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Introduction Text Update November 19, 2011: WHY I WONT GIVE UP: The picture to your left is my brother Jamie. We lost him last October (2010) in a boating accident. While I was in FL for his funeral (before flying him home to be laid to rest here in MN) I threw my back out from a massive cold. I pinched a nerve in my foot from wearing wedge sandals all week. I came back to work with the discovery I was losing my job at the end of the year and in February my Grandpa passed away. I gained 26 pounds. My foot still hurts. But when those planes went down on 9/11 my brother didn't give up.He rejoined the army because our freedom and our country meant that much to him. So when you feel like quitting, just remember where you have been. I didn't waste this last year. I needed this time to heal and learn how to slow down. And I am still strong! MY STORY... My sisters had a motto when I started out on this journey on February 12th 2007: Baby Steps. Take one thing and change it. First it was eliminating soda from my life, then it was adding exercise to my daily routine. After that I started to watch what I ate and developed new eating habits. All combined has led me to a current weight loss of 73 pounds! I had always been overweight, so I just figured that was the way I would always be. Boy was I wrong! You can achieve anything you set your mind to. But you have to make the choice, and you have to know what your motivation is. This is about a healthy lifestyle, being there for our children and families; looking good in a swimsuit or pair of jeans is just an added bonus! I know for a fact that I could not have done this alone. I have had the help of two wonderful women in my life, and they are my two beautiful sisters. If they hadn't supported me through this, I would NOT be where I am today. Thank you so much for all your help and encouragement this past year. Let's keep at it! I love you guys! I also need to thank God. I would not have been able to do this without His strength, and His will for me to live a healthy lifestyle. Never stop thanking Him and giving Him the glory. P.S. How could I forget to thank my husband! He has supported me every step of the way! Thank you babe! _______________________________________ ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS... Get yourself a buddy to help you along the way. My sisters and I email daily to encourage each other and build each other up. Good workout-good job! Not so good eating-just keep at it! You need positive motivators in your life to help you along your journey! CARDIO I am currently training for a half marathon (April 20, 2012!!), so I have long runs mixed with shorter runs. Runs can be 3 to 5 to 11 miles in length! I know I'm going to rock my first half! ______________________________________ MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY... 5'6"- BMI healthy weight range 120-150 Goal weight- 140 pounds Start date:February 12, 2007 Starting weight- 213 pounds size 18-22 2007: 02/28=208=5# gone 03/31=200=13# gone 04/30=195=18# gone 05/22=190.5- size 16=22.5# gone 05/25=188.5=24.5# gone 06/01=186.5=26.5# gone! 06/08=184.5= 28.5 # gone! 06/15=186.5= Minor setback. Get back on track! 06/23=183= 30# gone! Back on track! 06/29=181.5 07/06=179= 34# gone. Hooah! 07/20=177=36# gone!! 08/03=176= Halfway there!!! 08/17=174 08/23=173-size 12 09/07=172 09/14=168=45 pounds gone!! 09/28=164=49 # gone! 10/19=160=53 pounds gone-size 10 jeans 10/26=159# 10/31=157#-had surgery to remove Gallbladder 11/09=156#-recovering from surgery 11/15=152#-I got the fluids (stomach flu) and lost 4 pounds 11/22=154#-gained 2 pounds of fluids back, but that's okay! Size 8 11/29=153#-still trying to get back into exercise after surgery. Need to get motivated! 12/07=152.5# 12/14=150#-10 pounds from goal weight! 12/21=150#-Just trying to get through Christmas w/o gaining! 12/28=155#- naughty Christmas goodies!! 2008: 1/4/08= 155#- and leftover goodies!!! 1/11= 149.5#-Now that's what I'm talkin' about!! 1/18= 149#- slow and steady wins the race! 1/25= 147.5#-Hooah! 2/1= 150#- I think I am learning what a plateau is! 2/8=149#-just keep swimming... size 6! 2/15=149.5 2/22=149# 2/29= 150.5 Uggh! 3/7= 147# yeah! 3/21= 146# -67 pounds gone!!! 3/31= 148.5 4/7= 146# I made it through the weekend- yeah me! 4/14= 145 4/21= 148 ouch 4/28= 145.5 let's finish this race! 8/1= 146.5 maintaining-but still trying to get to goal!! 12/11=146.5 it's been a roller coaster, but I'm still going strong! 3/4/09=144#- I may have four pounds to go, but I am taking it slow and learning to maintain. 3/21/09=142#-I'm getting there! 2 more pounds to goal! 3/22/09=140.5-Bout fell off the scale! 4/24/09= GOAL!!!!!!***140 pounds***GOAL!!!!!!! 6/10/09= ****139#****passed my goal!!!

Lose 73 pounds (CHECK!!) To have energy to play with my children. (check!!) Overflowing with energy!!!! To fit into a nice pair of jeans (currently a size 4-6!!) To do a 5k for charity (Done! Old Glory Run- Cold Spring- May 2008- 34:10) *UPDATE* May 2009 PR 29:53!!! May 2010::: To run a mile-straight. 1/30/08- 10:57 5/1/08- 10:51 11/17/08-9:54 HOOAH! 2/17/09-9:31!!! 3/12/09-9:10!!!!! 4/20/09-9:05!!!!!!!! Ran 6 miles straight-1:15:00!!!!!!! 1:07:00!!!! Tun a half marathon (April 17, 2010-2:22!) To make my time here on this earth productive and glorifying to God. (Daily!)



My name is Beth. I am 5' 5" tall. I live in Central MN w/ my husband Carl and 2 children; Nathan-10 Abbie-5

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

Add a Link Run Earth Day Half-April 17 2010 Old Glory Run-annual Grandma's Half-June 19 2010 Isaiah 40:31
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