Bellaryna's Journey
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Miss Ladybug
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Okay, can I now look up from my desk and not have mascara running down my eyes, that was the most beautiful story Bell!! Your hubby is so wonderful!! I just love to hear good things in relationships, as I have so many to share myself. 
I wish everyone I knew had someone as special in their lives, because nobody and I mean NOBODY deserves less than the best significant other in their lives. It does change you mentally and physically. I've started making collages of all the places and things we have experienced together, because they have all been incomparable to anything else. It's like every time we go somewhere now, we are more and more excited about getting to go again, it's crazy! Good for you getting those pounds off, your doing so wonderfully, regardless of the exercise your doing it, and you have to start with eating first and foremost as that usually is where it all starts, so you got a very good foundation and the exercise will be the added bonus. I love the NEW avatar, AND... Great job getting a membership to the YMCA, actually before I was a member of my current gym I was a active member of the Y LOL LOL I always did the bike and step master at that time, no classes then. YOU GO GET EM GIRLIE as I'm sure your on cloud nine today. 
I wish everyone I knew had someone as special in their lives, because nobody and I mean NOBODY deserves less than the best significant other in their lives. It does change you mentally and physically. I've started making collages of all the places and things we have experienced together, because they have all been incomparable to anything else. It's like every time we go somewhere now, we are more and more excited about getting to go again, it's crazy! Good for you getting those pounds off, your doing so wonderfully, regardless of the exercise your doing it, and you have to start with eating first and foremost as that usually is where it all starts, so you got a very good foundation and the exercise will be the added bonus. I love the NEW avatar, AND... Great job getting a membership to the YMCA, actually before I was a member of my current gym I was a active member of the Y LOL LOL I always did the bike and step master at that time, no classes then. YOU GO GET EM GIRLIE as I'm sure your on cloud nine today.
Miss Ladybug
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Hey just wanted to tell you I posted a pic of one of my twins in my diary too, I took this one last May for Prom, I still wish he would cut that HAIR! Oh well, I'm sure it to will pass! LOL
Bellaryna
New member
LOL
Gotta tell you my 16yo went thru a faze where he wouldn't cut his hair.
We went to the Smokey Mountains and while we were there of course I took pictures. They call me Mama-ratzi around here!
Anywho, later on like 2 months later A-man is looking at some of my pics on line and says "Who's that?" It was a pic from the back and he DIDN'T RECOGNIZE HIS OWN SELF!!!!
I was laughing so hard.
The next day after school............he went and got a haircut.
Ahhhh the joys of life. It was so cool 'cuz I never ever had to say a single word to him. It just took care of itself.
Bellaryna
New member
I so totally agree with you that everyone no matter who deserves to be loved with a never-ending love. The kind that is selfless and always no matter what forgiving of your mistakes. And trust me....I have made quite a few mistakes! It is an unbelieveable feeling to know that I am love that much by someone. Almost makes me feel like I need to live up to all that love. Make sure that there is a good reason for it. You know what I mean?Okay, can I now look up from my desk and not have mascara running down my eyes, that was the most beautiful story Bell!! Your hubby is so wonderful!! I just love to hear good things in relationships, as I have so many to share myself.
I know the feeling your talking about with the going places and looking forward to going again. It was such an amazing day because we have been married for a little over 11 years and you know things start to fade from the old memory! LOL
And to have it all brought back and not just brought back but also from another prespective was awesome. I kept asking if he really thought all that and he was like yeah I wouldn't have written it if I didn't mean it.
Thanks for the love of the new avatar. I wasn't to sure about putting that pic up 'cuz I don't feel that I look my best. But I do like the fact that my hunny took it. So it stays.
Thanks for all the love. It sure feels great!
Until next time~
Bellaryna
New member
Okay so tonight I went to the Y and got the membership.
Took the kids with me as dh and the oldest ds were off to a college fair.
My dd was so excited that we would be having a membership at the Y again. We had one about 2 years ago but due to the fact that I was basically getting my workout at work just never wanted to go. I mean who wants to lift 30-40 # boxes all day (10 hours) and then go workout at the Y right?
She was saying how she can't wait to go swimming again.
