Thanks Esther!! Loving all this education btwI love when u post articles, podcasts etc. Totally bombard us with the education piece btw. I love it and I’m sure others do too!It’s very reassuring to know that this is a LONG process. And yes im totally working towards 3000 calories. Never in my life thought I’d say this!! My 74 year old grandmother who has been going to a nutritionist for years almost fainted when I told her this. Go explain!! LolI personally appreciate learning about the science behind this process. So pls share the info!! Thanks! One nutritionist I went to once told me not to do any strength training cuz the scale gona go up. She only let me do cardio. She also had me eat like 1100 calories or something and she told me that’s “a lot of food!!” And then she yelled at me cuz I ate an extra bite of rice and shnitzel and she told me I’m going down a slippery slope cuz I’m eating too much and I’m sliding into Maintenance. And wait! She told me that she never works out. Only during her pregnancies. Cuz exercise makes her hungry. But when she’s pregnant she’s scared to gain so she goes on the treadmill every day. I could go on and on!! I was seriously scarred from her. And she calls herself a nutritionist! What in the world. She the fact that I’m aiming for 3000 calories would blow her mind. And she has a very busy practice🙈 I had lost 20 pounds by her but gained it all back within 7 months

GM, Went to the dr Friday, been fighting a ‘cold’ since YT but since getting worse, I finally went to check it out. Sinus infection and BH antibiotics are helping. But what I’m getting at is when I waited in the room for the dr after the assistant took my vitals, I put on the bulking podcast (3x😬) and walked back and forth (for steps) while listening. All I could think of while hearing it is that everyone I know has to hear what they’re saying!!! I want to publicize it to the world!! I feel like we’re living in an alternate universe where they’ve been pushing garbage at us to make us think we’ll lose weight or look better but it’s all been lies. THIS is what we need! On another note, just want to say that in the past my BP has been a little high. It doesn’t run in the family and I’m not obese so never really understood how or why. Was trying to stay focused and relaxed when they took my bp Friday and BH was perfect:) The only thing I can think of that changed is that I joined SMF, so thank you @Esther.HeadCoach !!Btw, the main reason I signed up initially was for my diastasis recti, but I’ve gained so much more! So happy I joined BH:)

Today I had one of my best days ever! Back in February, I won a $2,000 gift certificate to a high end women’s wear store from Bonei Olam Chinese auction. Instead of being thrilled, I was a bit upset. I had purchased a prize package of one raffle in every prize to support a friend of mine that was selling raffles, and promptly forgot about it. I never win anything anyway lol. However, now that I actually won, couldn't it have been jewelry, or a vacation, or even the segway that my kids are begging for? I was at my fattest point, hated my body, was still wearing my maternity skirts even if my baby was 7 months old, and the last thing I needed was a ladies wear shopping spree! However, I realized maybe Hashem is trying to send me a message that I gotta get hold of myself and put myself first and take care of my weight and myself a bit. A little after that, I found Shine Mama Fit and jumped straight into it with all my willpower, even if I wasn't sure I could do it. I made a pact with myself to save my gift certificate for when I lose weight. Anyway, fast forward to today, not even 6 months later, and I realized that I need a full new winter wardrobe bH! So I took myself on a shopping spree, and picked up lots of pretty stuff, so many options in my size! I spent nearly the whole amount of my gift card! I feel like I’m on cloud 9! I can’t stop thanking Hashem for the huge prize of opening my eyes to take care of myself! I really got my energy and my body back!

Something interesting happened yesterday, I went to try gowns for my sisters wedding, and I realized I’m a half size down since September (when already I lost the 37 lbs) ! I needed a smaller size than 2 mos ago! Interesting cuz my measurements hasn’t really changed but I was trying the same dresses (not style, same pcs) n as my drop dead gorgeous 18 yr old sister!.(Ok she’s taller than me n naturally has broader shoulders but we were trying the same exact stuff). This is During my reverse diet when I have been eating MORE every week!

I had a really gratifying moment yesterday. I stepped onto the scale holding my 3 year old daughter. Lo and behold, our combined weight was my starting weight! I know how much I have lost so far, but visualizing the number as the amount that an average 3 year old weighs made me realize how significant it is!

