I haven’t had a chance to search out some deals this week for “Good Deals Friday“, but I bring you something… else…
So I’ve been wanting to do a “Then & Now” picture comparison of me and my weight loss and fitness progress.
Can I be honest?…
It’s a bit scary for me. To show the world pictures of me back in high school when I was overweight and unhappy with my appearance? Ugh, drama. It’s the fear of thinking “Have I really changed?” Do you ever feel that way?
So let’s get to it and get over that feeling, fast!…
These pictures were taken circa 2001, I can’t seem to locate many “full body” shots from any time past then, and in 2001 I was starting to workout, so this by all means was not my heaviest, mind you.
Senior in High School
In Ireland 2001
When I look I these, I feel bad for that girl, she smiled and never let on that she was unhappy with herself. I want to help her!… well, I did. I changed my eating habits and worked out and continue to do so. I LOVE ALL THINGS FITNESS! I’m so not even lying. If you read this blog often, you know that. 
So let’s bring you to present day…
Ran my first 5k, April 2009
Ran my second 5k, May 2009
Amazed myself that I actually wore shorts!
Why am I posting these pictures? It reminds me of how I once was. Just how hard, emotionally & physically it was to change and lose weight. I think it’s healthy to look back and see how far you’ve come and also to look forward to your goals. Setting goals is so key to success, it gives you a picture of what you want to accomplish and drives you to complete that goal. I still have weight loss goals to hit and fitness goals {running a marathon, one day}. I’m focused, and sometimes I lose focus, but it’s so much easier to find my way back now then it ever has been.
I am much happier with me now then I was back then, not just because of the weight I’ve lost, but the confidence I’ve gained in my ability to be active. I was never a sports/fitness girl when I was younger, and now I love the thrill of running a race, going to the gym, wholyfit and knowing I am physically fit. Such a great feeling. I feel strong and that’s something I never felt before.
I hope this post encourages you to fight for your fitness & health goals and continue being wonderfully you!
Happy Weekend Ya’ll!
So tell me, what’s your story? Have you written a blog post of “then & now” photos, send me the link, I want to read it!
Who’s saying what?