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You look fantastic! You are definitely an inspiration!

23 with 2 Bachelor's degrees--but back in school to earn my Master's in OT! :)

What an incredible story! Thanks for sharing--it definitely inspired me! :)

Awesome tips and encouragement, everyone. Thanks!

Awesome, thank you! I didn't realize it was 3,500 calories burned to lose a pound...so that should def. be helpful!

Wishing you luck on your journey!

Thanks for all the input! I def. did use my frustration as motivation. After I weighed myself, I had a protein shake for breakfast, and then I hit the track to complete one of my running/walking sets for couch to 5K. I guess a big thing for me is to actually take measurements! I haven't done that yet, but it seems like…

Yes, I definitely think that 10 weeks is enough time to train. I am doing a 10 week couch to 5k program through a gym--but you can also look up couch to 5k schedule on-line. Most of those are 8 or 9 week programs. Good luck!