tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post6453282254824457873..comments2023-08-15T05:57:44.715-04:00Comments on Bella Before and After: Before Pictures - The Naked Truth - 2 weeks into my challengeBella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-2959270187963150612013-03-20T20:04:31.450-04:002013-03-20T20:04:31.450-04:00Hi Bella! Congrats to you! I SO admire your hone...Hi Bella! Congrats to you! I SO admire your honesty & courage to "put it all out there" for the world to see! You are so brave & honest, & I just love it!! Good for you on making a change & I wish you all the best! :)Karey @ Nutty About Healthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07053815529742404395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-17801033916602876172013-03-15T12:23:47.766-04:002013-03-15T12:23:47.766-04:00Lots of kudos on your bravery for posting your pho...Lots of kudos on your bravery for posting your photos - that takes a lot of bravery! Being focused on getting healthy is such a great goal and you sound well on your way! Can't wait to follow along :) Good luck!!!Little Miss Hungryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263324108321226438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-70393029669361266832013-03-13T22:04:08.736-04:002013-03-13T22:04:08.736-04:00Lauren, YAY.... so glad to see your pretty face my...Lauren, YAY.... so glad to see your pretty face my friend. Thank you so much for stopping by, and checking me out, lol. <br /><br />Oh man, I can't even begin to tell you how scary it was to post these pics, but it's been a little over a week now, and it's like therapy looking at them, and reading all the comments, and realizing, HEY this is me, NOW,,, and if I don't change it now, it could get worse. :(<br /><br />I don't want it to get worse :(<br /><br />Can you believe I have 2 gym memberships, and I haven't gone to either in forever? Not a single walk in the park, not a single push up or sit up, nothing.... Walking up and down the stairs at home doesn't even count, I seriously just didn't do a single thing to improve the way I looked, and it was getting old, just like me, lol. <br /><br />I am working at it, trying every day to make a choice... to be healthier. It's so hard, but I'm doing it, YAY!!!<br /><br />Have you taken any measurements since stopping by? I still haven't measured my body yet.... 3 weeks into my challenge, and other than my weight, I haven't tracked anything else. I'm curious to get some measurements though, so hopefully I get that done this week. <br /><br />So glad you stopped by, and I inspired you.... AWESOME!!<br /><br />Talk to me, how have you been doing this past week?Bella @ Bella before and afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-79459071568131321862013-03-13T21:56:08.102-04:002013-03-13T21:56:08.102-04:00Thank you so much for the encouragement. I sure ne...Thank you so much for the encouragement. I sure need it. I have such a long way to go, but slowly, and SURELY I will get there. I can't wait to share some after photo's one day soon. What a great day that will be :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!!Bella @ Bella before and afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-37571615421840383392013-03-13T21:53:24.617-04:002013-03-13T21:53:24.617-04:00Oh Annie, thank you so much!! Since coming out, an...Oh Annie, thank you so much!! Since coming out, and sharing my body with everyone, I learned something really important, that for me personally I had to desperately ACCEPT my body before I could work on fixing it. I've lived most of my adult life trying to hide it, pretty much in denial.... that I was ok.... when in fact the pounds were just packing on. I could see myself in the mirror, and knew when I had seconds, and even thirds that maybe I shouldn't, lol.... but like I said, totally kept it off my mind. Kind of ignored it, until, well, I just couldn't ignore it anymore. <br /><br />I hope that I haven't tortured my body too much, and that it will be kind to me, as I try to heal it.... but it's a long road to where I need to be. I am learning so much every day, and am scared to think I was ever actually healthy.... If only I had taken this seriously sooner. <br /><br />What did you do during those 3 years to lose weight? You certainly came a long way for sure. Not that I am looking to "LOSE" weight, but as I get healthier, I guess I will start shedding some. Perhaps around 20-30 pounds from what I've seen is about where I need to be. But mind you this is FAT weight,,,, so I have a LONG, LONG, LONG way to go.... <br /><br />AGain, thanks so much for the support, and girl, I can't believe you bake all that yumminess, all the time. I am a baker too, but if I gave in and ate all the goodies I know I'd never make it, lol. How do you maintain, when you are constantly baking such yummy sweets?Bella @ Bella before and afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-36694914239736340372013-03-13T21:41:08.294-04:002013-03-13T21:41:08.294-04:00Thank you sooooo much for cheering me on. It means...Thank you sooooo much for cheering me on. It means so much to have such wonderful support. <br />Yeah, I can't say I WISH I carried my weight on other parts of my body, that would be a lie, but carrying it in the middle is by far the most dangerous, so I REALLy need to get it under control. Its SOOO hard though, dang it. <br /><br />I wish that if I could just make the change, my family would follow too. That is truly a very dear goal for me... getting my loved ones to make healthier changes too :)Bella @ Bella before and afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-67527077658002998702013-03-13T17:19:46.819-04:002013-03-13T17:19:46.819-04:00Thanks Lisa. I really am trying. This was def the ...Thanks Lisa. I really am trying. This was def the hardest part, REALLY putting myself out there, and accepting my body for now. I think only by doing that, can I actually move forward. I've tried to deny it or hide it for so long, but hey things are a changing around here, and hopefully