10 month mark

Well today is my ten month anniversary. It was the day before my 35th birthday and I had just received a Wii Fit for my birthday. I was so excited to start, but I knew (because I know me) exercise would not be enough. I needed to track my eating. I COULD NOT do weight watchers again. Don't get me wrong, before I had babies, ww had been my saving grace. On WW I lost 50 pounds...but those 50 pounds came back (and then some, 2 babies and numerous pregnancies later).

I was on my IPHONE under fit and health and I saw MFP. I downloaded the app and signed on the computer as well. It was love at first 'site'. Everything just seemed to click. That was the day that changed my life. I don't mean to be so "dramatic" , but it was like I knew it would work, I just knew it.

The weight came off slow and steady. By the end of the summer I lost 20 pounds. I felt great. I was down from a size 12 to a size 8. I didn't think it was possible that I would be a size 8. I went back to work (being a teacher, I am fortunate enough to be home all summer) and I was afraid that I would fail. I didn't have 2 hours a day to work out. I was afraid of the food influences. But going back to work and everyone saying how "skinny" I was and how good I looked, I guess it kept me motivated.

I signed up and completed my first 5k in October. I did it in 35 minutes. I was proud of that. I actually even cried when I finished. Holidays came and went and I got threw it with a balanced diet (and some CHristmas cookies) and didn't gain any weight.

Now we are in the end of March and I haven't lost much weight. But, I am happily wearing a size 6 (I even have a pair of 4's that fit). I am down 30 pounds and a lot of inches. I feel great. I see pictures of myself that I can't believe are me.

I still have a belly, and I know that food will always be something I have to watch. But I feel great. I made a change that I have stuck with. I am so proud of myself. I feel healthy and happy.

I thank you all. THanks you for supporting me. I know I would have not done this without my friends on MFP. Reading your posts, and status' keep me motivated and keep me going daily. 6 weeks until my first half marathon. I say first, because I plan on doing more. I plan on keeping my body healthy for the rest of my life. I will be an inspiration for my sons. I plan on running 5k's with them when they get old enough and maybe even someday doing marathons with them.

Thank you for your help and for your support.

Jenn

My Album of Progress:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2063860&id=1125973059&l=09fc2200fc