Our weather has been magnificent he last few days- sunny, breezy and without humidity. Decided to take a walk on our beautiful lake shore. I'm taking a break for a moment to grab some Water and marvel in the fact that I can now do this 13 mile walk - and back! Lol That will be 26 miles when I'm finished! Here are a few pics.

Getting a little closer. And a bit hazy

Finally- I looked down and realized that 5 months ago sitting like this would have had my upper thighs touching- who am I kidding? They would have been smashed together at this distance all cellulite and yuckiness!!!

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Edited September 4, 201610 yr by LisaMergs

Aren't those moments of realization of how far you've come and how well all the hard work is paying off, WONDERFUL!!?

Yes. Yes they are. 5 months ago it was too painful for me to walk across the street to speak to my neighbor. I do not exaggerate. Physically impossible. If my dog decided to chase a squirrel and left my cul de sac, I didn't run after him, I'd get into the car and drive after him.

Having the ability to get out in the fresh air, walk and run along the lakefront, people watch, smelling the grills from families out there cooking on a holiday weekend ( man!!! I could TASTE the grilled corn cobs running by!!) - incomparable.

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Inspiring! And what a beautiful place to live!

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It is beautiful there, the Water looks peaceful

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I'm in Chicago as well. I can't wait to get to the point of being able to walk, or even jog, along the lakeshore! Thanks for the inspiration!

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I'm in Chicago as well. I can't wait to get to the point of being able to walk, or even jog, along the lakeshore! Thanks for the inspiration!

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Yay! Another Chicagoan! You will get there! We are SO fortunate that we live in such a beautiful, vibrant city. I'm actually in the suburbs now, but grew up in Logan Square and then the Six Corners/ Old Irving Park area. Where, if I may ask, are you?

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I grew up in the suburbs but moved out to Rogers Park for college. And I've stayed there ever since (almost 10 years now, but I'm thinking of moving closer downtown in the next year or two).

Yes, I love the city, especially the early fall non-humid weather! I'm hoping to be sleeved around early January/February, and I'm so excited! I used to run a lot as a teenager so I'm excited to get to a point where I could do that without grinding my knees to powder, haha.

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I grew up in the suburbs but moved out to Rogers Park for college. And I've stayed there ever since (almost 10 years now, but I'm thinking of moving closer downtown in the next year or two).

Yes, I love the city, especially the early fall non-humid weather! I'm hoping to be sleeved around early January/February, and I'm so excited! I used to run a lot as a teenager so I'm excited to get to a point where I could do that without grinding my knees to powder, haha.

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I started my Run down by Loyola! Lol. The pics here were taken around Lawrence and then Montrose Harbor.

I'm in Niles now- exactly West of you on Oakton. If I can be of ANY help- please let me know!

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I started my Run down by Loyola! Lol. The pics here were taken around Lawrence and then Montrose Harbor.

I'm in Niles now- exactly West of you on Oakton. If I can be of ANY help- please let me know!

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Loyola's part of the lakefront is certainly beautiful too!

Thank you so much! I will definitely take you up your offer. I'm doing my best to be as educated about everything as I can beforehand. If you have any bariatric wisdom to offer though, I'll take it!

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I'm in Chicago too! Doing the Brookfield Zoo 5k this weekend and excited for more beautiful weather. I can't walk 26 miles yet (you flippin rock star!!!) but this is so much more than I was capable of doing before.

Congratulations on your hard work!