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16 October 2007

Fitness update. →[More:]
As some of you will know, after I got back from New York in June I was shocked when I saw the photos at how fat I'd let myself get. So I embarked on a diet and fitness programme.

Thank you to everyone for the encouragement you've given me.

I haven't been as diligent about it as I'd have liked, because, well, there's real life to live and on the days when I've got up at 5.30am to be in the office by 7, I really don't feel much like working out hard when I get home at 5pm.

But I've tried hard, and I've (mostly) stuck to my diet.

So, here are the results.

Total weight loss 33lbs.

According to the BMI charts (and the mirror) I am still overweight, and I know I still have a long way to go to get to optimum fitness. My arse and thighs are still wobbly, but there's definitely less of them.

Over all, I'm delighted with my progress and the before and after pictures are definitely an incentive to continue.

Here I am on June 18 2007. A horrible sight, I was so miserable that I'd allowed myself to get so fat.

And here I am today.

post by: essexjan at: 11:10 | 29 comments

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! You look amazing!! Congrats on all your progress!!!!!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 16 October | 11:13

Oh, to be your kettlebell!

posted by danf 16 October | 11:15

OMG you look fantastic, Jan! It's wonderful when your determination can have such visible results.

posted by gaspode 16 October | 11:17

Good for YOU EJ! You look great!!! Love the kb's too. :D I've only lost about 5, but my endurance is better and I have more energy. And no more tourniquet jeans.

YAY Jan!

posted by chewatadistance 16 October | 11:18

The only thing that hasn't changed since June is the bad hair day.

posted by essexjan 16 October | 11:22

Look at those abs! Congratulations!

posted by brujita 16 October | 11:27

WOW that's fantastic! I'm so impressed with your stick-to-it-iveness! You really are looking great!

posted by Specklet 16 October | 11:28

You look fantastic. I freaking love 'in progress' photos.

Where did you find the exercises to do, or are you watching a tape? I love kettleballs.

posted by iconomy 16 October | 11:29

Nice work! (More of us should post pics in our underwear. :)

posted by danostuporstar 16 October | 11:38

ico, I found some exercises through Stumptuous, and also from YouTube. A couple of weeks ago I attended a kettlebell masterclass run by Crossfit London, which was awesome.

I also joined a gym, for the cardio machines and the pool.

posted by essexjan 16 October | 11:44

I keep calling them kettleballs, even though I know they're kettlebells. Just ignore me.

Did you cut anything out of your diet? Your skin looks a lot glowier and healthier!

posted by iconomy 16 October | 11:46

And here's my original post from 18 June, when I made my commitment to get fit.

I cut out most starchy carbs, sugar, refined, processed food and I've been eating low-fat, low-carb natural food as much as possible, with the exception of a Myoplex chocolate shake for breakfast. Lots of salad, veggies, fish, chicken, miso soup.

posted by essexjan 16 October | 11:50

Wowee, lady! You are looking awesome!

posted by Fuzzbean 16 October | 12:08

YAY EJ! You look great!

posted by fluffy battle kitten 16 October | 12:09

Wowee, jan! You've always been quite lovely, of course, but well done for sticking to it and making such amazing progress! Holy impressive abs! I'm inspired. *takes off her hat to ej*

posted by elizard 16 October | 12:14

Amazing! Look at that definition! I can't believe you've done all that since June. It took me years to drop 30 lbs. Good for you, my friend.

posted by jrossi4r 16 October | 12:21

You look AMAZING. Four months! I am so in awe. Congratulations!!!

posted by rainbaby 16 October | 12:24

You look fantastic! Congratulations! Wow - it gives me hope; I never thought anyone could lose that much in 4 months healthily and you're totally doing it. You rock!!

posted by mygothlaundry 16 October | 12:50

Doing great!

posted by bunnyfire 16 October | 12:59

Wow! Good for you, and what a difference! You must have lost six inches or more off your waist!

And honestly, you're not just dieting, you're also working out. So screw the BMI charts. You could get smaller but go up in weight because you're adding muscle tissue to take the place of fat.

posted by kellydamnit 16 October | 13:38

Wow, what a truly awesome accomplishment, ej!

posted by deborah 16 October | 13:52

You are doing an amazing job. And, the best part is seeing that wonderful smile of confidence in the photos!

Boy, that's so impressive.

posted by mightshould 16 October | 13:57

How much do the kbs weigh, Jan?

posted by iconomy 16 October | 14:25

8kgs each, so about 17.5 lbs. Baby ones really.

posted by essexjan 16 October | 14:56

Holy crap, Jan! You're looking great! Keep it up!

posted by frecklefaerie 16 October | 15:13

WOW! You are looking so awesome! Congrats on all of the hard work and the great payoff!

posted by rhapsodie 16 October | 17:04

Excellent progress! Congrats!

posted by dg 16 October | 17:35

That's excellent inspiration. You look happier, stronger, healthier - congratulations. I know how much hard work it takes, and you can be really proud of your focus and follow-through. Way to be!

posted by Miko 16 October | 18:20

Yay, Jan, you look fantastic!!!! Hooray for you and your determination!

posted by redvixen 16 October | 18:26

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