As many of you know, we have Tweightloss Challenge #1 in full force! I started it with a couple of women on Twitter one night in my efforts to shed this extra baby weight.
I thought if we can motivate and inspire each other each night through Twitter updates, why not go for it. After all, we’re on Twitter every night - we may as well be making ourselves accountable to SOMEONE! 
But I’ve been getting a bunch of emails from people asking how the idea initially came to be.
The truth is, it all boils down to my husband.
And he’s finally given me permission to mention it on my blog.
(Thank you honey!)
How does it boil down to my husband?
He has lost 66 pounds in 2 months. Yes, 66 pounds. In 2 months. With watching his diet and exercising, he truly has transformed himself into another man. People that we have known for years don’t even recognize him at first sight, it’s that much of a transformation.
His drive. His dedication. His blood, sweat and tears. His actual accomplishment. It has been (and is) contagious.
Truly.
A week and a half ago when he was running on the treadmill at 9pm, I got on Twitter and started asking some of my “friends” if they wanted to join me in losing some weight. I knew I needed some help from my friends… my Twitter friends… and I knew that these “people” out there in Twitter cyberspace, who truly don’t know me… and don’t know have anything to lose asking me every night if I worked out and ate healthy… I knew these were the people I needed to have push me and keep me on the right path.
It morphed into Tweightloss.
So thank you to my husband for motivating me here at home. I am so proud of you. And so happy for you that you accomplished your goal. You are an amazing man.
So just for fun… (and to show off my husband’s hard work…)
Here’s us on May 24th, 2008
And here’s us tonight - July 31st, 2008
I guess you can say we’ve both shed some weight. Mine is called: HENRY!
*If you would like to join Tweightloss Challenge #2, email me at: tweightloss [at] gmail [dot] com. We start Monday, August 11th!
41 responses so far ↓
1 Pam // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:22 am
You both look great! that’s incredible that he was able to do so much in such a short amount of time. Truly inspiring. I can’t wait until our group gets started!
2 Sharon - Mom Generations // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:22 am
This is to Matt… True congrats are in order for your determination, your drive, your dedication, and your HARD WORK in attaining your goal! You look fabulous… is that ok for a mother-in-law to say!?
xo- Sharon
3 Erin // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:24 am
Wow! You both look absolutely amazing in that second picture. I can’t believe it’s only been a matter of months…he’s definitely been working hard.
4 Musings of a Housewife // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:25 am
WOW. That is SERIOUSLY impressive. Good for him!!
5 moosh in indy. // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:27 am
That’s fantastic! You both look spectacular. I’ll be sure to keep the Tworeos away from you. Heh.
6 workout mommy // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:36 am
WOW–congratulations to both of you!
I need to show this to my hubby to help inspire him! Great Job Matt!
7 Naomi // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:44 am
Wow, you guys look fantastic! And healthy and vibrant. Nice work, Matt. Very inspiring.
8 CPA Mom // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:51 am
OMG, how did he do it? Work out 8 hours a day and stop eating? He looks AMAZING!! Way to go “FormerlyFatMatt”!
but audrey, you don’t look like you need to lose ANYTHING. Seriously, both of you look amazing.
9 Mel // Aug 1, 2008 at 9:01 am
I’m so excited that you started our Tweightloss. I hope I don’t let my group down this week as it is my last week of vacation. I’m trying to do my best!!
BTW you both look amazing!
10 Michelle // Aug 1, 2008 at 9:16 am
Wow! 66 pounds in 2 months?!?! I didn’t even know that was possible! How on earth did he do it?
Good luck to you in your weight loss, although I’m not sure where you need to lose it from. You look amazing!
11 Tara @ Feels like home // Aug 1, 2008 at 9:39 am
The difference is amazing. Thanks to Matt for inspiring you and thanks to you for inspiring the rest of us. Tweightloss is going to help lots of people.
12 FitMom // Aug 1, 2008 at 9:58 am
YOU GO GIRL!!
And Matt!
You will lose the weight.
My biggest thing for you right now Audrey would be to lift weights!!!
13 Jane // Aug 1, 2008 at 10:03 am
Awesome job, Matt! You can be our Tweightloss inspiration!
14 Heather // Aug 1, 2008 at 10:14 am
Matt, you look amazing! That is an inspiration to everyone! I’m so proud to be a part of this challenge
15 Adventures In Babywearing // Aug 1, 2008 at 10:30 am
Wow- that is impressive! My hubby has also been on a new exercise and nutrition program and I am so proud of him! After this baby comes, I have some great motivation!
