-82+ lbs lost and getting close to goal - with pics

fitjerseygirl

Hi! I just wanted to share an update on my progress.

It has been a long journey for me. I started in January 2012 and I hope to reach my goal weight of 154 lbs by January 1, 2014. I have been religiously logging, watching what I eat and getting regular exercise for the last year and nine months. In March 2013, I signed up for my first 5K and running has really helped me push harder on my goal weight. I have finished three 5Ks so far and I have my first 10K this coming weekend. I am even signed up for a half-marathon in Philly next year! This is not something I EVER thought I would do (fat or trim) in the past and I have to say I am even more proud of my running than the weight loss.

My best advice is not to be too hard on yourself - and realize that when we overeat we are trying to "feed" something else - stress, anxiety, pain, even happiness! Work on dealing with your feelings by treating yourself right and not self-medicating with food - that has been the hardest part of my journey by far - WAY harder than picking up running - and something I will battle for the rest of my life.

Best of luck to everyone here!

meeper123

that is fantastic you are looking so great

joyincincy

Congrats on both the weight loss and the running achievements! I am starting a running routine today (started a MeetUp group in my area for it) and I am really wanting to do my first 5k next spring. You have just inspired me more! Thank you for sharing your story!! :flowerforyou:

wendyg311

Just started here...Thank You for sharing your success, it is very motivating. Congratulations!!!

kwantlen2051

Great job. Thanks for sharing your story and inspiring us to keep trying.

bkyoun

Looking good! Great job. Keep up the great work.

Briargrey

Looking great! Keep up all the awesome work

seanevan10

Great Job!!! You rock sister!

karllundy

Looking good! Love the t-shirt!

Angimom

Great Job! You look AMAZING!

bsutherland3681

You look awesome! Congrats on your weight loss and running success!!!

Linli_Anne

Great job committing to better yourself for the long haul. Congratulations on your transformation to becoming a runner!

BrandNewFabulousMe

You look great! Congrats to you! I'm glad you were honest and stated what your battle was. Just starting out on my lifestyle change I wondered if the overeating would ever go away... the cravings to at least. Thank you

themommie

Congrats on the weightloss and the running.thanks for sharing and helping the restof us to stay motivated and not give up

Vincentsz

Incredible!

omma_to_3

Great job!!!

NoleGirl0918

Great job! Congrats on your success :flowerforyou:

viglet

You are one of my daily inspirations!!!

Congrats! You look awesome!!!

fitjerseygirl

Thanks everyone!

mustapekka

you look super cute! and congratulations on becoming a runner!

Timshel_

W00t! Super cute looking gal!

jennnymccarthy

you look so amazing! congrats on all your hard working really paying off!! you're an inspiration to us all

msjames1999

Great job!!

FrauHaas2013

Wow, I'm inspired!!! Sometimes I feel like I'm not losing fast enough, but then I remind myself I've lost 13 pounds in 3 weeks, which isn't too shabby.

_amluvstld_

Amazing! Congrats, girlie!

diane_slone

Thanks for the inspiration! That too is my goal weight! You go girl!

dazdarren

Excellent job! Your hard work and dedication is inspiring!