Tuesday, May 10, 2011

One year later

I can't believe that it has been one year since I took this before picture! I can remember taking this picture and thinking WOW, I need some help! I started Living the Life one year ago and it has made such a difference in my life. I am more physically fit, I feel healthy, and I have energy to do everything that I want to do and more.  I have lost 43 pounds in this last year. When I took the after picture I had lost 27 pounds in the first 12 weeks!  Over the rest of the year I lost the rest. After the first 12 weeks I stayed on doing
Phase 2, 3, and 4.  I love the food that I eat and have found that it is quite easy to eat healthy.

I bought a new swimsuit this spring, actually it was for my birthday, (yes, I am a year older and actually feel younger than I did a year ago!)

I do the workouts 4 to 5 times a week and I now have definition in my arms that I didn't think was possible a year ago.

I think I am going to stay on Living the Life!

My least favorite before photo was my back side, I can actually look at this one now.

Here is a sampling of all of the yummy food that I get to eat every day. (Doesn't this food look delicious!)I eat 5 to 6 meals a day and I can definitely see that my metabolism has increased.  If you would be interested in this program just click here.  If you want to try the 7 day free challenge click here, and you can start Living the Life too!
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58 comments:

  1. WonderWhyGalMay 10, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Congratulations! You look amazing and it is wonderful that you stuck with it.


    Good job!

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  2. RachelMay 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    You look great :)

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  3. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Nice definition! Lookin' good!

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  4. MaddeeShawMay 10, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Wow! U look great! Good job...I need to know what u did?

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  5. MaddeeShawMay 10, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Wow! U look great! Good job...I need to know what u did?

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  6. ShawnMay 10, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I only have one thing to say....WOW!

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  7. SueMay 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    You look AMAZING!!!

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  8. Comeca JonesMay 11, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Great job I am so jealous!

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  9. TaniaMay 14, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Come visit my blog, I gave you an award! :)

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  10. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMay 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I NEED to do this. Can you tell me about this program???? Please!!!! You look amazing!!!! GREAT job, sticking to it. XO, Pinky

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  11. JodiMay 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Congratulations! You look fabulous!

    Jodi

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  12. AsylumTanyaMay 22, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Good for you! You look great! Thanks for sharing, and Happy Belated Birthday to you!

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  13. Sue@Uniquely ChicMay 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Woo hoo...yay you! You look fabulous! Definitely one of the better before and afters. Enjoy swim suit season as I am sure you will.

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  14. Jeri ~May 22, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Congratulations!! You look amazing - great job!!!

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  15. All That GlittersMay 22, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I'm so happy for you and you look amazing!!!

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  16. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Congratulations on sticking with it!! I envy you your wonderful arm muscles!! I have those terrible bat wings going on!

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  17. KKMay 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    You look GREAT! Congratulations on your success.

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  18. KarieMay 22, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Congrats! You look great. Karie

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  19. Natalia LynnMay 22, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    You look fantastic! Excellent work, we all know it is hard!

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  20. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Oh my gosh you look amazing! I am jealous of how brave you are for posting you photo in a bathing suit online not once but twice!!! You look great and deserve to flaunt it!

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  21. EmilyMay 22, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Wow, you look great!!!
    -emily
    nestnestingnested.blogspot

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  22. HeatherMay 23, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Congratulations on your new life style...you look fabulous! Way to go! Hugs!

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  23. Laura Everyday EditsMay 23, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Donene- You look amazing! You looked great after 12 weeks! Thanks for showing us that being a grandma isn't what it used to be!
    already a follower..

    laura@imnotatrophywife.com

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  24. LisaMay 23, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    You look great! Congrats on your success and hard work!

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  25. idesignMay 23, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    wow! you're amazing! what did you do? i want to know! :)

    Jackie
    http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/

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  26. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Congratulations! Way to go! An inspiration to many, I'm sure!

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  27. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Congratulations! Way to go! An inspiration to many, I'm sure!

