVE IT!!!! So happy that you have been able to maintain. Me and my honey just got back from a cycling class and came home to this! Such a motivation! Glad you made this video! I stepped on the scale this morn and I'm finally out the 150's!!!!!!So class to my 130 goal! Soon I will be like you!!

Keep it up! :)

[MissMash76]

Great Job, Girlie! You look fantastic as always. You have been an inspiration to me. I'm almost 40 lbs down. I document all my workouts on dailymile (thanks to you) and it really helps me stay on track. My problem was I wasn't eating enough and I wasn't working out. Now I eat 5 small meals a day and workout 6 days a week for at least an hour. And the lbs are just melting. Thank you for the motivation!

[ELJones00]

Congratulations! I didn't realize how much weight you had lost... You're so inspiring, thank you for sharing your journey with us

[ebonydivine1]

You look great Amy. Your weight loss vids were what first had me as a subscriber of yours. You've come along way and your a definitely an inspiration! :)

[alwaysbubblydeva]

Amy, thanks for entering me into the contest. My profile name totally fits me. I am a people's person and I'm just a happy go lucky bubbly person.Still w8n for you to approve my friend request I know you're busy so wheneva you get a chance,I have been making positive changes with my body and I'm loving it very much. Like yourself I have and am working very hard You have done a gr8 job and have been such a gr8 motivator. You look awesome, keep up the good work.

[CallaLily1007]

Congrats! I remember when I used to watch your vids on my old acct. Your behind was HUGE (joke :-D) But really, you've come a long way and maintained it. Admirable.

[leigh4health]

Thanks for sharing. I really am glad that you were able to get back down. I gotta lock it down now to get back on track with my eating as well. TODAY IS THAT DAY!!

[Stepper4life15AZ]

Hey Amy!!

[luvmenaturally]

Woohoo go Amy! and look at you using your new video editing software LOL. I want a Mac and iVideo now. Congrats on maintaining. I am taking your encouragement along with me on my journey.

[ShanaJaye]

Amy you already KNOW your my inspiration! I'm doing WW because like you I need help backing away from the table. I have 50 more to go...already lost 7!! Watch ME shrink!!

[MzDroppingPounds]

WOW!!!

[2waleedah2]

great job, girl!!! i lost 40lbs and recently gained 10lb back...i can't seem to drop them for anything. what did u do after falling off?

[prettyjasmine2008]

U look gud girl! No doubt!!!

[Nanaslittleblessing]

You are true inspiration and you look wonderful!!

[evitasofly]

Man I have that same one piece...

[cortrell99]

thats good you are at your goal weight and maintaning it i however well i'm a long way off from my goal but i'm hanging in there if i could just make myself work out i know it would come off better but i'm so lazy honestly so i have been watching my cals and thats good but its keeping me at the same weight which is good seeing as how the scale isnt moving up but i got to get up and move *prof klump voice* gotta keep on pushin lol

[Sofrolushes]

after years of trying I am starting to try get this weight thing in some focus. My problem is not stuffing my face but inactivity. I joined a slimming club in which I find I need to eat more than what I do but healthy choices. I am making use of my wii so I can workout at home - no gym due to childcare

I discovered you on becos of your watch me shrink videos so I am glad you done an update . inspiring

[WatchMeShrink130]

Good job! Glad you got back on track, maybe you should continue updating us every month or 2? :D

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@WatchMeShrink130 Thank you! I thought about doing that but I'm not sure if I really want to or not but we'll see.

[delite3014]

@WatchMeShrink130 - Put the fork down .... that is my problem ... but it keeps calling me and calling me (chris rock new jack city) LOL

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@SwirlyCurlieCurls Don't stress about it because sometimes that hinders you from losing the weight too.....just like the stress made you out the weight back on. Take it one day at a time. Stick to a safe and healthy caloric intake (I usually stuck to between 1200 and 1800 depending on how hard I worked out that day). Also you're gonna have to increase you daily activity in order to burn more calories than you consumed that day. Hang in there and you'll pull through!

[clairyrox]

how many calories do you eat a day? Just curious, because I'm trying to take the first step into loosing my weight, but it's so hard. I know I eat too much.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@clairyrox Right now, since I'm not trying to lose anymore weight, I try to stick to the caloric intake that I need to maintain my weight. I'm not as strict as I used 2 b but I don't eat anywhere near what I ate when I was overweight! I found a website a long time ago where u can input your age, height, body type, and sex n it was able 2 tell me how much I needed 2 consume in order to lose weight, maintain weight, and need be gain weight (which most times refers to males trying to bulk up).

