I’ve been looking at myself in the mirror a lot today. Like staring-can’t-look-away-people-are-looking-at-me-weirdly-because-of-it kind of way. Why? Because I am in awe of myself.
This is me in March 2009:
This is me today (via crappy iphone pic):
Or, for a side by side view::
I’m in awe that I’ve done this on my own. That I’m working hard and the results are showing. I’m glad that I’ve done it while still eating candy and pizza and waaaay too much Ben and Jerry’s. I’m glad I’ve done this by making my own schedule and deciding when I wanted to workout, when I didn’t, and when I wanted to push. I’m thankful that I’ve been working at Green Mountain so I have had the chance to be here eating and working out – but I attribute my success to me. And I’m in awe of what I’ve done so far. This feels more or less like the halfway mark for me, since I still have weight to lose. I know I still have a ways to go but it now feels like it is much more achievable.
(The title came from an awesome tweet on twitter after I posted this pic. My twitter friends rock!!)
You look great!
This is so awesome. Good job! :)
Hot Dayum indeed!!
youre an inspiration, props mary!
Hot Dayum is right!
OMG look at you!!! You look fantastic!!!
You look amazing – you’ve worked so hard, and it really shows!
I LOVE your self love! Good for you. Man, you look awesome!!!! Keep that up! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely AWESOME! This post is so inspiring – not just the pictures and the loss, but also how *clearly* happy and proud of yourself you are. That is so wonderful!!!
Wow! You’ve gotten thinner, more toned and blurrier.
Hot Dayum is right! you look great
YOU are awesome! Check it out! Congratulations. You look great. :)
haha i tweeted it, but i’l say it again for the sake of everlasting preservation on your blog…
“No homo… but HOT DAYUM!”
keep it up! looking great ;)
Awesome work! You have a great team, led by RD Marsha Hudnall.
Wow! Hot DAYUM indeed! It is amazing to see the transformation. And I second Lillian’s post that it’s not just the pictures but your attitude that’s so inspiring. Bookmark this post and read it on those days where the clouds seem heavy and things seem so hard. This is a feeling to remember for a long time.
hottie boombalottie! looking great! how fun to see the difference! YAY!
Lookin’ good, girl! :)
You ROCK! The difference is amazing, and it is great that you’ve done it in such a manner that is suiting to you. That is mucho important!
You look amazing!!! CONGRATS!
YOU GO GIRL!!!! Im Lovin You, Lovin Yourself!!! KEEP IT UP!!!
@FOOTDR69
Well seems the word for the day is HOT DAYUM!!! I say so also, you to look wonderful, and I can hear the difference in your voice, or words, since I am reading. I am so very proud of you, and I think you past the point of no return, that is what makes this so different than all the times before.
Once again you look amazing, and not so blurry! It’s just Jack’s vision, it happens when you pass a certain age! Ha…..
Love ya, MOM
Awesome! You look great!
I knew I could tell the difference, but the side-by-side really tells the story!! You’re rockin’ it!!
Wow! You’ve come so far! I’m in awe ^_^ I also agree with the sentiment! HOT DAYUM!
That is fantastic. You are such an inspiration for so many. You should be so proud of yourself! Awesome :)
Woooowwee! You’ve done so well!
*drops to the floor and starts worshipping and chanting “we’re not worthy! we’re not worthy!!”*
ahem… now I’ve gotten over my Waynes World flashback…
Congratulations Mary, you’ve worked hard and deserve to see such wonderful results. :)
YOU. ARE. AHHMAZING. I am inspired!
You are on fire girl!
Found you through Joanna Sutter… You look AWESOME, Mary! Keep up the good work! You are definitely an inspiration to others! Nice job!!!! :)
WOOHOO!!!
you rule.
NICE WORK! So impressive!!
I love that you’ve done it on your terms!! That’s the best way to do it!
p.s. and I am STILL laughing at Jack Sh*t with the “blurrier”. Love a good sense of humor!!!!
Hi Mary
You look great…u did really well and I love
the colours and fit of the new outfit…miss u loads xx
You look AMAZING! Keep up the good work.
you look fantastic! your stomach is so awesome – I am definitely jealous. keep it up!
yay congrats :) and theres nothing wrong with staring at yourself in the mirror, so long as youre doing it cuz you like what u see! :)
Double Hot Dayum! Someone’s been BUSY! (Way to go, Mary!)
Keep inspiring me – Your doing fantastic.
THANKS EVERYONE!! :)
I’ve still got some more work to do but I’m pretty happy with how it’s going so far. :)
Excellent work!! Inspiring. Kick it! Go Mary GO!
Wow! Just Wow! You look great. Congratulations! Your work is clearly paying off. You are an inspiration Mary!
and I lovelovelove what your mom said as well.
Mary, I can tell a big difference! Great work!
Way to go, Mary. You’re absolutely right. Your progress is your victory. You’ve worked hard, not only in changing your body but perhaps more importantly, in changing your mind. Many people who come to Green Mountain don’t take advantage of their time here like you do. Not saying anything negative about them — it’s often that they’re not ready. But you clearly were ready and have taken the baton and run with it!
Reading this gave me chills! You look amazing. CONGRATS to you on all of this hard work paying off :)
wow. look good girly! what awesome progress pictures. i love looking at these, they are so motivational. wooot *high fives*
i love the tone of this post too. i love this one line the most: I attribute my success to me. And I’m in awe of what I’ve done so far. <3
Wow, you’re doing great!
I’m so proud of you, Mary!!! You look great!!! :D
Hot diggity! You look awesome!
Awesome! You look amazing, and I really like that you’ve been able to lose the weight without giving up the foods you enjoy eating. Very healthy mindset. I’m looking forward to following along as you complete the 2nd half of your journey!
Whew, hot dayum for sure girl!!! Congratulations on coming so far!
Awesome! There is a marked difference… Well done, Mary!
OMG! You look fantastic! (well you always have looked fantastic) it’s great seeing your progress :)
You’re looking wonderful! It’s a great feeling – of accomplishment, of power, of pride and of self satisfaction – to be able to say to yourself “I did this”. No one can take that from you.
i just stumbled on to your blog (I’m creating my own). You look great! Keep up the good work!
Fantastic! The side by side photos really do prove that a picture is worth a thousand words. And good for you for creating weight loss on your own terms, instead of trying to stick to some rigid method that doesn’t work for you.
Stephanie
BODA weight loss
Hot Damn is something of an excited or suprised response. Kudos, eg “Kudos to you” would be a congradulation, can’t think of another way it could be used.
Hey, just accidentally found your site – amazing! You go, girl. You looked adorable then, you look adorable now. Maintaing that amount of commitment for so long is super-impressive.