Before and During - 80 lbs later

thejackswild79

Losing weight is hard. HARD. In January 2011, I decided enough was enough I was going to work toward losing 120-130 lbs. I have lost 80 lbs so far. Actually, I lost 80 lbs very quickly, found a love of running and the weight has been coming off more slowly. Much more slowly. And I am okay with that because I absolutely love to run. This next year I am committed to losing the next 20-25 lbs and I have some really fun goals in running I am looking forward to (Tahoe Trifecta, baby!). Today is one of those days where the slower weight loss is a little more frustrating (mostly because I have been grounded from running for several days due to a really nasty case of bronchitis) so I started looking for some motivation. I found it in these two photos from two different New Year's Eves. I am on the right.

New Year's Eve 2009


New Year's Eve 2011


Can't wait to see this pic in 2012. Motivation accomplished.

giantsfaninvt

80 pounds gone, you look great! Congrats!

Reasie26

SO awesome!!!! Keep up the great work!!! It IS hard!! But, worth it in a million ways! I've just started running - training for a haf-marathon right now! It's starting to get a little daunting....I run 7 miles this Sunday!!!

Thanks for sharing - you found your motivation and will inspire others, too!