Here's a long story, but it's a good story to keep in mind on those days that we don't feel like working out.

"Injured in a horrible childhood accident, Bret Dunlap thought his life was good enough. Then he discovered running."

http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/bret-dunlap-discovered-running-and-it-changed-his-life

Fortunately, this only happens on days that end in "y".

Good story!

Photo update!

3-part photo:
Far left is me in March 2012 - the photo that shocked me into action. Size 18W.
Middle is me in January 2013 - 50 pounds lighter and just before starting with training sessions at the gym. Size 10
Far right is me this week - another 22 pounds lighter and now size 4.

As of this morning, the scale showed another 3 pounds dropped, so I have 15 more to reach my new goal!

Before - Then - Now

Wow!! What an amazing array of photos. Congratulations - and personally I don't think you need to lose 15 more pounds.

LOL!!! Thanks! Oddly enough, my BMI is still 10 pounds into the "overweight" category!

AMAZING PR! Wow. So impressed.

Awesome!!

BMI sucks as a measurement, pay it no mind. It tells me I'm about 20 pounds overweight, and even I disagree with that! It doesn't account for muscularity, or bone density, it's all sorts of flawed.

Keep up the great work!

Way to go PR! Now I am inspired to get back on the wagon!

Thanks - and my Personal Trainer tells me that BMI doesn't account for "the girls" up top! LOL!!!!

Get back on that wagon and enjoy the ride!

I will, thanks PR. Luckily I've been maintaining and not gaining back any weight.

Yeah, BMI is mostly BS for anyone that doesnt sit on a couch all day. Mine still says I'm obese. When I was at 230 lbs and under 6% body fat it said that I was obsese. A scale, a tape measure and a mirror (maybe some calipers if inquiring minds really want to know), thats all you need.
For most of us, you know how you look and how feel. You know how your clothes fit. Go with that.

Great job PR!

That is AWESOME PR!

In 2011 I was 180 lbs & a size 16. After joining Crossfit I lost 45 pounds & am at a comfortable 135 & size 6.

It's hard work - but so worth it! Who woulda thought diet & exercise actually worked?

(& by diet - I mean eating good whole foods ... not cutting out food)

By the way... 2013 has not been the year. But, I have not gotten worse either. Currently, I am nursing a badly sprained ankle (total clumsiness, no good story)... of course, just about 2 weeks after purchasing an elliptical to begin the journey.

::sigh::

Don't worry though - I won't give up. I will try again as soon as I can. I just hope the frustration doesn't channel into poor eating habits in the meantime!

Steady up Basil. That stuff happens and its frustrating. If you can swim, try that for a bit. Shop for new workout goodies. Look for healthy recipe's...What ever it takes to keep your head in the game.

Good eating habits is key! Exercise will not help you lose weight - it's all what we put in our bodies.

You can do it Basil!

With a sprained ankle, you can still do "core" exercises. One of the most effective is to lay on your back and do bicycle crunches.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ALYw6hy6Gc

It ain't over yet! You still have 6 months. Just keep your focus. Like others have said, watch your eating and work on core exercises. And hey, if all you do is maintain, you're doing good.

Thank you all. And Dani... you are right about maintaining. I spent 2010, 11 and 12 putting on about 60 lbs. So, to say no more in 2013 is a start....

That's MORE than a start! That's serious progress! Great job!

Thank you WW!

You guys are not going to believe this - 'cause I can hardly believe it myself but....

SIZE 2 Pants from Express!!! They fit!!! Also, size 2 jeans shorts from Old Navy!

12 more pounds to go!

You want to be a size 0???

Seriously though, congrats on the size 2s!

There is no understanding of women's sizes, just sayin'....

Are you skinny, athletic, toned and shapely, curvy, full figured, plus size or obese?

All the numbers are confusing!

WAY TO GO PR! I'm going to be happy for you, and not jealous at all. Nope... not jealous at all..........