They say a picture is worth a thousand words... Well, I've heard of people posting inspiration pictures up all over their house to help them - so I finally did it!
I've taken photos and pasted them together on my computer and have placed them up around the house to help me remember where I was, where I am and where I should be. The picture above shows just that. I am going home to visit family in about 4 weeks. These are all pictures from 2008. The first is where I was at my RECORDED heaviest, but I know I was even heavier (see below). The 2nd is about where I am now, maybe a bit less. The 3rd is where I hope to be in 4 weeks and the last is my ultimate goal.
This one I call FAT FEAR!
Ugh! I hate even posting this, but there are a few pics in there where I KNOW I was in my 240's. 240's Y'all!!! That's just wrong!
This one is my THINSPIRATION
There are some repeats from above, but it works to see side by side. I've posted these on my phone, on my computer wallpaper, the fridge, the pantry, my closet - and just about tattooed it to my body!
I am still in the process of losing and have maintained my weight teetering on the cusp of ONEderland for about 3 months now. I've decided to kick it into full gear with a visit home to inspire me to be on track.
I'm still running and have accumulated 148 miles. I know that I will fall short of my 500 mile goal, but I'm still chugging along. I've been kicking the tires on possibly running a half marathon this December, but it really scares me to no end! That's still achievable if I run 2 miles a day everyday til the end of the year, but I'm not an everyday runner - my feet and knees won't hold up, but I'm still trying my best and haven't given up yet!
So, I'm still in the game, and continue to renew my commitment to lose this weight every day!
3 comments:
girl! i am right where you are... lost from 217 to 145 over a period of 17 months (01/01/05 - 04/30/06)and then slowly but surely gained all the way back up to 215.2 when I finally got back to weight watchers. there are reasons... but in the end, it was just a matter of not staying on plan like i should have. i'm back on track now and it feels good to be focused on my weight again - in a good way - and to be able to step on the scale in happy anticipation instead of guilt and dread. i'm blogging it as well... it helps keep me accountable. think thin!
*hugs*
heather
It is so tough. I've had a bad weekend but that just means I have to work a little harder next week. Plus, I ordered new running shoes, which helps. The biggest help has been encouragement from friends, old and new, and others who motivate me to stay on track. Keep these blogs coming!
This has been a bad weekend for me, but they do happen. I've learned you have to look past any situation like this and focus on how to deal with it. I love my gym and I bought new running shoes, so I'm keyed up to get back in the swing of things. Concentrating on the little things has helped me burst though any hard spots I've encountered. Keep these blogs coming!
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