I went for a MUCH NEEDED 5K+run today. 3.5 sets of 10/1's. Felt FABULOUS and easy!
I ran with an old running buddy around an old favourite run. Around a lagoon! It rocked. I just found that with such a weight loss that I felt like I was running on air! I could have done a much longer run! I need new shoes now. Sunday I am running with two running friends and we are going to do 10k. It is my week to run.
A huge blessing for Cliff and I. Our old running friends Mom/MIL is going to watch ALL of the kids on Wednesdays so that Cliff and I can get out together. That is so huge and cannot thank her enough! WOW!
Running is so good! My eating was great! I am going to LOSE more this week! Oh yes I am!!
PS I am going to register for that Triathlon!! Yippee!!!!! I want to be at my goal weight for that. End of June! Oh yeah!!!
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My brand new green bikini (taken August 4th, 2008)
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218.8 pounds on January 1st 2008 (6 weeks postpartum)
I weighed 238 pounds+ here (taken November 16th, 2007)
*I am filled with energy and passion
My body is toned and fit
I love my new body
Every day, in every way, I feel healthier, stronger and happier
*I always recommit to my goals no matter what happens
I keep promises to myself
I am happy with who I am
I am proud of myself
I always follow through
I eat food that supports my health
*I love exercise
Blog update for October 2008
Well, I so obviously did not reach my weight loss goal below. I think because my body is holding onto the last bits of fat for breastfeeding. I didn't anticipate feeding Coco for this long. So, I go with the flow. I ran my first half marathon on October 12, 2008. 1 hour 53 minutes and 36 seconds. Awesome experience. I have now signed up for a second half marathon on February 15, 2009. I am still 150 pounds. So, I have maintained this weight for over 4 months. I am feeling strong.
Blog update for September 7th, 2008.
It is quite possible that I will be at my 'ultimate' goal weight of 135 for my 37th birthday on October 7th, and quite possibly for my half marathon race on the 12 or 19th of October. I finally broke past a 3 month plateau and I feel fabulous. I started back on my program in full force on September 2nd. I am feeling super and really pumped about reaching my goal!
Blog Update for July 5th, 2008:
*I am feeling great at 150 pounds, and getting more lean with my running. I am feeling pretty muscular and therefore feel quite good at where I am at for now.
*My pre-pregnancy weight: 204 pounds
*Top weight of my last EVER pregnancy: 238 pounds
*My current mini-goal is a weight of 199
(to lose 19 pounds to get under 200 pounds for the last time!!) Goal achieved: January 29th 2008 in 4 weeks
Note: I just want to add that I had already lost 19 pounds before the start of the Go-Be-Gone 2008. When I finish the contest I will be adding those 19.2 pounds onto to my total weight loss.
Started Goo-Be-Gone:
January 1st, 2008 (weight 218.8) in my sixth week postpartum and I am currently nursing on demand.
Goo-Be-Gone 2008 ends in 3 months:
April 1, 2008 (hopefully 20-30 pounds lost by then!)
**** At the halfway mark I have lost about 30 pounds (and have already met my original goal for April 1st 2008)
I hope to lose between 10-15 more pounds by April 1st for the FINAL weigh in.****I met this goal 2 weeks before the end of GBG.
Welcome to my Blog!
I am Cathy, a photographer, wife and mom. I am 37 years old stay at home mom to six young kids that are ages 10,8,6,4,3 and 21 months.
I promised myself that after the birth of our last baby (She was born on November 16th 2007) that I would finally lose the weight (I weighted 238 pounds!) and I have lost the majority of the weight. By June 2008 I weighed 150 pounds.
This is me now! 150 pounds
My brand new green bikini (taken August 4th, 2008)
Before
218.8 pounds on January 1st 2008 (6 weeks postpartum)
My last day of pregnancy with baby number 6 aka Courtney
I weighed 238 pounds+ here (taken November 16th, 2007)
Size 18/20 to a size 6/7!
30 inches lost from January 2008 - January 2009
Starting Measurements from January 2008
(current measurements in green):
Bust: 45" Bust: 38" (down 7")
Waist: 42" Waist: 29" (down 13")
Hips: 49" Hips: 39" (down 10")
Starting Measurements from January 2008
(current measurements in green):
Bust: 45" Bust: 38" (down 7")
Waist: 42" Waist: 29" (down 13")
Hips: 49" Hips: 39" (down 10")
My 2009 Races
Chilly Chase 15 K - January 18, 2009 - 1:21:44
Vancouver International Marathon 42.2 K- May 3, 2009 - DNC- Injury[miss motivator] my daily affirmations
*I am filled with energy and passion
My body is toned and fit
I love my new body
Every day, in every way, I feel healthier, stronger and happier
*I always recommit to my goals no matter what happens
I keep promises to myself
I am happy with who I am
I am proud of myself
I always follow through
I eat food that supports my health
*I love exercise
[miss details]
Blog update for December 2008
Here I am up about 10 pounds (almost 10 pounds) and feeling yuck. Not enough running or caring about what I am putting into my mouth. That is all going to stop! I am going to knock those pounds away, plus a final 10! I am looking forward to a fresh start! I want to wear my size 6 jeans again!
