100 lbs down! I feel awesome!!! (w/Pictures)
supergirl6
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Two things happened to me on Sunday, April 27th. 1) I ran my first 5k of this year and 2) I hit my 100 lbs lost milestone.
So it was kind of a big day for me! Although it was raining the whole time. I was very wet and very cold but it kind of made the whole run a little epic :-)
I'm not done losing, but 100 lbs is no little feat so I decided to celebrate with a success story post. I do not have a magic goal weight number in mind. I'll go probably another 60-75 lbs. We'll see.
February 28, 2013: 337 lbs
April 27th, 2014: 237 lbs
I run. I lift weights. I do yoga. I have a gluten intolerance and a bad thyroid and have found the keto diet is sort of the magic bullet for me, if there is such a thing. My weight loss isn't crazy, about 2 lbs a week on average with some weeks better and worse than others. More importantly, I no longer have to worry so much about gluten. It makes it easy. Or easier, anyway. My skin cleared up, my rosacea stopped flaring up, I went from pre-diabetic to not even close. All my labs look great. I know it's not for everyone, but it is totally for me. I'm so happy :-) And healthy.
I started running at around 320lbs. My first 5k I was doing 22 minute miles which felt like I was flying. I know, crazy, but it was a big deal to me at the time. Now I average 14-15 minute miles. Still kind of slow but I'm happy with it. I've had a little bit of tendonitis in the last month in my right arm, but before that I was squatting 105 lbs. I wanted to cry every time we added more weight. Cry in a good way!
When you go from spending years not being able to climb stairs without hurting to putting your body through challenges and coming out victorious....it's one of the most emotional experiences I've ever gone through. It's life changing and scary and wonderful all at the same time. I still deal with a lot of body image issues, like it is hard to recognize myself in the mirror sometimes and some days it is hard to tell that I've lost anything at all. This is getting better. Talking about it helps, having a strong support system helps. I've also started doing this project for myself where I take a selfie every couple of days and post it to my instagram. I just take one picture instead of 30 trying to find the best one. It has helped me come to terms with how I look and helped me love every picture I take. Now I kind of love looking at pictures of myself :-) Who knew?
With no further delay, pictures!
So it was kind of a big day for me! Although it was raining the whole time. I was very wet and very cold but it kind of made the whole run a little epic :-)
I'm not done losing, but 100 lbs is no little feat so I decided to celebrate with a success story post. I do not have a magic goal weight number in mind. I'll go probably another 60-75 lbs. We'll see.
February 28, 2013: 337 lbs
April 27th, 2014: 237 lbs
I run. I lift weights. I do yoga. I have a gluten intolerance and a bad thyroid and have found the keto diet is sort of the magic bullet for me, if there is such a thing. My weight loss isn't crazy, about 2 lbs a week on average with some weeks better and worse than others. More importantly, I no longer have to worry so much about gluten. It makes it easy. Or easier, anyway. My skin cleared up, my rosacea stopped flaring up, I went from pre-diabetic to not even close. All my labs look great. I know it's not for everyone, but it is totally for me. I'm so happy :-) And healthy.
I started running at around 320lbs. My first 5k I was doing 22 minute miles which felt like I was flying. I know, crazy, but it was a big deal to me at the time. Now I average 14-15 minute miles. Still kind of slow but I'm happy with it. I've had a little bit of tendonitis in the last month in my right arm, but before that I was squatting 105 lbs. I wanted to cry every time we added more weight. Cry in a good way!
When you go from spending years not being able to climb stairs without hurting to putting your body through challenges and coming out victorious....it's one of the most emotional experiences I've ever gone through. It's life changing and scary and wonderful all at the same time. I still deal with a lot of body image issues, like it is hard to recognize myself in the mirror sometimes and some days it is hard to tell that I've lost anything at all. This is getting better. Talking about it helps, having a strong support system helps. I've also started doing this project for myself where I take a selfie every couple of days and post it to my instagram. I just take one picture instead of 30 trying to find the best one. It has helped me come to terms with how I look and helped me love every picture I take. Now I kind of love looking at pictures of myself :-) Who knew?
With no further delay, pictures!
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Great job! I can't see your pictures but with 100 pounds gone, I can only imagine the difference you have made in yourself!! Keep up the good work.0
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you are amazing!!! what an inspiration - I can see the REAL YOU emerging.
Sooo well done, all the best, keep it up and :flowerforyou:0 -
great job!0
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Amazing. I'm inspired!0
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That's awesome!!!0
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your smile shines through. congrats! i hit a goal today too. today is a great day to be alive!0
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You are a great motivating so proud to call you a friend. Keep it up hunny you look fabulous! Cant wait to join you in 100lost club. One day at a time!.0
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WOW! You've done an amazing job. Congrats and you should be very proud of yourself. Keep up the great work. You're definitely an inspiration0
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What a wonderful job, good for you!!0
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CONGRATS! That is so amazing. Thank you for sharing. very inspirational!0
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Great Job! You look AWESOME!!0
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You look amazing! I'm so happy for you!
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I'm soooo happy for you! That is an amazing accomplishment and your smile is sooo radiant now Keep it up! 0
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that is insane, amazing job!0
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GREAT JOB!!!!0
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You're looking great! Shining, radiant, cute, pretty, and healthy! Getting fit! Keep on!!0
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nice job!
you are doing so good 0 -
Fabulous! What an achievement!0
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Excellent job, you look great!0
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You are amazing and an inspiration. Congrats on the running! I know how daunting of a sport (as simple as it is) to pick up. You also look fantastic, so much happier now. I wish you the best on your continued success!0
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Wow ! You look beautiful!! I'm so glad to hear your story Keep it up!!! 0
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Way to go girlfriend! You are such an inspiration... I don't know how you started running at over 300 pounds, I am 160 and cannot run maybe because of some lower back problems but I can get a mile in about 13 minutes just speed walking and I'm only 5 foot 2 hahaha. I have a gluten intolerance as well my body doesn't ache and my skin is much clearer when I don't have products as well. I've been doing Atkins its probably similar to the keto diet .....have you ever tried the Atkins?congratulations again on your success keep up the good work... I would like to lose 45 pounds myself.0
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Nicely done!! You put the SUPER in supergir6. :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations! You look great! Thanks for the inspiration 0
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This is amazing! Seriously great! I am glad that you shared this, it is truly motivational! You look so good!0
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Ur an insperation!!!!! Wow.0
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Looking great! What an accomplishment!0
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Great transformation !!!!!0
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And look how happy you are!0
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Amazing you look beautiful! Way to go : )0
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