ACTUAL before. - my weight loss story...
I thought I would save my before pics for when I am done but I kind of got the feeling y'all thought my before pic today was how I naturally am. Notsomuch. I know alot of you remember my original fitness journey, ww on wedding channel and constant chatter forums. I started there at 164 pounds. I never thought I was fat. I was diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance and put on medication. My research on the matter showed that if I lost just 10% of my body weight I could reverse the effects. I wanted to take control of my health, I felt so out of control. I wasn't having periods and saw myself going down the wrong path. Weight watchers was wonderful. I set a goal of 150 pounds, and started walking daily. I had just gotten my dog Caboose and she and I both needed it! I found myself living the discipline of a routine and walking turned to jogging. Next thing I knew I was 143 pounds and set the goal of racing a 5k. Well the rest is history. I have since raced almost 50 5ks,dozens of 10ks, 10+ half marathons, 4 marathons, an ultra marathon, 24 hour mountain bike races, century road races and then came triathlon...countless sprints, Olympic distances, 5 half Ironmans and 2 full distance Ironman triathlons later and I was living the life of an athlete. I was never an athlete growing up. My family did not place any weight in it, so nothing came easy. But I love the challenge, the fear, the stress and the regiment. It's hard and there are days I just don't want to do it. But it's a part of who I am now, and I need it like people need food or sleep. Fitness competition is just an extension of what I've been doing. Health, fitness, diet, competition, fear, pushing limits, it's all there. Excited to see what is next...
The first is at my heaviest, second when I hit my first WW GOAL (153), and now...
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