I was scanning some old photos tonight and came across a couple gems I wanted to share, I hope you don’t mind.
As you can see, my love of pasta began at a very early age! 
Of course there was also this picture:
Yes, that’s me sitting on my dad’s weight bench (those are my sisters standing on either side of me). Seeing this picture tonight sparked something in me. I’d really like to start doing some strength training soon. Maybe the next picture you see of me on a weight bench, I will actually be using the weights.
I just wanted to share those pictures because I think each one depicts something relevant to my weight loss…one is a reflection of my past habits and the other a reflection of my future habits (hopefully).
Today was awesome. I met up with Lynne and we both got a great workout on the treadmill. Having her there really motivated me and made me push myself harder than I ever have before. I reached two milestones today…I ran a whole half mile before having to stop to walk AND I completed a mile in under 14 minutes. (13:39 to be exact) Thank you SO much Lynne for being such a source of inspiration!
While in the car, Lynne and I were talking about our journeys and how we’re trying to inspire our children to live healthier. She brought up this article about a guy who’s doing the same, by allowing his son to run with him, he’s teaching his son that running is ‘normal’. I LOVE that concept and that’s a lot of what I’m trying to accomplish here too. I grew up on good ole’ southern fried food and surrounded by overweight family members. Seriously, just about everyone in my family has weight issues. THAT was my normal. So, here I am now trying to break that cycle of obesity that has plagued my family, if not for me, then for my children. Introducing them to new healthy foods and trying to encourage them to be more active. Madelyn really enjoyed doing the 5k with me. Marisa is in P.E. in school and is really liking it. This is what I’m trying to foster in them…to teach them that being active is normal. Eating healthy is normal. Being fit is normal.
69.85 miles walked/jogged/ran since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 500)
13.9 miles biked since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 300)
(2) 5K finished since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 12)
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I had such an awesome time today. I don’t think I would have worked out today if it was not for you. Thank you. I love ya girl! Looking forward to many more workouts and pushing forward together.
Amen! That is so essential: model the best actions and habits for your family. I also grew up with less than healthy models. But the important thing is to break the cycle, it’s true!
Oh, and a mile in 14 minutes? Amazing!! Under 13:30 next, okay??
I love the old pictures. Old pictures can certainly help us to see things like where we have come, what we use to like, and how we can make changes. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
When the weather is nicer, our little looks forward to our walks. They have been deemed our “special” time together so she looks at them as a present.
Love the pics. Weightlifting is a wonderful way to shape your body.
Great job on the running…you are my inspiration.
Breaking the cycle is awesome!!!
The pictures are a great visual of the Josie that was and the Josie to be, at least after the explanation. I can’t wait to hear about your strength training adventures that are around the corner.
Love the pics!!!! AND YES TO WEIGHTS!!!!
Creating a new “normal” is a great goal. Some things people do seem like big chores to others. Making the initial change is probably a little difficult, but, once you adjust, it becomes your new “normal”.
If you’re leading your children to good habits by example, I’m sure they’ll follow.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!
Best of luck with the strength training, its something I struggle with, but I think you’ll rock it
Love the pics! I found a few old pics of myself just last night, and I can’t believe that was me only a few short years ago.
I happen to love strength training – there’s just something about the strength and power I feel when I have finished a tough set!
You will benefit greatly from strength training!
I too read the article Lynne posted – it was a great one!
I hope the strength training works out well. I’ll be implementing that pretty soon too! Keep up the good work.
The pictures are so cute! I am excited for you about the weight training. It is my main goal this year to consistently strength train 3 times a week. I am not sure what I am going to do after The Shred, but I still have level 3 to tackle before worrying about it. The cool thing about strength training is that it sculpts so much faster than cardio. fun stuff! xoxo
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