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  28. TiffanyMay 23, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    five stars!

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  29. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    You look amazing, congrats! You stuck it out and that's great! I love your arms definition!
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  30. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    You look fabulous, Donene! Congratulations on finding something that worked for you and sticking with it! Your hard work has obviously paid off. : )

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  31. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleMay 23, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    WOW!! You look AMAZING!!! You are such an inspiration! Way to go!

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  32. foreverdecoratingMay 24, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I find you very inspiring and you look better than most people half your age (even though I don't know your age). Love all that definition in your arms and legs. Wow Wee

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  33. Lisa @ MMTMay 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Wow you look amazing! So glad to hear you are taking the healthy road. Your hard work has paid off!

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  34. KristenMay 24, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    congratulations!! You look amazing!!

    www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  35. Amy @ Ink'dMay 24, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Oh my gosh! You look fantastic! Congrats. That is inspiring! I love it!

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  36. Jayna RaeMay 24, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    You look PHENOMENAL! Great work.

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  37. Ami AllisonMay 25, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    You look FANTASTIC!! What a hottie!! Your totally an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing this with us!! :)

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  38. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasMay 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    You are STUNNING!! A fantastic job and a true inspiration!!

    SO happy for you :)

    Lou Cinda

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  39. seven thirty threeMay 25, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    You look A-MAZ-ING! Keep up the good work and congratulations!

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  40. KristenMay 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Congratulations - you look wonderful, but more importantly, HAPPY!

    Kristen
    www.decoratingdiy.blogspot.com

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  41. Barb@curlywillowdiyMay 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Applause! Applause!! Applause!!!

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  42. AshleyMay 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    CONGRATS!!
    you look so great:)

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  43. TanyaMay 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    You look great and most importantly I'll bet you feel great too! You go girl! (does anyone still say that? ha ha)

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  44. JenneyMay 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    You are awesome! I want to do this! Can I do this? I don't know, but you are an inspiration!!!

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  45. adrienneMay 27, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Doneen--because you, I started live the life a few months ago. I did the first phase and lost 15 pounds. I've lost some more since then. I am happy!! Thank you! I am continuing to eat healthy on my own and eating 5-6 times a day. I have phase two and will start that soon. thanks again!

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  46. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    looking so FABULOUS

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  47. Megan GunyanMay 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Donene!! Look how tiny you are! You look amazing and I am so happy for you ! You are quite the inspiration!!

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  48. Two Minute TakesMay 27, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Congratulations on adopting this new healthy lifestyle. It is certainly rewarding you in many ways. You look so much healthier, fitter and happier.
    Love your very toned arms and legs. Continued success with the new you!
    (p.s. click over here from your link-up at Tidymom, had to see who was so brave as to post pics of herself in a bathing suit...now I see why :)

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  49. Nicole FelicianoMay 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Amazing. So glad your hard work paid off!

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  50. ChesMay 27, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Wow, you look great congrats on your weight loss.

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  51. Bella's Rose CottageMay 27, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Donene,
    Congrats!! You look wonderful, your are rockin that cute red bathing suit!
    Bella

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  52. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I remember seeing your first before and after photos and I was amazed but now...just WOW! You look amazing and your arms (my weak area) just totally knock me out!! Amazing, you should be really proud of yourself!

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  53. Sew Can DoMay 29, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Congratulations - that's a great achievement!! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  54. Be Colorful CoastalMay 29, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I would like to hate you just a wee bit but you are so darn cute and sweet that I will just be inspired instead. :)
    Thanks for sharing you success on Motivated Monday at BeColorful
    Pam

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  55. RedBettySummerJune 1, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Well done Glam-ma! You look great. Thanks for sharing your experience. What an accomplishment.

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  56. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~June 1, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Wow! You look wonderful. Congrats.

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  57. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    You go GIRL!

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  58. UnknownJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    You look AMAZING - OK, OK, I'll start working out again - you inspired me :)

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