[amberkw1085]

I'm curious how tall you are/ Just for comparison! 133 is perfect for your body. You look great! :)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@amberkw1085 Thanks! I'm 5'5"

[lynnieluve]

You look great!!! I have about 6-8 lbs I gained back that I need to get rid of. I need to back away from the junk food. BTW, how tall are you?

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@lynnieluve Oh don't worry, stick to the plan, hang in there and you'll be 6-8 lbs lighter in no time! I'm 5'5"

[glamorousdollface]

You are so freaking inspiring. I'm in tears right now because I am on a weight loss journey and there are some days that I feel that I can't go on but seeing you lose your weight twice and then say "you can do it, hang in there" was like you knew I wanted to give up. I want to get back to me and you have inspired me to keep going. I weigh 180 pounds and my goal weight is 140. I keep thinking that 40 pounds is a lot to lose but I'm gonna keep going! Thanks for this video!!!! You are AWESOME!!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@glamorousdollface Aww don't cry, you're gonna make me cry. lol Of course you can do it! Don't call it giving up. Call it taking a break....that way you'll know it only temporary. Giving up sounds so permanent. How tall are you?

[glamorousdollface]

@Smile2DayTears2Morro Thank you so much for the encouragement. I needed to hear that. I'm 5'3" and a half. (every tenth counts, lol.)

[ebonybeautyful]

You really look good!!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@ebonybeautyful Thank you!

[katwitchy]

Thankyou for putting yourself out there!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@katwitchy No problem....you're welcome. I had to do it because it was a huge way to hold myself accountable.

[luvinmysailor]

i absolutely love your videos.Wow,I can't say how cool it is to look at your progress.My driving force of working out is to make that before and after video.Take care,I'm headed off to workout now :)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@luvinmysailor Thank you so much! Have fun working out. Work out a little for me too because it's been a while and I need to get moving again!

[lsmzl]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! You need to banish the words "muffin top" from your vocabulary!

Thanks for doing what you do!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@lsmzl Thank you! Sweetie says the same thing.....about the words "muffin top".

[tsinger08]

u did a great job : )

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@tsinger08 Thank you! 

[Lipsosof33]

Girl, you rock!! Damn a muffin top, your belly is just fine. You're sooooo small compared to before you lost the weight.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@Lipsosof33 Thanks!

[natural381]

you look so good i am going to look at your old videos to help me lose 50 pounds you help me to lose 20 pounds over a year ago but i still have50 pounds more to go when i lose the weight i would like to show you my before and after video i start march 1st.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@natural381 Oh I can't wait to see you before and after video! Let me know when you put it up okay?

[Forced2Think]

great job Amy!! looking good Sis..

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@Forced2Think Thanks!

[lesiab]

Man this brings back memories.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@lesiab I know, me too. I was shocked looking back at my old videos. I knew I was overweight back then but looking at it again made my jaw (and my kids' jaws) drop too! :o/

[zzzcreepyzzz]

@Smile2DayTears2Morro

i go through those old ones every now and then to motivate myself :)

[RosalinaBallerina]

WoW you look so good! love watching your vidz your so funny =)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@RosalinaBallerina Thank you so much!

[Aloebunny]

Amy you are so cute! Okay what that said, lets get back to more videos!! LOL Thanks for the update and you look fantastic and really small!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@Aloebunny Thanks! I'll try to keep pushing out more vids for ya :o)

[HappinessIsNow]

You look great Amy!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@HappinessIsNow Thanks a bunch!

[Sapphireandvirgo]

Well done!! you are such an inspiration during my journey :)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@Sapphireandvirgo Thanks hun!

[Elenkhos]

Muffin top...LOL... gurl.... butt 'um you're right 1:50

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@Elenkhos LOL

[LadyDawn1001]

Amazing... you did it and I'm just going to put it out there. I love the way my body structure is ..thick thighs, thick legs, and an apple bottom but  when I lost the weight I lost it all ..How does your hubby feel about the back shot? lol Cause my boo was tripping about the backside!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@LadyDawn1001 Hubby doesn't like my little butt but he still works with it! LOL

[flowers4hunters]

you look like your 18years old.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@flowers4hunters Lol I wish I was..not scratch that....I wish I was back in my mid twenties.