for the better :)Bella @ Bella before and afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-59805414574594882532013-03-13T16:53:46.338-04:002013-03-13T16:53:46.338-04:00Hey girl, thanks so much for the encouraging words...Hey girl, thanks so much for the encouraging words. I've been getting my daily dose from you on facebook, lol.... and Iove it :) I've had friends who swear by WW, but like you said, I don't eat prepackaged foods, and plus I hate counting calories, points, etc. That would take all the fun out of it for me, lol. I've gotten used to taking pics of my food, and actually enjoy that, but that is the extent of it. I simply couldn't handle any other tracking. Plus I don't like that program because it almost condones eating kind of whatever you want, as long as you have enough points left, maybe I'm wrong, but it's just totally not for me. <br /><br />Real food, YES... that is my goal, and I'm trying, trying, trying. Bella @ Bella before and afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-25107591233388839702013-03-11T10:49:47.338-04:002013-03-11T10:49:47.338-04:00Hi Bella ~ I am not sure how I missed this last we...Hi Bella ~ I am not sure how I missed this last week?? What an incredibly amazing post and so awesome that you put yourself out there.<br />Losing weight and changing a lifestyle is SO hard but here we are doing it! <br />It's crazy how our weight fluctuates day to day isn't it! It's almost depressing.<br /><br />We have a lot in common and I am excited to follow along with you in your journey!<br /><br />¤´¨) <br />¸.•*´ <br />(¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo<br />www.raising-reagan.com<br /><br />Lanaya | Raising Reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237789855735603453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-13251366103786491652013-03-11T07:14:53.533-04:002013-03-11T07:14:53.533-04:00You are working so hard Bella!! I know you'll...You are working so hard Bella!! I know you'll get to your goal!! Keep at it!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07938541452523466450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-67609835713667186372013-03-09T21:18:15.149-05:002013-03-09T21:18:15.149-05:00Wow, you are so inspiring! I am really impressed w...Wow, you are so inspiring! I am really impressed with your decision to be vulnerable- that's such a great way to reach out and be accountable. We're all behind you-- and I look forward to the changes ahead for you!Mommy Run Fasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172007555251749935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-84095837199517945682013-03-09T20:30:08.901-05:002013-03-09T20:30:08.901-05:00Thank you so so much for the sweet comment you lef...Thank you so so much for the sweet comment you left on my blog! Good for you for taking a stand ready to fight for your health! It definitely takes a lot of guts to post these pictures so I can only imagine how you feel right now! Just remember, patience and perseverance! And if I were you, I'd try to stay away from the scale for now...it will only act as distraction from your goal. You are focussing on HEALTH and improving your well being...don't let that silly number dictate how you feel! *hugs*Heather https://www.blogger.com/profile/17471567522454168156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-52212418910892942832013-03-08T10:56:05.656-05:002013-03-08T10:56:05.656-05:00Thank you so much for stopping by my blog yesterda...Thank you so much for stopping by my blog yesterday, because I'm SO freaking excited I found yours. Keep up your hard work, it WILL pay off, I promise!!! And, the scale isn't the only way to track your progress, I haven't lost weight in months, but I'm down an entire size. <br /><br />Jen@HealthyFoodandFamilyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811339974822882763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-30156578521202743142013-03-07T19:31:54.965-05:002013-03-07T19:31:54.965-05:00Hi Bella, I agree with Lidia, do not weigh yoursel...Hi Bella, I agree with Lidia, do not weigh yourself but once a week because you want to focus on eating healthy and your workout and then, loosing weight and looking better will just fall into place. I am very proud of you taking charge of your body and most of all of your health. This journey is not for a limited time but it's for a life time. I feel like, the way we have to eat or take a shower, the same way we can make working out a mandatory thing because it is as important. Good luck, stay strong and infuse yourself with determination. I think that being determined will get you through anything you have in mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292656179466626926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-17521710986600057182013-03-07T16:45:45.427-05:002013-03-07T16:45:45.427-05:00Good for you for being so brave to post this. I to...Good for you for being so brave to post this. I took pictures in my bikini to track progress and let me tell you, I don't want anyone seeing them. Keep up the good work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13016002023676228243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-28892431945390590062013-03-07T16:19:07.426-05:002013-03-07T16:19:07.426-05:00Just popped by quickly to say 'good for you...Just popped by quickly to say 'good for you' on your journey. It's not easy, but if you stay the course and listen to your body, and treat it well, good things will happen.<br /><br />Just to come clean about my blog- I no longer blog over at the blogspot site, I moved to smoothiegirleatstoo.com But funny thing that happened when I did this, I happened to stumble upon a totally different way of eating/living which is more ancestral/whole foods holistic. I haven't blogged about it because it's a 180 degree turn from where I was. While the fake ingredients in my smoothies did help to temporarily 'fill the tummy' I've found that feeding myself whole unprocessed foods (lots of veg, meat, fats, some fruit) and no or little sugar/grains has made me more satisfied and I no longer rely on smoothies as a crutch. So you can see there's no point in writing my smoothie blog when I haven't had a smoothie in months and months. Anyway, just some ideas. If you want an idea of the approach I'm using check out Balanced Bites.