60 lbs down, only a few to go.

Thank you for sharing! I am also 5'4", I started at 190 and I am down to 155. You are a great inspiration.
I do have a few questions, if you have a moment. Did you start running on a treadmill, pavement, or ? I have been wanting to run, but my neighborhood is not really runner friendly. Also, how many times a week did you strength train at first? Thank you, you've helped me get motivated again!

Hey Jasa!
I did start running on the street. That being said, I was living in a pretty big city in Poland at the time and it was a little dicey at times... I would say that it's worth it to get into your car or onto a bus, and go for a scouting mission. Look for neighborhoods where you see people running and where you might like to run, yourself. I often drive to nearby parks, just because it's fun to people and dog watch
I hate treadmills!!!! But we all have to use them sometimes. I would encourage you to avoid them unless it's pouring rain, or too hot to run.
When I first started strength training, I would use hand-held 8-lb free weights and occasionally do a video. I'd say 4 times a week. Now I have a gym membership, and I go about 3 times a week for a bootcamp-style workout which really kicks my *kitten*.
I found that the thing that really made my muscle tone start to show was eating right. Can't underestimate that.
xo
An