Updated Progress Pics

So here is my success so far, after being here for two months. I started this in early September, and right away started to notice a difference. I haven't lost any weight since getting on here, but I've lost TONS of inches! 22 cumulative inches from my neck, arms, chest, waist, hips, and thighs. I have noticed my face is thinner, and my gut is starting to go away, and I can actually feel my abs instead of random lumps in my tummy. haha I am now 42 days nicotine free, after a long struggle. I started out in my journey just walking, and now, after only two months, I can run 3 miles in 36 minutes. I've come a LONG way, but not as far as some of you! :flowerforyou: You guys are my inspiration to keep going, especially when I feel like stopping from lack of weight loss. I know that in order to be a better me, this has to be a lifestyle change, and I LOVE it! Thank you for being yourselves and being real and honest and caring! Okay. Here's the pics now. lol

So proud of you! It's amazing that you could've lost so many inches without the scale budging...maybe your scale is broken? But the pictures 'say' it all. The transformation so far is absolutely incredible. I'm happy and excited for you! Have you even considered how many *YEARS* you've probably added back to your life by giving up smoking and getting off the couch and putting your running shoes on?!?

Congrats on your success so far. Now, keep it going so you can 'WOW us again in a couple more months!

One other thing I meant to mention that I haven't seen talked about very much around this web site (if at all?) is how much money you can save over your lifetime by having made this excellent change for yourself. Hey, who doesn't like money in their pockets. Of course, there's the obvious...the insane amount of money that cigarettes cost. Other things people might forget to consider that they might save money on:

- Medical costs. You'll get sick less often. Less trips to the doctor, less OTC & prescription meds, less time missed from work, reduced risk of life-threatening illnesses associated with smoking.

- And speaking of work, you'll have more energy, probably be in a better mood and show more confidence ... all of which could increase your income potential.

- Life insurance premiums. I know, you're still just a young'n ... LOL ... but if you haven't made that jump yet, trust me, that'll save you tons too. Healthy weight and being a non-smoker normally qualifies someone for "Preferred Rates". We're talking at least hundreds of dollars saved annually.

Now -- what to spend all this "new-found" money on! :bigsmile: Since the money saved on smokes is immediate, that could go towards new running shoes when you wear your current ones out, a personal trainer, gym membership, new clothes for your new body....