How can you get inspired to lose weight for Spring?
One of the biggest challenges in looking good in your clothes is getting our weight under control!
I (JoJami) got a call yesterday from a long time friend. We were catching up and she mentioned to me that she “had” to go shopping, since she had recently lost 4o pounds! She said,” You would be so proud of me, I went shopping yesterday and had so much fun because I felt like I could try on things that had some style to them for the first time in years!”
Yes! We agree that when you are fit you will have more self confidence and energy!
We shared with you a while back a few of our readers that have taken looking healthy and having more energy seriously!
One of our readers, Laura Eskstein London, just wrote to us and said, “Hi, just wanted to let you know what I have been up too recently. I am having a great time in my 40′s. I have entered a few body competitions and won 1st place in my age division (over 40) went to Miami yesterday to film a video for YouTube with Jennifer Nicole Lee (ab Circle) and she is using me in her new exercise infomercial!! Very exciting. You never know what will happen in your 40′!!!!”
Laura you are rock’n!! Talk about looking Fabulous After 40, thanks for sharing with us!!!
While Laura might seem like an extreme case and she has obviously put a lot of work into getting into shape, she is sure a great example of what you can do if you put your mind to it! There are many ways to get healthy, you just need to find one that fits your style!
Before: Laura E. London
After (Laura, 1 year later)
We are not saying that you have to be stick skinny, but if you’re looking to tone up and get healthy dieting is not the only answer.
Here are a few ideas:
- Join a gym
- Find a friend and get started!
- Find a new way to exercise that you might enjoy (Zumba, hiking club, ballroom dancing!)
Let us know what you are doing to get fit for Spring! Comment below:
My biggest goal in 2011 in to get in shape. It’s so much harder being in my 40′s but I am working so hard. Great inspiring story! She looks just incredible.
Brigittia, it sounds like you are setting a wonderful goal! Good luck!!
I have read this story and your guess Jill and feel that I can do this. I am 44 and really want to get into shape. I gym but I am making a promise I am going to keep and that is too lose 40 by my 45th birthday this June. So I guess I am going to have to get to my gym.
Very impressed. I am a mess and need a whole lot of inspiration!
impressed.
In ballroom dancing, my favorite dance is Rumba and the Flamenco.~:*
Holy cow! What an inspiration.
She looks wonderful!
Hi Dominic,
Yes, me too! (JoJami) It is one of my favorite pastimes!
I just love to do ballroom dancing specially during my free times. dancing is my passion.,.:
Good for her! My body is not made that way. I work out with weights but can’t get that cut even doing p-90x.
Hi Atieka,
Yes, she is over 40 and competing in body building competitions and winning! What an inspiration!
She is way built! Maybe a little to much!! Is she going to be a body builder and compete? She should if she has not yet.
Hi Glenda,
Good for you! We are cheering you on…. keep us posted! Getting fit is so good for your health and you will start having more energy to enjoy life more!! Thanks for posting!
Really looks grrrr8. I am getting my weight off now and forever one day at a time.
Great results Laura! Did you do anything other than that program?
I’m rocking the P90X – and getting GREAT results from that! Although I need to warn any ladies who choose to try it, you need to accept that your muscles will swell before they get “svelte.” So don’t let that throw you off it you start a fat shredding program that also tones your muscles.
She looks fantastic!