So anywho, dh had taken the car that had the carseats in it and I was kinda stuck about how I was going to get there. Sooooooooo decided to take the kids on a little walk.........okay not so little. It was about 3/4 to maybe 1 mile one way. Coulda been more. I am going to figure it out tomorrow by way of the car odometer.
I am so proud of them!!!!
They made the walk without one bit of complaint. Even made the walk home. All I had to do on that direction was promise hot chocolate when they got there. After that they practically ran! Though when we were about 5 blocks away the youngest (4) got real tired so I carried him most of the rest of the way.
So all in all I walked about 1.5-2 miles to get my membership. Now that folks is determination!
I am even thinking about getting up early tomorrow to go and workout on the weights. We will see though 'cuz right now I would really just like to get into a class and see how it goes.
Wish they had stuff like Kim's gym but I will take what I can get.
Talk to you all later~
Took the kids with me as dh and the oldest ds were off to a college fair.
My dd was so excited that we would be having a membership at the Y again. We had one about 2 years ago but due to the fact that I was basically getting my workout at work just never wanted to go. I mean who wants to lift 30-40 # boxes all day (10 hours) and then go workout at the Y right?
She was saying how she can't wait to go swimming again.
So anywho, dh had taken the car that had the carseats in it and I was kinda stuck about how I was going to get there. Sooooooooo decided to take the kids on a little walk.........okay not so little. It was about 3/4 to maybe 1 mile one way. Coulda been more. I am going to figure it out tomorrow by way of the car odometer.
I am so proud of them!!!!
They made the walk without one bit of complaint. Even made the walk home. All I had to do on that direction was promise hot chocolate when they got there. After that they practically ran! Though when we were about 5 blocks away the youngest (4) got real tired so I carried him most of the rest of the way.
So all in all I walked about 1.5-2 miles to get my membership. Now that folks is determination!
I am even thinking about getting up early tomorrow to go and workout on the weights. We will see though 'cuz right now I would really just like to get into a class and see how it goes.
Wish they had stuff like Kim's gym but I will take what I can get.
Talk to you all later~
Whoo Bella!! WTG on your Y membership and walking over to get it!!
And your loss!!! Those lbs are literally falling off!! keeping it up, you are my inspiration!! When I had a physical job there was no way I was going to exercise. Thinking back, it was better than now when I sit at a desk all day hunched over staring at the glaring computer screen.!!
Let us know how it went the first day!!
Hajni
And your loss!!! Those lbs are literally falling off!! keeping it up, you are my inspiration!! When I had a physical job there was no way I was going to exercise. Thinking back, it was better than now when I sit at a desk all day hunched over staring at the glaring computer screen.!!
Let us know how it went the first day!!
Hajni
Miss Ladybug
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Oh Bell, I'm so excited for you!! Please let me know how your first day goes, I'm sure you'll have a blast! ENJOY IT!
Kim
Kim
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SweatPea
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Hey Bell, you're doing great. Wish I could get a Y membership, but we won't even go there - since of course I have a "gym" in my basement.
I wish I could see your profile pic better - I bet it's awesome.
Well I didn't get to call today due to a call from the school for substituting today. Which I feel like I've been working out all day long!
I wish I could see your profile pic better - I bet it's awesome.
Well I didn't get to call today due to a call from the school for substituting today. Which I feel like I've been working out all day long!
Bellaryna
New member
Hey everyone~
For some reason my last post wouldn't post and I didn't have the time to try and see why.
Worked out on Thursday and Friday at the YMCA. Both days for about an hour on the weights with a small amount of cardio thrown in. I did do the Ab Roller on Thursday night but I think I may have overdone it a bit as I am VERY sore. So sore in fact it really hurts to cough.
The walk that the kids and I made on Wed. to go and get the membership was a whopping 3.2 mile walk!!!
I am amazed that they walked the entire way without complaining. Except for my 4yo ds who finally gave up with 5 blocks left to go.
Today we went over into Ohio to check out a Corn Maize that I had heard about. The kids had a great time. Unfortunately dh was unable to go as he had come down with an awful head cold.
The Maize itself was about 3-4 acres big and it was in the shape of a pumpkin. It took us about 55 minutes to manage the 1st half and with the help of a map that we found only about 25 minutes on the 2nd half.
It was fun and may become a family thing to do every year.
Weighed in this morning at 207#'s!!
I am now about 1/3 of the way to my long term goal! It doesn't seem possible that I have come this far is such a short amount of time.