Steph
16 Marcy Massura-The Glamorous Life // Aug 1, 2008 at 10:41 am
WOW. He looks amazing (totally hitting on your husband). Good for him. Really. I know all about weight loss. I lost 40 lbs myself a few years ago. But someone gave a navigation system to about 8lbs of it - and it found its way back already. So I am working on losing it again!
AND you already look fabulous. Really!
17 Renee // Aug 1, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Wow thoss before and after picture are amazing Wow and angain wow I wouldn’t had recenized you hubby either!
He is a very motivated man!!!
BTW you look amazing in both picture!!!!
Keep us updated on the progress!
18 Kristin // Aug 1, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Very impressive. Congratulations! The before and after pictures are just amazing, he could be on a commercial for a diet pill or fitness regime!
19 Lis Garrett // Aug 1, 2008 at 2:08 pm
WOW!!
Your husband looks fantastic!!!! (and you ALWAYS do)
That is an amazing transformation! hubba hubba!
20 Strong One // Aug 1, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I’m speechless about his amazing accomplishment.
It’s almost too fast.. but glad he’s feeling healthier!!!
Way to go!!
21 ChicShopperChick // Aug 1, 2008 at 6:57 pm
WOAH! He looks like a different person!
I imagine that makes it a little more difficult to not *ahem* become a family of seven.
22 My Baby Pajamas // Aug 1, 2008 at 8:13 pm
You both look great. 66 LBS. That’s amazing! But you do know men lose weight faster and easier than women. Keep up the hard work!
23 Jen @ One Moms World // Aug 1, 2008 at 11:01 pm
HOLY COW! He doesn’t even look like the same person. He looks great. :). Such an great story!
24 Mozi Esme's Mommy // Aug 2, 2008 at 7:04 am
Wow! That is some amazing weightloss!
25 Margaret // Aug 2, 2008 at 8:50 am
Wow, your right, that’s amazing. I may need to show these pictures to my husband to motivate him!
26 Lisa // Aug 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Way to go! You both look awesome! I wish I could say I was doing well with exercise and eating right, but I so lack the discipline.
27 Wendy // Aug 2, 2008 at 1:13 pm
You both look stunning, but what an amazing transformation for your husband! You’re right, it’s inspiring! Thanks for starting this, I’ve been trying to get into a regular workout routine myself. I’m going to sign up right now.
28 Laura // Aug 2, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Your husband is truly inspirational!! He looks great and so do you!
29 bee // Aug 2, 2008 at 3:41 pm
A-MAZ-ING!
Can’t wait to start losing some of this baby weight… especially the “baby” part!
30 MomOf3 // Aug 2, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Wow! You both look great!! Congratulations to your husband - 66 pounds is a great accomplishment!!
31 MizFit // Aug 2, 2008 at 7:32 pm
you both DO look amazing.
and kudos to *you* for supporting and encouraging your amazing hubby!
32 Candace // Aug 3, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Wow!! Would he be willing to share his tips? How did he do it?? Thank you so much! So impressive!
33 Kat - Sassy Irish Lassie // Aug 3, 2008 at 6:49 pm
DANG!!! Hubby looks great (and hot as heck if I might add) Way to go both of you. I love being part of Tweighloss and hope to see a lot more of these pictures in 12 weeks!
34 louann // Aug 4, 2008 at 7:35 am
WOW! WOW! and WOW! That is AMAZING! He IS an inspiration Audrey =)
35 lifelemons // Aug 4, 2008 at 8:03 am
Matt looks wonderful! Congrats on your hard work!
36 Christi // Aug 4, 2008 at 11:31 am
WOW! What an inspiration! Very impressive! (And congrats on your feature on MomDot too!)
37 paula // Aug 4, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I am so happy for for all the stress you have taken off of your joints and your insides… Your heart is smiling… love you and audrey and the boys so, so , much mom
38 casual friday everyday // Aug 4, 2008 at 11:31 pm
He looks amazing and I’ve always thought you looked stunning…you were so tiny and fit even during pregnancy!
:–) Nell
39 Perfektly Mary // Aug 5, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Wow! He looks like a totally different man! I’m so jealous of how quick men can loose weight, but it seems like he has definitely put in the sacrifice and earned it!
Way to go! YOu are both so beautiful!
40 Monique // Aug 5, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Hubba Hubba! to you both!
41 Bernadette // Aug 8, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Who is that guy? Great job Matt!
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