10 month update

So it has been 10 months since I've started working out. I've lost 145lbs. I've kept up with my work outs. Doing about 5-6 a week. I got to run outside a couple weeks ago and I loved it! I wish we had better weather so that I could run outside more often, it's just not the same running inside on a track. Looking forward to spring!!

Anyways, I am feeling strong and healthy and am so happy that I changed my life:)

Happy 10 months!! 

Christmas picture 2013

The kids Chriatmas picture:)

Katie's new look

I cut Katie's hair this morning. She looks so adorable!!!!

Look at me!

Couldn't do this last year!!!

Kyle took these pictures for me. 

A new month

So October has been tough with 2 birthday parties and Halloween plus with family visiting. I don't think I went overboard but I definitely ate worse than I had since I started this journey. I had worked out my usual amount and thankfully still lost 5 lbs but not as much as I'm used to losing. 

So today was day 1 of better and healthier eating. I didn't work out today because I had worked out the past 8 days and my back needed a rest. 

I'm not saying I won't have a couple days of treats but I will be working harder than I had this past month! 

8 months today

So today marked 8 months since I started this journey, 8 months of hardwork, 8 months of dedication and 8 months of support from my family and friends and my friends on Facebook. Not only have they all supported me and encouraged me by saying how great I look and how I am an inspiration to them but by taking the time do say those things. I've been overweight since I was probably 8 years old. I'm 35. My body has taken so much abuse by not being used and treated properly. Yet, it hasn't given up on me...I'm able to run almost 10 Kms, lift weights, do a real push up, etc. I'm so thankful that I started when I did. That 35 is still young enough to change and have your body be able to help you change. 

8 months ago today my life changed and I'm not going back! I'm so much happier now and healthier. I'm setting a great example to my kids that you can achieve things that you never thought you could. That it's never too late. 

This is from a week and a half ago

I'm down 131.2lbs, I'm generally wearing a size large and I feel great! 

So happy 8 months to me and my new body and attitude! 

A friend posted this and it's so true. I didn't realize it but she's so right!

"Holy crap Jill.  You lost a whole person!!  At the same time, you found a new one."

Thank you Sue for this:)

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!!