I have now lost a total of 23 pounds in a little over 2 months.
Well that pretty much is everything for now.
Will catch everyone later.
For some reason my last post wouldn't post and I didn't have the time to try and see why.
Worked out on Thursday and Friday at the YMCA. Both days for about an hour on the weights with a small amount of cardio thrown in. I did do the Ab Roller on Thursday night but I think I may have overdone it a bit as I am VERY sore. So sore in fact it really hurts to cough.
The walk that the kids and I made on Wed. to go and get the membership was a whopping 3.2 mile walk!!!
I am amazed that they walked the entire way without complaining. Except for my 4yo ds who finally gave up with 5 blocks left to go.
Today we went over into Ohio to check out a Corn Maize that I had heard about. The kids had a great time. Unfortunately dh was unable to go as he had come down with an awful head cold.
The Maize itself was about 3-4 acres big and it was in the shape of a pumpkin. It took us about 55 minutes to manage the 1st half and with the help of a map that we found only about 25 minutes on the 2nd half.
It was fun and may become a family thing to do every year.
Weighed in this morning at 207#'s!!
I am now about 1/3 of the way to my long term goal! It doesn't seem possible that I have come this far is such a short amount of time.
I have now lost a total of 23 pounds in a little over 2 months.
Well that pretty much is everything for now.
Will catch everyone later.
Bellaryna
New member
Three best quotes of the week!
1."Momma, why you want to lose weight? 'Cuz I love you just the way you are"
My Youngest Son, 4 years old
2."Your the best mom I've ever had even if you don't like your rear"
My Daughter, 7 years old (meant to say hair not rear) LOL
3."You ARE getting smaller.......and I'm not just saying that because your naked"
My DH (you can imagine where that comment lead to *hint hint*)
1."Momma, why you want to lose weight? 'Cuz I love you just the way you are"
My Youngest Son, 4 years old
2."Your the best mom I've ever had even if you don't like your rear"
My Daughter, 7 years old (meant to say hair not rear) LOL
3."You ARE getting smaller.......and I'm not just saying that because your naked"
My DH (you can imagine where that comment lead to *hint hint*)
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SweatPea
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Too funny! And I can imagine your family members saying that to you!
Bellaryna
New member
Yeah the one with ds is the sweetest 'cuz he doesn't understand right now that mommy's just not that healthy. All he knows is that I am trying to change myself and he likes me just the way that I am.
Really do wish more people could be that accepting. There wouldn't be any self-esteem problems if they were.
Really do wish more people could be that accepting. There wouldn't be any self-esteem problems if they were.
Bellaryna
New member
Well the weekend is over and this week is looking good already.
The past 6 weeks have been non-stop ever since my MIL came to visit and it seems that it is going to finally slow down.
The only things that I have planned this week that are absolutely definate is to go to the Y today and get my program set up and Sweatpea and I and our dh's are going to a TobyMac Concert on Thursday.
So it looks like a nice easy week. Finally!
Weighed myself this morning and I came in at 207.4#'s. That's .4 higher than on Saturday but "Auntie Flo" should be here on I think Wednesday or Thursday. So I don't expect to have a remarkable drop this week like I did last week.
I have worked out twice already at the Y (haven't gone yet today my appt is in an hour) since last Thursday and used the Ab Dolly 3 nights since Thursday as well.
Sorry Kim, I sorta got out of it, but I am back in the game now.
I was so sore on Saturday from all the weight lifting and ab dollying that when I started to cough it would hurt like I had just had a baby!
Unfortunately, I still have the cough but the pain has let a up quite a bit. It's still there, just not as bad.
Was able to slip into a pair of size 16 dress pants for church on Sunday.
Comfortably.
They did have a bit of that stretchy material in them, but not enough that I could have squeezed my big rear in them 2 months ago! So a major milestone was reached on Sunday. Now if I could just get into a pair size 16 jeans.......ahhhhh that would be bliss at this stage.
It is so funny because when I started out on this whole thing I couldn't imagine myself even getting anywhere near my goal of 65 pounds. And now I am just a bit over 1/3 of the way.
Sometimes I still feel like I am going to step on the scale and it will say like I am still in the 220's or 230's.
