AShannon54 Member

I am very glad to be an inspiration to others! I get nervous when I post something but I wanted to share my story. There were times when other's Success Stories kept me positive, so I wanted to hopefully pay it forward to someone else. I am not perfect or better than anyone else. I will still struggle with my own image and…

Thank you again for the kind words. I am happy to share my story.

I didn't start out running but that is the primary cardio workout I have gravitated to. I started out with Wii Fit, and then Wii Cardio Boxing and just plain old walking. I started running at about 280lbs using the C25K (Couch to 5K) app on my phone. The weight started to melt off when I began to run. Calorie Counting was…

Keep up the good work! I always doubted myself but I just kept going forward. If you put in the work and stay at it... results will follow. :)

Thank you all for the kind words! I got a little bit emotional pulling the whole post together. I never really summed it all up like that before.

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Thank you for this post! So much truth and good advice. <3 I personally find maintenance can be more mentally challenging than weight loss. I am having to learn to enjoy myself once-in-awhile. My son had a b-day party last week and I ate too much birthday cake and had a few drinks and I have been mad at myself for days. I…

9 months pregnant and about 320 lbs! Today I am 175 and love all the energy I have to play with my boys! My younger son is about to turn 1!! It's been an exciting year!

I have lost almost 140 lbs. The 1st half and the 2nd have are two different journeys. I didn't start getting comments on my weight loss until I was down about 40lbs. That is also when I bought some new clothes that were more form fitting and my personal confidence was growing. The first half was very exciting - losing…

You R-O-C-K! Way to go!

It can be done but make sure to work with your doctor, listen to your body and stay focused on the goal. As a previous poster stated, it comes out to 1.25 lbs per week which can be done and in a healthy manor. Every person's body is different and you shouldn't compare yourself to others but to oblige your original post's…

Happy New Year. Thank you so much for your posts. You are an inspiration.

You rock, thank you for the story. I have been battling my own holiday food demons. I did just 'ok' at my company potluck yesterday. Much better than the 'old days' for sure but I also did the 'just one cookie' thing at lunch today.... but instead I ate the cookie. Your story rings true that it can be better to 'just say…

a newborn giraffe - nice!

One of my top NSV's - wearing jeans again! Congrats!

I ran 9 miles (88 minutes). I weighed over 315 lbs in May... I am very proud and I signed up for a half marathon in January!

You totally rock! Well Done! (*)

You totally rock!!

You are awesome! Keep up the good work, obviously your hard work is paying off. <3

You rock! I can't wait to hear about your race on the 20th. I am excited for you!

I have lost 129. I started at 316 and now down to 187 (I'm right at 6ft). My original goal weight was 180 but I think I want to do 175 now so that I have a 5lb buffer in there. It has been a long journey. I was up to 330 a few years back (but before my recent weight loss journey) so if you count from my heaviest ever…

So proud of you! I finished C25K earlier this year and it was the best health commitment and accomplishment of my recent life. I suggest to everyone now! Keep going strong, now you can move to your first 10K. :D

Awesome job!!! You the man!

You rock!

and congrats on reaching week 8! You are so close to the end!!!!! :D

I typically allow two rest days before an organized race. Like the previous poster mentioned, I try to still get some low intensity exercise in. I personally like to do a long but easy walk two days before and then just stretching the day before. But of course listen to your own body and if you need more or less... than…

This is such an interesting thread and I think it hits on bigger issues than just logging in front of people. Just my opinion here but I think there are a couple different sides to this issue… 1.) The person logging (myself for example) might be perceiving more than is actually there. Perhaps it’s just conversation and not…

I feel the same way about seeing older pictures of myself. I have lost over 120 lbs in the last year and I am ready to just be 'the new me'. It was exciting and encouraging to have everyone say nice things about my weight loss but I am ready to move on and 'just be me'. I want to forget I was ever that overweight person.…

What an awesome transformation!! I don't see how you can lose 20 more pounds... you look fantastic! Keep up the great work and thanks for the inspiration!!