The Searle's Stories

It is almost embarrassing to admit but when I went running today my average mile was 10 minutes! A year ago that wasn't even a problem. I know I have a long ways to go but running 3 miles today under 30 minutes felt amazing!

I am honestly embarrassed to admit this but I am going to because I feel so good and like I have come so far. In other words, I just feel like bragging a little bit. Last November I hit an inexcusable weight and felt terrible and absolutely miserable. I lost 25 pounds before finding out I was pregnant. I gained that 25 pounds back over the length of my pregnancy. I couldn't wait to start exercising again after Ellenor was born. My body must have known that I was ready to be rid of that weight for good because I was back down to my pre-pregnancy weight within two weeks after having her.

At Christmas I was feeling great and got a new pair of jeans that were a size smaller than my old jeans. They are now too big! I have lost 20 more pounds and am excited about the last 15 I want to lose. I haven't been the weight that I am at now since I was a sophomore in high school. It feels absolutely amazing.

I know that I still have a ways to go to be where my ideal weight and fitness is at but I am excited about working towards it. My goal is to do a half marathon by the end of this year.

Ok I am done ranting. My soap box is put up where it belongs and wont be back out for a while.

Speaking of being healthy...
Don't worry they were for a young women's activity and not all for me.
 I actually just wanted to show off the awesome flower I made. Its just a Styrofoam ball, pins, and cup cake lingers. Thank you pintrest!