A question I get asked a lot these days is, "How much have you lost?" Hmmm... good question. It hit me yesterday after my "11-mile jaunt" that I was really dropping a lot... not just pounds, but inches. People keep saying they can see it in my face. Or the mini-keg I had protruding from my gut. My fingers even feel skinnier. Ok, I'm making that last part up.
So after cleaning up (Do you realize how much "salt" crystalizes on your body after running for almost 2 hours straight?), I decided to wear a shirt I've NEVER been able to wear. Last summer I purchased a tshirt that was a Large thinking, "Oh, I can fit into that. No problem." Apparently, it was a problem.
Well, yesterday I wore that shirt for the first time. Whoo hoo! When I went to visit my folks, both of them marveled at how skinny I had become. And of course, "how much have you lost now?" came up from my Mom.
Let's say it this way: My jeans now require a belt. I have shirts that seem VERY large to me now. I now have cheekbones. And hey, I can see my feet now! (That's an inside joke with my friend Mel....)
So to answer the question, "Yes. I've lost just over 20 pounds since the start of the year." But in reality, I've GAINED so much more. I love the fact that I can run and not get winded. I love the fact that I can go out and relieve stress by running 6-7 miles. I love the fact that I can eat just about anything (within reason) and not gain any pounds.
But most of all, I love the fact that I can share this experience with everyone and I have a lot of encouragement from my friends and family. Yes, I've lost a lot. But it's been an incredible journey. Bring on Nashville!
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We are all glad that you can see your feet (and you don't just look down and see belly). You're an inspiration!
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