My first 5K down.....Sweet!!

At first I didn't think I would survive.  It was so cold but after the first mile, that was up a pretty steep hill at the end, I took off my jacket.  This picture was taken by my father in law during the 2nd mile.  The only time I stopped was at the top of that first hill for a few seconds and then ran the rest of the time. Even when I took off my jacket and gloves.  It was also good because people I viewed as being better shape than me were breathing harder than I was. hehe!!  That made me feel good.  There was also a couple that would run past Adam and I and then walk and then would decide that they couldn't be behind us so they would run past and it would start over again. That was a fun game.  Made me giggle.  Gees, I'm sorry but this is a good pic.  hehe!!  The race shirt was almost the same color as my shirt. Awesome.  Kyle ran ahead of us just shortly after we started and Adam ended up sprinting at the end. I just kept my pace and finished under 40 mins.  It was more fun than I thought and my niece Lindsay is right. I think I'm addicted.  Kyle and I are already talking about running the New Years 5K.  

So I didn't loose much this week just .2 ounces but I think that is what happens the week before Aunt Flo.  Oh well.  I lost a pound the week before so I am down 67 pounds and 33 pounds from my goal. I may not make it do my one year mark but it will be close.  So I will be adding more pics and a video on Facebook.  Thank you everyone for your support, encouragement, and love through this journey with me.

I can't believe I did it....finally!!

I broke 160 this week.  I am down to 159.  Woo-hoo!!  I lost two more pounds this week.  I got up at 4:30  this morning and instead of waking  up an hour later to weigh in I went ahead and weighed in.  Then I couldn't go back to sleep I was so happy.  Clothes that were a little tight are getting loose. I love it and hate it.  I can't really afford to get new clothes but while I wait my drawers and closet get a little less full. hehe!!

This will be short today.  Adam and I are planning a run tonight in the wind so we can continue our training for out 5k in two weeks. I can't believe I'm getting excited for it.  I never thought I would.  We were going to  go out with Kyle on Saturday but it's supposed to snow.  So we'll see.  Siko's birthday party is Saturday too so I hope it won't be too bad in the valley.  Well have a good evening everyone.

Eight months ago.......

I decided to do something that would change my life.  Fifteen days into March I started my meal plan.  It's been tough, frustrating, fantastic. frustrating, hard, easy, great, frustrating and I would not change my decision for the world.  I have not been able to get on here for over a month and I'm sorry. October was such a busy month for us.  I didn't loose a whole lot on September but that's okay. I've been loosing at least one pound a week the last month. As of today I am down to 161 pounds which means I have lost  64 pounds.  Amazing. 64 pounds in 8 months.  That means I've lost 60 pounds just on my meal plan.  On October 18th I did a weigh and measure, so the totals I am going to give you when I weighed 163 and the total combined(what I've gone down) since March 11th at my first weigh and measure: 

BF%-12.8
BMI-11.6
Inches lost-35.25(the largest being in my hips at 11.5)

Unbelievable.  I weigh less now than I did when Adam and I got married.  Two weeks ago I had to go see a foot dr about some of my toenails looking funny. I did have a blister under one of my toenails and I found out that I will be prone to hammer toes if I'm not careful in my shoe selection.  I found out that not only was I wearing a half a size to small but because my second toes are longer I should be getting about a half a size bigger especially running shoes. I'm waiting to loose my toenail and four of them look a bit ugly but I'm still running.  I did donate blood about two weeks ago and it sort of messed me up.  My Iron has been struggling to stay up. So Sarah gave me red meat back. Ya-hoooooooo!!!!!  Twice a week and 2-3oz.  So I bought some steaks at the store yesterday. hehe!! I can't wait.  So that is a quick update for those of you who thought I may have given up. I think I am stronger than I was.  I still want sweets and ice cream but I know I don't need them.  20 more pounds and I go on maintenance   I will be ready then so when I get my free meals I know I won't over do and I will be strong to stop when I get full.  I will still measure I'm sure. hehe!!  That's another thing.  My meals are habits now and I haven't written them down for a long time.  I know what I eat and I know when so I forget to write it down.  Hope all of you are well, especially everyone on the east coast.