Saturday, April 3, 2010

Since Gabby is too humble...


Since is Gabby is too modest it is up to me to tell you how amazing she is...
She set a goal to reclaim her physical self and started on a strict diet and exercise regimen about Oct 1, last year. In 6 months she has reached her goal weight and is lifting more weight than she imagined she could and can run at least 4 miles (she is working towards her next goal of running a 1/2 marathon this year)! I can't tell you how much weight she has lost because, well, intelligent husbands don't do that. But suffice it to say that she is again wearing outfits she wore when we got married nearly 14 years and 5 children ago! And to give you an idea of her dedication and resolve, she did not skip any days, meals, or anything this past 6 months. She stuck with her regimen 100%. Thanksgiving? She made us a feast and didn't taste any of it. Then while we ate the feast she prepared, she sat down and with a smile ate lettuce, cucumbers, brocoli, and tuna (or something like that). Same thing happened for Christmas. She even refused to lick her fingers any of the 1/2 dozen times over Christmas that she made her incredible homemade cinnamon rolls! Gabby is absolutely inspiring! Way to go Gabby!
**Imagine my horror when I opened up our blog and found that Dan had written this post! I had no idea and he didn't even tell me he had done this! Just to clarify a few things, it has taken a little longer than 6 months and I ate turkey for Thanksgiving. (I think the tuna was for Christmas.)

12 comments:

Trainer Momma said...

Gabby, I'm glad your husband didn't keep this well kept secret a secret any longer! Congrats! You must feel like a million bucks. Good luck with all those goals you have set (and that 1/2 marathon!). WOW!

MAB said...

Way to go Gabby! I've been wondering how your goals were coming along. I'm so happy to hear about your success!

KC and DL said...

Dan, you are a brave man, hijacking your wifes blog!
Kyle

Pattersons said...

i love it! way to go gabby:) and dan for showing all the rest of us just how amazing your wife is(even though we knew it already:)

Joy said...

Way to go Gabby! Doesn't feel great.

johanna said...

You are so inspiring to me! I'm so proud you met your goals. You look fantastic and deserve now to go on a huge shopping spree!

Unknown said...

I was wondering what was going on. You look great in those photos.

{Erica} said...

You look amazing...and I'll keep on telling you that! You have more will power than I! :)

once this baby is out can you give me some advice??

{Erica} said...

p.s. shopping spree is right!! I'll go with you once this baby is out!

Jenelle said...

Oh my gosh, Gabby, you are amazing!!
I'm totally impressed and so proud of you! I'd love to hear your version of what you've been doing.

Tammy said...

Gabby...you look AMAZING! How did you do it? Really...how did you do it? I would love to know! Keep it up! You are awesome! (btw, this is Tammy, Maralynne's friend!)

Asher and Amy said...

Gabby! Wow, I saw the work out trainer and then thought something was up! Very proud of you. I need to be better about being healthy, so I can run around with Lilia! I hope you are going to the reunion this summer. See ya then.