Weight Loss Update

by Myra Hope

I’m about 16 pounds away from my goal, so I thought this might be a good time to post a little mid-way update.

I just want to say how grateful I am for the Dynamite 180 Diet that I’m on. Like I’ve said before, I’m not a diet person at all. :) I’ve tried SO many different workout programs, running, healthful eating and nothing worked. Now, I know that I was eating too much. I’ve learned so much about portion control from being on this diet. It’s so good to finally be doing something that works!

When I started the diet, I had 44.6 lbs to lose to reach my pre-Ridley weight. In the first six weeks I’ve lost 28.4 pounds and 28.5 inches. Wow.

You know it’s significant when your Dad notices and says to your husband, “Have you noticed that there’s less of Myra walking around?” HA!

This week I’m going to be working on weight training to try to tighten up my flabby arms that don’t want to shrink.  I’ve lost 1 1/2 inches off each arm, but I need to work on that at the gym.

I’ve just started my seventh week on Dynamite 180. At this point, it’s easy peasy to eat according to the plan…very habitual. I don’t have any cravings and even fruit tastes almost too sweet.

I’m ready to get the remaining 16.2 pounds off, so I can get back to a more alkaline diet.  I think the only disadvantage of the Dynamite 180 diet is that the eating plan is quite acidic which makes me more prone to catch a cold. {The more alkaline your body ph is, the healthier you will be and the better you will feel!}

I have so much love, understanding and care for every woman who struggles with her weight.  I get it. Totally. I probably will struggle all my life, but I’m thankful to be learning now how I can control it.

No matter what size you are or what the scale says, YOU are beautiful.

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1 Rene @ Budget Saving Mom June 1, 2011 at 9:53 pm

That is so wonderful!! You look great in all of the pictures, but I can really tell that you have lost weight. I still have quite a bit to lose after my fourth baby. This post was quite encouraging!! Keep up the good work!!

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2 FaithHopeLoveAndJesus June 1, 2011 at 10:27 pm

You look amazing! Great job!
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3 Tricia June 1, 2011 at 10:27 pm

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

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4 anna June 1, 2011 at 10:28 pm

You look wonderful!! I’m on the other end of the spectrum – I’m pregnant – but am shocked at the deeply rooted emotional reactions I’ve had to gaining weight. This is definitely a journey – thanks for sharing yours =)
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5 Janet June 1, 2011 at 10:30 pm

Well done! You look great.
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6 Amanda @ Serenity Now June 1, 2011 at 10:34 pm

You look fantastic!!! :)

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7 Alyson @EisleyRaeClothing June 1, 2011 at 10:36 pm

You look amazing!!! Great job!
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8 Julie June 1, 2011 at 10:37 pm

Congrats on the weight loss. I read the program in the link you posted and I KNOW there is no way I could do it. I need to get back on weight watchers. It worked for me before my son was born so I know it will work again. Keep up the great work u are doing.

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9 Jen-Eighty MPH Mom June 1, 2011 at 10:38 pm

Oh my goodness – you look awesome! That is pretty amazing over six weeks. I think I need to look into this plan :)

Keep up the good work!

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10 Leasa June 1, 2011 at 10:40 pm

Amazing Job!! Keep it up.

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11 Ashley@DesignBuildLove.co June 1, 2011 at 10:53 pm

you look amazing! Congratulations!!!
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12 Jillian June 1, 2011 at 10:53 pm

This is amazing! About 5lbs gone each week?! You go Mama. My newest little one is 6 months and I’ve lost 47lbs so far but still have about 20 to go. I will check out this diet you mentioned!

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13 Jamie June 1, 2011 at 11:10 pm

Wow! Great job! You should feel so good about yourself!

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14 Kristen @HopeAbound June 2, 2011 at 5:20 am

Girl! You look awesome!!! If I lived closer I’d hit the gym with ya and help you out with strength training…I LOVE the whole personal trainer role :) It’s addicting though.

Great job!
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15 Heather June 2, 2011 at 6:15 am

Good job to you! You’ve been working hard and you look great!
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16 Anna June 2, 2011 at 7:06 am

Wow! You look amazing! YOu dont even need to lose those last 16lbs!!
My question is does the stuff have any type of side effects at all? Have you noticed anything? I am always so weary about any diet helpers and how they will effect me in the long run.

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17 Deb H. June 2, 2011 at 7:17 am

You are beautiful…inside and out! So proud of you…congratulations!!!

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18 Rosann June 2, 2011 at 7:32 am

No, YOU are beautiful! Wow! You look amazing! Great job on your weight loss. :)

Many Blessings,
Rosann

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19 Emily E June 2, 2011 at 7:48 am

Wow! That’s amazing Myra! Keep up the good work.

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20 Linda June 2, 2011 at 8:29 am

Great job Myra! You look great!!!

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21 lisa @thebeadgirl June 2, 2011 at 8:42 am

you look amazing!

way to go! great job!
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22 Nicole-Lynn June 2, 2011 at 9:36 am

You go girl! You look great! Congrats!

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23 Jen June 2, 2011 at 11:42 am

You look great! Congrats!
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24 Karen June 2, 2011 at 11:49 am

Glad you’re able to lose weight.
Just one question though — I read thru the diet plan and wondering how anyone can live off of 650 calories per day??

