"Marlo Makeover" - Weight Loss, Slower Than Molasses!
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(ALL MyBayCity Photos by Julie Munger-McCallum)
Many have expressed concerns towards the "Marlo Makeover" and whether or not it is a serious or joking matter. I am here to tell you, just because it has been portrayed in a funny manner on the Tri City Buzz Television Show, the "Marlo Makeover" is indeed a legitimate, ongoing and sincere attempt to lose weight and get comfortable in my own forty year old skin!
The progress has been slow as molasses compared to earlier years throughout my lifetime, but I will get there. I remember back in the day, when I could gain weight during a pregnancy, give birth and pop Ephedrine pills thereafter to lose the baby fat. In fact, after the birth of my first child, I lost sixty pounds in sixty days just in time for my tenth high school reunion! I was hooked. Getting back down to a size four simply by taking two bottles of pills! I also was addicted to the energy the pills gave me not to mention, opening up my lungs to breathe properly after two packs of cigarettes! Therefore, my affair with these pills went on for years...
Healthy? NO! Needed, YES! My gradual weight gain began in the past five years or so due to the many years my body was used to taking those Alkaloids, which were banned in 2001 and no longer available to me. I have tried every weight loss drug on the market and NOTHING worked for me, NOTHING! I realize now, that the "magic" of popping a pill and melting away fat was an addiction for me for so many reasons, just like smoking. I am happy to say, I am trying to kick both habits in a healthy manner through the "Marlo Makeover". I am currently taking Chantix to curb the smoking and working out, the good old fashioned way to lose the weight.
With the dedicated support of my co-worker, Julie Munger-McCallum and her knowledge of getting into shape and staying in shape (not to mention a kick butt body) I think I can do this! I am fortunate enough to have support everywhere I turn, which makes this challenge tolerable and gives me the strength when I am too cold to head to the gym or hungry for a twinkie instead of an apple, to not let those people down! JuJu, thank you for being there for me, in and out of the gym, you inspire me greatly!
I also have been fortunate enough to have one on one support and assistance from "Boxing Great", Murray Sutherland! You can't beat working out with a body like that! Talk about inspiration! My time spent with Murray just makes me want to be in shape for his eyes alone ... smile! What woman wouldn't want to be in shape when he is behind you spotting a move or over you supporting a lift!
To my boss, O.J. Cunningham, who initially suggested the "Marlo Makeover" and Host of The Tri City Buzz Television Show, thank you for ensuring that cameras are rolling, every time I put something I shouldn't ... in my mouth. This alone, inspires me when I see the show, stuffing my face, reminding me of the "junk in my forty year old trunk"!
How am I doing? Well, I have now lost eleven pounds! However, eight of which was lost during an eight day bout with a nasty virus at home, laying on the couch trying to sell advertising to those I saw on commercials or making trips to the bathroom! YUK! It seemed all of the hard work I have been doing to gain endurance and strength over the past weeks, was lost in that one! However, I am back to a regular schedule of working out and getting fit! I am also ready to share with you, my transformation through pictures over the next ten weeks of this makeover. Embarrassing? YES! Needed to inspire readers to do the same? ABSOLUTELY!
The workouts are getting serious folks! It's no joking matter, honestly! I cannot wait until the "junk in my trunk" you see here is GONE!
(MyBayCity Photo by Julie Munger-McCallum)
(MyBayCity Photo by Julie Munger-McCallum)
(MyBayCity Photo by Julie Munger-McCallum)
(MyBayCity Photo by Julie Munger-McCallum)
(MyBayCity Photo by Julie Munger-McCallum)
We only live once here on earth, why not push yourself to be the best that you can be? Those are the words that inspired me by my own children and I am proud to report, they are doing it with me during my "at home" workouts and supporting a healthier menu! Now, if I could find a way to kick the "Green Monster" habit (Girl Scout Martini at The Stables), which I am sure contains 1200 calories per, I would be doing great!
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rdarbee Says:
On November 23, 2008
at 11:54 PM
I never even noticed you needed to lose weight. Go for it. Get ready with those HOF ads next year.
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MarMar says:
On November 24, 2008
at 04:33 PM
Bob Darbee! WE MISS YOU! Thanks for "not" noticing that I gained 40 pounds over this past year! See, I always knew there was something I really liked about you! Keep in touch! Were getting hit with snow today!
Marlo |
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AmyLouise says:
On December 07, 2008
at 11:56 AM
"Melting Pot of Fat Parade" = GREAT IDEA! With all this recent television exposure your guys/gals are giving our community through Tri City Buzz show, who knows, maybe it would draw attention to our community and we could have a "Biggest Bay City Loser" show right here! Now that, would generate some excitement! I say GO FOR IT! GOOD LUCK!
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