Getting Lighter And So Is My Wallet

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Hi All, This is just a little update on my weight loss journey/change of lifestyle.  🙂

I am now down 26 lbs!  I celebrate each pound lost.    I also think of my weight loss in food/beverages.  For instance, I have taken off more than 5 gallons of milk or 26 pounds of butter.  I feel lighter and more energetic.  I know I have quite a way to go yet, 40 more pounds to be exact, but whose counting, lol.  🙂

Russ is also on this journey with me.  Whether he wants to or not (evil grin).   He has actually lost more than I have.  What’s up with that?  He looses weight faster because he is a man.  I say not fair!     By the way, we are both doing the old Weight Watchers plan at home.

So what is in those 8 large trash bags in the picture, well we cleaned out our closet and we are donating all the clothing that are to big for us.     Yep, I need to go shopping now.  Dang!  (She says with a smile).

I want to thank those of you that have contacted me and congratulated me on my weight loss and cheer those of you on that are on the same journey as we are on.   Cheers!  to a slimmer us.  🙂

May your day be out of this world terrific!

Until my next post. . . . . .  . . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

   Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.       

La Porte, Indiana       

Orlando (Davenport), Florida       

St. Cloud, Minnesota       

Colorado Springs, Colorado       

Ottumwa, Iowa       

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area)      

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio       

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)       

Monroe, Connecticut       

Dayton, Ohio     

Leesburg, Florida       

Montreal, Wisconsin       

Savannah, Georgia       

Lincoln, Illinois       

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)       

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar        

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.       

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net   

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59 thoughts on “Getting Lighter And So Is My Wallet”

  3. Cindy's avatar Cindy

    Having done the weight loss thing (180 pounds lighter now) congratulations and celebrate all the while you are losing the weight. It is a journey and nice that your hubby is traveling it with you.

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  4. debbie black's avatar debbie black

    hi i am doing the hcg diet and have lost 26 pound two mike also has to eat like me and he stoped smoking i want to lose 50 total been on it a month it is hard but go girl i am right there with you see you sat what will we eat but i will eat chicken or steak just half and steam brockille and salad i eat 500 cal a day and now half of the time i don’t even eat that

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  6. Kim Burmeister's avatar Kim Burmeister

    Congratulations, Michelle! That is awesome and you are giving to a good cause too. I always stop by Goodwill here and see what they have. It is a great place to buy clothes while losing weight. Keep up the good work. You are awesome!

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  9. Dawn's avatar Dawn

    Hey Michelle,
    My upline sat next to you going to Manager’s reception and you prolly don’t remember me but I just wanted to say Congrats!!! Susan(upline) has been to WW for awhile and got me hooked in Jan…so I know how difficult it can be to stay on track!! Great job! I won’t recognize you the next time I see you!

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  13. Deb's avatar Deb

    Congratulations! I’m in a similar boat, and it sure does feel good! It’s nice when the healthy choices start paying off and you can treat yourself to some new clothes to show it off.

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  15. Cynthia's avatar Cynthia

    Congratulations Michelle, on releasing 26 pounds! That’s huge!! You have inspired me to do the same. I need to lose 40 pounds and I’m starting today!! Please keep us updated on your progress or else I may not stay inspired through my journey!! 🙂

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  16. Yvonne's avatar Yvonne

    Wonderful for you!!!! We all know too well it is not easy to give up the food we love. So stay strong…and congrats to you and hubby too.! Men they have all the nerve to lose faster and more then us. On the other hand, it’s nice to have him with you on this road. It makes it a lot harder alone. Keep it up! congrats again!!!:)

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  17. Shelly Schmidt's avatar Shelly Schmidt

    Congrats to you! Wow that is great! Ray has the fastest metabolism on earth…..He can eat SOOOO much food. Great for you- best wishes on your weight loss journey.

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  20. RaeDeen's avatar RaeDeen

    Good for you, Girl! Keep up the awesome work. I have a friend on WW and she has a sign on her refrig that says, “Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.” So glad Russ is right there traveling the path together with you! It makes the journey more enjoyable for both of you. 🙂

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  21. Fran Gumprecht's avatar Fran Gumprecht

    Wow! Good for you, Michelle! Fabulous! Dieting here also! It is so much fun to be able to wear clothes I haven’t been able to wear in about 3 years. WaHoooooo! TFS!

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  23. Lisa's avatar Lisa

    Congrats!!!! I have done continuous bootcamps last l8 months, love it. I have energy.
    I do loose inches but not much weight…..Its rough but I have lots of good habits and keep
    a food journal. One downfall, my husband is a chef from the Culinary Institute of America…
    Sometimes there is prime rib and tenderloin at my whim…. I do pretty well avoiding sweets and junk food.
    Any tips?

    have a good slim weekend.

    lisa in Columbia, MO

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  24. Debbie's avatar Debbie

    CONGRATULATIONS!! You are both glowing with pride, I’m sure. Well deserved! I lost 25 lbs myself about a year ago. Makes you feel great about yourself. I hit the consignment shops … LOTS of things for the money! Happy shopping!

