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Halfway to goal and an NSV 34lbs down

Dancesintherain75
Dancesintherain75 Posts: 70
edited February 1 in Success Stories
I wanted to share my success "so far". and I was pretty shocked when I looked at some pictures. It's funny how we struggle to see the changes in ourselves. I suppose it's from being exposed to our own bodies all day everyday lol. But either way, I'm super excited to be where I am an can't wait to see what changes the second half of this journey brings. Saturday mornings are my weigh in days... and this Saturday was a big one for me. I officially weighed in at 173.6. I was REALLY hoping for 174.4 for a couple of reasons. 174 marked both my halfway to goal mark exactly AND it also brought me into the 'overweight" BMI range from obese. What a great feeling to be even lower than what I was hoping for.

I've also discovered that I love running... who would have thunk it??!! I used to skip gym class on the mile run days back in high school LOL. So the first picture was about 3 weeks in at 197 (I joined in 2011, but didn't start doing ANYTHING until 4/13/13) on May 4th out with my sister for her birthday. The second photo was this morning after my run :o) I completed the C25k 3 weeks ago and now am working on the 5 to 10k program :)

Sorry for the crappy quality photos... I will work on that for the final success post! ha ha

May4th.jpg

Progress.jpg

edited for typo. :o)

Replies

  • shawnmaire74
    shawnmaire74 Posts: 66 Member
    Great job, I am just starting running...slow going but this gives me inspiration. Thank you. :)
  • gotchakatja
    gotchakatja Posts: 44 Member
    Wow! You can definitely see the change. You look great. :] I hope the 5k to 10k program goes smoothly for you! I also discovered that I love running due to the C25k program. Congratulations!
  • inkydnk3
    inkydnk3 Posts: 62 Member
    You look amazing and congrats for reaching one of your goals!
  • alliemarie77
    alliemarie77 Posts: 378 Member
    Your looking great! Congrats on your success!
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    Wow, you look fab, well done.
  • Wow. You are doing a great job. Keep it up.
  • Great job, I am just starting running...slow going but this gives me inspiration. Thank you. :)

    Thanks! Stick with it. I never thought I'd be able to run a mile...never mind several! :)
  • amoymh
    amoymh Posts: 44
    You look great!! Congrats on your progress :):)
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