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AW: I am down over 50 pounds!
OK, it took two years but I have little setbacks along the way. I was heavy in HS, lost a bunch and kept it off in college and in my 20s.....For me the key is working out. A lot. I think I just have a sluggish metabolism.
So I POURED on weight at age 30 between quitting smoking, getting married and having baby (s). After the birth of my son I had 80 pounds to lose. UGH
I tried every.single.diet. on the face of the earth over the past few years and you know what? I can't be "on a diet" BUT there really is something to learn from all of them. I have probably done 10-15 "diet" programs.
For me, I need to eat as clean as I can, but allow myself to eat normally sometimes. (Last night I had a slice and a half of pizza). I really limit the whites (bread/pasta), and I like to eat a lot of protein and produce). Whites set me over the edge-for me it is an addiction.
And I ALWAYS lift-no matter what....even if I slack on cardio. And I have fallen in LOVE with Zumba! I attribute losing losing about fifteen pounds since the holidays to lots of Zumba (and always the lifting).
So maybe by summer I will be down the last 30? Maybe it'll take longer.....I stopped giving myself time limits. I do have a lot of skin that really bothers me-boobs, belly, arms....all need lifting. But that's down the line (maybe?).
Re: AW: I am down over 50 pounds!
j+k+m+e | running with needles
2012 Goal: working towards pre-pregnancy speed!
04/15 KI Metric Marathon/16.3 m (2:05:55, 7:43 pace)
05/06 Frederick 13.1 (1:41:09)
11/04 NYCM
Fantastic! I just got over a 50# hump too, and I know what a great sense of accomplishment you must feel. Congratulations. How many sizes have you dropped?
TTC#2=July 2011: Surprise BFP: Chemical Pregnancy
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Completed 2012 Races: Cupid's Chase 5k Feb. 11th: 26:20, Donovan's Run 5k March 10th: 25:00, Statesman Cap 10k March 25th: 57:19
Upcoming: Komen Race for the Cure 10k May 12th (SA)
thx all!
Believe, it's tough b/c I am smaller on top but overall I went from (about) a 20 to (about) a 14. I'd love to be a solid 10, but one day at a time...lol
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That is amazing!
That is AWESOME!! Good for you, it is so exciting! Sounds like you started out with about as much to lose as me. It is such a crazy, challenging journey but celebrating the accomplishments along the way is so important!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!