ok okay, I swear this is my last post today.

On June 16, I had lost 2 pounds from my initial weight of 292. At that point, I calculated my BMI to be 42.8.

Today, December 13, I have lost 23 pounds from my initial weight. I calculated my BMI at 39.7.

I found this on the HuffPost. The first few paragraphs might as well have been written by me (even down to the excessive use of parentheses)! I teared up a little knowing that someone else feels and thinks EXACTLY the same way that I do... and she succeeded in her weight loss journey.

I've been reading her running blog and it inspired me to take the plunge. I haven't signed up yet (cuz Vegas is making me broke and I'd rather save the money until after we return), but I fully intend to run the UIVA 5k on March 31. That gives me enough time to break in a new pair of shoes and learn how to work the pavement (let's be honest... machines have been spoiling me).

I have 114 days to learn how to run outside. I already know that my legs and heart can handle 3+ mile stretches, so it's just a matter of registering and doing it. DO IT.