Finishers T-shirt

I am wearing my Race for the Roses t-shirt today...it makes me feel kind of cool!  hee hee

I am ready to run another 5K.  Need to sign up. 

I am feeling more independent and I like where I have ended up...to this day...less clothes in the closet (need to go shopping for smaller sizes), smaller portion control (like that I know when I am full), allowing myself to be "real" and enjoy some of the tastier and worse things to consume (large amounts of wine at times and deep-fried anything), appreciating my supportive friends (and taking their compliments seriously) and most importantly I like (love) where we are as a family.  We seem more centered on the same goal (being healthy) and enjoying life in a different and more productive manner.

It is crazy to think that 26 pounds ago I was "happy".  I was content at what and who I was.  I was not ashamed of my weight, but at times I was tired of not having more freedom to shop where and when I wanted since some stores did not carry my size.  Now 26 pounds have been shed and I am amazed at the new freedom I have and what is available to me in so many different ways.  I am happier and more alive...so ready to keep up the fight and continue on the path to a healthier weight and eventually even more freedom.  I also know that it takes time and effort to keep up this pace.  I am not giving up or giving in until I have reached a healthier weight. 

woooo-hoooooo!