Is This What You Are Waiting to See?
@just4him (323168)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
May 11, 2019 12:18pm CST
I haven't done a side by side for a long time. I also haven't lost any weight in a while, though I have been slimming as my clothes can testify.
The picture on the left you might recognize as the one I was going to use for the back cover image but decided it was too orange for my liking. The collar wasn't right either. However, you can see I'm looking a bit trim in the picture. The one on the right was taken on Thursday when my friend took the picture for the back cover of the book. I don't find this picture flattering, but hopefully, you can see, I've at least maintained the weight.
I haven't lost any weight yet this year and we're now five months into the year. 
I'm still hoping to see something on the scale as I have a goal in mind for my birthday which is two months away. I need to break the barrier and start moving down the scale again.
For now, I'm finished with notifications. I'm going to work on Guns of War for a little while, then come back and see how you're doing and post the next writing tips. I hope you're having a great Saturday and I hope for those of you who have seen nothing but rain this month, that you are seeing sunshine today. What are your plans for today? Thanks for reading.
I'm still hoping to see something on the scale as I have a goal in mind for my birthday which is two months away. I need to break the barrier and start moving down the scale again.
For now, I'm finished with notifications. I'm going to work on Guns of War for a little while, then come back and see how you're doing and post the next writing tips. I hope you're having a great Saturday and I hope for those of you who have seen nothing but rain this month, that you are seeing sunshine today. What are your plans for today? Thanks for reading.25 people like this
25 responses
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 19
@DianneN It seems easy and after posting that yesterday, I escalated another four pounds instead of going down the two I needed. It felt like I took a bounce when I hit the ground with that teeter-totter and flew upwards. Now I need to come down 6 pounds to get to my original weight and 9 pounds total. 
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
11 May 19
Both photos you look gorgeous. If I was asked wich one I would chose for your book, I'd say the one on the right. Why? It simply looks clearer, love the blouse color, and the background works for me. That is the author I would like to see in the back cover of the book I bought myself.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 May 19
@just4him It looks great on you Valerie! Anyway both pictures are beautiful!
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 May 19
I don't think I have ever taken a side-by-side photo before. I don't think my look has changed all that much over the years, except that my hair is more gray now. People I run into that I haven't seen in a long time say that I look the exact same as I did many years ago. I tell them that's because I stopped aging when I hit 30! 
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 May 19
@just4him I visited the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine, FL, and drank some water from the well. That's what did the trick.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 19
@moffittjc I knew there had to be a good reason for it.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
14 May 19
I'm sorry you haven't lost anything yet this year.
Maybe you need to change it up a bit? Somehow.. And see if that helps any.
Goodluck on that goal. 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 May 19
@Courtlynn I know I've added some things to my diet lately - cauliflower pizza crust, almondmilk yogurt, and non-dairy cheese. I've looked at the sodium levels of each and it's not bad, but the fact it has sodium might be the culprit.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
15 May 19
@just4him Oh, I wasn't thinking junk food.. just a different order of food, or something you;'re not already eating.. or maybe even a little extra walk every other day
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
12 May 19
You've definitely lost inches, by the photo on the right! It's a big accomplishment, maintaining that loss of pounds for over two years:) Good job!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 May 19
@kobesbuddy I'm the only one following it. It's okay. I won't change or go back to junk food.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 May 19
@just4him How is this diet working, for the other women who are following it?(the ones you meet at the pool)
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
11 May 19
Sometimes maintaining is ok--I hate my scale, but exercising makes me feel better even when my scale isn't moving much
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
12 May 19
@just4him Good for you!!! I found that swimming helped when I was not able to walk much!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
11 May 19
i think ya look beautiful 'n don't fret o'er reachin' a plateau. yer body'll soon wake'p 'n realize which direction 't ought to be headin'.
interestin' morn here, loads 'f 'xcitement, lol. no plans, but the sun's doin' 'ts best to shine 'n the temps're finally back'n the rise.
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@RasmaSandra (98024)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 May 19
I like both photos but the one before the fireplace is not as bright so it might be better to use. You can just use a head and shoulders shot if you like. I love the color purple. I am just finishing up online now. Hope you have a good night.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 19
Thank you. I'll be losing again, I just don't know when. I'm working on it.
@porwest (112876)
• United States
11 May 19
I'd agree with Andria about the head shot being more suitable for a book cover photo. But, looking good. I know you say you have not lost any weight, but whether it's the lighting or whatever...it looks to me like you are indeed trimmer.
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@porwest (112876)
• United States
14 May 19
@just4him Yeah. Head shot is always best for a cover author picture. But yes, you look trimmer even if you say you don't think you lost any weight. Sometimes it is the lighting, sometimes it is the background. Either way, keep it up, don't lose faith, and the efforts will pay off. BTW, I think your scale needs to be calibrated.
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@snowy22315 (208951)
• United States
11 May 19
Congrats at maintaining. Sometimes that isn't easy either.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 May 19
Trouble is, I don't want to maintain. I still have a long way to go to get this weight where it needs to be. Thank you. At least I'm not gaining more than the 4 pounds. I get to the top of the teeter-totter and then come down. I'm always hopeful I'll continue going down.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 May 19
Sometimes a plateau will last for a very long time but I am sure you will accomplish your goal.
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. You're definitely a lot slimmer than you were, well done.
@wolfgirl569 (135770)
• Marion, Ohio
11 May 19
I got stuck for a couple of weeks. But with warmer weather I got it moving again. Hope yours starts too soon also.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 May 19
Most books just have a head shot so I don`t think a full body picture will be used.
I know what you mean I am stuck on a weight, however, I have built muscle and my clothes fit, still, so.... I will cut back.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 May 19
Neither of these pictures was for the book cover. I had another of the one on the left for the head shot. This is a full picture to show whether or not there is any change.