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  27. Jane T in NW Louisiana's avatar Jane T in NW Louisiana

    Congratulations!!! Men always lose more weight and faster than we can. I don’t understand why, but they do. I have lost 70 pounds since I was with you in Monroe. 🙂 Now that I have changed my eating habits, I am just not hungry anymore. If I want some M&Ms, I eat say 4-5 so I don’t feel like I am doing without. In the past I have done without and then binged. I have just changed my way of thinking. I have 45 years of extra baggage to get rid of. Now, I would like to get rid of 100 more, but realistically 50 more would probably be alright. You go girl. 🙂 Ya’ll are doing super!!!

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  28. Carol Parcell's avatar Carol Parcell

    Congrats! I gave several bags of clothes away this week, too. I’m doing Weight Watchers, also and have lost 47 lbs. but seem to be stuck there. Gotta get more exercise! And you are so right about how much better you feel. It’s great! Have fun shopping for new clothes!

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  30. Debbie's avatar Debbie

    Great Job Michelle, it’s is always a challenge to lose weight, but so much fun to go shopping and seeing people reactions when they haven’t seen you in a bit. Keep up the great work.

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  31. BECKY's avatar BECKY

    I’ll give you a whoooo hoooooo …..on both of you loosing. I hate that you are forced to go clothes shopping. LOL. JCPenney is having some awesome sales this month. Just think…..you lost your weight in time for summer clothes. Yipee for you. Hugs, Becky

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  32. Judy Covey's avatar Judy Covey

    A HUGE congratulations to both you and your husband for sticking to your weight loss plan and losing all this weight. I know that as we age (and I have no idea how old you are) it definitely takes longer and is much harder to lose those added pounds. Keep up the good work both on your weight loss and your creativeness.

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  33. Colorado's avatar Colorado

    Wow, that’s a lot of clothes!! Congratulations!! My hubby and I are on the same journey… and yep I knew it wouldn’t be easy as he loses weight faster, but I’m determined. I was a much smaller size just 3 years ago, so I don’t have very many clothes in my present size… I just want to lose weight to get back into clothes I dearly love and have not parted with… I always had hope that I would lose the weight. I tried last year and gave up, but this is the year… NO MATTER WHAT I WILL GET BACK TO MY OLD SELF (AND OLD SIZEI)!!! Thanks for sharing your journey… it helps to know that other succeed. I only started in February… and have lost 9.8 lbs so far… slow and steady and I’m going to win this race!

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  34. Felica Tortorici's avatar Felica Tortorici

    Congrats on the weight loss! I know the guy thing just kills me. My fiance and I started our weight loss journey back in October, he’s down 70 lbs and I’m half that with another 30 to go. Just stick with it it’s so worth it in the end. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  35. Dana B's avatar Dana B

    AWESOME!!! Any hints on combatting weight gain from mild hypothyroidism and premenopause??? I already needed to lose weight; now it’s 20 lbs more 😦

    Congrats to you both!!

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  36. Kathy Eddy's avatar Kathy Eddy

    Wow, good for you both! I started a program with Herbalife and have lost 12 lbs. and 12 inches in just three weeks! I haven’t felt this good or had this much energy in 20 years. I still want to lose 15-20 more pounds but I don’t want to shop until I am done. LOL Good luck in your journey towars your goals!

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  37. Lynn's avatar Lynn

    Congratulations on your weight loss! I also love WW – I’ve been a lifelong members for quite awhile. I too still follow the old WW plan — I haven’t switched over to the new one. The old one has worked so well for me and, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” 😉 I know the new program is wonderful, but but I’m slow when it comes to change! Keep up the good progress on your weight loss journey!

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  40. Holly AKA KopyKat's avatar Holly AKA KopyKat

    Congrat’s on a new size and your weight loss. Good for you for getting rid of the clothes, it’s too easy to keep them and grow back into them.

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  42. Charlene's avatar Charlene

    Wow – good for you – reading weight loss via amounts of food is astounding! It really creates a perspective I have never thought of before and is actually quite inspiring! Keep on doing great – it gives the rest of us hope too! Thanks for sharing your story.

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  43. Ina's avatar Ina

    Congratulations Michelle! My hat is off to you! It’s a difficult journey, and when you travel so much, it just makes it harder! I had plans to drop 20 pounds by the time my daughter’s wedding rolled around in mid June, but only managed half that at this time. 10 pounds in 4 months is not a super result, but I will take it and stay positive! Looking forward to seeing you in your new duds next weekend in Portage!

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  45. Lucy's avatar Lucy

    Wow Mickey, that’s great. It especially is much better for your health, to lose some weight. I also lost about 25 lbs and feel much better. Keep on going!

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  48. Wanda's avatar Wanda

    Congrats Michelle…That’s great! I am on a journey too…down to a 16-18 without the “W”…that was my first goal. Had to to shopping too…YEAH!!! :0) See ya in a few months in Staley NC…

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  49. Dominique's avatar Dominique

    Congrats!!!! I did the same thing as you did and now down 22 lbs in 3 months (5 off my goal)

    For me, I see it as 2 X 10 lbs potato bags! So, everytime I do groceries, I pick up one in each hand and tell myself “This girl was ON you”. It amazes me each time
    : I was carrying this extra load…

    Continue the great work and remember to reward yourself once a week. 🙂

    Cheers!

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