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25 Myra June 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm

@Karen, Thanks Karen! 650 cals is actually plenty of food. I’m so full after my meals. I’m going to do a post soon showing what I eat. :) My sister was super skeptical about the calories, but when she saw how full my plate was, she didn’t worry that I was starving any more. LOL!

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26 Alana of Taylor Made Home June 2, 2011 at 7:22 pm

Congratulations on losing weight! I know you’ve heard it several times already but you truly are a beautiful woman. This post reminds me that I need to get my booty in gear and work on the losing all of my extra baby (toddler?) weight. I would like to see what your meals consist of in order to get some ideas. :)

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27 Christa @ BrownSugarToast June 4, 2011 at 8:16 am

Way to go, Myra! I’m so proud of you. I know it is hard to lose weight. Right now, I’m working on gaining weight for this pregnancy and am learning I have to exercise self-control even (maybe especially) while gaining weight. If I pile on sweets and milkshakes now just because “I need to gain baby weight” I’m going to want to do that after baby too! Learned that with my little girl the hard way. :) Proud of you – you are beautiful!
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28 Narah June 4, 2011 at 3:52 pm

I’ve looked into Dynamite 180 and I’m wondering about your energy level. Do you still exercise? Do you feel tired half way through the day?

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29 Myra June 4, 2011 at 10:46 pm

@Narah, My energy level is fabulous and I still do power walking and weight lifting. :) I don’t feel tired unless I don’t get enough sleep at night.

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30 Emily@Decorchick June 6, 2011 at 1:04 pm

You look SO awesome Myra!! So proud of you!!

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31 Paula June 6, 2011 at 2:24 pm

2 THUMBS UP! Congrats on your weight loss!

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32 Beth@A2Z June 8, 2011 at 9:29 am

Oh girl you look fabulous! Congrats!!! I know how hard you’ve worked. I’m trying to get my weight off right now and it is so not easy.
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33 Myra June 13, 2011 at 9:58 pm

Girl, thank you for your support! Seriously, it means SO much! You can so do it. I’m here cheering you on! ;) xoxo

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34 nikki June 10, 2011 at 2:31 pm

Hi Myra – congrats on your progress! I’m local to you (friends with Andrea Brown). Just wondering what Naturopathist you use. I’m looking for a new Dr and would like to check it out. Thanks much!

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35 Myra June 13, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Hi Nikki! Shoot me an email myblessedlife.net@gmail.com and I’ll give you more info! :)

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36 Jimmie June 19, 2011 at 9:30 pm

That is astounding. Just six weeks? Wow. I’m giving you a standing ovation! And I really like your hymn coasters.

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37 Myra June 21, 2011 at 4:33 pm

Thank you so much Jimmie! :)

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38 Kristine August 8, 2011 at 2:01 pm

Myra,
Thank you so much for informing us about Dynamite 180. I have been using it for a few weeks now. It’s amazing! Today was the first time I wasn’t worried about stepping on the scale at the doctor’s office. I almost can’t wait to go back for my follow-up in a couple of weeks. By then, I’ll have lost more weight! =) Keep up the good work Myra! You’re looking more and more fabulous!

Blessings,
Kristine ♥
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39 Myra August 8, 2011 at 5:14 pm

You totally just made my day!!!! Congrats on your awesome loss and keep up the great work! :) xo

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40 carlita August 24, 2011 at 3:11 am

i think you looked just as amazing before the weight loss as you do now. maybe the weight you are while eating healthily and getting a healthy dose of exercise is your natural weight. i wish more people focused on being healthy and really loving their body instead of just saying things like:

“I have so much love, understanding and care for every woman who struggles with her weight. I get it. Totally. I probably will struggle all my life, but I’m thankful to be learning now how I can control it.

No matter what size you are or what the scale says, YOU are beautiful.”

and then going on a diet where i can’t imagine someone can get enough of their daily vitamins and nutrients to keep their body functioning. maybe that has something to do with getting more colds while only eating 650 calories.

but back to my point. be healthy. like you said, you’re gorgeous regardless of your size. i just wish i felt like you meant it for yourself.

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41 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:24 pm

Thank you Carlita for your sweet comment. I definitely was preaching truth to myself as much as anything in that post. :) I hope you have a beautiful day!

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42 Kathryn October 15, 2011 at 9:26 am

This is so awesome. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

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43 Joye February 27, 2012 at 8:25 am

Hi Myra-

You look fab, thinking about starting this program. Did you have any side effects? Are you still using it, or have you had to use it again?

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44 Myra February 27, 2012 at 9:27 am

Thanks Joye! I didn’t have any side effects. I’m not on it now as I’m pregnant, but after I’m done breastfeeding, if I need it, I’ll definitely hop back on it. :)

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45 Amanda November 18, 2012 at 9:45 pm

Hi I am new to your blog, I was wondering did you do this while breastfeeding?

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46 martha.anne January 15, 2013 at 12:17 pm

WOW! You look fabulous… such an inspiration. Keep up the good work!
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47 wendi January 21, 2013 at 10:22 am

What is the cost associated with the products? I looked at the website and couldn’t find how much it costs. I would love to try it!

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