Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on April 6, 2015

I joined DietBet in May, 2014 to achieve my ultimate goal of 145 pounds & KEEP IT OFF!!! :-)

So far, I've successfully lost over 50 pounds, but for the past few months, I've been stuck between the high 170's to low 180's because of the decisions I've made. All I've been doing is losing the weight I've gained each time I've gone on vacation, attended an event, spent time with family, celebrated holidays, etc., & it takes forever to lose it - easy to gain, but sooo hard to lose!!! LOL!!! TRUST ME: I DON'T HAVE ANY REGRETS!!! I've enjoyed every last minute of it!!! The beautiful part of it all is that I'm maintaining my weight, & I never lost control. That's HUGE for me because before DietBet, if I went off track, I'd stay off track & end up gaining all of my weight back & then some!!! LOL!!! With that being said, I've been treating my past challenges as "Maintenance" Challenges because I've been maintaining my weight. I'm really proud of myself & what I've accomplished so far, but now it's time for me to buckle down & start doing what I came here to do: GET INTO THE 140's!!! WOOHOO!!! I know I still have a long way to go, but BY GOLLY, I'M GONNA DO IT!!! TIME TO TURN UP AGAIN BABY!!! :-)

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Erica L.

08/10/2015 8:19PM

Adrienne, I LOVE your blogs!!! I've been stuck in the 160s and am trying to get into the 150s and ULTIMATELY to 134 lbs (my goal weight), but I haven't been very successful lately. I walk four miles in the mall about four days/week and do strength/cardio to Shaun T's Rockin' Body-Rock It Out DVDs; however, my nutrition needs a boost. You are SO inspiring...I look forward to hearing about you reaching your goal weight of 145 lbs in the near future!!! Keep up the good work!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Erica!!! I really appreciate your kind words!!! :-) Girl, have you taken your measurements??? If you're strength training, you're probably losing inches, but the scale isn't moving. You have to shake things up a bit. With strength training, if you lift heavier weights, you have to increase your protein. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water too!!! Also, think about switching things up a bit. Change your workout routine, & rotate your calories a bit. I personally prefer to lose fat/inches as opposed to the pounds on the scale. Right now, I'd say that I'm "skinny fat", but I WANT DEFINITION!!! LOL!!! I'm working on getting rid of my kangaroo pouch, & I need to tighten my arms & thighs too. It's a job, but I'm gonna make that happen!!! I'm working on GETTING MY SEXY BACK!!! :-) Good luck mamacita!!! I hope you see a difference on the scale very soon!!! :-)

Erica L.

I have been keeping track of my inches and have noticed a vast improvement, thanks to my strength/cardio workouts! I'm just so anxious about the reading on the scale...I call it the "friendly scale" when it reflects a positive reading. You can check out my blog if you'd like. Just keep doing what you're doing because it's DEFINITELY working, my friend!!!

Elizabeth D.

04/08/2015 4:22PM

Always love your blogs, Adrienne! I think that's fantastic that you've maintained your huge weight loss! You've continued to make a lot of healthy decisions and definitely have continued to knock out those line dances! ;) And now I'm happy to hear that you're going to continue the weight loss journey! I bet your body is ready for it again....had it's time to get used to the new your....and is now ready for a challenge! So go challenge that bod! Best of luck! :) You'll drop that last 35lbs in no time, I'm sure, 'cause you totally know what to do and you certainly have the motivation!!

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adrienne121

Awww!!! Elizabeth, thanks sooo much for all of your kind words!!! I really appreciate it!!! I've learned a lot since my journey began, & now it's time that I get down to the NITTY GRITTY & do what I came here to do: reach my ulitmate goal of 145 & GET MY SEXY BACK!!! :-)

Elizabeth D.

Go get 'em, girl!

AFray7

04/07/2015 6:53PM

I hear you girl!! I have been there especially the last couple of months. Not sure if its eating or strength training or a combo of both! But can't stop, won't stop!!! WE ARE DOIN IT BIG!!!! We will get to our goals and it will be amazing!!!!! I expect to see One-derland soon hopefully before Summer Time and you are heading for those 160s!!! Another decade closer!!!

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adrienne121

AMEN!!! PREACH ON SISTAH!!! When you reach ONEDERLAND, I'm gonna get my HAPPY DANCE ON with you!!! And I'm gonna reach the 160's too!!! LET'S DO THIS!!! :-)

Cherie

04/06/2015 5:59PM

You Can do it !! You're an inspiration to me!

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adrienne121

Awww!!! Thanks Cherie!!! :-)

Jessie

04/06/2015 10:10AM

OH Adrienne do ever know what you're talking about !!!! My ultimate goal of reaching 125lbs is just so hard but I know it's doable !!!! We can do this together Adrienne !!! Come on this is OUR turn before summer gets here :-)))))

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Jessie

Yessssss girl together WE CAN :-)))

adrienne121

AMEN!!! :-)

Pam

04/06/2015 9:12AM

Yeah ! Time to Turn UP !!! I'm with you, lets do this.

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adrienne121

Cool beans Pam!!! Yeah!!! LET'S DO THIS!!! LET'S GET IT POPPIN'!!! Ever since I started doing that line dance, I love saying that!!! LOL!!!

Susan L.

04/06/2015 9:09AM

Adrienne, you are describing me to a T. Except, unfortunately, I do have some regrets...but I am with you and I AM GOING TO DO THIS!!

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Pam

LOL !! So true but I am really starting to enjoy cooking

adrienne121

That's great Pam!!! Get your cooking on mamacita!!! :-)

Amy C.

04/06/2015 9:05AM

Yay!! Go Adrienne! You are so inspiring! You've got this!!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Amy Jo!!! I CAN & WILL DO IT!!! :-)

adrienne121

And thanks for your kind words too!!! :-)