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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow: Slim By The Summer Weight Loss Journey Ends

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Parting is definitely sweet sorrow.  And the journey, I have been on since late January/early February has been bittersweet for me.

What journey is that?  Slim by the Summer weight loss journey!

The Amazing Journey Ends!!
The Amazing Journey Ends!!

Well, when I started on the Slim by the Summer program, I was about 10 pounds heavier then I was only six months earlier and for 5’2″, I was definitely over weight for my body size.  I know that doesn’t sound like much, but when you are 5’2″ tall and have a bit of extra junk in the trunk and flabby in all the wrong places from having two kids in the less then two years time, it is everything.

That said I had indulged too much from Hurricane Sandy at the end of October, into the holidays and right through the early part of the year.

I was blogging 7 days a week, writing on Hubpages and also penning my first novel, which I have not edited in months and is on hold for now.  But sitting around on my butt, while wrote was not doing me any favors either.

I didn’t remember the last time, I had worked out nor did I have the motivation, even though I wasn’t happy with the weight gain.

And then, one of my very dear and lovely bloggy friends, Lanaya from Raising Reagan posted starting a dieting/exercise support group about Slim by the Summer.

It took me all of 30 seconds from reading her initial post to realize, I wanted in.

I joined and the last 4 months or so, I have worked out daily even if it is for 15-20 minutes.  With two little kids, this is no easy feat.  I have watched my diet having used My Fitness Pal for awhile and then just holding myself accountable.

I have had my ups and downs with this journey as I have chronicled here.  And I am not going to lie, it hasn’t been easy, but I stuck with it, because of the wonderful support I had from Lanaya and the rest of the Slim by Summer participants.

And, I am proud to say that having just celebrated Memorial Day Weekend and also celebrated the fact that at the culmination of this program, I lost all but 0.5 lbs that I wanted to originally lose and now weigh in at 105 lbs.  My clothes are fitting better, am more toned, feel healthier and am so proud of myself for seeing this through.

Me (with Kevin) Almost at the End of the Slim by the Summer Journey!
Me (with Kevin) Almost at the End of the Slim by the Summer Journey!

A huge thank you to Lananya (who I consider like a best friend after all of this) and I have one request. Please don’t close our Facebook group, because when I feel a week moment I want a place to go to keep me focused.  I know I am more a lurker on there, but still like the option of being able to go on if I need.

Last, but not least a huge thank you to all my readers, who have always been so supportive of me with the Slim by the Summer posts and for your friendship, too.

Although, I will no longer be posting Slim by the Summer Posts, I promise myself that I will continue on with this and not give up when I have come this far!

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  4. Dana says

    Congrats, Janine – you should be proud of yourself! I'm also 5'2'', so I know that even a few extra pounds can make a big difference in how you look and feel.

  5. mrs_karenC says

    You look fabulous babe! WOOOHOO I keep saying I need to but just can't find the motivation, which makes me eat more…grrrr. I need a mean, but handsome man to follow me around and make me move.

  7. Cyndi says

    Congrats on reaching this milestone! You'll have lots of fun at the beach and you can feel good about yourself – what a great role model you are. 🙂

  9. Rita Abitabile says

    You set your mind to it and stayed focused on your goal. Congratulations! You did good and look great. Keep it up and it will be your lifestyle.

  11. Kat Biggie says

    You are so cute Janine! You do look great! And I DO know what a difference 10 lbs can make on a 5'2" frame! I am the same height! I wish I could have stuck with the Slim By the Summer challenge with you ladies. You did so well. I just got too caught up in other things! But the good news is, I'm back in an exercise routine, monitoring my intake, and I've lost 10 lbs! Woot! I agree – keep up the MFP interaction and keep open the facebook page! I still go there in moments of weakness for inspiration!!! 🙂 Great job. Healthy lifestyle is what is important!

  12. One Classy Motha says

    Good for you! I actually meant to do that but I went on 2 trips this spring and actually gained weight. ugh. I need to get to the gym pronto or pray for cold weather all summer.

  15. Kera says

    You look fabulous Janine! SO proud of you and Lanaya for sticking with it and losing major pounds and inches. I really would have done it will you if I wasn't gaining weight for a baby instead lol! I hope Slim By the Summer opens up again next year and I'll totally be joining in then. I know it's not an easy task to lose weight and work out while trying to take care of kids–so you rock 🙂 I hope your Memorial Day weekend was awesome! Now I'm just waiting for this weather to make up its mind!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Kera and so hope we do this again next year, so that you can join us!! But you definitely had a great excuse not to this year 🙂 And this weather seriously is getting on my last nerve. It is 60 degrees and raining right now. Come on already!! Where is the sunshine and warm weather? So depressing for sure!!

  19. Amy says

    You have been a wonderfully supportive co- Slim by the Summer gal pal. I am so proud of you Janine. You will have that tiny bit off left you want in no time. That is really exciting that you are getting a novel ready even if it is on hold for now. Love the pic of you and Kevin. Cheers to Lanaya for providing such a great support group. We lost some and gained more. 🙂

  21. Melanie Chisnall says

    You are looking stunning! All that hard work has definitely paid off. 🙂 Proud of you for making a point of getting in just 15 – 20 min a day. Sounds like nothing, but can imagine how hard it must be with 2 little ones. And I know EXACTLY what you mean about being short and having it spread to all the wrong places! I love exercising now. My day feels incomplete without it and it makes me feel good, positive, and motivated. I have one or two more months of gym and then it's back full time to those workout DVDs. Can't wait. Have a great day, gorgeous!

    • Janine Huldie says

      I just actually read your gym post today and loved it. Just reminded me how much easier and convenient it is for me to workout at home. That said, I missed two days this past weekend, because of the holiday and made up for it yesterday. And you are right I just felt so better afterwards. Thanks as always Melanie!! 🙂

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