Weightloss is a Journey. A choice. Each person makes choices and decisions differently. Each person looses weight differently. Find something that works for you and make it work. Here is my journey, my story, my hopes and dreams.

My Story:

When I first started dating my now husband, I was heavier then I am now. Around 180 or so. I really had not been on a scale in a very long time, but knew and could tell from my mothers comments I was continuing to get bigger ...

Weightloss is a Journey. A choice. Each person makes choices and decisions differently. Each person looses weight differently. Find something that works for you and make it work. Here is my journey, my story, my hopes and dreams.

My Story:

When I first started dating my now husband, I was heavier then I am now. Around 180 or so. I really had not been on a scale in a very long time, but knew and could tell from my mothers comments I was continuing to get bigger and bigger.

We moved from Minnesota to Washington state in the summer of 2002. It was a great road trip move with many many photos opportunities. Still oblivious to how "large" I was, I felt happy.

After getting the film developed it finally hit me how big I was. Prior to our move, Steve was living in Washington, trying to find us a house. I stayed behind in Minnesota. Him moving was the starting point to the days of Erin getting bigger and bigger and bigger. How funny that I remember being at work and a co-worker asking me when I was "due" yes, he said that to me and it still did not really hit home.

Once the photos from our move to Washington got devleloped I was in for the SHOCK of my life. I had gotten up to at least 215 at this point and I was so out of shape it was embarassing. I could not rollerblade or even play basketball, two sports I used to love doing.

My Sister In Law introduced me to Weight Watchers. With this I was able to LEARN how to eat better foods for me and less of them. I never really knew how much food I was putting into my body until the first few days when I was STARVING and had alreay maxed out in my points... I could not come up with a workout plan, but I did have a job at Sears in the Athletic Department so I was learning about the machines and what could help me change my body!

Everyone likes to save money and they are always in such a hurry to get food in and move on to the next project. You get sucked into the Fast Food Jungle and making good choices is not always the easiest or the cheapest .... I love the quote from Bernie of Biggest Loser "Why not supersize, add the shake, I may not be able to finish it, but it is only a dollar more!"

From that June to November I had lost about 15 pounds and was feeling better about myself. Since I was working at Sears I stared testing more of the machines on slow days, sometimes it would bring in business.

In December 2002 my boyfriend proposed to me and the GAME was on. We were getting married the following June and I still had a long way to go. I worked hard and continued to watch what I ate. We finally bought that Treadmill and I started a walking routine.

June came along and I was down another 15 pounds. I was starting to feel more like the old me. Fun, active and crazy! I still had a long way to go to get where I needed to be. I was not going to give up.

Since the wedding I have been working out and trying to eat better/healthier. Steve and I have been married almost seven years and I am in the best shape of my life. I can run, walk, bike, rollerblade. I also play Volleyball two nights a week. I am down in the lower 160's and the hard part is starting. I have to get down to 155 and I am going to work in groups of five pounds.

I never thought I would be able to run, even in high school I hated running the mile and only like sprints... most likely why I played soccer. I have ran my first half marathon, and plan on doing three more in 2010. I can safely say I can run 4 miles with no issues.

Incorporating this with my volleyball and making sure I make good choices at home and when we are out, is going to make me that much more successful. This can be done.

Erin's Needs!!
IPOD
Heart Rate Monitor: Garmin Forerunner 305
Asics Gel Nimbus Running Shoes
EA Active Game
Camelbak BPA Free Water Bottle
Fresh Salads
Champion Shape FX Sports Bra
Great Workout Shorts
Under Armour Tees/Long Sleeve/Sleeveless Shirts
PMA: positive mental attitude

Goals

1. Drink as much water as possible at all times.
Work on filling up two 32 ounces water bottle daily.
2. Stay within my calorie range 6 times a week.
If I have to go outside, plan the day ahead of time.
3. Get at least 7.5 - 8.0 hours of sleep nightly.
Make this a habit, you will eat less and more energy.
4. Start training for May 2010 Half
I will make sure that I start with low miles and work on my speedwork and bring myself up from there. My goal is to be under 2 Hours and 10 minutes.
6. Be a healthy and active mom

Food: Protein and Planning
Make Sunday the day to pickup fresh fruits and veggies and get them ready for the week.

Do not give up, there are so many success stories on this website, it is time to write your own!

Run my first Half Marathon Fargo May 9th 2009
** Done: Finished in 2:28:02, less then my goal **
32 Degree Weather in Fargo

Run: "Round the Rose" 12 Mile Race July 18th 2009
*** Done *** $$ Raised $400.00 for the cause!

January 19th 2009
I became a Spark People Motivator: thanks to everyone who nominated me for this honor!!!!

2010 Activity
Goal 1: Run 800 miles this year
Goal 2: Finish a half marathon by 2:10
Goal 3: Stay fit and active
Goal 4: Shred the weight and see the 150's

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