-82+ lbs lost and getting close to goal - with pics

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fitjerseygirl
fitjerseygirl Posts: 76 Member
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Hi! I just wanted to share an update on my progress.

It has been a long journey for me. I started in January 2012 and I hope to reach my goal weight of 154 lbs by January 1, 2014. I have been religiously logging, watching what I eat and getting regular exercise for the last year and nine months. In March 2013, I signed up for my first 5K and running has really helped me push harder on my goal weight. I have finished three 5Ks so far and I have my first 10K this coming weekend. I am even signed up for a half-marathon in Philly next year! This is not something I EVER thought I would do (fat or trim) in the past and I have to say I am even more proud of my running than the weight loss.

My best advice is not to be too hard on yourself - and realize that when we overeat we are trying to "feed" something else - stress, anxiety, pain, even happiness! Work on dealing with your feelings by treating yourself right and not self-medicating with food - that has been the hardest part of my journey by far - WAY harder than picking up running - and something I will battle for the rest of my life.

Best of luck to everyone here!

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  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
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    that is fantastic you are looking so great :D
  • joyincincy
    joyincincy Posts: 228 Member
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    Congrats on both the weight loss and the running achievements! I am starting a running routine today (started a MeetUp group in my area for it) and I am really wanting to do my first 5k next spring. You have just inspired me more! Thank you for sharing your story!! :flowerforyou:
  • wendyg311
    wendyg311 Posts: 239 Member
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    Just started here...Thank You for sharing your success, it is very motivating. Congratulations!!!
  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
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    Great job. Thanks for sharing your story and inspiring us to keep trying.
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
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    Looking good! Great job. Keep up the great work.
  • Briargrey
    Briargrey Posts: 498 Member
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    Looking great! Keep up all the awesome work :)
  • seanevan10
    seanevan10 Posts: 385 Member
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    Great Job!!! You rock sister!
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    Looking good! Love the t-shirt!
  • Angimom
    Angimom Posts: 1,463 Member
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    Great Job! You look AMAZING!
  • bsutherland3681
    bsutherland3681 Posts: 44 Member
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    You look awesome! Congrats on your weight loss and running success!!!
  • Linli_Anne
    Linli_Anne Posts: 1,360 Member
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    Great job committing to better yourself for the long haul. Congratulations on your transformation to becoming a runner!
  • BrandNewFabulousMe
    BrandNewFabulousMe Posts: 259
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    You look great! Congrats to you! I'm glad you were honest and stated what your battle was. Just starting out on my lifestyle change I wondered if the overeating would ever go away... the cravings to at least. Thank you
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,011 Member
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    Congrats on the weightloss and the running.thanks for sharing and helping the restof us to stay motivated and not give up
  • Vincentsz
    Vincentsz Posts: 407 Member
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    Incredible!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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    Great job!!!
  • NoleGirl0918
    NoleGirl0918 Posts: 213 Member
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    Great job! Congrats on your success :flowerforyou:
  • viglet
    viglet Posts: 299 Member
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    You are one of my daily inspirations!!!

    Congrats! You look awesome!!!
  • fitjerseygirl
    fitjerseygirl Posts: 76 Member
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    Thanks everyone! :)
  • mustapekka
    mustapekka Posts: 59
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    you look super cute! and congratulations on becoming a runner! :)
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
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    W00t! Super cute looking gal!

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