*ONEderland*

[KAATNS 1,473]

After almost 6 months, I finally hit ONEDERLAND while on vacation in Florida! I had to stop at Bed, Bath & Beyond to find a scale (thanks Creekwood!) and stepped on, then stepped off, then back on to make sure of what I was seeing! I'm beyond excited, but not only about the number on the scale, but about how my life has changed since I decided to get healthy. I've learned to LOVE exercise, especially running. Who knew??!! And I've also learned to control the food and not let the food control me. It's such a wonderful, liberating feeling. I'm also so very grateful for the friends I've made here as well. There have been days that I wanted to quit trying, felt frustrated or just made poor choices, but I can always count on my friend Catfish to keep me motivated or inspired to keep going and never give up. But most of all, I'm just excited to have my life back and to enjoy it a little. I'm a happy girl!

[catfish87 3,471]

So happy for you my friend! You have inspired me many times too. I know you have worked extremely hard to get to where you are. It's not always easy, but it's so worth it! You've got this figured out already....Keep on runnin' my friend! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

[beanie80 146]

Congratulations! What a milestone. Keep up the good work!

[aviva1979 375]

Mazel tov / really super duper awesome!!!

[sp70 193]

Congratulations!! your hard work is paying off!!!

[Quahog 134]

I read your post and it made me think of a song from the movie Flash Dance, "What A Feeling". Congratulations and I prayer I will know that feeling too someday.

[ZinniaMT 182]

After almost 6 months' date=' I finally hit ONEDERLAND while on vacation in Florida! I had to stop at Bed, Bath & Beyond to find a scale (thanks Creekwood!) and stepped on, then stepped off, then back on to make sure of what I was seeing! I'm beyond excited, but not only about the number on the scale, but about how my life has changed since I decided to get healthy. I've learned to LOVE exercise, especially running. Who knew??!! And I've also learned to control the food and not let the food control me. It's such a wonderful, liberating feeling. I'm also so very grateful for the friends I've made here as well. There have been days that I wanted to quit trying, felt frustrated or just made poor choices, but I can always count on my friend Catfish to keep me motivated or inspired to keep going and never give up. But most of all, I'm just excited to have my life back and to enjoy it a little. I'm a happy girl! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Congratulations! So great!!!

Question out of curiosity...what was your weight when you started running or jogging?

[KAATNS 1,473]

I started running at around 215 I think. When I first started, I could barely walk 10 minutes on the treadmill. I just started adding time and speed each time I walked and before I knew it, I was running. I love it. I try to add just one minute to each workout and it really works. Most of the time I cover the monitor with a towel so I don't focus on the numbers, but let my body tell me when I'm done. I NEVER thought I would enjoy it, but I do.

[dawalsh 919]

Congratulations on such a magnificent feat!

[cflick 303]

Congrats!

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

^{YAY! Good job my friend!}

[ADJL 685]

Love this! Congrats! And your running story is incredibly motivating!