I had been trying to lose weight for about 5 months but it just wasn't coming off. I guess I wasn't mentally ready for it. In May there were a few catalyst to get my butt in gear (literally and figuratively). I am not sure I am ready to share those here just yet, but let's just say it was what I needed.
The road ahead would be a hard one. I had 100 pounds to lose- a whole lot of weight - but I knew I could do it. When I say 100 pounds, I am not talking about getting me to the lowest weight I have ever been. I am talking about getting me to the highest healthy weight in my weight range. The one pound difference that would take me from overweight to normal.
So I am not talking vanity here people. (Granted, when I am done with the 100 pounds, I would still like to lose 10 more. But I am not going there yet.)
My journey started. By mid-July I had lost 20 something pounds. I was doing well, but my sister -in-law suggested a weight loss contest, the prize being $600. Well, that helped me keep going. Not so much the money, but the fact that I had people to beat (I am only a little competitive).
As of our final weighin October 30, I was down 53 pounds total (I lost 32 in the competition). I ended up winning the competition and the $600 (which I still haven't spent).
I still have a long way to go, but I feel great. I am half way there. I can run (that will be a whole other post). I look better. I am motivated. I am lighter. I am healthier. I am happier.
I can't believe I am about to post this picture. It is very hard for me to do, but it is an important step in my recovery from my food addiction. Plus it is a good reminder that I never want to go back there.
Look for my Weight Loss Wednesday post every week.
15 comments:
Farrah, you look fabulous!!! Congratulations!!!
I'm so, so proud of you!!! Not only do you look great but I can tell that you feel much better. It reminds me of when I had lost the majority of the weight when D said to me: "there she is, there's Coren". I had lost a bit of who I was, I hadn't realized that I wasn't the same as I had always been, but because of the weight loss, I could 'see' much more clearly. Not to say that you aren't the same as you have always been, it's just lately I get glimpses of Teenage Farrah, and it makes me smile.
Sorry for the long comment, I'm just so proud and inspired by you!
Way to go farrah! I am very impressed and happy that you are feeling healthier and happier!
Farrah you look Amazing!! I never had a weight problem til babies. It really is a struggle to get that weight off! I have lost 30lbs since baby number three, but I have not been serious about weight loss, but I think you have inspired me to get myself on the ball! 40lbs to go to weigh what I weighed when I got married. 20lbs just to make me happy. WAY TO GO!!!
That is A HUGE accomplishment. HUGE. It takes will power, dedication, TIME, commitment, balance, etc. And it's emotional....and hard, and tiring, and so much more.
You are awesome. You look beautiful!!!
I am so proud of you Farrah! You look Hot! Keep it up girl! I will need to refer back to your post and motivation after baby #3...
Wow...you look great! It is sooo hard to lose weight, and a huge accomplishment when you do! So congratulations!
Thank you everyone.
Farrah, I keep coming back to look at your pictures. You look so fabulous and I really am so proud of you. I hope that you will make your Weight Loss Wed. a weekly post so you can keep inspiring the rest of us.
Farrah, this is truly amazing! I really admire your determination! You are an inspiration!
Aunt Farrah, i love you. You are AWSOME. Where did you get your boots? i love them! btw this is your FAVORITE nice Emily ( incase you forgot how much you LOVE me)
You look great Farrah. Stay motivated. Keep us motivated.
WOW! That is amazing
I'm waiting for another post!!!
Impressive.
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