weight loss challenge

I mentioned in a previous post that I was involved in a new year challenge which consisted of a group of individuals each creating their own weight-loss goals. We even created a private page on facebook where we could post pictures, meal ideas, articles, words of encouragement, etc. The 8 week contest ended on March 6, and I am happy to say that although only one person met and totally surpassed their goal (she lost 23.6 pounds!!!), everyone still did a fantastic job! My personal goal was to lose 10 pounds. I was able to lose 7.2. As a result, I am now able to fit into all of the clothes in my closet including my favorite pair of jeans! I purchased these true religion jeans as a reward when I lost my baby weight after Lyla was born. I can finally wear them again...which makes me a very happy mommy. If anyone else out there has a few pounds to shed and needs some ideas, I highly recommend starting a group of people who will encourage and hold eachother accountable. I know I wouldn't have been able to stay motivated if I didn't have my girls (and those weekly weigh-ins) to help me! The following "before and after" pictures are terrible, but I thought I would include them anyways.

BEFORE

AFTER. Any difference???