My friend Rachel sent me some photos she found online. In 2006, we went to Chicago together. I weighed at the minimum of 250 pounds. Here are two pictures she wanted to share with me:
John Hancock Observatory
Chicago Boat Tour
It was quite shocking to see. It’s easy to forget how much I used to weigh. Even though I have a blog essentially about losing that weight, being fat isn’t something I give a lot of thought too. I’ve gotten used to my “new” body.
Anyway, for breakfast this morning, I had my leftover quiche from last night’s dinner and an English muffin.
Breakfast
It was just as delicious the second time!
I ran at lunch today. I was talking myself out of running all morning. I was tired. I was a bit sore. My glutes were all twitchy last night. I ran yesterday…I came up with all sorts of excuses to NOT run. But in the end, I put my shoes on and got my butt outside.
One of Michael’s sayings is “the hardest part of working out is putting on your shoes.” Soooo true. Sometimes my heart just isn’t into it. But if I put my shoes on and go outside, I NEVER regret it. Today was no different.
The sun was out and it was beautiful. I did NOT need my jacket today. I had a fantastic run too. For the first mile I had some heel discomfort but it disappeared after my warm up. I kept a really good pace as I ran and finished with a good time.
Today’s Stats:
Time: 34:30
Calories Burned: 431
Pace: 8’13”
When I got back, I realized I forgot to take photos. Here’s me all sweaty (gross):
After the Run
No jacket! And today I realized it’s time to start packing the sunscreen!
Lunch was leftover Mac n’ Cheese from the other night. I’m full, tired, happy and ready to go home and relax!
QUESTION: What motivates you to exercise?
Slowly But Surely
WOW! You’ve made amazing progress!!! And good job getting out there and running anyway! At my training group last week, our coach asked us what the toughest distance to run is? The answer- 8″ – the 8″ between your ears! 🙂 I find that to be soooo true – once you get past all of the excuse-making and fear of failure, it’s not so bad! 🙂
hundredtenpounds
Thanks! Sometimes I forget what I used to look like. I think it’s great you joined a running group! 🙂
Robyn
Wow you’ve come such a long way! So true about putting the sneaks on being the hardest part 🙂
Suzanne
Wow! You’ve come so far! Congratulations! You should be so proud 🙂
Adrienne
Ugh. I hate pictures. Even when I was smaller.
Great job on the loss. That’s amazing.
Thanks for the visit.
hundredtenpounds
I do too. I used to avoid being in pictures at all costs!