I know that is unreasonable thinking, however I did read yesterday that most women who have ever struggled with their weight feel the same way. That they are only ever just one over-eating away from being that big women again.
That to change that mentallity you have to start seeing, really seeing, yourself for who you are now. Not what you use to be. To accept how far you have come and to remember that it takes 3500 calories to add up to a pound. So unless you completely go off your new way of living, start really eating and not exercising, that your not failing.
It will be hard for me to see myself as the new skinnier me. In my mind that is. I CAN see it in the mirror, now I just got to keep telling myself that what I see is for real and for keeps. I have never been slim so this is a new journey for me. A road never traveled. And everyday is a new adventure. Kinda like those Choose Your Own Adventure Books we used to read as kids! Sometimes we would make the wrong choices but you could always go back and make the other choice. Of course plenty of times I cheated and read ahead! LOL
And you know what........I've read ahead on this one too. I WIN! So I am going to keep working at making the right choices and go back and fix 'em when I don't.
Hope you all have a great day!!!
We are all worth every effort that we put forth!!!
The past 6 weeks have been non-stop ever since my MIL came to visit and it seems that it is going to finally slow down.
The only things that I have planned this week that are absolutely definate is to go to the Y today and get my program set up and Sweatpea and I and our dh's are going to a TobyMac Concert on Thursday.
So it looks like a nice easy week. Finally!
Weighed myself this morning and I came in at 207.4#'s. That's .4 higher than on Saturday but "Auntie Flo" should be here on I think Wednesday or Thursday. So I don't expect to have a remarkable drop this week like I did last week.
I have worked out twice already at the Y (haven't gone yet today my appt is in an hour) since last Thursday and used the Ab Dolly 3 nights since Thursday as well.
Sorry Kim, I sorta got out of it, but I am back in the game now.
I was so sore on Saturday from all the weight lifting and ab dollying that when I started to cough it would hurt like I had just had a baby!
Unfortunately, I still have the cough but the pain has let a up quite a bit. It's still there, just not as bad.
Was able to slip into a pair of size 16 dress pants for church on Sunday.
Comfortably.
They did have a bit of that stretchy material in them, but not enough that I could have squeezed my big rear in them 2 months ago! So a major milestone was reached on Sunday. Now if I could just get into a pair size 16 jeans.......ahhhhh that would be bliss at this stage.
It is so funny because when I started out on this whole thing I couldn't imagine myself even getting anywhere near my goal of 65 pounds. And now I am just a bit over 1/3 of the way.
Sometimes I still feel like I am going to step on the scale and it will say like I am still in the 220's or 230's.
I know that is unreasonable thinking, however I did read yesterday that most women who have ever struggled with their weight feel the same way. That they are only ever just one over-eating away from being that big women again.
That to change that mentallity you have to start seeing, really seeing, yourself for who you are now. Not what you use to be. To accept how far you have come and to remember that it takes 3500 calories to add up to a pound. So unless you completely go off your new way of living, start really eating and not exercising, that your not failing.
It will be hard for me to see myself as the new skinnier me. In my mind that is. I CAN see it in the mirror, now I just got to keep telling myself that what I see is for real and for keeps. I have never been slim so this is a new journey for me. A road never traveled. And everyday is a new adventure. Kinda like those Choose Your Own Adventure Books we used to read as kids! Sometimes we would make the wrong choices but you could always go back and make the other choice. Of course plenty of times I cheated and read ahead! LOL
And you know what........I've read ahead on this one too. I WIN! So I am going to keep working at making the right choices and go back and fix 'em when I don't.
Hope you all have a great day!!!
We are all worth every effort that we put forth!!!
Miss Ladybug
New member
WOW, your just dropping those pounds and INCHES too, if your now wearing a 16, GREAT JOB!! can you believe how well your doing. I think your kids are so cute, and I love when they say things that just crack you up, I remember those days with my sons too. LOL LOL Aunt Flo is visiting my house since last Friday, uggg I think she will be gone completely by tomorrow night, YEAH!!! I didn't lose anything on the scales this past week, but my clothes are certainly showing a difference, thank goodness! I'm wearing old jeans from way back when, NOW TO GET RID of those and into something NEW that would be a huge accomplishment for me, I can't wait!! YOu have fun at that concert, I'm sure you will, sounds great to me!! Talk to you later gator
Kim
Kim
Bellaryna
New member
So last night I went to the Y to try out a class called PowerCore.
