Do you see that women in the yellow striped shirt, reading a book to children? That is me. My daughter's AWESOME Kindergarten teacher made a slide show at the end of the year... and this was one of the pics. I am mortified. I do not recognize that women.
For those of you out there that think you CANNOT REDUCE your weight... I am a prime example. You CAN! I am not sure when this was taken... probably in the winter before I did the Gazette Healthy Challenge that was from April 09- June 09. That April I weighed in at 197.5. I think I look heavier here... but I do not know for sure.
I wanted to post this picture for inspiration for you who are losing REDUCING your weight and to remind myself how far I have come.
Also, my exciting news is that a friend of mine suggested I ask the Coach of the Experience Marathoners Training Program if I could join them (since the Beginning Marathoners do their long runs on Sundays... and I cannot run on Sundays). And He said YES!!!!!!!! So, by June 20th I have to have my weekly mileage up to 40-45 and my long runs need to be 14 miles. I KNOW I can do it and I am so thankful that I will find people to run with.
Okay... enough about me:
The Winner is #69: Amanda - RunToTheFinish! Congrats Amanda... just email me what size you want the shirt in and your address to: hahleewude at verizon dot net and I will get it sent out to you ASAP.
Also, do not forget to enter the Five Days of Giveaways: Day 5 by 11am tomorrow. I will make the winning announcement in the evening as I have a church meeting from 9am to 3pm.
9 comments:
Wow! What a difference! You have come a long way, girl!
Congrats to Amanda!
How cool to be able to look back and see your progress in pictures! Way to go :)
sounds like you are off and running - so to speak - you can do it!
So impressive! The weight reduction has made you look younger as well!
Congrats to Amanda!
yahho!! Ok so you can totally get your mileage up with your determination! Just remember not to increase too much so you don't get hurt
Big - Huge congratulations to Amanda. How cool that she won.
And make sure to listen to Amanda's recommendation to increase your mileage . . . slowly - so you don't get injured.
Congrats to Amanda - I think she needed it a happy end to her week!
Wow - what a difference! You rock! And, you can absolutely get your mileage up to 14 by June! Go, go, go!
Congrats to the OTHER Amanda ;) I got all excited for nothing lol.
Congrats on the team! You're going to rock it.
You've definitely come a long way!!! How cool that you get to run with the experienced marathoners...you're going to do great :)
It can be tough to see old photos sometimes, but don't be ashamed! CELEBRATE your accomplishment!
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