Slap my hand!!!

I can't believe I haven't updated since MAY!!! 

The first pic is from my highest of 425 lbs.  The infamous black skirt that I wore at that weight...  and my most recent pic at 250 lbs - taken on 7.29.13

Currently, I'm at 248 lbs.  Just got results from my hematologist and my iron levels are in completely normal ranges!  I will be going to see my primary care doctor in a few months to have a full panel of blood work done again to check my other levels and see if my other deficiencies are improving.

I anticipated being a slow loser since I wasn't a virgin DSer, but I am really pleased with how well I've done so far.  I'm learning every day what is best for this body and the DS makes it easy to keep making those good choices.  Best of all, I'm learning to not turn to food when I'm stressed.  The foods I used to run to for comfort cause me so much pain and agony, I'd rather just find a more constructive way to de-stress.  So I've spent most of my weekends crafting.  Pinterest is my new best friend (cough cough...  transferred addiction)!  LMAO!

The only demon I haven't managed to conquer is the lazy one...  Well, maybe not lazy...  Just a lack of motivation to MOVE!  And when I do, I'm not consistent.  I choose not to make it a priority.  And when I try to, I make excuses to justify why I just don't do it....  Too busy, too tired, too preoccupied, too hot...  Helping a kid with homework, gotta clean house, gotta do laundry, gotta shop, gotta cook...  In the back of my mind, I KNOW that exercise is just as important as taking my vitamins every day.  So why CAN I commit myself to taking my vitamins but I CAN'T manage to get off my ass and bounce for 5 minutes or take a walk around the neighborhood.  *Stupid slap*

From 425 to 248...  I don't have my weight holding me back anymore.  My excuses are getting lame... even to me! 

As a means to quit making excuses, I'm committing myself to a 1/2 marathon!  In February of 2015...  But to get started, I've got to work my way up.  I don't do 1 mile let alone 13!!!  To force me to start training, as a family, we are planning to participate in our first family 5k in November.  Couch to 5k here I come!!  Do they make a bed to 5k?  Or a floor to 5k?  I'll get there...  but I have to start somewhere.  And the road to somewhere starts with the first step. 

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