Meanwhile, I’m on a real high! I just came home from my sisters wedding it was such an amazing night! I almost feel like I married off my own child! I hope I don’t sound vain, but I really enjoyed dressing up for the wedding like I didn’t in years! I. So grateful to hashem for guiding me to SMF and giving me my health, my energy and my body back!

@everyone I’ve been so super busy this week making Pesach, shopping, dental appointments for 4 kids, plus some other big projects. I’ve been going from task to task and amazingly I don’t feel exhausted! So much energy I almost feel like I’m on steroids! Thank you, smf!

I met someone who I haven’t seen in 2 yrs by vort last week. She couldn’t get over how good I looked. First she wanted to know if I’m living on grass and pills (hahahaha). Then I shared with her That I was actually a size smaller already. She’s asked me if I’m not devastated and I surprised myself by answering that I’m working on strength and building my metabolism for long term results and it’s part of the ride. Everything you’ve said is penetrating somewhere!

Pp- I went to set up our summer rental. I rearranged all the furniture BY MYSELF! I had so much energy to do all that heavy lifting!

My husband commented how much more energy I have since I started the program.

My sweat shirt from when I was a dorm counselor in Bais Yaakov in Denver in 1985 (That’s My High School size, 3 sizes down, haven't been this size for years!!)

Took out my winter clothes from last year 3 garbage bags don't fit!

If I wasn’t so shy I’d share my first picture from day 1 but I’d rather not. I feel great! Wearing a shirt that I haven’t won in a long while has really helped me!! Seeing the progress! I went down at least a size and half. Maybe 2. You should be proud!!! Good work Esther!

I started March 1. I’ve lost about 15lbs but definitely slimmed down more than just from pounds. My clothes fit better than ever. I try not to obsess over the scale number. It’s hard. But I feel amazing! I’m stronger than ever and have definitely lost inches! I noticed the difference in the way I felt right away! In my clothes after about 2 months of faithful workouts and pretty good nutrition.

I tried on a shirt today that I did not wear last summer because it was too tight. I forgot about it and decided to try it. I was so excited that it fit!! And actually my daughter said “it looks a little big”. At work they have commented on how I look thinner. So the shirt must be big!

@C.Z. good for you! You look like your kids sister, and have energy like a teenager! I think Shine Mama Fit is the fountain of youth!

@R.Z. @S.R. I had something similar yesterday. I was holding my one year old after the bath and my (very big and heavy) 3 year old wanted to go in next. So I just scooped him up with one hand while holding my baby. I was shocked at how easy it was. He really didn't feel heavy to me with one hand! He weighs at least 40lbs. It was a great moment of success for me!  4 months ago I would have had to put the baby down and pick my other one up with both hands!

@everyone Btw when i came to eretz yisroel last week to visit my daughter who just had twins she said "Ma you look great!" Of course she needed to know my "diet". When i told her about smf she said "now thats a sensible way to eat!" If you would know my daughter you would know she doesnt flatter. If she compliments she means it!

@everyone Guess what? Another wedding b”H! My nephew got married last night! I got a lot of nice compliments. Besides the good feeling I really feel b”H a lot of energy! I felt like a teenager with all my energy and danced up a storm!

@everyone Hi! I just got back from another wedding. I wore a different wedding dress than last night and got such nice comments! It feels sooo good! B”H! I said I didn’t lose weight only inches. (I even gained a couple lbs). But who needs to lose weight, I’d much rather lose inches! Wouldn’t you?

@everyone I had a wedding last night and wore something that I haven’t worn in a while. I felt sooo comfortable! It looked better and felt better than the last time I wore it. Mind you I just wen up a lb but I got firmer, stronger and in better shape! TY Esther and crew!

I was having pains before I started this beautiful program and I actually went to a neurologist to get to the bottom of the pain. The Dr. gave me stretches to do and told me that if I just lost like 10 lbs it might help. I have a slight pinched nerve. B”H Being on Esther’s program with all the stretching exercises - the pain is GONE!

Guy yur! I hope everyone fasted well! @Esther I think I need to give you credit for having more energy and stamina in shul today! I usually have a hard time standing the whole ne’ila this year I was able to! What an accomplishment!

