Sunday, June 22, 2008

here's to fifty...

...pounds lost. thanks to weight watchers, an incredibly supportive family (most especially jayson and joy), and a daughter who keeps me active.

i can't tell you how much better i feel.

and i still eat ice cream. several times a week.

truthfully, i never thought i'd make it. i cried one week on the scale, i just couldn't believe it. i always thought i'd be overweight--it was my genes, destiny, trial...whatever. i've learned that's bologna. if you want it, you can achieve it.

here's to healthy living!

24 comments:

buttercup said...

Wow Heidi! That is so amazing! Maybe I'm going to have to join Weight Watchers! You look Awesome, by the way!

Anonymous said...

you are AMAZING!!!!!

Sharalea said...

wow.wow.wow.
you are so MOTIVATED.
i have to wait 5 more weeks & then i can start a PLAN OF ACTION.
i will be looking to your example for motivation!!! YOU ARE AWESOME & looking fabulous!

Vanessa Swenson said...

parabéns!

Douglas Quist said...

That's Amazing. Way to stick with it! I am so impressed by your detemination and willpower. Hope all is well.

chloe said...

So inspirational!!!

That Girl said...

[cartwheels and jumping and dancing-like-crazy in general]

Heidi, I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!

How about a full-body shot for us to admire? A hot one, please ... (not that you have any other kind.)

janae said...

I am SOOOO proud of you, Heidi!! Not just for the weight lost, but also for the sheer willpower and determination that you mustered up to do this. I mean, I'm a morning person, and getting up at 5 or 5:30 is hard for ME. And just knowing that you, a night-owl by nature, would get up at that time day after day to exercise is absolutely amazing. Empowering. Okay, so I'm so proud of you that I even called my mom and told her. She was really, really impressed, too. I was so excited for you, I just had to share your good news with someone! :) Congrats!

Bridget said...

Great job, Heidi. You worked so hard for it. You look fabulous, but even better is that you're feeling great! I'm so happy for you :)

Sheli said...

Way to go Heidi! I am soooo proud of you! Thanks for your inspiration on this journey. I can't wait to see you in person, but until then, I agree with the Watson's....we need a full body shot. Keep it up!

austinamasandra said...

I'm soooo happy for you!

Joy said...

You Rock! Thanks for leading the way. I am so proud of you. Thanks for being my gym partner. It makes it so much more enjoyable. I love you and your amazing body!

Frankman's said...

Congrats - i am uber-jealous! :-)

Sharon said...

congratulations Heidi! I am sure that you have worked hard and deserve every last ounce of it!

Janelle said...

Hey Heidi. Congratulations on the incredible weight loss. That is amazing and soon you get to go show it off in Hawaii. I wish I was going back. Oh course I remember those peacocks. They really scared me at first. We actually saw some peacocks on our trip (at Waimea gardens I think), and I thought about those ones at your house.

darcie said...

Way to go Heidi!! That is so awesome and you look incredible! I am truly inspired by you and your hard work/motivation/positive attitude! You rock!!

Elisa said...

Congratulations babe!! What an accomplishment!! I have only lost 30 lbs. and am starting to get discouraged and feeling like I will always be overweight (like you said), but hearing that you made it that far really makes me believe that it is possible! Way to go! And how wonderful to have a friend to support you like that!

But seriously - I NEED to see a picture!!

Jamie Meacham said...

heidi way to go! You are beautiful, and don't need to lose weight, but I understand why you feel better. I am proud of you, that is hard work! i love you

Ruth said...

Wow Heidi! Way to go. You're amazing.

Lacy said...

That's awesome, Heidi! My mom and Chelsey said that they saw you the other day and that you had wasted away to nothing. My mom even said, "Her legs were this big around" as she made a small circle with her hands. Too funny. We are so proud and happy for you!

Mike and Jen said...

You do look fabulous. And I love your outlook on life in each of your posts!

Kris and Kally said...

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dickinson's said...

Congrats Heidi

Anonymous said...

Congrats Heidi you are amazing!