Inpirational story ...Happy New Year
fairygirl716
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Aug 2010 - 235...obese woman with zero activity. Had the ahaha moment. Changed my life for the positive. I started walking and eating right.
A couple months ago, while filling out the questionaire for my 12 year old to be able to use the equiptment at our gym: The question is why do you want to have access to the equipment? Her answer: Because I want to be strong and healthy like my mom.
Fast forward to today...I just finished my first race RUNNING!!! it was an 8k. I didn't even come in last place.
While running the race, a friend of mine that was there with me told me that her daughter had a Senior Exit Project that they had to do. The project was on a person they admire. She chose me.
She chose me....I can't belive that she chose me as a person that she admirers! I am so honored and blessed. I've said this before...be mindful of your words and actions, someone is watching.
I never thought I would be a person that others looked up to...especially for healthy reasons. I'm not a crazy fanatic about food or exerceise. My goal in life is to live healthier and move more. I try to eat foods that are more organic, I try to eat more food that is natural and I try to cook more than not.
If you are near the beginning of your journey you should know that you can do this too...I didn't have a gym membership till after I lost the weight....I'm a middle class mom of 2 with financial debt just like the rest of the US. I am a normal person doing extrordinary things. No, I'm not perfect and I have had my slip ups along the way...but the goal is still the same...to live healthier and be stronger. Making mistakes every now and then doesn't take away from the great things I've done on the other days!
Best of luck to you in the new year!
Oh ...I almost forgot to tell you....I've lost 98lbs
A couple months ago, while filling out the questionaire for my 12 year old to be able to use the equiptment at our gym: The question is why do you want to have access to the equipment? Her answer: Because I want to be strong and healthy like my mom.
Fast forward to today...I just finished my first race RUNNING!!! it was an 8k. I didn't even come in last place.
While running the race, a friend of mine that was there with me told me that her daughter had a Senior Exit Project that they had to do. The project was on a person they admire. She chose me.
She chose me....I can't belive that she chose me as a person that she admirers! I am so honored and blessed. I've said this before...be mindful of your words and actions, someone is watching.
I never thought I would be a person that others looked up to...especially for healthy reasons. I'm not a crazy fanatic about food or exerceise. My goal in life is to live healthier and move more. I try to eat foods that are more organic, I try to eat more food that is natural and I try to cook more than not.
If you are near the beginning of your journey you should know that you can do this too...I didn't have a gym membership till after I lost the weight....I'm a middle class mom of 2 with financial debt just like the rest of the US. I am a normal person doing extrordinary things. No, I'm not perfect and I have had my slip ups along the way...but the goal is still the same...to live healthier and be stronger. Making mistakes every now and then doesn't take away from the great things I've done on the other days!
Best of luck to you in the new year!
Oh ...I almost forgot to tell you....I've lost 98lbs
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Great story, congrats on your awesome weight loss!0
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Oh My that was so inspirational THANKS!!!! Congratulations! God bless you and Your family. I loved your story. :flowerforyou:0
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