@everyone What a wow day I had b”H! I had my wonderful playgroup from 9-3. Then I put supper in the oven and walked to a far supermarket that is very well priced. I did my weekly shopping and then walked home! I was even offered a ride home and refused cause I wanted my steps. I came home and went out to the avenue for something else. Again, I was offered a ride and refused. Not only did I walk, I practically ran! With sooo much energy B”H! I just feel sooo good and accomplished! Ty Esther and Staff!

This week I bought some new clothes. They fit so much better. And I feel really good about it. Then I cleaned my closet and got rid of so many clothes that are too big, too small or just out of style. Feels good to have things to wear that look right and it will keep me on track because I got rid of the clothes that were too big!

@everyone Today was my first day of midwinter break. I went to the shoe store in boro park where i usually go to once a year. The owner was shmoozing with me and then suddenly asks me what my name is. I told her and she said "I thought it was you but you lost tons of weight! I mean really alot! I told her it wasnt much weight but alot of inches. She said "What?" I also went to my favorite dress store on the ave and she said "my do you look good!" TYSM Esther and staff!!

“Yesterday I finished the 5 gallon water bottle from the water cooler. Usually i wait for my husband to come home to flip another 5 gallon. I figured lets see if i can do it?! And guess what?! It didnt feel sooo heavy!! Ty SMF!”

@everyone I had a nephews bar mitzvah tonight in lkwd. A cousin i hadnt seen in a while said "Oh my you look amazing!" Such a great feeling! It makes all the hard work worth it! Ty SMF!

@everyone The weather was b"h glorious this shabbos! I put on my summer robe and it was literally hanging on me! What a great feeling! Remember i didnt loose much i even gained but it must mean muscle weight cause my size and inches went down but my weight even went up a drop. Ty SMF!

@everyone This past shabbos i wore a very pretty top that i didnt feel comfortable wearing all winter. I tried it on and it felt good. Then i asked my neighbor for her opinion and shes brutally honest. She told it looks good and i got so narrow and slender. Im sure its the lifting! Esther TYSM!

Bh just had our barmitzva. So glad I’m part of this program, my dress fit perfectly and honestly it’s been so long since I felt this good! I started after succos, my goal was 40 lbs but after talking with Esther and working with her team I realized I wanted much more than just weight loss I want to feel healthy and strong, I realized it’s a different mindset, bh I’ve lost 8lbs so far and I’m in it for the long term goals.. I know it’s gotta be slow and steady for it to last.Thank you!

I just wanted to let you know that my swim today was so different, what I mean by that is I usually get so tired, but I have tons of energy in my upper arms and it was so much easier, never felt that way before swimming

Talking about chasunas, by my cousin’s chasuna last week, all my daughters came along (except those who were on a late night in camp), while I was dancing, I held my youngest, Rivka - 2 ka”h, through most of first dance. I was amazing how easy it was to hold her - felt so much stronger! And normally after holding her in this fashion after a simcha, my arm is so charley horse, but after this wedding, no effect at all! Thank you Hashem and thank you Shine Mama Fit!

Tonight, my 9 year old daughter asked me to hold her (she was tired and was in the mood of being held) - I carried her all the way upstairs for bedtime ( I used to not be able to do that - definitely not with a 9 year old!). When I put her down, she gave me a big hug and she said “You’re so strong Mommy, because you’re a Shine Mama Fit Mommy.” Loved it!

Only started yesterday and guess what? I slept better last night and already feel more energetic today. If it wasn’t such a scorcher, I’d try for a long walk now!

I noticed a difference in my stamina/strength today. Usually when I go swimming, I wish I can join the women who shmooze while doing laps. Whenever I tried to, I would find myself physically behind the conversation. Today I found that I kept outstripping the conversations. (This was the first time this summer that I tried)

when my 2 year old asked me to make her a ride “until the ceiling” I was able to lift her high countless times for over 15 minutes. (Though when my 7 year old asked if I can do the same for her, I couldn’t lift her as high). Immediately afterwards I began to clean up from shabbos and had so much energy!  

Just wanted to share that I had a wedding Sunday night and got a lot of compliments!

It was very nice to get all the compliments on how much weight I lost. I get comments and calls all the time asking about I am doing…. Thank you Esther!

Reporting in after my son’s chasunah. Boruch Hashem it was amazing and beyond description gorgeous and special. My hard work showed itself and everyone wanted to know what I did to achieve my goal. I tell everyone about SMF. Thank you, Esther!

