Here's me when I was 11 years-old. I have always struggled with my weight, and as much as I love this picture of my dad and me, it also makes me sad remembering being that chubby, freckle-faced red head. My mom said I had a "cute shape," and always told me how beautiful I was. Because of her, I developed some self-confidence, but it was still easy to compare myself to other girls and feel insecure at times. I'm sure some of you had a similar experience.
Here's a "before" picture of me in 2006
My goal was to lose 20 lbs by Dec. 2007. I surpassed my goal and lost 36 lbs and have kept every stinkin' pound off for the last year!!! That feels awesome to say. I'm still working out 3-4 times a week, drinking lots of water, watching portion control, and just eating healthier in general. I'll run my 3rd 5K this spring and want to run a 10K in the fall. I would love to hear your stories, too!
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You look great and you were a darling little RED head. I ALWAYS thought so. I have a babe with sort of red hair and i LOVE it. It's different. Not many ppl are red heads!
Ohmyword! That's fantastic! I must admit, I'm a bit jealous. I'm not ridiculously unhealthy (I'm generally really good about eating healthy and watching portions), but I definitely struggle with working out!! The gym can definitely be my nemesis. I do MUCH better when I have a gym buddy who'll push me hard. Darrin goes with me, but wants to do different things than I do.
Wow! That is so awesome, congrats on the weight loss you look amazing!
Aww dang... (Picture Mater saying that.) In the fall of '07 I lost 7 pounds, then after that, over time, I gained 17... :( So last week I was 10 pounds heavier than I was in fall of 2007. But I lost 2 pounds this past week, YAY! I seriously need a Bob Harper and Joelle moment though, and just realize to JUST DO IT! But you go girl! Keep it up!
You do look great I must Say! Sorry I have no stories I was blessed with the eat what you want genes. I suppose but we all have our things we have to overcome! You should be very proud of yourself! I love food and don't know if I could ever diet if I had too!
Your so awesome. Keep up the healthy life and try and drag me along too. :)
Way to go! I bet you feel so much better and have more energy too.
Hey SUNSHINE, I am working on your requesest, I think I deleted the pics that showed my chubbiness. You are AMAZING! Much better than me, cause I have had help with the appetite suppressant medication. But you know I do work out 2x a week always, and sometimes I make it 3x a week. Keep it up, you are gorgeous!
You look great! High fives for having self control!
You are one sexy mama miss Catherine! You are doin' great and I hope I can catch up to you.
@ Chatherine--
Lindsie McDaniel (from our cohort) left a comment regarding you on my blog! She saw you'd commented before her and wondered if I'd pass on her e-mail to you because she wants to see your blog what you're up to. Anyway, here's her e-mail address: linzer_g@hotmail.com :)
It's one thing to get the weight off...it's another thing altogether that you have maintained for the past year! You are awesome! It's all about lifestyle changes...not the quick fix. You are beautiful inside and out.
amazing! that's all i have to say!
Good for you! Thanks for the tips :D
So I am not real savvy in the blog department and I don't check people's too often, but you have left me several comments so I wanted to say "Hi". Feel special 'cause this is the first comment I have left on anyones page. You are my first! Anyway...that is a great picture of you, I like your hair shorter. I am battling the bulge right now and am taking steps to change that so your story is inspiring. If one chubby red head can do it so can another!!! Hope all is well :o)
Catherine,
You really look great! That's so great that you've kept it off for so long--GOOD WORK!
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