Friday, July 2, 2010

Improving Myself, One Pound At A Time

When I was approaching the age of 35yo, I knew I needed to make some serious changes to my health and wellness. With our pending adoption, I knew I needed to get my health together. Something that I needed to do for a long time. With that in mind I drastically changed my lifestyle. Adopted exercise into my routine and became an exercise addict. Gave up processed food [for the most part], and re-taught myself portion size and took up a good habit of adjusting recipes to be much healthier for our consumption. Holly and I have enjoyed doing this together, and are both riding the surge of health and wellness these days. We've developed habits we can both stick with for life.



I hit a major milestone this past week. I've lost 100 pounds to date. The second goal of three goals I've set for myself in this process. I'm down numerous pant sizes, and many inches in my waist. All good things for my long term health. My next goal is 40-50 pounds. I'll be back to high school weight. I can fit in the suit I was married in 10 years ago, and have basically taken back 10 years of my life health and wellness wise.



My reminder of myself at my heaviest. I'm a different person these days. Not only in the way I look, but also in the way I approach my life, my activities and my interests. Bring on the "Flirty-Dirty-Mid-30's" for both Holly and I! :)

6 comments:

Lila said...

wow, i can really appreciate even more all you have done for yourselves in the 'before and during' photos. it is confirmed, you both are looking hot :) again, i'm so, so proud of you and can't wait for us to get on the wagon to better choices. mike needs to lose about 50+ and i could lose 15 or 20 even. when we do, we'll come here for your healthy recipes, hope they are tagged. ;) xoxo

Holly said...

Well I don't know about "flirty-dirty" (Where'd you pick that up?) but I am in my mid 30's and feeling a lot better about myself. These photos are a great showing of how much we've accomplished.

Stephanie said...

HUZZAH! Great work Dan and Holly. Your focus and energy helps keep me inspired every day.

Tori said...

That's amazing Dan!!! It's a goal I have my eye on, but yet to start the journey. Thanks for being a great inspiration. You too Holly!!!

Anonymous said...

Danny

I am so proud of you! You look great. Holly, you look so good. I'm proud of both of you guys. IT IS VERY HARD, but you are proof of doing it the right way, not to be the buff couple, but to be healthy. Good job. Get baby to come!! When When?

love Mel

csf said...

I am so proud of both of you. Y'all look great! I need to get on the bandwagon. Love ya