Once upon a time there was a young bride…
1996 – so young!
who became a young mother…
the tiny one is my son, the other is a friend
again…
look at those hips!!!
and again.
my third and final!!
She packed on the pounds with each pregnancy and when she finally felt ready, she started to lose weight…
until finally she felt normal again. She’s still got a little ways to go, but she feels like the young bride again…
Whew…that’s better!
and even though her story is not over, today she feels great and can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings…
1/20/11 – Apparently the next chapter included a lot weight re-gain. Thirty pounds of weight regain to be precise. 2010 was a stressful year in which I stuffed myself silly as a coping mechanism. I’m working on getting the weight off again, so hopefully sooner rather than later, I’ll have a new set of progress pics to post here.
11/25/12 – Still working on that weight loss. I’ve done a lot of mental work in the last couple of years and have finally decided to get some help of the professional variety. I’ts been a long hard battle, but I’m not giving up the fight!
4/9/13 – Rejoined Weight Watchers a couple of months ago and am starting to lose again. I could post more photos, but I pretty much look the same as I do in the photos above.
debby
That is quite outstanding, Jill. And I love the story-captions that you did!
Juice
Love this post. Great to see your work in progress – you look fabulous!
White Flower
Yowzer! You look fabulous
I can’t believe it.
Krysten
Jill, you have always been beautiful to me, no matter what. You’re a wonderful, gorgeous (and did I mention uber-cool?!?!) person, and you’ll always be my favorite Jilly who I have looked up to since age 3 months! I always wanted to look like you when I grew up (and thank goodness, I do)!
P.S. Sorry for using the word “uber.” I hate that word.
Tressa
I stumbled across your blog while searching about PMDD. I feel inspired by your pics and I think I am going to cry… wait I’m PMSing.
Lil
Very inspiring story and awesome pics! Congratulations!
Just Jinny
Wow..it’s like looking in a mirror, but minus the kids.
Lil
Wow, what an inspirational story! Congrats!
I’m just starting the journey and beginning a blog, too…am SO happy to see that this is possible! Great job.
Lisa
Just spent a half hour avoiding the Superbowl hoopla and reading your blog, and I have to say i loved it! I’m on the same path you are (getting healthy) and laughed at the evil brownie post. I’ll be back!
wikkidharma
oh my goodness Jill!! What you managed is absolutely awesome – I can’t believe it. You’re a LEGEND!
Home Fitness for Women
From one mom to another, I congratulate you on a job well done. Your pics are an outstanding declaration to your success.
Jenny
I love your story in pictures! You are beautiful and so is your family.
Jenny
Well done! Love the pictures and how well you have done!
Fat Girl Fights Back
Hi, I’m a new follower and just want to say I love the pictures!! You will tackle those 30lbs this year, without a doubt!
I look forward to following you.
Sara P
I just came to your blog from First Ourselves–thank you! 2010 was a killer year for me too (during which I also put on 30 lbs. in what seemed no time at all), and I spent 2011 trying to lose it again. Instead, I yo-yoed a lot while still ending up 30 lbs above where I’d like to be. Yeah, I did some pretty good living on the way as well, but now it’s time for the weight to come off. I don’t need the insulation and protection any more–really, I never did. I just thought I did.
Looking forward to following you and wishing you all the best in your journey!
tlbflowllc
I love your story! You’re definitely an inspiration!
zaini
good story which motivates others to lose weight . i appreciates your efforts , you can lose as much weight and stands here from where you start gaining weight.
Angela
What an inspiration your blog is. I am just starting my weight loss journey and stumbled upon your blog via a Cranky Fitness post. After this comment I’m subscribing to you!
Jill
Yay! Awesome Angela!
BodyLog (@bodylog)
Any updates since January ’11? Looking forward to reading more about your progress — such an inspiring story!
Denise
Woo!! I too am starting my weight loss journey, and seeing REAL life pics of success is awesome motivation! You look great!!! Thanks for sharing your story!
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