I MADE GOAL!

WOO HOO!! YIPPEE!!  HALLELUJAH!  

First off, it's been way too long since I've last posted, but that's another story...

I can't believe it!  I was very nervous about today.  I was afraid that I wouldn't reach goal.  On Dec 30th, I was .6 away from goal.  The next day we traveled back east to visit family for 2 weeks.  While away, I was diligent with keeping on track with a few play days here and there.  It was vacation and I was going to enjoy, but within control.  

The first half of my trip was wonderful and super easy since my mother is following WW's as well.  We were able to encourage each other and I didn't even feel the need to stray.  However, the second half was a lot tougher.  My in laws admittedly LOVE food - it's the center of all their gatherings.  The few mentions of, "Oh, you can have a bite..." or, "One glass of sweet tea won't hurt.." was tough to back away from for a few reasons.  One being the people pleaser I am, I didn't want to offend, but secondly - that temptation was right there, but I kept my focus and stayed strong.  I also kept my commitment to run while I was away and ran 15 miles over the 2 weeks.

To top it off, I flew yesterday, so I was sure that I'd be retaining water after my 4 hr flight, so when I found out I made goal today, I have to admit that tears filled my eyes and the whole room cheered for me!  I did it!  I REALLY DID IT!  And do you know what?  It wasn't that hard.  

It's quite simple really.  You're given the tools from WW's and all you have to do is follow them.  If you bite it, write it.  Measure everything you put in your mouth and be sure to move more.  It's very easy if you follow the program.  No shortcuts, no alterations to the program.  

If I am able to accomplish the 62 lbs lost, then I believe anyone can.  And as my leader asks if it feels good and did I win it or earn it.......  It feels great and I earned every pound lost.  And I don't ever want it back.  

Finished my first 5 K!!!

Today was a huge accomplishment for me.  I ran my first 5K race (without stopping) and beat my training times.  The official results were:

135th place  TIME: 30:07  average 9:42 mile

I placed 9th in my age division - not bad for a first race!!  I got choked up about 3 times - seeing my boys on the sidelines cheering me on definitely added to that!  My brother shared with me that when he finished his race - there was a huge pride factor.  I have to say that I totally agree.  It's almost surreal coming from a background of never running.  Seeing my place in my age division makes we want to start training for another one!!!!  

My weight loss is a huge factor in this.  I am 2.6 lbs away from breaking 50 lbs.  My weigh in is Tuesday and I'd love to combine this high from today with a huge loss, but I'll be happy with any loss.

My final goal is changing too.  I've been getting comments about not losing too much, but I'd love to be able to sit down and not feel the 'rolls' and be able to abandon the constant sucking in I do.  I may set a realistic goal and see how far I can go.  Initially my leader suggested I get down to 175, but I think I'd like to see me at 165-169.  I think that's obtainable, but I will assess as I go.

4 month progress 184.6

Halfway There!

Bye-bye 200's!

As my leader says, I'm proud to be called a loser!  I have officially broken the 200 lb barrier!  I will not allow myself to be this heavy ever again.  My husband is a big loser too - he's lost almost 30 lbs since the beginning of the year.  We keep asking ourselves - "Why didn't we do this sooner?"  I'm noticing us feeling healthier and more attractive and our confidence is just soaring.  I'm proud of us and I'm almost halfway there.  

New pics - 2 month progress

Today, I weighed in and have lost a total of 29 lbs and 7 inches in my waist.  With all this running I've been doing, I had set unrealistic goals because I am soooooooooo close to breaking 200!  I was a bit disappointed, but my wonderful leader Matt reminded me of how far I've come.  I had a 2.6 loss this week alone which is HUGE!  I'm glad to be under the tutelage of someone who will be real with me and not puff me up with false complements.  I am proud of how far I've come and I need to recognize my success thus far and not set the bar too high for myself.

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