I did a photoshoot for my 30th anniversary! Thank you for helping me get to the place where I am happy to be in a picture!

I got a new dress and new clothing because I went down a size and I’m so excited to wear it iy”H…I’m feeling so good that I bH got into a much better shape and lost some weight for this event!!! And my next goal is to be even more energetic and skinny for my brother's wedding iyH which is in about 4 months! So I’m keeping myself motivated here!

I like the “5 minute rule” so even if I don’t get the whole workout done I get a part of it! I feel great after doing the workouts and I definitely need lots of energy these days!

Hi Esther! My brother got married last Thurs was so hectic those few weeks before barley had a chance to check in here!  But I havta tell you how many compliments I got on how skinny I am!!! I'll try to send a pic…. Another thing I'd like to tell u is I think It's 6 month now that I joined smf! I loved it and learned so much from you and e/o on this amazing group and all healthy lifestyle changes I made cuz of this amazing smf!

One of the best things I learnt on this program is that when I eat more protein, I am less tempted to eat junk food. Thank you!

My weight is down…I was 129 this morning (I haven't been in the120s for a few years now!). But I know that weight is not the goal - strength is the goal. Looking forward to getting back into the workouts!

@everyone Hi everyone! I was at a gown fitting this week and the seamstress said ‘you have such a tiny waist!’  I’m not sure anyone has ever said that to me before! I really do feel great in my gown! Iy’H my daughters chasunah is on Sunday!!!

2 weeks ago I went out on shabbos and my shabbos coat didnt really fit. This past shabbos I had a simcha and my shabbos coat looked really great on and fit!I went out with my Sister and our daughters to a home goods store. My Sister bought a full size heavy wall mirror. She and her daughter were shlepping it and huffing and puffing. Resting after every few steps. At one point I wanted to help them but I Just picked up the mirror and carroed it out to the car like nothing. Wasnt even heavy. 🏋️🏋️🏋️

Huge win for me. I just came back from the Doctor. My cholesterol and Blood Pressure both were EXCELLENT and went down!!!!  Baruch Hashem!! Ive been eating so healthy and really feel like ive been putting in my Hishtadlus.

We have to thank H’shem that we know better so let’s think positive. Well I have something VERY positive to share, My sister married off her daughter last night. I went to my closet and decided I am NOT going to where the dress I wear to every simcha. I want to try on a dress I haven’t worn for awhile, for obvious reasons. I never get rid of any of my dresses. I end up wearing them eventually. So I am searching through and decided I would try on a dress I hadn’t worn in about 3 years. GUESS WHAT! It fit and was even loose! WOOHOO!!!!

Just getting started! I love changes on my face went down 1.5 sizes so far!!

Just watched the recording, amazing! I love the mental part of it. U really nailed it. U reminded me of 5 years ago of myself when I was after a baby and desperate to lose weight because I was so overweight and not happy w my looks that I signed onto a program and lost about 20 lbs, and the people around me kept telling me how good I looked and how much weight I lost but I didn’t feel it. I still wasn’t happy. I felt pressured and restricted and eventually gave it up. Now (in the end of my 9th month) I’m more focused on my energy and the good feeling I get about it that my size doesn’t really matter. Maybe I’ll talk differently after the baby, but for now I’m content and confident that I’m doing my best and feeling my best under my circumstances. I take my mental health before my physical but it really goes hand in hand. The zoom meetings mean a lot to me. It encourages me, it empowers me and reminds me that hashem put me in the right place at the right time. May u continue to do what u r doing in helping build strong yidish mamas.

PP Started the day off with a workout and for a long time I don't remember having this much energy at patience with the kids at bedtime!

HELLO I WALKED INTO A STORE TO BUY A NEW FLOWERY SUMMER DRESS BECAUSE MY OLD ONE IS HUGE--THE SALES LADY ASKED ME WHAT SIZE ARE YOU--SMALL!!!??? AT FIRST I SAID NO, MEDIUM BUT THEN I FIT INTO THE SIZE SMALL DRESSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - YES, YES, YES, and YES!!!!

(She started out size XXL - hungry tired - tried every diet on the planet that did not work for her- Now she has SOO much energy!)