I might just have to wear a bikini this year

I just have to say again how amazing you all are, never before in my life have I met a group of people that have been SO supportive and motivating, this website has changed my life :flowerforyou:

Thank each and every one of you for making me feel like I have finally accomplished something, that for once in my life I don't have to be self conscious of the way that I look in a bathing suit or a pair of shorts.

So in saying this, I'm going to share a couple of pics, this one kind of speaks for itself


And this one was taken last year shortly before I started the diet and exercise, I wish you could see how my midsection was, it has always been a trouble spot for me, this pic kind of shows the belly, haha.




So, I started exercising for the first time last August. I was so out of shape that I could barely walk on the treadmill. I just gradually worked myself up to being able to walk for longer periods of time, and added some elliptical. Then, I eventually started jogging and doing the stairclimber also. I did at least an hour of cardio 5-6 days a week to try to lose the weight and belly fat. Now, I do a Strive weight training circuit at the YMCA 3 days a week and I run and do other cardio 5 days a week for 45 minutes. Once I started running, it felt as though my metabolism kicked into high gear. I also do crunches on a balance ball and planks to try and target the abs.