I meant to get there a bit early but ended up a bit late instead.
Story of my life! LOL
I had to get my dd's prescription to the pharmacy and forgot until I was out the door on my way to class.
So I imagine you all would like to know how the class went. Well...................it was one butt-kicking time! And ab kicking, shoulder kicking, bicep kicking and well you get the idea.
For the most part, I really enjoyed myself. I mean I am not in the best of shape so some of the stuff was really really hard. But the instructor was hilarious. She kept making comments like "I haven't had this much fun in a long time." And everyone would groan loudly. One person was even like "Me neither" and someone hollered out "KISS-UP!"
Mostly we worked on our upper body and our abs. YEE-OUCH!!!! For all that I lifted 30-40 or even 50 pound boxes all day at work for 2 years my arms just were not prepared for that class! There were some things that didn't hurt but then other things were so hard to maintain.
I hesitate to say that I had "fun" because I was getting my butt handed to me in a sling. But I actually had a good time. Mostly because I could feel that I was getting a good workout.
The instructor did say that I could continue to come back (and that I did very well for a 1st timer!) to the class even though they are mid-stride of the session. All that needs to be done is for me to pay a pro-rated fee for the remaining 4 classes in this session. I will be paying those $ tomorrow morning.
Last night before I went to bed I did the Ab Dolly. Rolling out 15 times, each time holding a plank for 15 secs. If not for that Ab Dolly I seriously do not think that I would have made it thru the class.
This morning I woke up expecting to be really sore and found that I was only mildly sore. Went over to the Y to go swim. Put on the same suit that I wore on vacation this past summer when I was 230 pounds. It was not nearly as tight as it was this past summer.
It does have one of those tummy slimming corset things so still felt a bit tight going over the booty. LOL
However my oldest son said that there was a noticable difference in the way that I looked. YEEHAW!
I was able to swim 7 laps at the pool. That is 14 full lengths of an Olympic sized pool. For all that I wasn't feeling sore this morning I am feeling it now.
Who knew that swimming could be that much of a workout.
The instructor for the pool asked me if I wanted to be a swim instructor.
I thought that this was funny given the fact that I felt like I was going to drown somewhere in lap 2! LOL
She said that once I am comfortable with the idea and able to swim 4 laps non-stop I can put in an application. Her idea was I am going to be there anyway why not get paid while I am there and also you get a free membership. Okay so my ears perked up on that one!!! I also was asked if I would be interested to be a fitness instructor yesterday. I looked at the guy cross-eyed when he said that as I don't think I am anywhere even near to capable of being an instructor for fitness. I told him that too. He said that he thought, you know, down the road some. Told me he really liked my attitude and that I had a great, bubbly personailty. I told him I would think about it.
So I might just have myself a new part time job.
So here I sit contemplating what the future might hold for me. When I started on this journey I never thought there would be positive things happening to me besides the obvious ones of getting skinny and being healthier. And now in a matter of 2 days I have had 2 totally different people ask if I would like to work in an industry that up until 3 months ago would not have been even remotely an option for me.
It must be that I now am portraying more confidence about myself and my abilities than I ever have before.
If this is what getting skinny can get you than BRING IT ON!
I meant to get there a bit early but ended up a bit late instead.
Story of my life! LOL
I had to get my dd's prescription to the pharmacy and forgot until I was out the door on my way to class.
So I imagine you all would like to know how the class went. Well...................it was one butt-kicking time! And ab kicking, shoulder kicking, bicep kicking and well you get the idea.
For the most part, I really enjoyed myself. I mean I am not in the best of shape so some of the stuff was really really hard. But the instructor was hilarious. She kept making comments like "I haven't had this much fun in a long time." And everyone would groan loudly. One person was even like "Me neither" and someone hollered out "KISS-UP!"
Mostly we worked on our upper body and our abs. YEE-OUCH!!!! For all that I lifted 30-40 or even 50 pound boxes all day at work for 2 years my arms just were not prepared for that class! There were some things that didn't hurt but then other things were so hard to maintain.
I hesitate to say that I had "fun" because I was getting my butt handed to me in a sling. But I actually had a good time. Mostly because I could feel that I was getting a good workout.
