Although the scale has remained the same for a weeks.... This is a message I sent to all 400+ of my FB 'friends' but thought it would an even better post here. . For those of you who have noticed, I have been more active lately. I never wanted to pick up running because I didn't want to be slow or last and that fear has always held me back. Well I just ran a 5k and my oldest biggest fear was just about to happen. I was almost last, but instead of walking, giving up or beating myself up I just kept going!! And you know what the pit in my stomach went away and I finished with me head held high!! Life is all about challenges. We are only judged on how we react to them. Thanks for my family and friends who have been so supportive of me while I get my health on track. I really do love you all!!! And as everyone knows I do always have to add some sarcasm . As I rounded the 1/2 way mark and thoughts of the old me were rearing their ugly heads I heard my dad with more of his nonsensical 'logic'.... You know what they call the person that graduates last in their class in medical school..... Doctor Thanks for the words of wisdom dad they came in handy when I needed it most!! NEVER EVER give up AND I was much faster than last year when I was sitting on my couch

Congratulations!

Good for you and your NSV!! I love your father's quote. I hope you don't mind but I am going to use it, too. Keep up the super work you're doing.

Don't mind at all and my dad would love that its getting more mileage . And it honestly helped!

Yes!! Good for you! Thanks for sharing.

You must be so proud of yourself! Also-loved your fathers quote...

I know how hard it is to keep going-I work out three to four times a week and often feel like a fish out of water at the gym but it doesn't stop me...I just keep swimming, swimming, just keep swimming. Because for me, there's no way I can let the old 70 pound heavier me, come back. It's not an option.

Sounds like you have the same mindset. Keep up the good work!!!

I'm a newbie. What is "NSV"? And what is the "green zone"?

Non scale victory . I'd tell you about the green zone but not there yet . Apparently when you hit just the right spot of eating smaller portions without the hunger etc...

Thank you so much for sharing! You know what you call the girl that crossed the finish line without quitting and with her head held high? A runner! Great job!

Thank you so much for sharing! You know what you call the girl that crossed the finish line without quitting and with her head held high? A runner! Great job!

Awesome!!!

I'm training for. 5k now and boy does this topic give me motivation!!