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HOT DAYUM! (Picture Update)

November 12, 2009 by Mary

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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):

Me on 11/12/09Or, 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!!)

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Weight Loss Tagged With: Appearance, Green Mountain, photos, progress, updates, Weight Loss


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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    November 12, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    You look great!

  2. Diana says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    This is so awesome. Good job! :)

  3. suzanne says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Hot Dayum indeed!!

  4. janetha says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    youre an inspiration, props mary!

  5. Jen says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Hot Dayum is right!

  6. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    OMG look at you!!! You look fantastic!!!

  7. Chrissie says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    You look amazing – you’ve worked so hard, and it really shows!

  8. Jody - Fit at almost 52 says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I LOVE your self love! Good for you. Man, you look awesome!!!! Keep that up! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. Lillian says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    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!!!

  10. Jack Sh*t says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Wow! You’ve gotten thinner, more toned and blurrier.

  11. Randi says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Hot Dayum is right! you look great

  12. Skinny Minny says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    YOU are awesome! Check it out! Congratulations. You look great. :)

  13. Chanelle says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    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 ;)

  14. Laura Lagano says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Awesome work! You have a great team, led by RD Marsha Hudnall.

  15. Gemfit says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    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.

  16. Adrienne says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    hottie boombalottie! looking great! how fun to see the difference! YAY!

  17. FatFighterTV says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Lookin’ good, girl! :)

  18. ernise says

    November 12, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    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!

  19. Lauren @ Eater not a runner says

    November 12, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    You look amazing!!! CONGRATS!

  20. Dr. Mo says

    November 12, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    YOU GO GIRL!!!! Im Lovin You, Lovin Yourself!!! KEEP IT UP!!!
    @FOOTDR69

  21. Lois J. Thompson says

    November 12, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    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

  22. dixiehippie2009 says

    November 12, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Awesome! You look great!

  23. KCLAnderson (Karen) says

    November 12, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    I knew I could tell the difference, but the side-by-side really tells the story!! You’re rockin’ it!!

  24. Meg says

    November 12, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Wow! You’ve come so far! I’m in awe ^_^ I also agree with the sentiment! HOT DAYUM!

  25. Kristen says

    November 12, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    That is fantastic. You are such an inspiration for so many. You should be so proud of yourself! Awesome :)

  26. Annie says

    November 12, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    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. :)

  27. Joanna says

    November 12, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    YOU. ARE. AHHMAZING. I am inspired!

    You are on fire girl!

  28. Fred says

    November 12, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    Found you through Joanna Sutter… You look AWESOME, Mary! Keep up the good work! You are definitely an inspiration to others! Nice job!!!! :)

  29. Sagan says

    November 12, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    WOOHOO!!!

  30. Michelle says

    November 12, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    you rule.

  31. Jodi Jones (jodiojo) says

    November 12, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    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!!!!

  32. Amani says

    November 12, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Hi Mary
    You look great…u did really well and I love
    the colours and fit of the new outfit…miss u loads xx

  33. MB says

    November 12, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    You look AMAZING! Keep up the good work.

  34. Heather says

    November 12, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    you look fantastic! your stomach is so awesome – I am definitely jealous. keep it up!

  35. merri says

    November 12, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    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! :)

  36. Cammy@TippyToeDiet says

    November 12, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    Double Hot Dayum! Someone’s been BUSY! (Way to go, Mary!)

  37. Barry Hughes says

    November 12, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Keep inspiring me – Your doing fantastic.

  38. Mary says

    November 12, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    THANKS EVERYONE!! :)

    I’ve still got some more work to do but I’m pretty happy with how it’s going so far. :)

  39. Dave Barger says

    November 12, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Excellent work!! Inspiring. Kick it! Go Mary GO!

  40. Kat says

    November 13, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Wow! Just Wow! You look great. Congratulations! Your work is clearly paying off. You are an inspiration Mary!

  41. Miz says

    November 13, 2009 at 4:39 am

    and I lovelovelove what your mom said as well.

  42. South Beach Steve says

    November 13, 2009 at 6:06 am

    Mary, I can tell a big difference! Great work!

  43. Marsha @ Green Mountain at Fox Run says

    November 13, 2009 at 7:05 am

    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!

  44. Lara (Thinspired) says

    November 13, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Reading this gave me chills! You look amazing. CONGRATS to you on all of this hard work paying off :)

  45. wildfluffysheep says

    November 13, 2009 at 10:09 am

    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

  46. merrymishaps says

    November 13, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Wow, you’re doing great!

  47. Jojo says

    November 13, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I’m so proud of you, Mary!!! You look great!!! :D

  48. MaryFran says

    November 13, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Hot diggity! You look awesome!

  49. Bella says

    November 13, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    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!

  50. josie says

    November 13, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Whew, hot dayum for sure girl!!! Congratulations on coming so far!

  51. Hanlie says

    November 14, 2009 at 5:08 am

    Awesome! There is a marked difference… Well done, Mary!

  52. MackAttack says

    November 14, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    OMG! You look fantastic! (well you always have looked fantastic) it’s great seeing your progress :)

  53. SeaShore says

    November 14, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    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.

  54. Anna says

    November 17, 2009 at 8:13 am

    i just stumbled on to your blog (I’m creating my own). You look great! Keep up the good work!

  55. Stephanie says

    November 17, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    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

  56. Corporate Gifts says

    November 18, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    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.

  57. Allison says

    December 8, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    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.

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