-82+ lbs lost and getting close to goal - with pics
fitjerseygirl
Posts: 76 Member
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!
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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that is fantastic you are looking so great
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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:0
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Just started here...Thank You for sharing your success, it is very motivating. Congratulations!!!0
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Great job. Thanks for sharing your story and inspiring us to keep trying.0
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Looking good! Great job. Keep up the great work.0
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Looking great! Keep up all the awesome work
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Great Job!!! You rock sister!0
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Looking good! Love the t-shirt!0
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Great Job! You look AMAZING!0
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You look awesome! Congrats on your weight loss and running success!!!0
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Great job committing to better yourself for the long haul. Congratulations on your transformation to becoming a runner!0
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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 you0
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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 up0
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Incredible!0
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Great job!!!0
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Great job! Congrats on your success :flowerforyou:0
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You are one of my daily inspirations!!!
Congrats! You look awesome!!!0 -
Thanks everyone! 0
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you look super cute! and congratulations on becoming a runner! 0
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W00t! Super cute looking gal!0
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you look so amazing! congrats on all your hard working really paying off!! you're an inspiration to us all 0
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Great job!!0
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Wow, I'm inspired!!! Sometimes I feel like I'm not losing fast enough, but then I remind myself I've lost 13 pounds in 3 weeks, which isn't too shabby.0
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Amazing! Congrats, girlie!0
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Thanks for the inspiration! That too is my goal weight! You go girl! 0
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Excellent job! Your hard work and dedication is inspiring!0
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