I am a happily married mother of two boys, Matthew and Justin.Weight and self esteem have been an issue since I was very young. I am an only child and have always been a very shy person. I am not comfortable in a room with people I don't know. I have lacked self confidence for most of my life, although I am learning to grow in that area.
For the most part I have always been 160 pounds at a 5 '4 frame. I was always considered "chubby".
Shortly after having Matthew I dieted my way back to the 160 pounds. After getting pregnant with Justin my weight went up to 220 pounds.
After having Justin I really lost sight of who I am. Suffering from postpartum depression, I really was very hard on myself. I was able to loose a little weight but was still around the 190's and very unhappy with the way I looked.
In August of 2008 my dad passed away very suddenly at the age of 55. His death has changed me as a person. I started my weight loss journey very soon after his passing, within weeks.
I started to do Weight Watchers on line, and by December I weighed 160 pounds.
In January of 2009 I woke up one day and decided that I wanted to run. In the middle of winter I laced up a old pair of running shoes and hit the streets. I ran for 3km without stopping and the rest is pretty much history.
I picked up my activity, which included running, biking, hiking, the 30 day shred, and the treadmill.
In March I signed up for the Mother's day 5km run. I trained up until May.
On Mother's day as my husband and sons waited for me at the finish line, I finished my first 5k at a time of 32:31.
From there the weight just kept coming off. By June I hit 140 pounds.
I have been maintaining between 139 - 142 pounds since. I have recently switched to counting calories and tracking on Spark People.
I have 1o pounds left to lose.
On my journey I have learned three very valuable lessons, I have learned to LIVE, I have learned to SMILE, I have learned to RUN.
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How inspiring! I want to start running, too, as soon as I can defeat what's holding me back : me. I've just never considered myself to be an athletic person, but I'm working to change that. Please follow my new weight loss blog, why don't you?
I'd really appreciate it! Thank You & Happy Thanksgiving!
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I'm happy to have come across your blog. Congrats on your successes!
Awesome job! I am just re-starting my journey. I am a first time mom and now realize I need to take care of me too. I can't wait to start running too :)
Hi Syl, I just found your blog...I can totally relate, I lost 40 lbs on WW. I am also married with two boys. In fact, based on your photos, I think we even live in the same city. I am always looking for people close to me that are a great support! Great blog.
hey!
just came across your blog and i really enjoy reading it!
i would love it if you could come over and checkc out my blog and follow :)
Jenna
Hello! I just came across your blog... you are such an inspiration! I love how upbeat you are about everything. I will definitely be a regular reader - as I am struggling with weight loss as well - I enjoy reading other people's stories... I know it is possible for me. Keep up the good work, can't wait to read more!
~ Megs
WOW! What a transformation! And you are my same height! I'm 5'4'' too and I recently lost 20lbs. I'm at 130lbs now and feeling like I need to lose 5lbs more. Is that still your goal weight too? We can do it! :)
Great story - glad to have stumbled across your blog.
I look forward to reading more!
Beautiful blog. Congrats on your journey to a healthy smile :)
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