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I ran a "real" 5k (not just a local running store thing) on Saturday. As we were in the corrals waiting for the start, the announcer said, "Okay, athletes, we're almost ready". He called me an athlete. I'm an athlete :)

Well done you! That 20lbs has made a great difference in your shape.

Well done you!

Perfect! Thanks for that!

That's a great milestone! Well done for sticking with it through your plateau!

I wish I could lose weight by googling exercise videos rather than actually following the videos themselves. Sadly, I haven't found that to be true.

Incredible. What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing and good for you!

Well done with making such a big decision to change your life and then following through.

It was cold, I was tired, and I didn't want to run. And then I ran anyway. It wasn't far, and it wasn't great, but I did it!

Great job! Keep it going!

I had a lot of things going on in my life that I didn't like but couldn't control. So, looking for something I *could* control, I joined the gym and signed in to MFP. That and the fact that my breasts where falling out of my already enormous bras and I was NOT going up to the next cup size!

Amazing work and dedication. You can do this!

After checking the Mayo BMI calculator website, I've officially crossed over from Obese to Overweight! Next stop... Healthy BMI!

Amazing work! And I second the request for photos. Good for you!

Wow! What a difference! (Because I'm old, that just made me think of the Blockbuster Video commercials :blush: ). Good for you! Inspiring!

That is amazing. You look so unbelievably happy in the race-finish pictures! I love how you pushed through so much adversity and then kept pushing for yourself. Thanks for the inspiration!

Fabulous! Well done you!

I have a 3 year old and do the same thing!

Yes please.

Well done! That's amazing!

Yep, that's me. I go every weekday because if I skip a day, it's too easy to skip the next day. Not every workout is full effort on those days when I would have rather stayed in bed. But the routine of going every weekday is just that - my routine. And I work better in a routine.

Incredible! Pictures are so worth it, aren't they? Well done you!

60 pounds lost is a big deal! Well done you!

Right?!? Dean is a TERRIBLE influence!

Amazing success! I totally agree with the baby steps. Well done!

I love everything you said! I'm only half way to my goal but am already planning for maintenance. Thanks for your great plan!

Yep, I'll second teh Freya Active recommendation. The girls aren't completely stationery during bouncy exercise, but the bra does a pretty good job. And doesn't create a uniboob. And because it's a "real" bra, you don't strangle yourself putting it on and off.

Incredible transformation! And so much persistence! Well done!

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I agree with not adding any more stress to your already overwhelmed heart. Live and love for today. You can't be told how long you'll need before things get back to "normal" because that's so individual. You'll be in my prayers.

Thanks for all the encouragement! Sounds like there are a few of us working in the same range :) Let's do it together!