6.09.2008

We LOST a WHOLE Kid!!!

Eric and I have lost a total (combined) of 70 pounds since moving to Panama! It has been a very difficult endeavor, but so worth it! Panamanian food is mostly fried, empty calories and lots of grease and fat. There is no green leafy lettuce (just iceburg) and no salad dressing (which isn't important since there's no salad!) BUT, we were determined to eat healthier, eat less, and be more active... permanently.

Eric walks a ton, and I use an elliptical machine that we bought a few months ago. We eat lots of chicken and vegetables, and a lot less of everything else. (We do splurge and have pizza on Sundays... but you gotta live right?)

Eric is down 40 pounds from his heaviest, and I am down 30. We both need new clothes, as belts are now required to keep our pants up! It's a good dilemma to have. We still have a ways to go to reach our target, healthy weight... but for now, we're very proud of ourselves, and have adjusted quite well to this new lifestyle. It feels good to eat right.

4 comments:

HisBeloved said...

Congratulations!!! God knew I needed some more motivation to do so myself. Thanks!

Blessings!

Brianna Heldt said...

Wow! Congrats guys! That is great! (Especially since that fried food sounds pretty tempting and hard to resist!)

AndrewBrianAndErinMarie said...

That's awesome! I'm so proud of you guys! Keep of the good work :)

Auntie Kwita said...

Woo-hoo! What a dashing couple...You guys are great!