sarahmaren

Hi Miss Kelly! I'm a runner too! Doing my first half January 20th. Feel free to add me as a friend. :) When I started getting more involved in the community here I just kind of surfed around and commented on things that interested me. That's how I gained some great friends and supporters. I opened my diary, let people help…

Awesome work! When I started in February I was doing 30 minute miles walking and feeling like I was going to die. Today I ran 8 miles in 103 minutes. I am running my first half in January and am HELL BENT on under 3 hours. Make a goal, small or big and then do what it takes to achieve it. Whatever you do, just keep…

My husband LOVES their running shorts and underwear. When we went into their SF store he showed one of their store employees his before/after picture. She said they LOVE stories like that and gave him a $90 pair of running shorts. Needless to say they have a lifelong shopper in my husband. :)

Mom of 2 - 6 year old girl and 2 year old boy. Have lost almost 80 since February. The greatest thing about this lifestyle change is that is has changed for our whole family. My husband and I are now avid runners and heavy lifters, our daughter goes for short runs with us, we are all much more aware of what we are…

I LOVE this! Thank you for sharing your story. I have been on a wicked plateau for MONTHS and just this week started heavy lifting with my trainer. In TWO sessions I feel like a whole new person. I still run, I still count calories but I can't live my life being afraid of my scale or of eating! I lost 65 pounds on a…

Congratulations! What an amazing job you've done. I run my first half in January. Your story is one to add to my inspiration! Way to go!

Great work! It's so nice to do the work WITH someone. My husband and I have done ours together and it's been so great to have the built in support. So excited for you and your BFF!

You're awesome! Good grief if you're a slow runner there is no hope for me! :) Congrats on a great finish no matter what!

First of all, thanks to everyone on their kind words. It is so appreciated! In answer to your question - Kaiser uses the Optifast program, so it's 16 weeks on a liquid diet and then transition back to food. What I like about the program is there is an 82 week commitment. The before/after pic I put up was at the beginning…

Congratulations! Great work!

Congratulations! That is so fantastic. Great work! You look fabulous!

Thanks again guys! Yes, my husband did just as well as I have. He is at his goal weight (he had less to loose) currently and has become an avid runner. I'm so grateful I had him with me throughout this process. He is such a great help to me and such a cheerleader. I am really the luckiest when it comes to him. Thanks again…

Thanks for all the compliments... you have made me feel like a million bucks. :)

Great job! Congratulations indeed!

Thanks you guys for the kind words! I appreciate it!

Thanks PJmetts! You are so right about surrounding yourself with good people. Having a support group has been such a great way to keep me motivated and accountable. We go to a class once a week with other people who are in varying stages of the program. I have spent a lot of time reading the boards here and just felt like…

Congratulations! I'm running my first half in January. My BFF is an avid runner/marathoner and has set me up with a training program. I just did my first walking half as part of the training and was SO grateful for my water belt. It has two water bottles and a pocket that fits my iPhone and lip balm. I was MOST grateful…