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Sunday, March 6, 2011

I did it!

My favorite picture of this weekend

Saturday morning my Mom and I walked our first 5k to support the Houston's Women's Shelter; 23rd Annual Race Against Violence.  It was cold, rainy, and very windy but we finished in one hour and 8 minutes.  In the beginning, I was nervous about being the biggest person there.  Eventually I said, "screw everyone" because I was at least putting forth the effort. 

The cold front AND the rain coming in.

Mom and The Fat Mom

It felt good to finish, but I felt like I was holding Mom back.  She was scared that we would be last while hundreds of people walked past us.  I told her she could leave me; she refused.  At one point I told her that I didn't want to disappoint her (by walking so slow).  Even typing it makes me emotional.  I know she is proud of me, and I of her.  We conquered this race together and I'm glad she was by my side.

I did it! 

When I first looked at this picture all I saw was my fat roll. 
But the more I look at it the more I see my weight loss.
The more I see strength, perseverance, and power!

15 comments:

135by2012 said...

YES! You did do it and you did a great job. Congratulations! Keep seeing the strength, perseverance and power in yourself.

Unknown said...

I love it! So proud of you!! You are one strong lady (and have one strong mama!) Congratulations to you both :)

Anonymous said...

AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristen said...

I am so excited for you!! Great job!

Steph @ Thoughts From Cali said...

Way to go!!!!

the strawberry said...

I am so happy for you!!! And so proud- not just that you did the 5K, but that you didn't let your fears hold you back!! You are one tough cookie!

Baby Weight and Beyond said...

That is awesome! It's so nice how your mom supported and stuck with you!

Mom to the Fourth Power said...

Incredible!! Don't you feel such a sense of accomplishment.. like you can do anything?? I think it's fabulous!! Way to go!

~Margene

Shane G. said...

ok so now I am a little jealous. I am not doing my first 5k until the 19th of this month. you beat me! Great job FM. Much love to ya!

Marty said...

Yay for you!

Anonymous said...

WOOT! WOOT! Way to go girl!
Strength, Perserverance, Power...Yes Ma'am!

Mer and Mo said...

Allright - awesome and spectacular all at the same time!!! You have much to be proud of!!!
Staying MOtivated

Twix said...

Congratulations! Well done!!!! :D

WWSuzi said...

Wow that is awesome!! I'm so very proud of you :)

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