40 lbs :) w/Pic

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mona_patty
mona_patty Posts: 170
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I started logging in my food and started exercising since August 2012. I have been doing it slow :) Since I started my weight loss journey, I have accomplished a few things along the way:

* I am able to run something I never did before, starting pace 17:00, now about 11:00 min/mile
* I am also healthy, I had high blood pressure for 5 years, it's been normal since Nov '12
* I went from size 12 to Size 8
* My starting weight was @ 198 lbs now 158 lbs.

I didn't take a before pic so I had to find one closest to my starting weight, so here it is:

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  • doclu
    doclu Posts: 13 Member
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    You look amazing! Congratulations! I am exited to be be able to run 11per mile when I get to my goal weight.
  • rmurray614
    rmurray614 Posts: 3 Member
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    You Rock!! I can't wait to be down 40lbs.
  • mona_patty
    mona_patty Posts: 170
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    You look amazing! Congratulations! I am exited to be be able to run 11per mile when I get to my goal weight.

    Thanks so much :) I never thought I would be a runner and here I am ....
  • mona_patty
    mona_patty Posts: 170
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    You Rock!! I can't wait to be down 40lbs.

    Thanks :) Just be patient. I still can't believe I have lost 40 lbs.... slow and steady wins the race LOL
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
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    Awesome work:) you look terrific!
  • Marcidy
    Marcidy Posts: 39 Member
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    Fantastic job! I'm sure the lil' cutie in the first pic is proud of you too! :)
  • Cherp18
    Cherp18 Posts: 224 Member
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    Way to go! Good job :flowerforyou:
  • mona_patty
    mona_patty Posts: 170
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    thanks ladies!! Now i see the difference lol She is my niece, she hasn't seen me since my weight loss.
  • sarahslim100
    sarahslim100 Posts: 485 Member
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    lovely!!
  • gsdz4me
    gsdz4me Posts: 66 Member
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    Well done. Like you I can run now but I have to stick with walking as my arthritic knee does not like it if I run but its is great to know that I can do it for a short distance and not feel like I am going keel over gasping for air ;-)
  • dreamandrea
    dreamandrea Posts: 4
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    You look amazing! congratulations! well done!
  • Alison12121
    Alison12121 Posts: 198 Member
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    Wow, you look great! Thanks for sharing.
  • mona_patty
    mona_patty Posts: 170
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    thanks everyone!!! :) feels good to be healthy.
  • HoneyPie99
    HoneyPie99 Posts: 72
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    Super loss..congrats!:happy:
  • mona_patty
    mona_patty Posts: 170
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    thank you

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