The instructor did say that I could continue to come back (and that I did very well for a 1st timer!) to the class even though they are mid-stride of the session. All that needs to be done is for me to pay a pro-rated fee for the remaining 4 classes in this session. I will be paying those $ tomorrow morning.
Last night before I went to bed I did the Ab Dolly. Rolling out 15 times, each time holding a plank for 15 secs. If not for that Ab Dolly I seriously do not think that I would have made it thru the class.
This morning I woke up expecting to be really sore and found that I was only mildly sore. Went over to the Y to go swim. Put on the same suit that I wore on vacation this past summer when I was 230 pounds. It was not nearly as tight as it was this past summer.
It does have one of those tummy slimming corset things so still felt a bit tight going over the booty. LOL
However my oldest son said that there was a noticable difference in the way that I looked. YEEHAW!
I was able to swim 7 laps at the pool. That is 14 full lengths of an Olympic sized pool. For all that I wasn't feeling sore this morning I am feeling it now.
Who knew that swimming could be that much of a workout.
The instructor for the pool asked me if I wanted to be a swim instructor.
I thought that this was funny given the fact that I felt like I was going to drown somewhere in lap 2! LOL
She said that once I am comfortable with the idea and able to swim 4 laps non-stop I can put in an application. Her idea was I am going to be there anyway why not get paid while I am there and also you get a free membership.
Okay so my ears perked up on that one!!! I also was asked if I would be interested to be a fitness instructor yesterday. I looked at the guy cross-eyed when he said that as I don't think I am anywhere even near to capable of being an instructor for fitness. I told him that too. He said that he thought, you know, down the road some. Told me he really liked my attitude and that I had a great, bubbly personailty. I told him I would think about it. So I might just have myself a new part time job.
So here I sit contemplating what the future might hold for me. When I started on this journey I never thought there would be positive things happening to me besides the obvious ones of getting skinny and being healthier. And now in a matter of 2 days I have had 2 totally different people ask if I would like to work in an industry that up until 3 months ago would not have been even remotely an option for me.
It must be that I now am portraying more confidence about myself and my abilities than I ever have before.
If this is what getting skinny can get you than BRING IT ON!
S
SweatPea
Guest
Well aren't you just the fitness guru!
I hope they train you before they let you have at it with others... I'm just saying... I know how you roll....
I'm so jealous that you get to do all this fun stuff!!!
I hope they train you before they let you have at it with others... I'm just saying... I know how you roll....
I'm so jealous that you get to do all this fun stuff!!!
Bellaryna
New member
Before & In-Between (Be kind)
Okay guys.........I had my son take my picture in my suit mimicking the"shudder" picture that was taken in Puerto Rico this summer.
The 1st one was taken about the very end of June.
The 2nd one was taken today October 15th. With 23 pounds gone.
I know that in other outfits I look much better. Oh and the suit actually has one of those cute little skirts on it, tucked into the pants.
Be kind please.
Okay guys.........I had my son take my picture in my suit mimicking the
"shudder" picture that was taken in Puerto Rico this summer. The 1st one was taken about the very end of June.
The 2nd one was taken today October 15th. With 23 pounds gone.
I know that in other outfits I look much better. Oh and the suit actually has one of those cute little skirts on it, tucked into the pants.
Be kind please.
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HI Bella!!
I totally see a HUGE difference!!!!!!! Looking good girl!!! You just keep on going hear me!!!
Wow what a day in the gym!!!
I love swimming but there is no place around me close enough to allow that..
Now that is the right attitude!!! It will just get better and better Bella from here, believe me!!!! It worths every dessert given up and every grueling exercise torture!!!! It feels like a million dollars!!!!
Have a great day
Hajni
I totally see a HUGE difference!!!!!!! Looking good girl!!! You just keep on going hear me!!!
Wow what a day in the gym!!!
I love swimming but there is no place around me close enough to allow that..
Now that is the right attitude!!! It will just get better and better Bella from here, believe me!!!! It worths every dessert given up and every grueling exercise torture!!!! It feels like a million dollars!!!!
Have a great day
Hajni
Miss Ladybug
New member
That's just FRICKEN AMAZING!! you are just so pretty Bell, I mean that in true words!! 
WAY TO GO SISTER!
Kim
WAY TO GO SISTER!Kim