I ran what??!?

Last Tuesday I ran 9.4kms!!! I ran it with my friend Carmen and really enjoyed myself! It's been a long time since I ran with someone and I forgot how great it is to have that person with you and how you keep each other going. Tonight we ran 9.32 Kms. I'm so happy and proud of myself and my body. I can't believe how far I've come in such a short time!! 

Our first run! 

Our 2nd run. Our pace for our last km was 5:22!!! Insane for me. Gotta love a hill at the end.  It is just enough of a slope to get you going but not too fast:)

So my goal for end of next summer was to run 10kms at a pace of 6:30/km. I think I will be hitting that goal in the spring...fingers crossed!!

Some new firsts!

Yesterday I had to exchange a pair of pants that my aunt bought for me a month ago because...they were too big! While I was there I also tried on a super cute jacket and a top in a size LARGE!! Wow! That felt amazing!! I have no idea the last time I wore a size 13 pant or a size large top! 

I also am finally overweight and not obese anymore! Might seem like a weird thing to be proud of but it means a lot to me. I've had a weight problem since I was at least 8 years old. I'm finally taking control of my life and am making healthier choices. I've always tried to make sure my kids ate healthy. I don't want them to have the issues that I have dealt with for so long. I don't want food to be an issue or even that much of a thought process. I want them to just naturally eat healthy and have the occasional treat when they want it, to not even have to think about working out because it just comes to them because they are always active. Seeing me work out and work hard at getting healthy and making good choices will hopefully teach them how live life in a healthy and fun way. 

I'm so happy that I was finally ready to change my life and that I am able to exercise. Working out has made such a HUGE difference in my journey. I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't get out there and sweat as much as I do. 

One-derland!!

I did it!! I hit "one-derland".  My reward

Is this...

Family Photos 2013

I was on Facebook a few days before Auntie Cindy came for a visit in August and happened to see this photographer offering pictures for a great price. Pictures had to be taken that coming weekend. Timing couldn't be more perfect!! So Auntie got to be in some of our pictures and we did some just as a family. Really love the pictures and so happy to have gotten them done throughout my journey. Hope you enjoy them!

My first 5km Race!!!!

On Sunday I completed my first 5km race. It was great! Chris and the kids were there to cheer me on at the end and hearing Katie chant so loudly, Go Mommy Go, was beyond words...AMAZING!!!

I also got a cupcake and a mini manicure afterwards:)

My official time was 32:00 mins!!!

I finished 70th overall and placed 27/49 in my age category:) 

So far that is my fastest time yet! 

Right after the race

Mmmm...yummy cupcake. And yes I did share...some of it;p

I look forward to doing more races and making my time quicker:)

My goal for next year is to run a 10km race and have my pace at 6:30/km or less:)

Look at how far I have come already in a little over 7 months. I went from not doing much to running 5km in 32 mins and being able to do real push ups, mountain climbers, weight lifting:). I've dropped almost 125lbs too! 

Look at my work out buddy!

Katie is such a strong little girl. She has an amazing core strength and strong legs! 

So Proud

I'm so proud of myself and my commitment to a healthier lifestyle! The kids have been in camp since tues for 3 hours a day and I've been making the most of it. I have been working out super hard and often. Yesterday I did 4 great workouts! Burned 1400 calories:). As of today I am the same weight I was when I was 15 and started the Beverly Hills diet. Even though I'm down so much weight I'm not done. I have so many other goals. I can't wait to be able to do a pull up!