<br /><br />Best of luck!!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522338001811463037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-64789151502071400252013-03-07T13:36:36.700-05:002013-03-07T13:36:36.700-05:00Bella, you're so brave.. I don't think I c...Bella, you're so brave.. I don't think I could ever post my photos! Good for you :) Don't let the bad things get you down.. Keep at it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-14232917643775542242013-03-07T11:26:08.252-05:002013-03-07T11:26:08.252-05:00Im back again. Ive been following your goal. I get...Im back again. Ive been following your goal. I get depressed because I will follow a strick but healthy diet and I still cant seem to loose any weight. Now I try to just make my weight more appealing by trying to tighten it up or something...I dunno. I get discouraged but Ill say to you..Dont give up. You are a beautiful person.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109633602729593188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-2825251673000703882013-03-05T17:00:18.901-05:002013-03-05T17:00:18.901-05:00Wow. You are amazing! You will suceed because of ...Wow. You are amazing! You will suceed because of your motivation if nothing else! Good for you Isabella for having such courage & conviction.<br /><br />I put on 95 lbs when I was pregnant with Sebi. No gestational diabetes, although I was checked several times just to make sure. I just get very big... very fast.<br /><br />After I had him I had no excuses. I went on a 100% vegan diet. Worked out 3 times a day for one hour (I put the baby in his stroller and sped walked my subdivision in the morning, afternoon & evening) after 1 year I lost all that weight. It was hard & grueling but my motivation was my mirror & it never lied.<br /><br />Your motivation is what will make you succeed. I can't wait to see you when your challenge is done!!<br /><br />P.S. I never weighed myself through my process. I let the clothes sizes do the talking because the scale depressed me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-23536054240505096192013-03-05T16:56:04.408-05:002013-03-05T16:56:04.408-05:00Wow Bella I wish I had the courage to do what your...Wow Bella I wish I had the courage to do what your doing....this is very inspiring. I have struggled with my weight since coming to the states and its only gotten worse after the kids. I can totally relate because I love food too! Recently some of my girlfriends organized a weight loss challenge and I have lost 15lbs and it remains a daily battle to keep my self motivated to continue leading a healthy lifestyle. Hope you reach all your goals girl :-)sanjanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011111961784592126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-49521668032939700662013-03-05T15:31:14.618-05:002013-03-05T15:31:14.618-05:00I think it's great that you're focusing on...I think it's great that you're focusing on getting healthy, not just losing weight. That's my goal too! WE CAN DO IT! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495796091157215318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-46822780153893491782013-03-05T15:19:45.374-05:002013-03-05T15:19:45.374-05:00You are positively glowing in that shot with the f...You are positively glowing in that shot with the flowers! You know, I love that you are learning to appreciate your body and the beautiful gift it is. By taking this risk and being SO STINKIN BRAVE you are setting a fabulous example for us all.I am pretty sure most of us are sucking in our guts, pulling our pants up to harness it in, and wincing at times when we really take in our bare naked selves. You are not alone, you are doing it, and you should be proud every second of every day! Kim @ Too Much Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902450468587284074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-68782913320301081762013-03-05T14:24:32.566-05:002013-03-05T14:24:32.566-05:00This post definitely took courage, but we gain so ...This post definitely took courage, but we gain so much strength when we lay bare the parts of us that we are ashamed of and can experience love in return (from others, from God, from ourselves). I know that while this journey won't be easy, it'll be worth it in the end and your mind, body, and spirit will thank you. Hang in there, Bella. You got this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924076549718475202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-67609976040467522432013-03-05T13:05:17.186-05:002013-03-05T13:05:17.186-05:00I feel like I am in the same place! I still am ho...I feel like I am in the same place! I still am hoping to have more kids, but I am the same weight as I was when I got home from delivering my second daughter... So i am scared about getting prego again and gaining even more weight. <br /><br />My only advice is to be sure to talk to yourself positively. And notice your small victories! I think a measuring tape (or even your jeans) is far more accurate than a scale, so don't let two lbs up or down get you down. <br /><br />This is super inspiring! Keep up the good work!Remodelaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05876134871922366311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-4103126902009566022013-03-05T11:24:57.263-05:002013-03-05T11:24:57.263-05:00Wow- I admire your courage. Stay strong and keep ...Wow- I admire your courage. Stay strong and keep up that great attitude you've adopted. I think if your focus remains on being healthy and being real , you will find success! I'm looking forward to watching your journey. I'm hoping to lose 10-15 and overhaul my eating habits too- so I'll be working with you!Valerie Earnesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com