Well, I so obviously did not reach my weight loss goal below. I think because my body is holding onto the last bits of fat for breastfeeding. I didn't anticipate feeding Coco for this long. So, I go with the flow. I ran my first half marathon on October 12, 2008. 1 hour 53 minutes and 36 seconds. Awesome experience. I have now signed up for a second half marathon on February 15, 2009. I am still 150 pounds. So, I have maintained this weight for over 4 months. I am feeling strong.
Blog update for September 7th, 2008.
It is quite possible that I will be at my 'ultimate' goal weight of 135 for my 37th birthday on October 7th, and quite possibly for my half marathon race on the 12 or 19th of October. I finally broke past a 3 month plateau and I feel fabulous. I started back on my program in full force on September 2nd. I am feeling super and really pumped about reaching my goal!
Blog Update for July 5th, 2008:
*I am feeling great at 150 pounds, and getting more lean with my running. I am feeling pretty muscular and therefore feel quite good at where I am at for now.
*My pre-pregnancy weight: 204 pounds
*Top weight of my last EVER pregnancy: 238 pounds
*My current mini-goal is a weight of 199
(to lose 19 pounds to get under 200 pounds for the last time!!) Goal achieved: January 29th 2008 in 4 weeks
Note: I just want to add that I had already lost 19 pounds before the start of the Go-Be-Gone 2008. When I finish the contest I will be adding those 19.2 pounds onto to my total weight loss.
Started Goo-Be-Gone:
January 1st, 2008 (weight 218.8) in my sixth week postpartum and I am currently nursing on demand.
Goo-Be-Gone 2008 ends in 3 months:
April 1, 2008 (hopefully 20-30 pounds lost by then!)
**** At the halfway mark I have lost about 30 pounds (and have already met my original goal for April 1st 2008)
I hope to lose between 10-15 more pounds by April 1st for the FINAL weigh in.****I met this goal 2 weeks before the end of GBG.
My Weight Loss Progress
Top of pregnancy weight: 238 pounds November 16th, 2007.
I lost 19.2 pounds from then until January 1st, 2008.
Starting Weight for GBG - 218.8 pounds (January 1st, 2008)
Goal: 215 - January 1st week, 2008
Goal: 210 - January 8th, 2008
Goal: 205 - January 22nd, 2008
Goal: 199 - January 29th, 2008
Goal: 190 - February 15th,2008
Goal: 180 - March 8th, 2008
Goal: 170 - March 25th, 2008
Goal: 160 - April 27th, 2008
Goal: 150 - June 7th, 2008
I lost 19.2 pounds from then until January 1st, 2008.
Starting Weight for GBG - 218.8 pounds (January 1st, 2008)
Goal: 215 - January 1st week, 2008
Goal: 210 - January 8th, 2008
Goal: 205 - January 22nd, 2008
Goal: 199 - January 29th, 2008
Goal: 190 - February 15th,2008
Goal: 180 - March 8th, 2008
Goal: 170 - March 25th, 2008
Goal: 160 - April 27th, 2008
Goal: 150 - June 7th, 2008
Current Weight: December 2008 - 159.8 pounds
About Me
- cathy
- [welcome to my blog] I am a Canadian Mom to six kids. I have been married for 12 years to the love of my life. All of the children are ours. No multiples! (one boy, and five girls) ages 10,9,7,5,4 and 2. Photography is my passion when I am not busy being Mom!
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- run run here, run run there
- Tuesday Weigh In - Week 17
- running in the rain...what a glorious feeling...
- Day before weigh in - again
- 18 to 9
- Run Cathy Run!!
- Weightloss - Noticeable to others now
- Tuesday Weigh In - Week 16
- Run Cathy Run!!
- Thursday Update
- Tuesday Weigh In - Week 15?
- Monday - Night before Weigh In
- almost 14K today!
- Saturday Sum Up
- Weights and Swim
- I'm back!!!
- 5k+ and a clear head and mind
- Wednesday
- Weigh In - Up
- Basically a week later, and day before weigh in...
- It is a new DAY!
- FINAL WEIGH IN GBG - Tuesday April 1st 2008
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A quote made for me!
Fear melts when you take action towards a goal you really want --Robert G Allen
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2 comments:
Hi Cathy, you do not know me, but I was given this blog address by one of your friends, Irma Thalen. I am pregnant with my 4th (due in July) and am anxious to start my own weight loss challenge (after the baby is born and I have recovered, obviously) so having this blog to read is only pumping me up. I have shared it with one other person, a friend of mine who is also on that journey to a thinner body.
I must say you have completely inspired me. You have SUCH devotion and SUCH motivation and dedication. I am so proud of you and all the AWESOME progress you have made. You certainly have a fan in AZ, USA!
I am excited for you and your big run! Can't wait to hear about it!
Hi Kirsten!
Glad to meet you! Congrats on your 4th! That is exciting. I wish you all of the best!
Thanks for popping in and showing support. That is cool!
Take care!
Cathy
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