Remember when I said I need to join a gym? - I actually did

bawoodsmall wrote: I should feel bad for tooting my own horn but darn it I am so proud of myself. I joined the YMCA back in the beginning of February and have lost 3 pants sizes. I went from being a 14(and they were starting to get snug) to a happy size 8. I work out Monday-Friday for an hour before work which means I am at the Y at 5:00 a.m. I have also cut out all fried foods(and yes I mean all!!!) and am really watching what I eat. I hardly ever eat sweets anymore(I used to be an M&M junkie) and replaced the sweets with the weight watchers icecream thingies.

I am just proud that I stuck with it I guess. I never said anything because I honestly didnt know if I would stick with it.

My self esteem has skyrocketed...and my marriage is back where it should be.

My3LilMonkeys replied: Good for you!!!! Got any before/after pics to share?

doublebubble replied: That's great!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Brandy, that is awesome!! Good for you!! What you said at the end, about your self esteem and your marriage, gave me good chills! I'm so happy for you!

A&A'smommy replied: YAY girl thats awesome!!!

msoulz replied: Congrats!! That is some hard work and dedication - but you already knew that. Awesome!!!!!

~Roo'sMama~ replied: That's awesome! Good for you.

MoonMama replied: WTG girl! I agree before/after pics please.

Brias3 replied: Good for you! That's so awesome to hear

Teesa®© replied: WTG!!!!

Sam & Abby's Mom replied: Wow ! that is awesome. Good for you. You should be proud - that is quite an accomplishment.

gr33n3y3z replied: WTG!!!!!
I wish we had a YMCA or some sort of club like that around here.

DillsMommy replied: That is awesome!

grapfruit replied: How awesome! I'd love to see some before and after shots, b/c wow, that's a major drop!!


What kind of work outs do you do?

bawoodsmall replied: Thanks Ladies. I feel awesome about myself. I dont know how I have kept with it. 4:30 comes early.

I may be able to find some pics. I just do the weights for a half hour(or all of them which usually takes around 35-40 mins.) and then do cardio on one of those gazelle type machines for a half hour. I only do weights on Mondays, Wed, Fridays so on the other days I do cardio for a full hour.

lovemy2 replied: That is fabulous!!! GOod for you - keep up the hard work and keep tooting your own horn - you deserve to that is quite an accomplishment.

Post some pics - would love to see how wonderful you look