So, I couldn’t wait to do this blog post tonight. It is going to have to be a quick one because I promised a few giveaways over at twitter.
Anyways,
I made a huge announcement over on Facebook and Twitter today. So, I decided to make sure I shared it here as well.
As most of you know already, I have been in a 12 week challenge using the Your Shape fitness “game” for the Wii. This is the end of week 3, and we weigh in tomorrow night/Monday morning. And if you have been following my challenge, you may see the sidebar of my blog and following how much weight I have lost so far. In the first week of the challenge, I was thrilled because I lost 4 pounds !!! Well, then week 2 came and I was in a slump, I had no change in my weight.
But Still I persevered after all, potentially the whole world can be following me, and I cannot let everyone down and make a fool of myself. So I decided to step it up this week. Not only have I added an extra 15 minutes to my #yourshape regime, I also have been working out at the gym for 1 1/2 hours a day, and also counting my calories much better ad closer. I am doing 1500 calories. So, needless to say, this week was HARDER. My muscles have ached, my knee killed me, at times I feel like I have spaghetti legs, and I have ever cried, yes cried.
But today, TODAY, I felt a ton BETTER… today I was going shopping with the hubby and kids. And i decided to try a pair of jeans on that JUST MY SIZE sent me that I was bummed because when I got them, they didn’t fit. As a matter of fact, I couldn’t even get a leg in them. They were 4 sizes smaller than the size I am currently in. I am now wearing !!!
YES, you read it right, I got on jeans today that are 4 sizes smaller than what I started the challenge wearing !
I was so excited, still am. This is so amazing to me. Only 3 weeks and already smaller clothes!
I am feeling so much BETTER and have so much more energy. I can also tell that my arms and legs are STRONGER too.
This feeling I am having of such accomplishment makes me want to run a marathon. I know, I am not quite THAT ready yet, but I feel as if I could.
This week (week 4) I have vowed to go at it a bit slower since I did hurt my knee and was in bed practically 1 whole day this week in severe pain. As one of my fitness partner’s told me, don’t start too hard and then get hurt and want to stop quickly. So I am going to take her advice and take it a bit easier this coming week. It just feels SOOOO good.
I cannot wait to weigh in, I am so tempted to do it now, but I won’t cause I want to be surprised. Besides it doesn’t count for the challenge till Monday 
I hope that you will continue following my weight loss journey with me. I have some wonderful “cheerleaders” who have been following me and encouraging me on twitter and facebook. I love giving updates and hearing them say WTG Beth, or even when I fail (or feel like a failure) they grab me by the hand and raise me back up.
Thank you to everyone, and I am feeling so Blessed to have so many people having my back. It is a wonderful feeling
The Proof is in the pudding
Old Jeans :
NEW JEANS :
You can follow everyone participating in the challenge by visiting this site : YourShapeChallenge.com
The Plus Size Mommy (cannot wait for the day to sign this, Plus Size No More Mommy )
* I am participating in the Your Shape Challenge through Collective Bias , I received the game for free
and I am also receicing fun prizes and perks. Your Shape is from Ubisoft.The weight loss and any idea’s are my own.
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You are inspiration to me! I just had a hysterectomy three days ago, but the second I can start back up my exercise regime, I’m going to and I’m going to keep your success in mind while doing it!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Emily ! I wish you to Get Well Soon. Make sure you are all better before starting and let me know when u do, so I can cheer you on too
good luck, and I will say prayers for you for a speedy and easy recovery. I hear those surgeries are one of the hardest, so if you made it through and you are doing well, you can move mountains! (when your all healed of course 
take it easy and get well soon 
thank you so much for your kind words 
YOU CAN DO THIS !!
XO Beth AKA The Plus Size Mommy XO
THAT is sooooo awesome Beth!!! Wow, look at the difference woman…
I’m hoping that you’re feeling good too..mind body and soul:) So proud of you and I know you’ll reach your goal!
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Thank you so much Lori, it means a lot to me that you are cheering me on and giving me tips and everything. Your support is wonderful!
I just want to do the best I can, and I am definitely gonna take it easier this week. No more hurting please, lol
I am praying for all of us to meet our goals and with God, anything is possible
That is so cool and inspiring! Great job!!! It really feels wonderful doesn’t it? Wishing you all success in this journey to reach your goal!!! Thanks for sharing
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Beth, Lori told me how great you are doing, and I just had to come see for myself. WOW! I can’t believe that photo with your old jeans. Way to go! Keep up the great work, Beth!
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Thank you so much, all your support really means a lot to me
Thank you Alyssa ! Thank you for coming over to see
Everyone has been so supportive it is just wonderful and keeping me emotionally strong !
Thank you and God Bless you
(((((HUGGS)))))
ps. I read about your thrift store shop, I love them too, I will be back over to comment on your post. I love that blue too
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Keep up the great work Beth! You’re an inspiration to so many people! You’ve even gotten me to lace up my old running shoes today!
Yay Beth! The pictures are awesome. I am just so freakin’ excited for you. Way to go!!!
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Thank You Stacie
Your a great leader !!! Thank you for everything 
I appreciate you XO
Thank you John
Great, get those shoes on and get healthier 
Have a great day…
WOW!
Look at you go!
You are doing such a fantastic job! I’m so excited to be a part of this challenge it’s super motivating to see this kind of change happen.
Keep up the hard work!
So exciting, Beth! Really great to hear that it is changing your energy level, not just physical appearance, too. I am looking forward to trying it soon.
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I am soooo proud of you Beth and so happy for you! You have done so great!! They say that one picture tells more than thousand words, and it sure does
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OMG..you are a true inspiration to me. I will be purchasing mine soon and can’t wait to share my progress. You Go Girl!!!
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Thank you Katja ! I feel so much better and have more energy. This has been a wonderful experience so far. All of my cheerleaders have been wonderful too and I couldn’t say more about how wonderful Stacie, our fearless leader is. I just love her!
Keep it up Beth! You look great! Fitting into smaller clothes is such a great feeling, I’m so happy for you =))
This is wonderful! Congratulations. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION and you are my kind of gal! You go girl!
@MaricrisG
That was awesome to read, Beth! So glad that you are feeling better and stronger!!! Wow, maybe someday you WILL run a marathon! That would be an amazing conclusion (not really the right word since it wouldn’t be the END) to all the hard work! Let me know when and I’ll be there waiting at the finish line for you!!!! Love you!!!!
awwww thank you Jenn, u ROCK !! Love you too, and miss u tons
XOXOXO
WOOHOO!!!! Way to go girl!!!!
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Woohoo, way to go Beth!
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THANK YOU
Dear Beth, WOO HOO! that is awesome! Congrats on your accomplishments !
Beth I am soooo proud of you. What amazing results. Keep up the hard work, but YES- go a little bit easier so you do not get injured. AS someone who likes to exercise, I’ve learned the hard way after being sidelined for weeks over the years with injuries, that i’m better off knowing my limits and running 3 miles vs 6 if it means I won’t get hurt. These photos are fantastic. Can’t wait to keep on following you. xo colleen
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Thank yo Victoria
That’s so awesome Beth! That picture of you with the old pants is PRICELESS!
Can’t wait until I see you in the same kind of picture with the pants you’re wearing in the second picture.
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Congratulations, I am so excited to see this. What an inspiration you are.
Soooooooo proud of you! Keep going girl,you can do it!
GO GIRL GO GIRL GO GIRL!!!
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