Who am I? Seriously.

Hey Roni,

I think the first time I shocked myself lately was during my meetings at WW when I stood and told everyone I received my 10%! I finally achieved a goal. Here I was sitting in the middle of the meeting and thinking “how did I get here so quickly after 3 short months”. I’ve lost 28.6 pounds now and I don’t think I can look back. I hope some day to get to your place…where you are a completely different version of yourself physically! I want to be able to say I’m so far away from “that place” that getting there would be really hard. They say taking off weight is an uphill battle and I believe it. Everyday has a different challenge and every day we prove to ourselves that we’re worth the battle.

Thanks for always inspiring!

I could have written this post. I used to drive to my classes in college. I lived on campus; they were probably less than a 1/2 mile away!

But I’ll be out there running after work tonight!

GOOD FOR YOU!!!! That’s so amazing. Its only 4 degrees here today, but tomorrow its up to 30 so I’m back out on the pavement! Thanks for the motivation :)

I’m thinking the same thing on the spin bike at my 6:10 am class twice a week. I got up and started my car in -18 degree weather to go this morning. I didn’t think I could even make it through an entire spin class, nevermind make it to every class week after week! I’m loving it! Keep up the awesome running!

Hey Roni -
I just _had_ to write you because, even tho I subscribe to your blog, apparently, so does my hubby, and HE sent this to me in an email that simply said “This could be YOUR story.” He is right. I could have written so many of your blogs. It helps me so much to know that there are other ‘MEs’ out there. I love your blog. You are such an inspiration to so many people (as if you didn’t already know!) Keep up the good work – and as always, YOU ROCK!

You know, I joke about getting my running in while I was in the Army. January in Germany was not exactly pleasant. Not to mention basic, in Missouri, in January.Blech! Now I say, I only run if I’m being chased. I may be changing my mind. Reading about how far you’ve come in running and remembering the “high” after a good run, I kinda miss it.
It’s hard to run with a Beagle who sniffs every blade of grass, but we may start doing “wind sprints”. It’s a world of difference when you are doing something because YOU want to, not beacuse you HAVE to.

I STILL have these thoughts when it comes to running… or any time I find motivation I was previously certain I didn’t have.
Great post! Good for you!

Oh my goodness, I can *so* relate to your post!!! Loved it. I can only hope that in 3-4 years I am still surprising myself (in good ways) like you are on this whole weight loss/fitness journey :-)

Roni – I know that feeling so well…and I love this “active risk taking girl” I’ve become…especially on my runs after the snow melted and I noticed a waterfall coming down a little hillside…or when a random runner decided to high five me as we passed eachother a second time…it makes life so much more fun and “better” to be out there living it with a passion and pushing myself to LIVE IT RIGHT!!
Today I took my daughters to the pediatrician…and the nurse who my girls have seen for 15 yrs now…saw me and said WOW what are you doing – you look fabulous…and sometimes I forget, I am a totally new person…I like this person, I’m not ever going to say goodbye to her.

Yay! Go Roni!!

I’m totally with you on the running, especially in cold weather. I can’t believe that I’m the one trying to talk my daughter and husband into going for a run. I started running in June and, prior to that, I always looked at runners and thought they were crazy!

Roni, you’re a RUNNER – one of the crazier types of human beings!!! Lol! Congrats!

There has been may times I have looked at myself and said the same thing. I have never ran in my life and running 5ks now. It is just not me. Who is this girl I ask myself. I think this is the person I was always meant to be. This girl is alot happier. Thanks for being a great inspiration Roni.

Hey Roni,

I totally know what you mean! Every time I get up early to squeeze in a morning run to the gym or set out in the cold with my layers of spandex, I’m amazed that this is the person who I’ve become. I was that girl in college who would spread nutella over loaves of bread as a snack and who joked about the fact that she didn’t like to sweat, and now, fifty pounds later I am a girl who craves broccoli, black beans, and butternut squash (gotta love the alliteration) and who thrives off a good five mile run. I don’t have days anymore where I walk around feeling fat or hate the way I look in almost everything I own. It’s a great feeling, and, like you, I am constantly surprised that I had the determination to finally get to this point. Congrats to all of us out there just for waking up each morning and giving it our best shot, because I think that is an accomplishment in itself!

Good for you! Isn’t running the best? It truly has transformed my life. Not just the weight loss, but because I feel like an athlete, I have to keep the weight off so I can run. In fact, running is why I want to lose another 15 pounds–so I can run faster! And I love running in the cold. 20 is about my lower limit, but if you’re dressed properly it’s fabulous. I see runners on the road when I’m in the car and I’m envious. Achingly envious. Isn’t that nuts? I like being crazy, though.

There are several good books on stories of women runners. I have given mine away so can’t remember the titles, but look for them & read them if you have time. They are very inspiring & help you feel like you’re in great company.