Almost there!

It has been a little anticlimactic, continuing to finish the c25k program even though I already did a race, but I committed to finishing and I'm finally almost there!  My last run for c25k should be tomorrow, and then my crazy self is starting a 5k to 10k plan.  Yup, I'm nuts, and I know things are only going to get harder from here on out, but I'm going to give it a go.

In the meantime, I decided that as much as I dislike sharing photos of myself, I need to do this today.  It's time to look for results.  I learned pretty quickly when I started c25k that this wasn't going to be some miracle "melt the pounds away" thing for me.  That kind of sucked.  I was sort of hoping that I'd start running and my ass would fall off or something.  No such luck.

So, I had to start looking for results in other areas.  When I started this thing, I could barely run for 60 seconds - 1 measly minute - without feeling like I was killing myself.  Today, I can run for like 40 times that and still feel pretty good! That is amazing to me! 

So for some physical results:  I've lost like 6lbs, not much at all in the grand scheme of things, but its a start.  My pant size dropped from a 16 to a 14, and now the 14's are getting loose...but still that isn't exactly a huge result.  I had Cory take some photos of me during week 1 of c25k, and then again yesterday in the middle of week 9.  I didn't expect to see much change, so I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw in the photos.

So, the photos on the left are week 1 and on the right are week 9.  Same outfit, same location.  The week 9 photos are after a run, so my face is red and my hair is a hot mess.  (Don't worry, I didn't run in that cotton shirt!

Pleasant surprise #1 - the "inner tube" around my waist has shrunk considerably!  I love that!

Pleasant surprise #2 - The side view is better as well.  I'll take it!

 

 

And pleasant surprise #3 - I think the back fat has been reduced a bit.  Less back fat is always good! I also think my thighs may be a little smaller, but it could have been the way I was standing.

 

I know I still have a lot of work to do, but seeing these pictures was a "Whoa!" moment for me.  I thought because I was not seeing big changes on the scale, that my body wasn't changing...but it was, and in a good way!  The proof is in the photos, my hard work is paying off.  Slowly but surely, I'll get there.  

 

What is scary crazy though, is that the changes inside are so huge compared to these outward changes.  I'm sure I'll get all emo when I write about the finish of my c25k tomorrow.  I have a lot to say, because going crazy creates a ton of stuff in your brain that you just need to get out.  So, be warned, it is coming tomorrow.  I just know it.