Tory's Weight Loss

The picture to left is of me after my Weight Watchers Success Story photo shoot. I feel great and am in better shape than I've ever been in my entire life. That was probably a little small, so I maintain around the 115-120 pound level. If I go over 120 pounds, I scale my points or calories back down a bit. Yes, I still am on Weight Watchers and probably will be for the rest of my life. It is a very small price to pay for being a lean, mean, Tory machine.

I actually maintained 115 for quite awhile, but once I started lifting weights and running 35+ miles a week, I added 5 pounds. At first it freaked me out...what the heck? I was doing EVERYTHING the same. Then I went to a Sports Nutritionist, Heather Nakamura. She did a body fat analysis and told me that not one was I fine, but my body fat was so low I shouldn't lose any more weight. What a relief!

Currently, jeans are size 1 to 4, depending on the brand and cut. I never ever thought I'd be a size 10, much less this small.

I really have to thank all of the people who are supporting me in my efforts. First and most supportive would be my husband, Roy and my sister, Tammy. They have been with me every step of the way. He's lost 90 pounds during the process. (Tammy has always looked hot and never had any pounds to lose because already knew how to make healthy choices for her body.)

Online I have enjoyed the support of many people on the Weight Watchers 50+ Pounds to Lose bulletin board, the Weight Watchers...uncensored group, and the Serious Weight Watchers email list. I am also a frequent poster on the forums in CalorieKing and use their service to check my nutritional values since I'm always training for marathons and triathlons.

July 16, 2005 in New York City after my Weight Watchers photo shoot.

Me running by Roy at the Sammamish Triathlon in Aug 2007

They are like a 24 hour a day "meeting." Together we share each others victories and let downs, supporting and being supported every day. They are a very cool group of people.

I just added a new page of 100 facts about me. It's sort of random, but if you're interested...here it is.

I look at some of the pictures below and I can't even recognize the woman I used to be. I don't look like her, I don't feel like her, I can hardly even relate to her! She was a wonderful person who lacked self respect so much that she didn't feel she was even worth the effort it would take to lose the weight. Now I realze that she deserved so much better and instead of thinking of eating right and exercising as a chore, I realize that it is an ongoing gift. It's a gift I give not only to myself, but to my family and friends. Living a healthy life makes me a better wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Heck, it's even a gift I give to my students...'cause I'll be around just that much longer to torture them!

I just added a page of about 50 before pictures of both Roy and I (mostly me since I know he's a lot more sensitive about it than I am). I just sometimes need to remind myself of who I am. It helps me realize how far I've come, but more importantly...that there are no guarantees. I can go back there if I'm not vigilent.

Click here for the pics.

Drivers License Before (aiiiiieeeeee)

Drivers License After (whew)

Click on the picture to see a full sized version...if you dare.

The picture to left is of me after my Weight Watchers Success Story photo shoot. I feel great and am in better shape than I've ever been in my entire life. That was probably a little small, so I maintain around the 115-120 pound level. If I go over 120 pounds, I scale my points or calories back down a bit. Yes, I still am on Weight Watchers and probably will be for the rest of my life. It is a very small price to pay for being a lean, mean, Tory machine. I actually maintained 115 for quite awhile, but once I started lifting weights and running 35+ miles a week, I added 5 pounds. At first it freaked me out...what the heck? I was doing EVERYTHING the same. Then I went to a Sports Nutritionist, Heather Nakamura. She did a body fat analysis and told me that not one was I fine, but my body fat was so low I shouldn't lose any more weight. What a relief! Currently, jeans are size 1 to 4, depending on the brand and cut. I never ever thought I'd be a size 10, much less this small. I really have to thank all of the people who are supporting me in my efforts. First and most supportive would be my husband, Roy and my sister, Tammy. They have been with me every step of the way. He's lost 90 pounds during the process. (Tammy has always looked hot and never had any pounds to lose because already knew how to make healthy choices for her body.) Online I have enjoyed the support of many people on the Weight Watchers 50+ Pounds to Lose bulletin board, the Weight Watchers...uncensored group, and the Serious Weight Watchers email list. I am also a frequent poster on the forums in CalorieKing and use their service to check my nutritional values since I'm always training for marathons and triathlons.	July 16, 2005 in New York City after my Weight Watchers photo shoot. Me running by Roy at the Sammamish Triathlon in Aug 2007
They are like a 24 hour a day "meeting." Together we share each others victories and let downs, supporting and being supported every day. They are a very cool group of people. I just added a new page of 100 facts about me. It's sort of random, but if you're interested...here it is. I look at some of the pictures below and I can't even recognize the woman I used to be. I don't look like her, I don't feel like her, I can hardly even relate to her! She was a wonderful person who lacked self respect so much that she didn't feel she was even worth the effort it would take to lose the weight. Now I realze that she deserved so much better and instead of thinking of eating right and exercising as a chore, I realize that it is an ongoing gift. It's a gift I give not only to myself, but to my family and friends. Living a healthy life makes me a better wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Heck, it's even a gift I give to my students...'cause I'll be around just that much longer to torture them! I just added a page of about 50 before pictures of both Roy and I (mostly me since I know he's a lot more sensitive about it than I am). I just sometimes need to remind myself of who I am. It helps me realize how far I've come, but more importantly...that there are no guarantees. I can go back there if I'm not vigilent. Click here for the pics.
	Drivers License Before (aiiiiieeeeee)
Drivers License After (whew)
Click on the picture to see a full sized version...if you dare.