51 and Back into a Size 4 - even after 8 kids!
“I did not think it was possible at age 51 after having 8 children, to feel this good!” ~ Deb Yurchack
“These last 12 weeks have truly been a transformation for me.
When I found Fit Yummy Mummy I was completely worn out.
Physically I was feeling the effects of birthing and parenting 8 children, compounded by middle age and menopause. Spiritually I felt dull and lifeless. Emotionally I felt spent. I was lacking energy on every level. The many aspects of my life seemed all tangled like a ball of string.”
(I met had the pleasure of meeting Deb and 10 more Fit Yummy Mummy’s this past weekend for a Shopping Trip in Dayton, OH. This was my second meeting with Deb - and this time around SHE is the Success Story!~ Holly)
See Deb’s Video Two Minute Testimonial on Below!
“As soon as I would decide to tackle one thing, something more urgent would pop up and I just couldn’t sort out the jumble that resulted. Meanwhile people would tell me “I just don’t know how you do it all”. And I would think, “I don’t—if you only knew!” The frustration was deep and the self-talk very negative. Fit Yummy Mummy provided the end of the string that I could grab, hang on to, and begin to untangle.
When I committed to the STC, some things had calmed down a bit (homeschool, kids’ schedules), and some things I was neglecting (my business, my house), but I decided that if I didn’t do anything else, I would do this! And some days that was about it! I would get dressed to work out and wear my workout clothes all day (no shower—gross!) but at some point, I DID get the workout done!
Although summer afforded me a little more freedom in the schedule, it also presented challenges of travel and situations that equaled food—and not the supportive kind (mom’s house, vacation, etc.)! With the constant encouragement of Club FYM I was able to make a plan that really would work for exercise and food, and—miracle of miracles—stick to it!!
By the time I had persevered through the summer traveling, especially vacation with workouts and supportive food, I was feeling changes on all levels: physically more energetic, spiritually more vibrant, and emotionally MUCH more positive and resilient. The ball was rolling!!
I started feeling better physically: the weird skin patches on my hips disappeared, my back started stabilizing (chiropractor noticed), I could go down the stairs without holding the railing, I could lower myself into a chair instead of plopping, and I could take off my sneakers without sitting down, in fact I could stand on one foot to untie and remove the other shoe!!
I started feeling better spiritually and emotionally: I started returning phone calls again, I found myself encouraging others with more positive affirmations, I smiled more, I even started getting up and making breakfast for my husband regularly! And all that was just the beginning.
Three years ago I took off my wedding rings because they were too tight. I did not expect to ever get them back on again, after all they are size 4-3/4, that’s unrealistic now. NOT SO—On Sept. 10 I got them back on and they fit great, they are not stuck! About that same time 3 years ago, my toes started looking weird to me and I also started living with the awful feeling of a roll around my middle and a crease in my back. My toes are back to normal (it was fat) , the roll is much smaller and the creases are gone! I had started wearing L underwear (VSC) because, you know, they size it so small now—but now it’s all baggy!!
I bought some jeans at the second hand store last week, they were 2 sizes smaller than the ones in my closet!
After 12 weeks things are moving in the right direction. I’ve got traction and momentum!
Now I’m ready to strengthen my relationships, clean my house, shape up my school, and pick up the pieces of my broken business.
I feel a jubilation and excitement that I thought was gone forever!
I did not think it was possible at age 51 after having 8 children, to feel this good!
Photos from April 2008 when 1st began Fit Yummy Mummy to October 2008- End of Challenge
My results from the Summer Transformation Challenge plus my Total so far:
weight 8.5lbs……..10.5 lbs
bust 1″………………2″
waist 4″……………..5″
tummy 4″……………6″
hips 2″……………….2″
thighs 1.75″ ea……..2″ ea
arm .5″ ea…………..75″ ea
neck .5″……………..5″ (I included this because my neck was getting thick so I wanted to see if it changed)
size (jeans) 2 sizes
BF 8%
total inches 16″/21″
Photos from the 12 Week Summer Transformation Challenge
My Summer Transformation Challenge Goals:
*to be fit and trim no roll at waist, double chin or thick neck;arms and legs toned & defined
~ Update:Roll and double chin are noticeably smaller, lost ½” from neck, definition in arms and legs is beginning to show, still covered by fat, but not as much
*waist under 30
~Update: 28!
*size 6 or less
~Update: Gap size 6, J Crew size 4 !!—used clothing, already washed!
*weight around 120–is under 120 possible?
~Update:
Modified in Aug to below 130 this challenge. Final: 129.5!!
*to not feel my stomach-outside(fat) or inside (discomfort)
~ Update: Great, as long as I eat supportively
*to move easily & quickly (healthy back)
~ Update: Yep!—just ask Dr. Joe
*to be physically, mentally, & emotionally agile
~Update: GREAT improvement!
*to sparkle with enthusiasm
~Update: Practically jumping up and down!
*to get dressed simply, without the indecision that comes when many clothes don’t look good
~Update: Now in the process of “fixing” my wardrobe
*to wear a white shirt (I usually wear black, it’s more forgiving)
~Update: Done that—still don’t own much white, still love black
*to wear a wide belt
~ Update: Not quite there yet, in my opinion!, although looking around, I guess I could
*to be a good example: doing what is needed to stay fit and not obsessing over how I look
~Update: Currently still obsessing, but now positive, will try to calm down soon!
**to keep this commitment
I DID IT!!
~ Deb , Age 51, Mom of 8 ages 9 to 22, OH
Deb, your results are truly inspiring.
You are a completely new woman - youthful, vibrant, radiant!
It was a Blast to meet you and celebrate your results at our FYM Shopping trip!
Can’t wait for our next get together!
Your Friend and Coach,
Holly
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