I can't believe I forgot to tell you!

I can't believe I haven't mentioned that I am now a certified group fitness instructor. Several of the instructors at my gym convinced me to get certified and hopefully I will start teaching soon:). Sorry for my lack of posts. I am using my iPad more lately than my computer and blogger won't let me upload pictures from it:(. Oh and 62 pounds gone...only 8 pounds left until my ultimate goal weight!!!

61 pounds gone:)

Latest Races

I ran my 2nd half marathon in February.  It was NOT pretty.  I hurt my knee the week of the race and shouldn't have even attempted to run the race.  My knee gave out on me at 5 miles.  I ran/walked the next 8 miles in SO much pain.  I could hardly walk after I crossed the finish line.  I was so upset.  I have been taking it easy on the running front since then and am only running 3 miles at at time because my knee still yells at me at that point.  I am still going to the gym and doing cycle, hiit, powerfit, etc classes and am fine:)

 Me and my kiddos after the half,,,I am hurting!

Me and my Daddy after the race- he was the first person I saw after and I am 32 years old but fell into his arms bawling in pain.  I love my Daddy!

Me in the hotel after....you can tell I am putting all my weight on my left knee since my right knee won't work!

Last weekend I ran a 5k that one of my friends is in charge of and Kayla ran the 1 mile fun run.  She has also been having problems with her right knee(weird!) and this was the first time she had ran in months. 

Bad pic- it was really windy and this was after Kayla finished her run.

Running Works...

The first picture was taken in April 2009- I was around 200lbs...this was after I originally lost 40lbs from dieting and doing the couch to 5k the first time and then dealt tendonitis in my hip flexor and couldn't run for 9 months and gained all the weight back!  So, I did the couch to 5k again and once again and now here it is 3 years later:)  I weigh 149 in the 2nd picture...oh and the first picture I am about a size 16 and the 2nd picture the skirt is a size 6!

Keep Calm...

My 2nd half marathon is in a week and a half...on Sunday, Feb. 12.  Am I ready, I sure hope so!  Training for this has been a great reminder to keep up with your measurements more than your weight.  I haven't really lost any weight..I weigh 149 but I have lost 1 1/2 inches in my "stomach" at my belly button....the hardest part for me to lose:)

Facebook

I post a lot on Facebook about my workouts of the day, motivational pictures and statements, etc. People get so easy offended by some of my comments about no excuses for not working out and how 3 lb weights aren't going to do anything to change your body. Hmm....maybe it is a sign to get off your lazy tail and do something if you don't like my comments...ok...rant over:)

Comparisons

June 2011-January 2012

I thought with it being a new year and all that it was time for a comparison.  I haven't done one since June.  That is me in June on the left and me today on the right.  I am SO pale, lol!  I might see a slight difference in these pictures but not much...I swear this is why I stay frustrated as I have said a million times!  I want a BIG difference.  I exercise 6 days a week I should see a difference~:(  I am the same weight in both of these pictures.

I thought I would throw in some comparison's from where I originally started my journey:)

December 07-May 08-March 11-Jan 12

This has definitely been a marathon...not a sprint!

That stupid flabby stomach just won't go away...I hate the "hang"!  From Dec 07- now is a 57 pound difference.  From 207-150lbs...for a short period of time I got down to 147 over the summer but it didn't last but maybe a few days.  I stay right at 150-152...my weight fluctuates daily...which is VERY normal.  I just say I have lost 60 pounds because it sounds better than 57, lol and it is pretty close to 60!

I haven't lost any pounds since June- I am the same.  I have however lost a few inches.  I would like to get to the 130's as my ultimate goal but we shall see.  I have my 2nd half marathon Feb.12th...wish me luck:)