Now I sit here, 6 months later and a week before my first half marathon. I have lost 54 lbs and my BMI is out of the obesity range. I am healthier and happier than I have ever been. I still have about twenty-five pounds to lose, but I wont say I am not proud of myself.
My advice to you, if you have a lot of weight to lose and no idea how to start, is to make a goal other than a certain amount of pounds lost. Whether it be a race, a certain amount of miles, or an overall healthier diet, try to take the focus off of the ever-so-daunting number on the scale. It's working for me!
January 2010
June 2010
Proud of you! You've come such a long way!
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ReplyDeleteThank you thank you. Pay no attenton to the messy little girls' room in the background. lol
ReplyDeleteGreat before and after pictures. We are so proud of you. Dad and Cathy.
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ReplyDeleteI have been following your progress, even though I haven't commented much, & give you HUGE credit for all you've accomplished. Good luck to you on your race. You have been an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. It's amazing that you have done all this without a trainer...kudos to you! Keep it up! Aloha, Nancy
Thank you so much, Nancy! I appreciate it. I think I just had to prove to all of the average Joe - last to be picked in Gym class folks that you honestly can do anything you really set your mind to. I have three small kids and a husband to take care of but I decided I am done with excuses and I was going to do something for me. I have got so much more out of all of this than just killer calf muscles. lol
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